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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2019

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-04556

TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

1801 California St., Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (720) 493-4256

Rhonda A. Mills, Esq. 1801 California St., Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Date of fiscal year end:      October 31

Date of reporting period:    November 1, 2017 – October 31, 2018


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Item 1:

Report(s) to Shareholders.

The Annual Report is attached.


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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

 

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

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Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

     4  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

     9  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

     14  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

     19  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

     24  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

     28  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

     32  

Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio

     36  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     41  

Statements of Operations

     43  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     45  

Financial Highlights

     53  

Notes to Financial Statements

     73  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     87  

Supplemental Information

     89  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     90  

Management of the Trust

     95  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     103  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     104  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

Transamerica Funds   Annual Report 2018


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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, I would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments and performance of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the Funds’ last fiscal year to provide a context for reading this report. The period began with both U.S. and international equity markets extending strong gains based on optimism surrounding upcoming corporate earnings and the global economy. During this time, credit spreads in the bond markets remained mostly stable and longer-term interest rates stayed range bound during the final months of 2017. The bell weather 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield finished 2017 at 2.40%, almost precisely where it had started the year, and this benign rate environment further lifted stocks as the new year began. By late January 2018, stocks had hit record highs as points of enthusiasm included fiscal stimulus from the recently passed Tax Reform and Jobs Act, higher anticipated corporate profit margins, and lower levels of overall volatility in the market.

Throughout the first month of 2018, longer-term interest rates crept higher, and when January employment numbers displayed a multi-year high in wage growth, inflationary fears gripped the markets. As the stock market reacted negatively to this, a second negative catalyst emerged in proposed tariffs by the White House against China, Mexico and Canada. This further rattled the market as fears of an international trade war combined with domestic inflation took its toll on investor sentiment, and by the second week in February 2018 the Dow Jones Industrial Average (“Dow”) had declined more than 10%. In March, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) increased short term rates, and while this was expected, more downside volatility plagued the markets. By late April 2018, tariffs and trade concerns were taking center stage in terms of news driving equities markets, and in the bond market the 10-year Treasury yield reached 3% for the first time in more than four years.

Despite these investor concerns, market fundamentals in the U.S. remained strong into the summer months. Second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) came in at its highest level of growth in four years and S&P 500® corporate earnings reached the best year-over-year growth rate in more than fourteen years. Corporate profit margins also soared to record levels. However, outside of the U.S. the news was not so bright, as economic growth rates in Europe, Japan and various emerging market regions slowed below expectations, and concerns of tariffs and trade relations heightened international risk perspectives. As a result, when U.S. equities recovered to reach new highs in September 2018, international developed and emerging markets continued to lag.

October 2018 was a particularly challenging month for U.S. and global stocks as the major indexes sold off fiercely with the Dow and S&P 500® again declining more than 10% off their highs. Following the Fed’s September 2018 meeting in which they increased the Fed Funds Rate for the third time since January 2018, the 10-year Treasury rate further jumped to more than 3.20%, which was its highest yield in seven years. Investor concerns also began to focus on how much longer the Fed’s rate tightening cycle would continue and whether or not more rate hikes were warranted. The White House also continued its tough talk with China on trade and this continued to hurt investor sentiment. In addition, investors also began to focus on the prospect of 2019 stock earnings growth, while potentially being strong once again, perhaps not being as high as the past year. Nonetheless, initial third quarter GDP growth reports came in strong, and the U.S. appears well positioned for its best calendar year of economic growth in more than a decade.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, the S&P 500® returned 7.35% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.39%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -2.05%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

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Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

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Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

 

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

Dow Jones Industrial Average: a market that shows how 30 large, publicly owned companies based in the U.S. have traded during a standard trading session in the stock market.

MSCI EAFE Index: A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

S&P 500®: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only and may not necessarily represent the views of the Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and are subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of the Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Indexes are unmanaged and an investor cannot invest directly in an index.


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Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2018, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2018.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If your account is an IRA, your expenses may have included a $15 annual fee. The amount of any fee paid during the six-month period can decrease your ending account value.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. As in the case of the actual expense example, if your account is subject to an IRA fee, the amount of the fee paid through your account would increase the hypothetical expenses you would have paid during the period and decrease the hypothetical ending account value.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges and brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative Portfolio

 

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   976.70     $   2.29     $   1,022.90     $   2.35       0.46

Class B

    1,000.00       972.90       7.21       1,017.90       7.38       1.45  

Class C

    1,000.00       973.60       6.12       1,019.00       6.26       1.23  

Class I

    1,000.00       977.70       1.30       1,023.90       1.33       0.26  

Class R

    1,000.00       974.90       4.13       1,021.00       4.23       0.83  

Class T1

    1,000.00       977.10       2.04       1,023.10       2.09       0.41  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       977.40       1.79       1,023.40       1.84       0.36  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth Portfolio

 

Class A

    1,000.00       945.40       2.50       1,022.60       2.60       0.51  

Class B

    1,000.00       940.90       7.09       1,017.90       7.38       1.45  

Class C

    1,000.00       941.70       6.17       1,018.90       6.41       1.26  

Class I

    1,000.00       946.70       1.28       1,023.90       1.33       0.26  

Class R

    1,000.00       943.60       3.87       1,021.20       4.02       0.79  

Class T1

    1,000.00       945.70       1.96       1,023.20       2.04       0.40  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       945.60       1.77       1,023.40       1.84       0.36  

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth Portfolio

 

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   958.10     $   2.37     $   1,022.80     $   2.45       0.48 %  

Class B

    1,000.00       953.30       7.14       1,017.90       7.38       1.45  

Class C

    1,000.00       954.20       6.11       1,019.00       6.31       1.24  

Class I

    1,000.00       958.80       1.23       1,023.90       1.28       0.25  

Class R

    1,000.00       957.10       3.75       1,021.40       3.87       0.76  

Class T1

    1,000.00       958.30       2.02       1,023.10       2.09       0.41  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       959.00       1.73       1,023.40       1.79       0.35  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Portfolio

           

Class A

    1,000.00       969.20       2.33       1,022.80       2.40       0.47  

Class B

    1,000.00       964.30       7.18       1,017.90       7.38       1.45  

Class C

    1,000.00       964.90       6.09       1,019.00       6.26       1.23  

Class I

    1,000.00       970.00       1.24       1,023.90       1.28       0.25  

Class R

    1,000.00       968.20       3.57       1,021.60       3.67       0.72  

Class T1

    1,000.00       969.30       1.89       1,023.30       1.94       0.38  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       969.30       1.74       1,023.40       1.79       0.35  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

 

Class R

    1,000.00       985.40       3.00       1,022.20       3.06       0.60  

Class R4

    1,000.00       987.50       1.75       1,023.40       1.79       0.35  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

 

Class R

    1,000.00       972.20       2.98       1,022.20       3.06       0.60  

Class R4

    1,000.00       973.40       1.74       1,023.40       1.79       0.35  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

 

Class R

    1,000.00       995.70       3.02       1,022.20       3.06       0.60  

Class R4

    1,000.00       996.50       1.76       1,023.40       1.79       0.35  

Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio

 

Class A

    1,000.00       975.60       3.59       1,021.60       3.67       0.72  

Class C

    1,000.00       972.40       7.16       1,017.90       7.32       1.44  

Class I

    1,000.00       977.60       1.84       1,023.30       1.89       0.37  

Class R6

    1,000.00       977.90       1.45       1,023.70       1.48       0.29  

Class T1

    1,000.00       976.70       2.54       1,022.60       2.60       0.51  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratios (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days).
(C)    Expense ratios (as disclosed in the table) do not include the expenses of the underlying funds in which the Funds invest. The annualized expense ratios, as stated in the fee table of the Funds’ Prospectus, may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in this report.
(D)    Expense ratios are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The 12-month reporting period ended on October 31, 2018 brought some moderate volatility following nine years of gains in U.S. stocks, but overall it was another rising year for U.S. equities. They got a late-2017 boost when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, and continued to rally into January 2018. Equity markets hit a bump in February and March, as trade-war talk, rising interest rates, slowing growth in China, and Congressional scrutiny of social-media companies gave investors pause. Despite the S&P 500® falling more than -10% from late January to early February, U.S. equities resumed their drift upward from April through September, propelled mainly by strong earnings growth resulting from the corporate tax cuts that went into effect at the beginning of the year. Growth stocks led value stocks by a wide margin, with some of the internet darlings notching heady gains. Although the S&P 500® experienced a rather sharp -6.84% reversal in October, its return for the entire period was still positive at 7.35%.

Foreign markets did not benefit from the U.S. tax cuts. In fact, developed markets such as those in Europe and Japan slipped as the bullish attention was focused on the U.S. Foreign equity returns were even worse in dollar terms, due to U.S. dollar appreciation. The MSCI EAFE Index of developed foreign markets was down -4.61% as measured in local currency, and down -6.85% once converted into dollars for U.S. investors. Emerging markets were hit harder, partly due to bellicose trade posturing of the U.S., China, Europe and Canada – all of which threatened to slow the global economy and therefore demand for the commodities supplied by many emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index recorded a strong gain in 2017, but it posted losses over the trailing 12 months. For the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, the Index declined -8.88% in local-currency terms, and declined -12.19% in U.S. dollars.

Meanwhile, investment-grade bonds suffered losses amid the rising-rate environment. The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked the short-term federal funds rate four times during the 12-month period, with the last hike on September 27 marking the eighth in a string that began in December 2015. Long-term bond yields crept upward as a result. The 10-year Treasury ended the period with a yield of 3.16%, a meaningful jump from 2.38% a year before. Because bond prices move in the opposite direction of interest rates, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index posted a -2.05% loss despite its yield component. Credit-sensitive bonds, such as high-yield bonds, managed small gains because they’re less sensitive to rate movements and tend to gain favor when corporate earnings are strong. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index had a positive 0.98% return over the period. Floating-rate bank loans, meanwhile, benefited from the rate hikes as well as strong investor demand.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio (Class A) returned -1.77%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM, returned -2.05% and 6.74%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The goal of the Transamerica Asset Allocation portfolios has always been to provide investors one-stop participation in the global financial markets, including many asset classes beyond those reflected in the primary and secondary benchmarks. The Conservative portfolio, through underlying funds, provides a mix over time of about 35% equity and 65% fixed-income securities under normal conditions. The equity side is intended to cover both the U.S. and foreign equity markets across a range of investment styles, including larger and smaller companies and value and growth stocks. Management considers the neutral mix between U.S. and foreign equity markets to be about 70% U.S. equities and 30% foreign equities. The fixed-income portion normally includes investment-grade and credit-sensitive holdings, shorter- and longer-term bonds, and international bonds from both developed and emerging markets. The portfolio can also have exposure to global real estate securities and alternative strategies such as managed-futures, global-macro and event-driven strategies.

Entering 2018, the S&P 500® had already posted gains in nine consecutive calendar quarters. Our valuation-driven, asset-allocation approach includes assessing relative asset-class valuations and conducting deep fundamental research into each asset class. In early 2018, we considered U.S. equity valuations already to be quite elevated by historical standards, despite record corporate earnings. Moreover, companies in the S&P 500® were exhibiting cyclically high profit margins, which can tend to revert to longer-term averages over time. There was also concern about ballooning debt levels among U.S. corporations, partly a result of near-zero interest rates from 2009 through 2015. All of these factors indicated to us that U.S. stocks had reached overheated levels by January 2018.

In an attempt to preserve investor capital against a possible market correction, we reduced exposure to U.S. equities around the end of January and beginning of February 2018. We also tilted more toward foreign stocks, which we considered a better value. U.S. stocks subsequently fell back, posting negative returns in February and March, but they resumed their rise through the middle of the year as the tax cuts fueled earnings growth. Foreign stocks lagged as investors focused on the U.S. market. Therefore, our underweight in U.S. stocks and overweight in foreign equity was a detractor to returns, and an overweight in emerging-markets debt in the bond allocation was also a detractor.

 

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

 

 

(unaudited)

 

STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Positive contributors included our decision to maintain a below-market duration in the bond allocation, which helped soften the effects of rising interest rates. Also, a decision to favor floating-rate bank loans in the credit sleeve over fixed-rate high-yield bonds was positive, as floating-rate loans were the bond allocation’s best-performing asset class. Finally, our decision to hold a portion of the bond allocation in absolute-return funds was helpful; we believe those funds can provide bond-like returns without the sensitivity to rising rates that bond funds have, and as a group they outperformed the broad bond market.

In general, the underlying funds in the Fund had modest contribution to performance. A handful of aggressive U.S. growth-stock funds posted robust gains, but most of the other U.S. equity funds weren’t quite able to keep up in the bullish market environment. The main foreign equity funds lagged their style indexes as well. The bond funds constituted a brighter spot in the Fund; several of them easily beat the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

We continue to believe U.S. equities were trading at frothy levels, even after October’s market retreat. And we believe the current price/earnings ratios were elevated even with cyclically high earnings in the denominator. We have subdued expectations for further U.S. stock gains from these levels over the next few years. Many other asset classes appeared expensive to us as well, but some were attractive. As of period end, we were positioned defensively overall. We were moderately underweighting equity via a reduction in U.S. equity, favoring cheaper foreign markets (including emerging markets), minimizing exposure to equity-sensitive, high-yield bonds, and holding the bond portfolio’s duration shorter than usual to help protect against rising rates. We continually assess our positioning, and strive to be meaningfully tilted toward high-conviction ideas that we expect to pay off over the next few years. However, we try not to deviate significantly from the basic risk profile investors should expect from a broadly diversified, multi-asset portfolio targeting 35% equity and 65% fixed income.

John McLaughlin, CFA

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     56.6

U.S. Equity Funds

     15.9  

International Equity Funds

     12.5  

International Fixed Income Funds

     7.9  

U.S. Alternative Funds

     3.9  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     2.2  

International Alternative Funds

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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(unaudited)

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (7.13 )%         2.28        6.08        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       (1.77 )%         3.45        6.68        03/01/2002  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94     

Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM (B)

       6.74        10.62        13.35           

Class B (POP)

       (7.31 )%         2.45        6.07        03/01/2002  

Class B (NAV)

       (2.69 )%         2.61        6.07        03/01/2002  

Class C (POP)

       (3.38 )%         2.71        5.97        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (2.46 )%         2.71        5.97        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.56 )%         3.70        5.19        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       (2.10 )%         3.09        6.36        06/15/2006  

Class T1 (POP)

       (4.16 )%                  0.67        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (1.69 )%                  2.22        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (1.65 )%                  2.35        03/03/2017  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(B) The Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM measures the performance of most U.S. domiciled public securities with readily available price data. Companies in the index are weighted by available float and market-capitalization.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares and 2.5% for Class T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I, R and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investments in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Alternative Funds - 1.1%  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    7,891        $  39,784  

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro (B)

    1,016,550        9,586,065  
    

 

 

 
       9,625,849  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 12.5%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity (B)

    3,957,105        36,919,787  

Transamerica International Equity (B)

    2,297,925        40,374,544  

Transamerica International Growth (B)

    2,889,109        22,737,286  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (B)

    702,563        8,760,960  
    

 

 

 
       108,792,577  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 7.9%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (B)

    3,110,094        30,789,931  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (B)

    3,929,891        37,923,449  
    

 

 

 
       68,713,380  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Funds - 3.9%  

Transamerica Event Driven (B)

    1,307,675        13,351,364  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (B)

    2,829,361        20,965,566  
    

 

 

 
       34,316,930  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 15.9%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (B)

    844,714        11,800,661  

Transamerica Concentrated Growth (B)

    612,091        11,097,209  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (B)

    3,223,198        34,133,665  

Transamerica Growth (B)

    1,194,663        13,165,192  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (B)

    2,198,839        26,737,882  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (B)

    378,906        $   5,842,732  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (B)

    235,158        2,732,538  

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth (B)

    1,480,140        12,181,552  

Transamerica Small Cap Core (B)

    268,057        3,096,054  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (B)

    249,628        1,707,455  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (B)

    262,600        2,820,328  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    1,529        951  

Transamerica US Growth (B)

    617,672        13,137,884  
    

 

 

 
       138,454,103  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 56.6%  

Transamerica Core Bond (B)

    12,583,370        119,416,182  

Transamerica Flexible Income (B)

    2,046,291        18,334,771  

Transamerica Floating Rate (B)

    2,172,352        21,441,112  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (B)

    8,488,685        82,340,243  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (B)

    6,059,196        59,804,269  

Transamerica Total Return (B)

    19,327,631        190,183,890  
    

 

 

 
       491,520,467  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 2.2%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (B)

    2,727,239        18,790,680  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $874,378,131)

 

     870,213,986  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $874,378,131)

 

     870,213,986  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (1,107,176
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  869,106,810  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

  $ 870,173,251     $     $     $ 870,173,251  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 870,173,251     $   —     $   —     $ 870,173,251  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (E)

          40,735  
       

 

 

 

Total Investments

        $ 870,213,986  
       

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares, and liquidating trusts of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest, dividends, realized and unrealized gains/(losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(C)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $40,735 or less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(D)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $ 81,188        $ 39,784          0.0 %(G) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        15,291          951          0.0 (G)  
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   96,479        $   40,735          0.0 %(G) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(E)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The 12-month reporting period ended on October 31, 2018 brought some moderate volatility following nine years of gains in U.S. stocks, but overall it was another rising year for U.S. equities. They got a late-2017 boost when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, and continued to rally into January 2018. Equity markets hit a bump in February and March, as trade-war talk, rising interest rates, slowing growth in China, and Congressional scrutiny of social-media companies gave investors pause. Despite the S&P 500® falling more than -10% from late January to early February, U.S. equities resumed their drift upward from April through September, propelled mainly by strong earnings growth resulting from the corporate tax cuts that went into effect at the beginning of the year. Growth stocks led value stocks by a wide margin, with some of the internet darlings notching heady gains. Although the S&P 500® experienced a rather sharp -6.84% reversal in October, its return for the entire period was still positive at 7.35%.

Foreign markets did not benefit from the U.S. tax cuts. In fact, developed markets such as those in Europe and Japan slipped as the bullish attention was focused on the U.S. Foreign equity returns were even worse in dollar terms, owing to U.S. dollar appreciation. The MSCI EAFE Index of developed foreign markets was down -4.61% as measured in local currency, and down -6.85% once converted into dollars for U.S. investors. Emerging markets were hit harder, partly due to bellicose trade posturing of the U.S., China, Europe and Canada – all of which threatened to slow the global economy and therefore demand for the commodities supplied by many emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index recorded a strong gain in 2017, but it posted losses over the trailing 12 months. For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, the Index declined -8.88% in local-currency terms, and declined -12.19% in U.S. dollars.

Meanwhile, investment-grade bonds suffered losses amid the rising-rate environment. The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked the short-term federal funds rate four times during the 12-month period, with the last hike on September 27 marking the eighth in a string that began in December 2015. Long-term bond yields crept upward as a result. The 10-year Treasury ended the period with a yield of 3.16%, a meaningful jump from 2.38% a year before. Because bond prices move in the opposite direction of interest rates, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index posted a -2.05% loss despite its yield component. Credit-sensitive bonds, such as high-yield bonds, managed small gains because they’re less sensitive to rate movements and tend to gain favor when corporate earnings are strong. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index had a positive 0.98% return over the period. Floating-rate bank loans, meanwhile, benefited from the rate hikes as well as strong investor demand.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio (Class A) returned -2.33%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM, returned 6.74%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The goal of the Transamerica Asset Allocation portfolios has always been to provide investors one-stop participation in the global equity markets, including asset classes beyond those reflected in the primary and secondary benchmarks. The Growth portfolio, through underlying funds, targets about 95% of assets in global equities under normal conditions, with the rest in alternative strategies and residual cash from the underlying funds. The equity portfolio is intended to cover both the U.S. and foreign equity markets across a range of investment styles, including larger and smaller companies and value and growth stocks. Management considers the neutral mix between U.S. and foreign equity markets to be about 70% U.S. equities and 30% foreign equities. The portfolio can also have exposure to global real estate securities and alternative strategies such as managed-futures, global-macro, and event-driven strategies.

Entering 2018, the S&P 500® had already posted gains in nine consecutive calendar quarters. Our valuation-driven asset-allocation approach includes assessing relative asset-class valuations and conducting deep fundamental research into each asset class. In early 2018, we considered U.S. equity valuations already to be quite elevated by historical standards, despite record corporate earnings. Moreover, companies in the S&P 500® were exhibiting cyclically high profit margins, which can tend to revert to longer-term averages over time. There was also concern about ballooning debt levels among U.S. corporations, partly a result of near-zero interest rates from 2009 through 2015. All of these factors indicated to us that U.S. stocks had reached overheated levels by January 2018.

In an attempt to preserve investor capital against a possible market correction, we reduced exposure to U.S. equities around the end of January and beginning of February 2018. We also tilted more toward foreign stocks, which we considered a better value. U.S. stocks subsequently fell back, posting negative returns in February and March, but they resumed their rise through the middle of the year as the tax cuts fueled earnings growth. Foreign stocks lagged as investors focused on the U.S. market. Therefore, our underweight in U.S. stocks and overweight in foreign equity was a detractor.

Positive contributors included strong performance from several aggressive-growth underlying funds, as growth stocks within the information technology, health care, and consumer-discretionary sectors led in the U.S. But as a group, the underlying funds did not provide much lift relative to their style benchmarks. Some of the U.S. equity funds weren’t quite able to keep up with the U.S. market’s rally, and the foreign equity part of the Fund was generally a source of negative returns as foreign markets struggled.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

We continue to believe U.S. equities were trading at frothy levels, even after October’s market retreat. And we believe the price/earnings ratios were elevated even with cyclically high earnings in the denominator. We have subdued expectations for further U.S. stock gains from these levels over the next few years. Foreign equity markets appear more attractive to us. As of period end, we were still moderately underweighting equity via a reduction in U.S. equity, while favoring cheaper foreign markets. We continually assess our positioning, and strive to be meaningfully tilted toward high-conviction ideas that we expect to pay off over the next few years. However, we try not to deviate significantly from the basic risk and return profile investors should expect from a broadly diversified, multi-asset portfolio predominantly focused on equities.

John McLaughlin, CFA

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     49.0

International Equity Funds

     38.6  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     5.5  

U.S. Alternative Funds

     5.1  

International Alternative Funds

     1.9  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (7.69 )%         5.15        8.91        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       (2.33 )%         6.35        9.53        03/01/2002  

Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM (A)

       6.74        10.62        13.35           

Class B (POP)

       (7.66 )%         5.29        8.88        03/01/2002  

Class B (NAV)

       (3.24 )%         5.45        8.88        03/01/2002  

Class C (POP)

       (3.91 )%         5.57        8.78        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (3.03 )%         5.57        8.78        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       (2.11 )%         6.63        8.95        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       (2.67 )%         6.02        9.27        06/15/2006  

Class T1 (POP)

       (4.69 )%                  2.80        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (2.25 )%                  4.40        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (2.24 )%                  4.69        03/03/2017  

(A) The Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM measures the performance of most U.S. domiciled public securities with readily available price data. Companies in the index are weighted by available float and market-capitalization.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares and 2.5% for Class T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I, R and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. Funds that invest in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Alternative Funds - 1.9%  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    5,149        $  25,959  

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro (B)

    2,611,380        24,625,316  
    

 

 

 
       24,651,275  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 38.6%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity (B)

    16,570,125        154,599,267  

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities (B)

    300,412        3,917,377  

Transamerica International Equity (B)

    10,133,112        178,038,775  

Transamerica International Growth (B)

    14,691,516        115,622,231  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (B)

    3,579,456        44,635,814  
    

 

 

 
       496,813,464  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Funds - 5.1%  

Transamerica Event Driven (B)

    2,958,285        30,204,094  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (B)

    4,817,310        35,696,267  
    

 

 

 
       65,900,361  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 49.0%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (B)

    3,591,816        50,177,675  

Transamerica Concentrated Growth (B)

    2,605,629        47,240,061  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (B)

    13,733,562        145,438,423  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Growth (B)

    5,111,256        $   56,326,041  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (B)

    9,459,531        115,027,899  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (B)

    3,095,823        47,737,586  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (B)

    1,710,822        19,879,753  

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth (B)

    6,229,730        51,270,676  

Transamerica Small Cap Core (B)

    229,926        2,655,646  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (B)

    1,962,247        13,421,766  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (B)

    2,443,173        26,239,680  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    5,111        3,178  

Transamerica US Growth (B)

    2,627,347        55,883,666  
    

 

 

 
       631,302,050  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 5.5%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (B)

    10,316,953        71,083,809  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $1,206,302,731)

 

     1,289,750,959  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,206,302,731)

 

     1,289,750,959  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

 

     (919,147
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,288,831,812  
    

 

 

 
 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

Investment Companies

  $ 1,289,721,822     $     $     $ 1,289,721,822  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,289,721,822     $     $     $ 1,289,721,822  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (D)

          29,137  
       

 

 

 

Total Investments

        $ 1,289,750,959  
       

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares, and liquidating trusts of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest, dividends, realized and unrealized gains/(losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(C)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $ 52,975        $ 25,959          0.0 %(G) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        51,111          3,178          0.0 (G)  
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   104,086        $   29,137          0.0 %(G) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(D)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(E)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $29,137 or less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The 12-month reporting period ended on October 31, 2018 brought some moderate volatility following nine years of gains in U.S. stocks, but overall it was another rising year for U.S. equities. They got a late-2017 boost when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, and continued to rally into January 2018. Equity markets hit a bump in February and March, as trade-war talk, rising interest rates, slowing growth in China, and Congressional scrutiny of social-media companies gave investors pause. Despite the S&P 500® falling more than -10% from late January to early February, U.S. equities resumed their drift upward from April through September, propelled mainly by strong earnings growth resulting from the corporate tax cuts that went into effect at the beginning of the year. Growth stocks led value stocks by a wide margin, with some of the internet darlings notching heady gains. Although the S&P 500® experienced a rather sharp -6.84% reversal in October, its return for the entire period was still positive at 7.35%.

Foreign markets did not benefit from the U.S. tax cuts. In fact, developed markets such as those in Europe and Japan slipped as the bullish attention was focused on the U.S. Foreign equity returns were even worse in dollar terms, owing to U.S. dollar appreciation. The MSCI EAFE Index of developed foreign markets was down -4.61% as measured in local currency, and down -6.85% once converted into dollars for U.S. investors. Emerging markets were hit harder, partly due to bellicose trade posturing of the U.S., China, Europe and Canada – all of which threatened to slow the global economy and therefore demand for the commodities supplied by many emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index recorded a strong gain in 2017, but it posted losses over the trailing 12 months. For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, the Index declined -8.88% in local-currency terms, and declined -12.19% in U.S. dollars.

Meanwhile, investment-grade bonds suffered losses amid the rising-rate environment. The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked the short-term federal funds rate four times during the 12-month period, with the last hike on September 27 marking the eighth in a string that began in December 2015. Long-term bond yields crept upward as a result. The 10-year Treasury ended the period with a yield of 3.16%, a meaningful jump from 2.38% a year before. Because bond prices move in the opposite direction of interest rates, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index posted a -2.05% loss despite its yield component. Credit-sensitive bonds, such as high-yield bonds, managed small gains because they’re less sensitive to rate movements and tend to gain favor when corporate earnings are strong. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index had a positive 0.98% return over the period. Floating-rate bank loans, meanwhile, benefited from the rate hikes as well as strong investor demand.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio (Class A) returned -2.02%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.74% and -2.05%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The goal of the Transamerica Asset Allocation portfolios has always been to provide investors one-stop participation in the global financial markets, including many asset classes beyond those reflected in the primary and secondary benchmarks. The Moderate Growth portfolio, through underlying funds, provides a mix over time of about 70% equity and 30% fixed-income securities under normal conditions. The equity side is intended to cover both the U.S. and foreign equity markets across a range of investment styles, including larger and smaller companies and value and growth stocks. Management considers the neutral mix between U.S. and foreign equity markets to be about 70% U.S. equities and 30% foreign equities. The fixed-income portion normally includes investment-grade and credit-sensitive holdings, shorter- and longer-term bonds, and international bonds from both developed and emerging markets. The portfolio can also have exposure to global real estate securities and alternative strategies such as managed-futures, global-macro, and event-driven strategies.

Entering 2018, the S&P 500® had already posted gains in nine consecutive calendar quarters. Our valuation-driven asset-allocation approach includes assessing relative asset-class valuations and conducting deep fundamental research into each asset class. In early 2018, we considered U.S. equity valuations already to be quite elevated by historical standards, despite record corporate earnings. Moreover, companies in the S&P 500® were exhibiting cyclically high profit margins, which can tend to revert to longer-term averages over time. There was also concern about ballooning debt levels among U.S. corporations, partly a result of near-zero interest rates from 2009 through 2015. All of these factors indicated to us that U.S. stocks had reached overheated levels by January 2018.

In an attempt to preserve investor capital against a possible market correction, we reduced exposure to U.S. equities around the end of January and beginning of February 2018. We also tilted more toward foreign stocks, which we considered a better value. U.S. stocks subsequently fell back, posting negative returns in February and March, but they resumed their rise through the middle of the year as the tax cuts fueled earnings growth. Foreign stocks lagged as investors focused on the U.S. market. Therefore, our underweight in U.S. stocks and overweight in foreign equity was a detractor, and an overweight in emerging-markets debt in the bond allocation also weighed.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Positive contributors included our decision to maintain a below-market duration in the bond allocation, which helped soften the effects of rising interest rates. Also, a decision to favor floating-rate bank loans in the credit sleeve over fixed-rate high-yield bonds was positive, as floating-rate loans were the bond allocation’s best-performing asset class for the reporting period. Finally, our decision to hold a portion of the bond allocation in absolute-return funds was helpful; we believe those funds can provide bond-like returns without the sensitivity to rising rates that bond funds have, and as a group they outperformed the broad bond market.

In general, the underlying funds in the Fund had modest contribution to performance. A handful of aggressive U.S. growth-stock funds posted robust gains, but most of the other U.S. equity funds weren’t quite able to keep up in the bullish market environment. The main foreign equity funds lagged their style indexes as well. The bond funds constituted a brighter spot in the Fund; several of them easily beat the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

We continue to believe U.S. equities were trading at frothy levels, even after October’s market retreat and we believe the current price/earnings ratios were elevated even with cyclically high earnings in the denominator. We have subdued expectations for further U.S. stock gains from these levels over the next few years. Many other asset classes appear expensive to us as well, but some are attractive. As of period end, we were positioned defensively overall. We were moderately underweighting equity via a reduction in U.S. equity, favoring cheaper foreign markets (including emerging markets), minimizing exposure to equity-sensitive, high-yield bonds, and holding the bond allocation’s duration shorter than usual to help protect against rising rates. We continually assess our positioning, and strive to be meaningfully tilted toward high-conviction ideas that we expect to pay off over the next few years. However, we try not to deviate significantly from the basic risk profile investors should expect from a broadly diversified, multi-asset portfolio targeting 70% equity and 30% fixed income.

John McLaughlin, CFA

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     34.7

International Equity Funds

     27.4  

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     24.5  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     4.4  

International Fixed Income Funds

     4.0  

U.S. Alternative Funds

     4.0  

International Alternative Funds

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (7.43 )%         3.97        7.82        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       (2.02 )%         5.16        8.44        03/01/2002  

Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM (A)

       6.74        10.62        13.35     

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94           

Class B (POP)

       (7.51 )%         4.09        7.80        03/01/2002  

Class B (NAV)

       (3.02 )%         4.25        7.80        03/01/2002  

Class C (POP)

       (3.71 )%         4.36        7.69        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (2.82 )%         4.36        7.69        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.84 )%         5.42        7.47        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       (2.33 )%         4.88        8.20        06/15/2006  

Class T1 (POP)

       (4.47 )%                  1.83        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (2.01 )%                  3.42        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (1.88 )%                  3.71        03/03/2017  

(A) The Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM measures the performance of most U.S. domiciled public securities with readily available price data. Companies in the index are weighted by available float and market-capitalization.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares and 2.5% for Class T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I, R and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investment in small-and medium sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Alternative Funds - 1.1%  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    34,418        $  173,521  

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro (B)

    2,573,831        24,271,226  
    

 

 

 
       24,444,747  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 27.4%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity (B)

    19,769,723        184,451,516  

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities (B)

    756,221        9,861,122  

Transamerica International Equity (B)

    13,145,761        230,971,015  

Transamerica International Growth (B)

    16,549,446        130,244,141  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (B)

    4,440,294        55,370,463  
    

 

 

 
       610,898,257  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 4.0%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (B)

    6,259,962        61,973,621  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (B)

    2,863,605        27,633,786  
    

 

 

 
       89,607,407  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Funds - 4.0%  

Transamerica Event Driven (B)

    3,328,160        33,980,514  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (B)

    7,268,012        53,855,971  
    

 

 

 
       87,836,485  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 34.7%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (B)

    4,438,587        62,007,059  

Transamerica Concentrated Growth (B)

    3,214,593        58,280,579  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (B)

    16,955,057        179,554,057  

Transamerica Growth (B)

    6,313,161        69,571,034  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (B)

    11,665,697        $   141,854,876  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (B)

    4,112,000        63,407,039  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (B)

    2,413,582        28,045,826  

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth (B)

    7,735,464        63,662,872  

Transamerica Small Cap Core (B)

    859,768        9,930,323  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (B)

    1,348,649        9,224,759  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (B)

    1,666,160        17,894,562  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    4,660        2,897  

Transamerica US Growth (B)

    3,242,203        68,961,648  
    

 

 

 
       772,397,531  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 24.5%  

Transamerica Core Bond (B)

    14,499,441        137,599,691  

Transamerica Flexible Income (B)

    3,524,420        31,578,800  

Transamerica Floating Rate (B)

    3,673,184        36,254,330  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (B)

    10,170,763        98,656,405  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (B)

    4,057,547        40,047,984  

Transamerica Total Return (B)

    20,508,977        201,808,332  
    

 

 

 
       545,945,542  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 4.4%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (B)

    14,061,317        96,882,471  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $2,151,724,889)

 

     2,228,012,440  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $2,151,724,889)

 

     2,228,012,440  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

 

     (2,075,808
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  2,225,936,632  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

  $ 2,227,836,022     $     $     $ 2,227,836,022  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,227,836,022     $     $     $ 2,227,836,022  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (E)

          176,418  
       

 

 

 

Total Investments

        $ 2,228,012,440  
       

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares, and liquidating trusts of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest, dividends, realized and unrealized gains/(losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(C)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $176,418 or less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(D)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $   354,111        $   173,521          0.0 %(G) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        46,600          2,897          0.0 (G)  
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   400,711        $   176,418          0.0 %(G) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(E)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The 12-month reporting period ended on October 31, 2018 brought some moderate volatility following nine years of gains in U.S. stocks, but overall it was another rising year for U.S. equities. They got a late-2017 boost when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, and continued to rally into January 2018. Equity markets hit a bump in February and March, as trade-war talk, rising interest rates, slowing growth in China, and Congressional scrutiny of social-media companies gave investors pause. Despite the S&P 500® falling more than -10% from late January to early February, U.S. equities resumed their drift upward from April through September, propelled mainly by strong earnings growth resulting from the corporate tax cuts that went into effect at the beginning of the year. Growth stocks led value stocks by a wide margin, with some of the internet darlings notching heady gains. Although the S&P 500® experienced a rather sharp -6.84% reversal in October, its return for the entire period was still positive at 7.35%.

Foreign markets did not benefit from the U.S. tax cuts. In fact, developed markets such as those in Europe and Japan slipped as the bullish attention was focused on the U.S. Foreign equity returns were even worse in dollar terms, owing to U.S. dollar appreciation. The MSCI EAFE Index of developed foreign markets was down -4.61% as measured in local currency, and down -6.85% once converted into dollars for U.S. investors. Emerging markets were hit harder, partly due to bellicose trade posturing of the U.S., China, Europe and Canada – all of which threatened to slow the global economy and therefore demand for the commodities supplied by many emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index recorded a strong gain in 2017, but it posted losses over the trailing 12 months. For the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, the Index declined -8.88% in local-currency terms, and declined -12.19% in U.S. dollars.

Meanwhile, investment-grade bonds suffered losses amid the rising-rate environment. The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked the short-term federal funds rate four times during the 12-month period, with the last hike on September 27 marking the eighth in a string that began in December 2015. Long-term bond yields crept upward as a result. The 10-year Treasury ended the period with a yield of 3.16%, a meaningful jump from 2.38% a year before. Because bond prices move in the opposite direction of interest rates, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index posted a -2.05% loss despite its yield component. Credit-sensitive bonds, such as high-yield bonds, managed small gains because they’re less sensitive to rate movements and tend to gain favor when corporate earnings are strong. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index had a positive 0.98% return over the period. Floating-rate bank loans, meanwhile, benefited from the rate hikes as well as strong investor demand.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio (Class A) returned -1.89%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.74% and -2.05%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The goal of the Transamerica Asset Allocation portfolios has always been to provide investors one-stop participation in the global financial markets, including many asset classes beyond those reflected in the primary and secondary benchmarks. The Moderate portfolio, through underlying funds, provides a mix over time of about 50% equity and 50% fixed-income securities under normal conditions. The equity side is intended to cover both the U.S. and foreign equity markets across a range of investment styles, including larger and smaller companies and value and growth stocks. Management considers the neutral mix between U.S. and foreign equity markets to be about 70% U.S. equities and 30% foreign equities. The fixed-income portion normally includes investment-grade and credit-sensitive holdings, shorter- and longer-term bonds, and international bonds from both developed and emerging markets. The portfolio can also have exposure to global real estate securities and alternative strategies such as managed-futures, global-macro and event-driven strategies.

Entering 2018, the S&P 500® had already posted gains in nine consecutive calendar quarters. Our valuation-driven asset-allocation approach includes assessing relative asset-class valuations and conducting deep fundamental research into each asset class. In early 2018 we considered U.S. equity valuations already to be quite elevated by historical standards, despite record corporate earnings. Moreover, companies in the S&P 500® were exhibiting cyclically high profit margins, which can tend to revert to longer-term averages over time. There was also concern about ballooning debt levels among U.S. corporations, partly a result of near-zero interest rates from 2009 through 2015. All of these factors indicated to us that U.S. stocks had reached overheated levels by January 2018.

In an attempt to preserve investor capital against a possible market correction, we reduced exposure to U.S. equities around the end of January and beginning of February 2018. We also tilted toward foreign stocks, which we considered a better value. U.S. stocks subsequently fell back, positing negative returns in February and March, but they resumed their rise through the middle of the year as the tax cuts fueled earnings growth. Foreign stocks lagged as investors focused on the U.S. market. Therefore, our underweight in U.S. stocks and overweight in foreign equity was a detractor, and our overweight in emerging-markets debt in the bond allocation also weighed.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Positive contributors included our decision to maintain a below-market duration in the bond allocation, which helped soften the effects of rising interest rates. Also, a decision to favor floating-rate bank loans in the credit sleeve over fixed-rate, high-yield bonds was positive, as floating-rate loans were by far the bond allocation’s best-performing asset class. Finally, our decision to hold a portion of the bond allocation in absolute-return funds was helpful; we believe those funds can provide bond-like returns without the sensitivity to rising rates that bond funds have, and as a group they outperformed the broad bond market.

In general, the underlying funds in the Fund had modest contribution to performance. A handful of aggressive U.S. growth-stock funds posted robust gains, but most of the other U.S. equity funds weren’t quite able to keep up in the bullish market environment. The main foreign equity funds lagged their style indexes as well. The bond funds constituted a brighter spot in the Fund; several of them easily beat the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

We continue to believe U.S. equities were trading at frothy levels, even after October’s market retreat. And we believe the price/earnings ratios were elevated even with cyclically high earnings in the denominator. We have subdued expectations for further U.S. stock gains from these levels over the next few years. Many other asset classes appear expensive to us as well, but some are attractive. As of period end, we were positioned defensively overall. We were moderately underweighting equity via a reduction in U.S. equity, favoring cheaper foreign markets (including emerging markets), minimizing exposure to equity-sensitive high-yield bonds, and holding the bond allocation’s duration shorter than usual to help protect against rising rates. We continually assess our positioning, and strive to be meaningfully tilted toward high-conviction ideas that we expect to pay off over the next few years. However, we try not to deviate significantly from the basic risk profile investors should expect from a broadly diversified, multi-asset portfolio targeting 50% equity and 50% fixed income.

John McLaughlin, CFA

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     43.4

U.S. Equity Funds

     23.7  

International Equity Funds

     18.8  

International Fixed Income Funds

     5.9  

U.S. Alternative Funds

     4.0  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     3.2  

International Alternative Funds

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (7.25 )%         2.91        6.91        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       (1.89 )%         4.08        7.51        03/01/2002  

Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM (A)

       6.74        10.62        13.35     

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94           

Class B (POP)

       (7.42 )%         3.03        6.87        03/01/2002  

Class B (NAV)

       (2.83 )%         3.18        6.87        03/01/2002  

Class C (POP)

       (3.59 )%         3.30        6.77        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (2.68 )%         3.30        6.77        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.73 )%         4.32        6.23        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       (2.08 )%         3.82        7.28        06/15/2006  

Class T1 (POP)

       (4.34 )%                  1.14        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (1.88 )%                  2.73        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (1.75 )%                  2.92        03/03/2017  

(A) The Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM measures the performance of most U.S. domiciled public securities with readily available price data. Companies in the index are weighted by available float and market-capitalization.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares and 2.5% for Class T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I, R and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investments in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Alternative Funds - 1.1%  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    21,365        $  107,712  

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro (B)

    1,851,383        17,458,540  
    

 

 

 
       17,566,252  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 18.8%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity (B)

    9,790,877        91,348,880  

Transamerica International Equity (B)

    6,744,795        118,506,053  

Transamerica International Growth (B)

    8,079,904        63,588,843  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (B)

    2,163,995        26,985,014  
    

 

 

 
       300,428,790  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 5.9%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (B)

    5,438,442        53,840,572  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (B)

    4,136,129        39,913,645  
    

 

 

 
       93,754,217  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Funds - 4.0%  

Transamerica Event Driven (B)

    2,388,334        24,384,886  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (B)

    5,211,245        38,615,322  
    

 

 

 
       63,000,208  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 23.7%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (B)

    2,191,177        30,610,742  

Transamerica Concentrated Growth (B)

    1,586,020        28,754,548  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (B)

    8,358,895        88,520,696  

Transamerica Growth (B)

    3,113,167        34,307,106  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (B)

    5,742,890        69,833,536  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (B)

    1,786,842          27,553,102  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (B)

    1,073,814        12,477,718  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth (B)

    3,819,765        $   31,436,666  

Transamerica Small Cap Core (B)

    468,585        5,412,151  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (B)

    762,125        5,212,938  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (B)

    933,918        10,030,280  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

    2,887        1,795  

Transamerica US Growth (B)

    1,598,537        34,000,886  
    

 

 

 
       378,152,164  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 43.4%  

Transamerica Core Bond (B)

    17,852,608        169,421,254  

Transamerica Flexible Income (B)

    4,945,432        44,311,072  

Transamerica Floating Rate (B)

    3,314,908        32,718,146  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (B)

    12,404,296        120,321,675  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (B)

    6,186,983        61,065,524  

Transamerica Total Return (B)

    26,750,055        263,220,541  
    

 

 

 
       691,058,212  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 3.2%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (B)

    7,494,976        51,640,384  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $1,565,095,750)

 

     1,595,600,227  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,565,095,750)

 

     1,595,600,227  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

 

     (1,667,552
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,593,932,675  
    

 

 

 
 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

Investment Companies

  $ 1,595,490,720     $     $     $ 1,595,490,720  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,595,490,720     $     $     $ 1,595,490,720  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (E)

          109,507  
       

 

 

 

Total Investments

        $ 1,595,600,227  
       

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares, and liquidating trusts of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest, dividends, realized and unrealized gains/(losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(C)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $109,507 or less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(D)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $ 219,813        $ 107,712          0.0 %(G) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        28,869          1,795          0.0 (G)  
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   248,682        $   109,507          0.0 %(G) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(E)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Risk assets were in rally mode when the period began, as U.S. and foreign equities as well as corporate credit assets had all been advancing for most of 2017. That rally continued briefly into 2018, but quickly waned with growing prospects for rising interest rates and tariffs threatening to slow future growth.

As fourth quarter earnings reports began to cycle in during February, we were greeted with robust growth, easing investors’ nerves. This allowed the U.S. market to shift back to an upward bias, which continued throughout most of the period, with both first and second quarter operating earnings growing at a very robust pace. Foreign markets, however, remained weak as trade concerns and a strengthening dollar continued to weigh.

Interest rates were in focus throughout the year, as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) continued its measured pace of rate hikes while the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose steadily, primarily on economic and corporate growth as well as hints of inflation. In contrast to the near-zero interest rate policy employed by the Fed from 2008 through late-2015, policy rates increased four times during the period, bringing the Fed Funds Rate to a range between 2.00% and 2.25%. The 10-year Treasury yield also moved higher, closing the period above 3%.

Markets saw volatility increase as the period drew to a close, with broad U.S. and foreign indexes experiencing declines near 10%. While trade and inflation seemed to play a role, an expected earnings slowdown for next year was also given some of the blame, as 2018’s forecast earnings growth of over 20% gave way to lower, but still low double digit, expectations for 2019.

Asset class returns were very disparate over the last 12 months, with U.S. equities and credit posting positive returns while foreign markets and high quality, longer maturity fixed income lagged. These environments can tend to frustrate well diversified investors, as the losers drag down overall portfolio returns. We remind readers, however, that they are in a diversified portfolio because it may help to mitigate risk and aid in the financial planning process.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon (Class R4) returned 0.18%. By comparison, its primary, secondary, and additional benchmarks, the S&P 500®, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Blended Benchmark, returned 7.35%, -2.05% and 1.32%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our asset allocation funds seek to simplify the investment decision and diversification processes by providing investors with a set of funds with pre-determined target asset allocations based on different retirement time horizons. Each asset allocation fund has a unique fixed income and equity allocation.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon invests approximately 50% in equity funds and 50% in fixed income funds. The portfolio is periodically rebalanced based on how much the underlying holdings drift from the strategic target in an effort to both maintain the target allocations and to redeploy assets incrementally from outperforming holdings into those that are weaker in an effort to continually buy low and sell high.

The Fund’s best-performing holding over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018 was Transamerica Large Growth with a gain of 10.94%. It was also the largest positive contributor to overall performance and had a target weight in the portfolio of 13%. The top performing fixed income fund in the portfolio, aside from Transamerica Government Money Market which returned 1.41%, was Transamerica High Quality Bond. It carried a target weight of 8% and produced a total return of 0.57%.

The weakest performing holding and largest overall detractor during the period was Transamerica International Equity which lost -7.41% and had a target allocation of 12%. The weakest fixed income fund in the portfolio, Transamerica Intermediate Bond, hampered by rising interest rates, lost -2.21%. It carried a target weighting of 24%.

Christopher A. Staples, CFA

Kane Cotton, CFA

Sean Serrell, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

 

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     50.9

U.S. Equity Funds

     38.6  

International Equity Fund

     10.4  

Money Market Fund

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018
        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class R (NAV)

       (0.07 )%                  2.85        05/19/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       0.18        4.44        7.74        09/11/2000  

S&P 500® (A)

       7.35        11.34        13.24     

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94     

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Blended Benchmark (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I)

       1.32        5.34        8.27           

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(C) The Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 38% Russell 3000® Index, 24% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 12% MSCI World Index ex-U.S., 10% Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, 8% ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index, 6% ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index and 2% FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index.

(D) The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(E) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

(F) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation-protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

(G) The ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of the direct sovereign debt of the U.S. Government having a maturity of at least one year and less than three years.

(H) The ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market with remaining maturities of at least one year.

(I) The FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of U.S. Treasury bills with a remaining maturity of three months.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investment in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Equity Fund - 10.4%  

Transamerica International Equity (A)

    2,183,402        $  38,602,542  
    

 

 

 
Money Market Fund - 0.2%  

Transamerica Government Money Market (A)

    756,752        756,752  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 38.6%  

Transamerica Large Growth (A)

    4,032,384        50,203,179  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (A)

    4,678,562        50,294,543  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (A)

    810,382        10,648,422  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (A)

    929,201        10,843,772  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (A)

    1,691,246        11,568,120  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (A)

    964,602        10,388,769  
    

 

 

 
       143,946,805  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 50.9%  

Transamerica High Quality Bond (A)

    3,207,318        $   31,399,647  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (A)

    2,689,101        24,013,674  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

    4,461,074        42,960,142  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (A)

    9,390,415        91,274,833  
    

 

 

 
       189,648,296  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $367,297,797)

       372,954,395  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $367,297,797)

       372,954,395  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (204,092
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  372,750,303  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

Investment Companies

  $ 372,954,395     $     $     $ 372,954,395  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 372,954,395     $     $     $ 372,954,395  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Affiliated investment in the Class I3 shares of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest, dividends, realized and unrealized gains/(losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Risk assets were in rally mode when the period began, as U.S. and foreign equities as well as corporate credit assets had all been advancing for most of 2017. That rally continued briefly into 2018, but quickly waned with growing prospects for rising interest rates and tariffs threatening to slow future growth.

As fourth quarter earnings reports began to cycle in during February, we were greeted with robust growth, easing investors’ nerves. This allowed the U.S. market to shift back to an upward bias, which continued throughout most of the period, with both first and second quarter operating earnings growing at a very robust pace. Foreign markets, however, remained weak as trade concerns and a strengthening dollar continued to weigh.

Interest rates were in focus throughout the year, as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) continued its measured pace of rate hikes while the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose steadily, primarily on economic and corporate growth as well as hints of inflation. In contrast to the near-zero interest rate policy employed by the Fed from 2008 through late-2015, policy rates increased four times during the period, bringing the Fed Funds Rate to a range between 2.00% and 2.25%. The 10-year Treasury yield also moved higher, closing the period above 3%.

Markets saw volatility increase as the period drew to a close, with broad U.S. and foreign indexes experiencing declines near 10%. While trade and inflation seemed to play a role, an expected earnings slowdown for next year was also given some of the blame, as 2018’s forecast earnings growth of over 20% gave way to lower, but still low double digit, expectations for 2019.

Asset class returns were very disparate over the last 12 months, with U.S. equities and credit posting positive returns while foreign markets and high quality, longer maturity fixed income lagged. These environments can tend to frustrate well diversified investors, as the losers drag down overall portfolio returns. We remind readers, however, that they are in a diversified portfolio because it may help to mitigate risk and aid in the financial planning process.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon (Class R4) returned 0.72%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon Blended Benchmark, returned 7.35% and 2.75%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our asset allocation funds seek to simplify the investment decision and diversification processes by providing investors with a set of funds pre-determined target asset allocations based on different retirement time horizons. Each asset allocation fund has a unique and well-diversified fixed income and equity allocation.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon invests approximately 90% in equity funds and 10% in fixed income funds. The portfolio is periodically rebalanced based on how much the underlying holdings drift from the strategic target in an effort to both maintain the target allocations and to redeploy assets incrementally from outperforming holdings into those that have been weaker in an effort to continually buy low and sell high.

The Fund’s best-performing holding over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018 was Transamerica Large Growth with a gain of 10.94%. It was also the largest positive contributor to overall performance and had a target weight in the portfolio of 21%. The top performing fixed income fund in the portfolio, aside from Transamerica Government Money Market which returned 1.41%, was Transamerica High Quality Bond. It carried a target weight of 0.5% and produced a total return of 0.57%.

The weakest performing holding during the period was Transamerica International Equity which lost -7.41% and had a target allocation of 24%. The weakest fixed income fund in the portfolio, Transamerica Intermediate Bond, hampered by rising interest rates, lost -2.21%. It carried a target weighting of 4%.

Christopher A. Staples, CFA

Kane Cotton, CFA

Sean Serrell, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     67.4

International Equity Fund

     22.5  

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     10.0  

Money Market Fund

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class R (NAV)

       0.47                 5.03        05/19/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       0.72        6.33        9.68        09/11/2000  

S&P 500® (A)

       7.35        11.34        13.24     

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon Blended Benchmark (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H)

       2.75        7.92        11.13           

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 66% Russell 3000® Index, 24% MSCI World Index ex-U.S., 4% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 2% Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, 2% FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index and 2% ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index.

(C) The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(D) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

(E) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(F) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation-protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

(G) The FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of U.S. Treasury bills with a remaining maturity of three months.

(H) The ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market with remaining maturities of at least one year.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investment in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Equity Fund - 22.5%  

Transamerica International Equity (A)

    2,744,955        $  48,530,813  
    

 

 

 
Money Market Fund - 0.2%  

Transamerica Government Money Market (A)

    419,311        419,311  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 67.4%  

Transamerica Large Growth (A)

    3,901,647        48,575,508  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (A)

    4,300,771        46,233,285  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (A)

    912,885        11,995,303  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (A)

    1,080,345        12,607,628  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (A)

    1,989,473        13,607,993  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (A)

    1,161,806        12,512,653  
    

 

 

 
       145,532,370  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 10.0%  

Transamerica High Quality Bond (A)

    113,462        $   1,110,797  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (A)

    506,661        4,524,481  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

    750,617        7,228,445  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (A)

    898,700        8,735,362  
    

 

 

 
       21,599,085  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $203,205,579)

       216,081,579  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $203,205,579)

       216,081,579  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (115,794
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  215,965,785  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

  $ 216,081,579     $     $     $ 216,081,579  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 216,081,579     $     $     $ 216,081,579  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Affiliated investment in the Class I3 shares of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest, dividends, realized and unrealized gains/(losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Risk assets were in rally mode when the period began, as U.S. and foreign equities as well as corporate credit assets had all been advancing for most of 2017. That rally continued briefly into 2018, but quickly waned with growing prospects for rising interest rates and tariffs threatening to slow future growth.

As fourth quarter earnings reports began to cycle in during February, we were greeted with robust growth, easing investors’ nerves. This allowed the U.S. market to shift back to an upward bias, which continued throughout most of the period, with both first and second quarter operating earnings growing at a very robust pace. Foreign markets, however, remained weak as trade concerns and a strengthening dollar continued to weigh.

Interest rates were in focus throughout the year, as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) continued its measured pace of rate hikes while the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose steadily, primarily on economic and corporate growth as well as hints of inflation. In contrast to the near-zero interest rate policy employed by the Fed from 2008 through late-2015, policy rates increased four times during the period, bringing the Fed Funds Rate to a range between 2.00% and 2.25%. The 10-year Treasury yield also moved higher, closing the period above 3%.

Markets saw volatility increase as the period drew to a close, with broad U.S. and foreign indexes experiencing declines near 10%. While trade and inflation seemed to play a role, an expected earnings slowdown for next year was also given some of the blame, as 2018’s forecast earnings growth of over 20% gave way to lower, but still low double digit, expectations for 2019.

Asset class returns were very disparate over the last 12 months, with U.S. equities and credit posting positive returns while foreign markets and high quality, longer maturity fixed income lagged. These environments can tend to frustrate well diversified investors, as the losers drag down overall portfolio returns. We remind readers, however, that they are in a diversified portfolio because it may help to mitigate risk and aid in the financial planning process.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon (Class R4) returned -1.01%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon Blended Benchmark, returned -2.05% and -0.53%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our asset allocation funds seek to simplify the investment decision and diversification processes by providing investors with a set of funds with pre-determined target asset allocations based on different retirement time horizons. Each asset allocation fund has a unique fixed income and equity allocation.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon invests approximately 10% in equity funds and 90% in fixed income funds. The portfolio is periodically rebalanced based on how much the underlying holdings drift from the strategic target in an effort to both maintain the target allocations and to redeploy assets incrementally from outperforming holdings into those that are weaker-performing in an effort to continually buy low and sell high.

The Fund’s best-performing holding over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018 was Transamerica Large Growth with a gain of 10.94%. It was also the largest positive contributor to overall performance and had a target weight in the portfolio of 3%. The top performing fixed income fund in the portfolio, aside from Transamerica Government Money Market which returned 1.41%, was Transamerica High Quality Bond. It carried a target weight of 17% and produced a total return of 0.57%.

The weakest performing holding during the period was Transamerica International Equity which lost -7.41% and had a target allocation of 2%. The weakest fixed income fund in the portfolio, Transamerica Intermediate Bond, hampered by rising interest rates, lost -2.21%. It carried a target weighting of 46% and was the largest overall detractor.

Christopher A. Staples, CFA

Kane Cotton, CFA

Sean Serrell, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     90.4

U.S. Equity Funds

     7.7  

International Equity Fund

     1.9  

Money Market Fund

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class R (NAV)

       (1.21 )%                  0.34        05/19/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (1.01 )%         2.21        5.29        09/11/2000  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94     

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon Blended Benchmark (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H)

       (0.53 )%         2.51        5.02           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(B) The Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 46% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 17% ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index, 15% Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, 10% ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index, 8% Russell 3000® Index, 2% MSCI World Index ex-U.S, and 2% FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index.

(C) The ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of the direct sovereign debt of the U.S. Government having a maturity of at least one year and less than three years.

(D) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation-protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

(E) The ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market with remaining maturities of at least one year.

(F) The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(G) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

(H) The FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of U.S. Treasury bills with a remaining maturity of three months.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investment in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Equity Fund - 1.9%  

Transamerica International Equity (A)

    152,734        $  2,700,343  
    

 

 

 
Money Market Fund - 0.1%  

Transamerica Government Money Market (A)

    143,903        143,903  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 7.7%  

Transamerica Large Growth (A)

    333,455        4,151,512  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (A)

    403,720        4,339,991  

Transamerica Small Cap Core (A)

    234,213        2,733,266  
    

 

 

 
       11,224,769  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 90.4%  

Transamerica High Quality Bond (A)

    2,696,981        26,403,443  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (A)

    1,623,345        14,496,475  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

    2,493,122        $   24,008,769  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (A)

    6,829,915        66,386,770  
    

 

 

 
       131,295,457  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $148,956,863)

 

     145,364,472  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $148,956,863)

 

     145,364,472  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (79,718
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  145,284,754  
    

 

 

 
 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

  $ 145,364,472     $     $     $ 145,364,472  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 145,364,472     $     $     $ 145,364,472  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Affiliated investment in the Class I3 shares of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest, dividends, realized and unrealized gains/(losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2017, a mix of continued healthy global economic growth, a solid earnings season and the absence of hawkish surprises from major central banks helped markets to a strong calendar-year finish. Both developed market equities, as measured by the MSCI World Index, and emerging market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Market Index, delivered positive returns with emerging outperforming developed equities. U.S. equities outpaced global equities, and the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rose on the back of positive growth impacts from the corporate tax cut included in the tax reform legislation passed in December 2017.

The first half of 2018 saw increased volatility, and global equity markets experienced their first pullback in February after rallying for eight consecutive quarters. Global equity prices peaked during the last week of January before retreating on news of stronger-than-expected U.S. wage growth data in early February. Rising concerns about potential trade protectionism and worsening market sentiment about U.S. technology stocks resulted in a second sell-off in March. Divergence between U.S. economic growth and the rest of the world began to appear in the second quarter, with economic data slowing across non-U.S. developed markets and emerging markets broadly.

The third quarter of 2018 was more or less a continuation of the second quarter, in terms of both macroeconomic data and financial market performance. Global growth continued to moderate, especially outside of the U.S. At the same time, trade tension between the U.S. and China escalated. Global equities were up, driven by the rally in developed markets. U.S. equities outperformed due to strong earnings and economic data. Emerging market equities were down, primarily due to the negative performance of China. In bonds, the U.S. 10-year yield rose over the first three quarters of the year.

October saw global equities post negative returns as higher U.S. real yields and softer-than-expected earnings guidance from U.S. corporates weighed on risk sentiment. The sell-off was broad based with both developed and emerging markets positing negative performance.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio (Class A), returned -1.55%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month Treasury Bill +3% Wrap Index and the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index, returned 4.77% and -3.53%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the ICE BofAML 3-Month Treasury Bill +3% Wrap Index, but outperformed the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index, its secondary benchmark.

This is a fund-of-funds multistrategy portfolio, which seeks to provide returns from differentiated sources and strategies. It relies on diversification across active investment styles, asset classes, markets, geographies and strategies to deliver better risk-adjusted absolute returns less correlated to traditional equities. It invests primarily in underlying alternative strategies.

Over the fiscal year, negative performance was primarily driven by the long-only strategies in the Fund focused on emerging markets. The Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity and the Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt funds were the primary detractors, as emerging markets broadly underperformed on the back of lackluster economic growth and continued U.S./China trade tensions. Underperformance was partially offset through a short position to U.S. interest rates implemented through U.S. Treasury futures, as U.S. rates rose.

Alternative strategies contributed to performance. Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro Fund, managed by AQR Capital Management, LLC, was the primary driver of positive returns, followed by the Transamerica Event Driven Fund and the Transamerica Long/Short Strategy. Transamerica Managed Futures, Transamerica Inflation Opportunities and the Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities detracted from returns.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Raymond Chan, CFA

Christopher Lvoff, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, LP

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Alternative Funds

     32.2

International Alternative Funds

     31.9  

International Fixed Income Fund

     19.3  

International Equity Funds

     9.0  

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     3.8  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     2.7  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     (0.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (7.00 )%         (0.26 )%         2.95        12/28/2006  

Class A (NAV)

       (1.55 )%         0.87        3.53        12/28/2006  

ICE BofAML 3-Month Treasury Bill +3% Wrap Index (A)

       4.77        3.61        3.40     

HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index (B)

       (3.53 )%         0.14        1.37           

Class C (POP)

       (3.14 )%         0.13        2.80        12/28/2006  

Class C (NAV)

       (2.17 )%         0.13        2.80        12/28/2006  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.11 )%         1.20        2.35        11/30/2009  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (1.09 )%                  (0.35 )%         05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (3.70 )%                  (0.91 )%         03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (1.27 )%                  0.66        03/17/2017  

(A) The ICE BofAML 3-Month Treasury Bill + 3% Wrap Index assumes a 3% wrap fee and is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month, which is subsequently sold at the end of the month and rolled into a newly selected issue. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the rebalancing date.

(B) The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is designed to measure the daily performance of the overall composition of the hedge fund universe. It is comprised of all eligible hedge fund strategies; including but not limited to convertible arbitrage, distressed securities, equity hedge, equity market neutral, event driven, macro, merger arbitrage, and relative value arbitrage.

The ICE BofAML 3-Month Treasury Bill + 3% Wrap Index is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is a passively-managed index designed to measure the daily performance of the overall composition of the hedge fund universe. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares and 2.5% for Class T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Alternative strategies may not suitable for all investors. Many alternative strategies tend to use sophisticated and aggressive investment techniques. Certain alternative strategies may be tied to hard assets such as commodities, currencies and real estate and may be subject to greater volatility as they may be affected by overall market movements, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular industry, commodity or currency, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares     
Value
 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 2.5%  
International Fixed Income Fund - 2.5%  

iShares JPMorgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (A)

    63,234        $  2,740,562  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $2,892,258)

 

     2,740,562  
  

 

 

 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 96.4%  
International Alternative Funds - 31.9%  

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro (B)

    1,601,215        15,099,454  

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond (B)

    2,081,088        20,415,476  
    

 

 

 
       35,514,930  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 9.0%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity (B)

    656,297        6,123,250  

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities (B)

    298,943        3,898,213  
    

 

 

 
       10,021,463  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 16.8%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (B)

    757,900        7,503,205  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (B)

    1,160,008        11,194,078  
    

 

 

 
       18,697,283  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Funds - 32.2%  

Transamerica Event Driven (B)

    1,232,170        12,580,458  

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy (B)

    1,888,557        11,652,395  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (B)

    1,574,873        11,669,810  
    

 

 

 
       35,902,663  
    

 

 

 
     Shares     
Value
 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 3.8%  

Transamerica Core Bond (B)

    129,183        $   1,225,944  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (B)

    342,894        3,062,041  
    

 

 

 
       4,287,985  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 2.7%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (B)

    440,531        3,035,260  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $113,339,618)

 

     107,459,584  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $1,472,789 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $1,502,722.

    $  1,472,738        1,472,738  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $1,472,738)

 

     1,472,738  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $117,704,614)

 

     111,672,884  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.2)%

       (222,541
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  111,450,343  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Description    Long/Short      Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     Short        (34      12/19/2018     $   (4,091,741    $   (4,026,875    $   64,866      $   —  

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Fund

  $ 2,740,562     $     $     $ 2,740,562  

Investment Companies

    107,459,584                   107,459,584  

Repurchase Agreement

          1,472,738             1,472,738  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 110,200,146     $ 1,472,738     $     $ 111,672,884  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (E)

  $ 64,866     $     $     $ 64,866  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 64,866     $     $     $ 64,866  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing security.
(B)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares of Transamerica Funds. The Fund’s transactions and earnings from investments of TAM are as follows:

 

Affiliated
Investments
  Value
October 31,
2017
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from
Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) (F)
    Value
October 31,
2018
    Shares
as of
October 31,
2018
    Dividend
Income (F)
    Net Capital
Gain
Distributions (F)
 

Transamerica Arbitrage Strategy Liquidating Trust

  $ 220,311     $     $ (262,396   $ 35,510     $ 6,575     $           $     $  

Transamerica Core Bond

    3,276,956       55,546       (2,000,000     (37,738     (68,820     1,225,944       129,183       55,546        

Transamerica Developing Markets Equity

    3,037,995       1,666,530       (4,854,284     689,232       (539,473                 16,530        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

    11,054,563       354,846       (3,000,000     (44,742     (861,462     7,503,205       757,900       354,846        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

    2,974,741       5,888,473       (1,400,000     (33,114     (1,306,850     6,123,250       656,297       38,474        

Transamerica Event Driven

    18,292,366       274,076       (5,950,000     227,906       (263,890     12,580,458       1,232,170       274,076        

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

    21,852,139       837,631       (8,500,000     (983,824     1,893,508       15,099,454       1,601,215       813,829        

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

    5,615,281       2,354,919       (3,800,000     863,134       (1,135,121     3,898,213       298,943       154,920        

Transamerica High Yield Bond

    9,824,839       402,575       (6,800,000     (163,681     (201,692     3,062,041       342,894       402,575        

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

    16,318,435       339,773       (4,950,000     (18,357     (495,773     11,194,078       1,160,008       339,773        

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy

    17,525,621       1,571,478       (6,050,000     (1,299,729     (94,975     11,652,395       1,888,557             1,571,478  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

    17,294,595       502,769       (5,550,000     (1,190,411     612,857       11,669,810       1,574,873       2,769        

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

    4,327,108       1,371,255       (2,500,000     (99,017     (64,086     3,035,260       440,531       221,255        

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

    29,442,474       956,567       (9,030,000     (66,612     (886,953     20,415,476       2,081,088       955,730       836  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   161,057,424     $   16,576,438     $   (64,646,680   $   (2,121,443   $   (3,406,155   $   107,459,584         12,163,659     $   3,630,323     $   1,572,314  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(C)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(E)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
(F)    Does not reflect certain tax adjustments.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Conservative
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Intermediate
Horizon
 

Assets:

                   

Affiliated investments, at value (A)

  $ 870,213,986     $ 1,289,750,959     $ 2,228,012,440     $ 1,595,600,227     $ 372,954,395  

Cash

                47,282       57,934        

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Affiliated investments sold

    500,904       1,061,576       1,341,259       707,310       910,377  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    22,744       213,774       1,110,398       273,325       131  

Dividends and/or distributions

    321,940             390,138       474,389       126,589  

Total assets

    871,059,574       1,291,026,309       2,230,901,517       1,597,113,185       373,991,492  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Affiliated investments purchased

    321,940             390,139       474,389       761,860  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,036,597       1,250,614       3,008,923       1,587,216       275,238  

Due to custodian

    11,970                          

Investment management fees

    99,835       151,200       258,896       184,406       34,507  

Distribution and service fees

    328,437       516,468       896,174       655,219       169,476  

Transfer agent fees

    66,821       149,705       214,207       135,659       108  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,123       3,146       5,498       3,946        

Audit and tax fees

    23,089       26,724       35,199       29,636        

Custody fees

    9,465       10,446       14,793       12,431        

Legal fees

    8,686       12,641       21,727       15,693        

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    29,977       55,542       89,943       59,968        

Registration fees

    6,625       7,494       11,334       8,907        

Other accrued expenses

    7,199       10,517       18,052       13,040        

Total liabilities

    1,952,764       2,194,497       4,964,885       3,180,510       1,241,189  

Net assets

  $ 869,106,810     $ 1,288,831,812     $ 2,225,936,632     $ 1,593,932,675     $ 372,750,303  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 832,400,252     $ 1,040,423,147     $ 1,923,505,798     $ 1,452,709,250     $ 360,399,107  

Total distributable earnings

    36,706,558       248,408,665       302,430,834       141,223,425       12,351,196  

Net assets

  $     869,106,810     $     1,288,831,812     $     2,225,936,632     $     1,593,932,675     $     372,750,303  

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 661,621,484     $ 922,130,951     $ 1,589,016,507     $ 1,124,730,446     $  

Class B

    691,762       4,055,863       4,621,552       1,304,602        

Class C

    185,580,581       309,194,892       547,236,991       415,276,616        

Class I

    19,845,073       51,208,953       81,772,417       48,286,612        

Class R

    1,347,150       2,193,142       3,267,978       4,313,458       357,118,647  

Class R4

                            15,631,656  

Class T1

    10,366       10,723       10,565       10,451        

Advisor Class

    10,394       37,288       10,622       10,490        

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    61,989,623       64,140,981       124,072,095       96,656,276        

Class B

    64,899       286,269       353,764       109,592        

Class C

    17,529,227       22,283,358       43,007,303       35,939,772        

Class I

    1,854,023       3,561,244       6,387,667       4,151,419        

Class R

    124,968       154,177       256,750       372,941       34,939,569  

Class R4

                            1,529,713  

Class T1

    969       742       821       893        

Advisor Class

    969       2,582       827       899        

Net asset value per share: (B)

                   

Class A

  $ 10.67     $ 14.38     $ 12.81     $ 11.64     $  

Class B

    10.66       14.17       13.06       11.90        

Class C

    10.59       13.88       12.72       11.55        

Class I

    10.70       14.38       12.80       11.63        

Class R

    10.78       14.22       12.73       11.57       10.22  

Class R4

                            10.22  

Class T1

    10.70       14.46 (C)       12.87       11.70        

Advisor Class

    10.73       14.44       12.85 (C)       11.67        

Maximum offering price per share: (D)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.29     $ 15.22     $ 13.56     $ 12.32     $  

Class T1

  $ 10.97     $ 14.83     $ 13.20     $ 12.00     $  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Affiliated investments, at cost

  $ 874,378,131     $ 1,206,302,731     $ 2,151,724,889     $ 1,565,095,750     $ 367,297,797  

 

(B)    Net asset value per share for Class B, C, I, R, R4 and Advisor Class Shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, B, C and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(C)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(D)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

 

     Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Long Horizon
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Short Horizon
    Transamerica
Multi-Manager
Alternative
Strategies Portfolio
 

Assets:

           

Affiliated investments, at value (A)

  $ 216,081,579     $ 145,364,472     $ 107,459,584  

Unaffiliated investments, at value (B)

                2,740,562  

Repurchase agreement, at value (C)

                1,472,738  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

           

Futures contracts

                39,270  

Receivables and other assets:

           

Affiliated investments sold

    304,056       18,918        

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    549             69,359  

Dividends and/or distributions

    24,227       76,204       96,721  

Interest

                51  

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

                11,649  

Total assets

    216,410,411       145,459,594       111,889,934  
       

Liabilities:

           

Payables and other liabilities:

           

Affiliated investments purchased

    234,787       84,761       96,721  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    94,045       10,361       237,758  

Investment management fees

    20,092       13,385       19,981  

Distribution and service fees

    95,529       66,312       33,483  

Transfer agent fees

    173       21       17,223  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

                391  

Audit and tax fees

                16,646  

Custody fees

                2,461  

Legal fees

                1,222  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

                11,399  

Registration fees

                1,289  

Other accrued expenses

                1,017  

Total liabilities

    444,626       174,840       439,591  

Net assets

  $ 215,965,785     $ 145,284,754     $ 111,450,343  
       

Net assets consist of:

           

Paid-in capital

  $ 189,724,826     $ 149,724,636     $ 123,423,331  

Total distributable earnings

    26,240,959       (4,439,882     (11,972,988

Net assets

  $ 215,965,785     $ 145,284,754     $ 111,450,343  

Net assets by class:

           

Class A

  $     $     $ 30,546,050  

Class C

                28,142,163  

Class I

                52,476,678  

Class R

    190,927,545       142,129,249        

Class R4

    25,038,240       3,155,505        

Class R6

                275,343  

Class T1

                10,109  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

           

Class A

                3,176,965  

Class C

                2,955,646  

Class I

                5,466,291  

Class R

    17,950,152       14,560,663        

Class R4

    2,353,556       323,214        

Class R6

                28,294  

Class T1

                1,047  

Net asset value per share: (D)

           

Class A

  $     $     $ 9.61  

Class C

                9.52  

Class I

                9.60  

Class R

    10.64       9.76        

Class R4

    10.64       9.76        

Class R6

                9.73  

Class T1

                9.65 (E)  

Maximum offering price per share: (F)

           

Class A

  $     $     $ 10.17  

Class T1

  $     $     $ 9.90  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Affiliated investments, at cost

  $     203,205,579     $     148,956,863     $     113,339,618  

(B) Unaffiliated investments, at cost

  $     $     $ 2,892,258  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $     $     $ 1,472,738  

 

(D)    Net asset value per share for Class C, I, R, R4 and R6 Class Shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, C and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(F)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Conservative
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Intermediate
Horizon
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income from affiliated investments

  $ 27,116,349     $ 32,769,779     $ 63,859,103     $ 47,957,405     $ 8,834,770  

Interest income from unaffiliated investments

    215       305       588       413        

Total investment income

    27,116,564       32,770,084       63,859,691       47,957,818       8,834,770  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    1,235,637       1,814,172       3,110,932       2,240,455       503,813  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    1,717,984       2,104,161       3,581,839       2,660,188        

Class B

    29,338       84,689       126,770       64,915        

Class C

    2,926,711       5,717,235       10,029,673       6,978,495        

Class R

    7,053       13,120       20,289       23,994       2,003,642  

Class R4

                            47,786  

Class T1

    26       29       28       26        

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    430,971       928,126       1,277,092       819,221        

Class B

    9,433       33,601       43,699       21,625        

Class C

    227,772       615,956       905,697       544,335        

Class I

    26,103       60,954       91,961       59,095        

Class R

    2,506       3,514       4,423       3,680        

Class R4

                            1,434  

Advisor Class

    48       71       22       22        

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    23,662       34,760       59,611       42,894        

Audit and tax fees

    32,817       38,735       53,036       43,653        

Custody fees

    34,882       37,982       47,907       45,084        

Legal fees

    49,833       72,603       124,215       89,668        

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    66,477       126,631       198,120       130,330        

Registration fees

    108,081       119,603       146,220       125,411        

Other

    21,212       28,617       45,014       33,815        

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    6,950,546           11,834,559       19,866,548       13,926,906       2,556,675  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class B

    (2,205     (11,881     (11,401     (5,322      

Class R

                            (80,174

Class R4

                            (5,229

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class B

    1,398       3,391       5,883       3,142        

Net expenses

    6,949,739       11,826,069       19,861,030       13,924,726       2,471,272  

Net investment income (loss)

    20,166,825       20,944,015       43,998,661       34,033,092       6,363,498  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Affiliated investments

    23,175,570       95,965,993       127,288,628       52,043,912       7,492,932  

Capital gain distributions received from affiliated investment companies

    22,224,901       85,049,834       107,735,295       55,824,433       6,028,891  

Net realized gain (loss)

    45,400,471       181,015,827       235,023,923       107,868,345       13,521,823  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Affiliated investments

    (80,932,216         (228,825,242         (322,496,868         (172,595,717         (17,924,719

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (35,531,745     (47,809,415     (87,472,945     (64,727,372     (4,402,896

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $     (15,364,920   $ (26,865,400   $ (43,474,284   $ (30,694,280   $ 1,960,602  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Asset Allocation

Long Horizon

    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Short Horizon
    Transamerica
Multi-Manager
Alternative
Strategies Portfolio
 

Investment Income:

           

Dividend income from affiliated investments

  $ 3,580,779     $ 4,726,313     $ 3,627,278  

Interest income from unaffiliated investments and repurchase agreements

                9,293  

Total investment income

    3,580,779       4,726,313       3,636,571  
       

Expenses:

           

Investment management fees

    295,212       201,899       271,979  

Distribution and service fees:

           

Class A

                73,684  

Class C

                405,819  

Class R

    1,086,085       813,742        

Class R4

    71,982       13,752        

Class T1

                26  

Transfer agent fees

           

Class A

                61,057  

Class C

                76,945  

Class I

                74,430  

Class R4

    2,160       411        

Class R6

                10  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

                3,316  

Audit and tax fees

                21,182  

Custody fees

                9,197  

Legal fees

                21,144  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

                30,315  

Registration fees

                63,288  

Other

                9,296  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1,455,439       1,029,804       1,121,688  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

           

Class A

                (2,488

Class R

    (43,609     (32,572      

Class R4

    (8,135     (1,502      

Class R6

                (1

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

           

Class A

                2,488  

Class R

    141              

Class R4

    241       12        

Class R6

                1  

Net expenses

    1,404,077       995,742       1,121,688  

Net investment income (loss)

    2,176,702       3,730,571       2,514,883  
       

Net realized gain (loss) on:

           

Capital gain affiliated investments

    11,597,755       (466,328     (2,121,443

Unaffiliated investments

                (21,720

Distributions received from affiliated investment companies

    6,152,765       431,230       1,575,359  

Futures contracts

                278,066  

Net realized gain (loss)

    17,750,520       (35,098     (289,738
       

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

           

Affiliated investments

    (16,504,082     (5,400,185     (3,384,964

Unaffiliated investments

                (151,696

Futures contracts

                (57,775

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

        (16,504,082     (5,400,185     (3,594,435

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    1,246,438           (5,435,283     (3,884,173

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 3,423,140     $ (1,704,712   $     (1,369,290

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Conservative Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Growth Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 20,166,825     $ 21,416,856     $ 20,944,015     $ 18,868,662     $ 43,998,661     $ 43,016,327  

Net realized gain (loss)

    45,400,471       46,545,190       181,015,827       129,044,462       235,023,923       188,261,799  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (80,932,216     22,528,307       (228,825,242     123,401,606       (322,496,868     144,735,748  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (15,364,920     90,490,353       (26,865,400     271,314,730       (43,474,284     376,013,874  
             

Distributions (C):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (45,554,450           (83,551,210           (130,823,248      

Class B

    (279,940           (1,115,464           (1,558,402      

Class C

    (17,868,293           (60,272,182           (93,284,446      

Class I

    (1,826,411           (5,973,901           (8,338,212      

Class R

    (84,734           (269,687           (383,683      

Class T1

    (681           (1,086           (960      

Advisor Class

    (1,474           (1,094           (979      

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

          (14,931,504           (11,894,234           (24,110,289

Class B

          (147,206           (117,626           (245,830

Class C

          (5,306,501           (5,981,253           (13,096,520

Class I

          (639,011           (622,284           (1,106,276

Class R

          (21,646           (29,080           (69,395

Class T1

          (81                        

Advisor Class

          (193                        

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (21,046,142           (18,644,477           (38,628,310

Net realized gains:

                       

Class A

          (16,341,375           (44,340,042           (62,781,715

Class B

          (330,104           (1,550,422           (2,053,573

Class C

          (9,987,404           (40,987,189           (60,465,193

Class I

          (671,428           (1,990,298           (2,569,986

Class R

          (30,764           (132,876           (218,672

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (27,361,075           (89,000,827           (128,089,139

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (65,615,983     (48,407,217     (151,184,624     (107,645,304     (234,389,930     (166,717,449
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    39,089,538       168,243,022       53,553,410       102,965,145       81,895,826       181,963,862  

Class B

    115,035       146,160       54,253       181,072       12,234       396,216  

Class C

    14,902,383       21,574,905       31,054,267       38,555,659       39,439,000       58,293,664  

Class I

    6,825,803       14,504,832       23,600,552       36,639,807       38,848,232       55,995,293  

Class R

    333,098       448,379       557,572       963,991       915,180       1,037,918  

Class T1

          9,955             10,000             9,984  

Advisor Class

          21,476       66,236       10,000             10,000  
      61,265,857       204,948,729       108,886,290       179,325,674       161,110,472       297,706,937  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    44,051,751       30,581,585       78,932,540       54,752,557       122,152,628       84,250,405  

Class B

    252,212       418,711       1,107,998       1,639,886       1,545,317       2,237,354  

Class C

    16,637,026       13,171,690       58,076,504       42,381,136       89,759,771       65,441,193  

Class I

    1,432,654       969,945       5,184,840       2,242,569       7,027,776       3,106,928  

Class R

    68,528       39,591       249,498       134,040       300,673       203,301  

Class T1

    681       81       1,086             960        

Advisor Class

    1,474       193       1,094             979        
      62,444,326       45,181,796       143,553,560       101,150,188       220,788,104       155,239,181  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

        (183,894,646         (121,101,706         (164,762,282         (154,302,416         (279,064,752         (277,393,766

Class B

    (697,960     (2,922,554     (1,235,868     (3,892,858     (1,771,945     (7,992,995

Class C

    (76,247,331     (121,069,703     (124,543,318     (181,865,340     (227,701,359     (377,775,734

Class I

    (15,588,038     (13,183,062     (26,897,449     (19,963,731     (40,281,360     (32,233,127

Class R

    (301,203     (380,003     (1,008,121     (818,754     (1,759,040     (1,813,526

Advisor Class

    (11,970           (39,945                  
      (276,741,148     (258,657,028     (318,486,983     (360,843,099     (550,578,456     (697,209,148

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Conservative Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Growth Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

  $ 5,446,138     $ 5,567,433     $ 9,421,197     $ 12,443,353     $ 18,159,417     $ 20,663,395  

Class B

    (5,446,138     (5,567,433     (9,421,197     (12,443,353     (18,159,417     (20,663,395
                                     

Class A

    79,491,707             226,548,641             383,174,411        

Class C

    (79,491,707           (226,548,641           (383,174,411      
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (153,030,965     (8,526,503     (66,047,133     (80,367,237     (168,679,880     (244,263,030

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (234,011,868     33,556,633       (244,097,157     83,302,189       (446,544,094     (34,966,605
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

        1,103,118,678           1,069,562,045           1,532,928,969           1,449,626,780           2,672,480,726           2,707,447,331  

End of year

  $ 869,106,810     $ 1,103,118,678     $ 1,288,831,812     $ 1,532,928,969     $ 2,225,936,632     $ 2,672,480,726  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (C)

        $ 640,320           $           $ 7,885,884  

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    3,505,424       15,098,248       3,461,855       6,788,040       6,043,931       13,406,079  

Class B

    10,418       13,182       3,505       12,362       872       29,388  

Class C

    1,348,117       1,941,012       2,068,593       2,649,411       2,910,158       4,358,715  

Class I

    610,823       1,287,059       1,522,608       2,410,213       2,862,162       4,131,413  

Class R

    29,411       39,239       36,484       64,344       67,306       77,147  

Class T1

          900             670             749  

Advisor Class

          1,938       4,217       675             754  
      5,504,193       18,381,578       7,097,262       11,925,715       11,884,429       22,004,245  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    3,982,121       2,807,267       5,220,411       3,888,673       9,156,869       6,618,251  

Class B

    22,845       38,971       73,768       117,808       112,632       172,374  

Class C

    1,515,032       1,226,164       3,953,473       3,091,257       6,728,618       5,144,748  

Class I

    129,171       88,742       343,593       159,614       528,007       244,640  

Class R

    6,132       3,607       16,633       9,588       22,624       16,021  

Class T1

    62       7       72             72        

Advisor Class

    133       17       72             73        
      5,655,496       4,164,775       9,608,022       7,266,940       16,548,895       12,196,034  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (16,540,530     (10,748,703     (10,633,068     (10,168,060     (20,548,097     (20,421,366

Class B

    (62,636     (261,487     (79,772     (259,837     (127,220     (578,564

Class C

    (6,915,402     (10,898,013     (8,288,502     (12,341,494     (16,798,327     (27,980,918

Class I

    (1,399,764     (1,177,271     (1,744,144     (1,312,929     (2,980,046     (2,384,355

Class R

    (26,757     (33,843     (65,770     (54,052     (130,157     (134,274

Advisor Class

    (1,119           (2,382                  
      (24,946,208     (23,119,317     (20,813,638     (24,136,372     (40,583,847     (51,499,477

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    487,056       496,567       605,660       825,921       1,329,871       1,526,334  

Class B

    (489,153     (499,197     (612,384     (838,984     (1,300,120     (1,504,980
      (2,097     (2,630     (6,724     (13,063     29,751       21,354  

Class A

    7,211,571             14,665,283             28,372,032        

Class C

    (7,283,864           (15,176,321           (28,520,033      
      (72,293           (511,038           (148,001      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    (1,354,358     7,653,379       13,320,141       1,334,574       24,354,606       1,129,298  

Class B

    (518,526     (708,531     (614,883     (968,651     (1,313,836     (1,881,782

Class C

    (11,336,117     (7,730,837     (17,442,757     (6,600,826     (35,679,584     (18,477,455

Class I

    (659,770     198,530       122,057       1,256,898       410,123       1,991,698  

Class R

    8,786       9,003       (12,653     19,880       (40,227     (41,106

Class T1

    62       907       72       670       72       749  

Advisor Class

    (986     1,955       1,907       675       73       754  
      (13,860,909     (575,594     (4,626,116     (4,956,780     (12,268,773     (17,277,844

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(C)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Portfolio
   

Transamerica Asset Allocation

Intermediate Horizon

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D) (E)     December 31, 2016  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 34,033,092     $ 35,696,160     $ 6,363,498     $ 2,623,335     $ 1,476,899  

Net realized gain (loss)

    107,868,345       102,555,941       13,521,823       12,815,856       2,483,308  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (172,595,717     72,800,193           (17,924,719     8,732,126       408,953  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (30,694,280     211,052,294       1,960,602       24,171,317       4,369,160  
           

Distributions (F):

                   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

    (79,696,910                        

Class B

    (666,368                        

Class C

    (50,992,713                        

Class I

    (4,615,541                        

Class R

    (336,729           (5,979,500            

Class R4

                (325,182            

Class T1

    (746                        

Advisor Class

    (765                        

Net investment income:

                   

Class A

          (19,317,269                  

Class B

          (211,241                  

Class C

          (10,165,871                  

Class I

          (932,089                  

Class R

          (90,627           (1,852,771      

Class R4

                      (641,358     (1,480,306

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (30,717,097           (2,494,129     (1,480,306

Net realized gains:

                   

Class A

          (33,472,899                  

Class B

          (912,833                  

Class C

          (30,607,704                  

Class I

          (1,451,743                  

Class R

          (184,525                  

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (66,629,704                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

        (136,309,772     (97,346,801     (6,304,682     (2,494,129     (1,480,306
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

    54,936,617       168,562,758                    

Class B

    10,682       144,044                    

Class C

    30,710,772       43,906,340                    

Class I

    23,676,547       36,669,583                    

Class R

    1,088,514       1,393,679       985,195       765,372        

Class R4

                1,275,954       4,468,692       10,435,762  

Class T1

          9,896                    

Advisor Class

          10,000                    
      110,423,132       250,696,300       2,261,149       5,234,064           10,435,762  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                   

Class R

                      446,964,832        

Class R4

                      9,375,346        
                        456,340,178        

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

    75,423,729       51,314,401                    

Class B

    660,222       1,081,686                    

Class C

    48,417,657       35,527,915                    

Class I

    3,523,169       1,901,097                    

Class R

    258,521       248,635       5,979,500       1,852,771        

Class R4

                325,182       641,358       1,480,306  

Class T1

    746                          

Advisor Class

    765                          
      128,284,809       90,073,734       6,304,682       2,494,129       1,480,306  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (231,644,937     (201,006,002                  

Class B

    (1,104,204     (5,227,379                  

Class C

    (170,433,229         (278,968,953                  

Class I

    (33,358,009     (25,876,108                  

Class R

    (1,297,344     (2,513,789     (70,324,433         (41,528,965      

Class R4

                (6,720,259     (77,449,724     (15,611,816
      (437,837,723     (513,592,231     (77,044,692         (118,978,689         (15,611,816

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    11,701,495       12,563,940                    

Class B

    (11,701,495     (12,563,940                  
                               

Class A

    223,009,120                          

Class C

    (223,009,120                        
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (199,129,782     (172,822,197     (68,478,861     345,089,682       (3,695,748

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (366,133,834     (59,116,704     (72,822,941     366,766,870       (806,894
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

    1,960,066,509       2,019,183,213       445,573,244       78,806,374       79,613,268  

End of period/year

  $     1,593,932,675     $     1,960,066,509     $     372,750,303     $     445,573,244     $ 78,806,374  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (F)

        $ 11,939,490           $ 133,519     $  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Portfolio
   

Transamerica Asset Allocation

Intermediate Horizon

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D) (E)     December 31, 2016  
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

    4,512,263       13,869,564                    

Class B

    837       11,875                    

Class C

    2,527,763       3,633,108                    

Class I

    1,945,103       3,000,942                    

Class R

    89,504       116,508       93,172       99,172        

Class R4

                121,151       448,499       1,107,756  

Class T1

          831                    

Advisor Class

          835                    
      9,075,470       20,633,663       214,323       547,671       1,107,756  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                   

Class R

                      44,696,483        

Class R4

                      937,535        
                        45,634,018        

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

    6,274,853       4,431,295                    

Class B

    53,244       91,436                    

Class C

    4,028,091       3,070,694                    

Class I

    293,597       164,454                    

Class R

    21,579       21,564       568,224       182,393        

Class R4

                30,942       64,398       157,575  

Class T1

    62                          

Advisor Class

    64                          
      10,671,490       7,779,443       599,166       246,791       157,575  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (19,052,444     (16,419,331                  

Class B

    (88,090     (419,746                  

Class C

    (14,043,466     (23,004,730                  

Class I

    (2,749,933     (2,121,299                  

Class R

    (107,245     (205,851     (6,626,018     (4,073,857      

Class R4

                (631,128     (7,667,594     (1,661,621
          (36,041,178         (42,170,957         (7,257,146         (11,741,451         (1,661,621

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    958,371       1,028,965                    

Class B

    (934,530     (1,012,196                  
      23,841       16,769                    

Class A

    18,426,404                          

Class C

    (18,534,093                        
      (107,689                        

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

    11,119,447       2,910,493                    

Class B

    (968,539     (1,328,631                  

Class C

    (26,021,705     (16,300,928                  

Class I

    (511,233     1,044,097                    

Class R

    3,838       (67,779     (5,964,622     40,904,191        

Class R4

                (479,035     (6,217,162     (396,290

Class T1

    62       831                    

Advisor Class

    64       835                    
      (16,378,066     (13,741,082     (6,443,657     34,687,029       (396,290

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(C)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.23-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(E)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(F)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Asset Allocation

Long Horizon

   

Transamerica Asset Allocation

Short Horizon

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D) (E)     December 31, 2016  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 2,176,702     $ 346,820     $ 357,212     $ 3,730,571     $ 1,686,390     $ 309,821  

Net realized gain (loss)

    17,750,520       21,039,329       1,219,879       (35,098     77,734       (20,892

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (16,504,082     (344,114     342,929       (5,400,185     2,041,418       256,358  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    3,423,140       21,042,035       1,920,020       (1,704,712     3,805,542       545,287  
             

Distributions (F):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class R

    (1,915,537                 (3,535,598            

Class R4

    (320,982                 (120,029            

Net investment income:

                       

Class R

          (219,043                 (1,351,847      

Class R4

          (214,487     (357,604           (147,772     (310,689

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

    (2,236,519     (433,530     (357,604     (3,655,627     (1,499,619     (310,689
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class R

    1,404,357       446,246             990,387       1,206,426        

Class R4

    1,291,026       1,414,333       2,413,487       955,551       951,917       1,954,572  
      2,695,383       1,860,579       2,413,487       1,945,938       2,158,343       1,954,572  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class R

          249,595,177                   197,514,479        

Class R4

          39,901,367                          
            289,496,544                   197,514,479        

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class R

    1,915,537       219,043             3,535,598       1,351,847        

Class R4

    320,982       214,487       357,604       120,029       147,772       310,689  
      2,236,519       433,530       357,604       3,655,627       1,499,619       310,689  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class R

    (39,249,015     (40,163,455           (39,053,821     (20,230,729      

Class R4

    (9,391,146     (42,237,540     (4,503,317     (4,727,193     (6,319,580     (2,952,762
      (48,640,161     (82,400,995     (4,503,317     (43,781,014     (26,550,309     (2,952,762

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (43,708,259     209,389,658       (1,732,226     (38,179,449     174,622,132       (687,501

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (42,521,638     229,998,163       (169,810     (43,539,788     176,928,055       (452,903
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of period/year

    258,487,423       28,489,260       28,659,070       188,824,542       11,896,487       12,349,390  

End of period/year

  $     215,965,785     $     258,487,423     $     28,489,260     $     145,284,754     $     188,824,542     $     11,896,487  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (F)

        $     $           $ 186,918     $  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Asset Allocation

Long Horizon

   

Transamerica Asset Allocation

Short Horizon

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D) (E)     December 31, 2016  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class R

    126,970       55,357             98,909       134,991        

Class R4

    115,699       144,324       279,226       95,103       96,154       198,981  
      242,669       199,681       279,226       194,012       231,145       198,981  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class R

          24,959,518                   19,751,448        

Class R4

          3,990,137                          
            28,949,655                   19,751,448        

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class R

    174,869       21,463             354,961       134,734        

Class R4

    29,240       21,416       39,868       12,037       14,799       31,615  
      204,109       42,879       39,868       366,998       149,533       31,615  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class R

    (3,497,560     (3,890,465           (3,905,892     (2,008,488      

Class R4

    (844,686     (4,142,692     (512,375     (472,995     (632,307     (300,818
      (4,342,246     (8,033,157     (512,375     (4,378,887     (2,640,795         (300,818

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class R

        (3,195,721     21,145,873             (3,452,022     18,012,685        

Class R4

    (699,747     13,185       (193,281     (365,855     (521,354     (70,222
      (3,895,468         21,159,058           (193,281         (3,817,877         17,491,331           (70,222

 

(A)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.22-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(E)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.11-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(F)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Multi-Manager
Alternative Strategies Portfolio
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)  

From operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 2,514,883     $ 1,686,877  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (289,738     (1,433,364

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (3,594,435     4,507,027  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,369,290     4,760,540  
     

Distributions (B):

       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Class A

    (405,017      

Class C

    (230,495      

Class I

    (1,400,849      

Class R6

    (1,830      

Class T1

    (131      

Net investment income:

       

Class A

          (667,194

Class C

          (154,533

Class I

          (1,458,668

Class R6

          (909

Total dividends and/or distributions to Shareholders

    (2,038,322     (2,281,304
     

Capital share transactions:

       

Proceeds from shares sold:

       

Class A

    2,466,514       4,822,075  

Class C

    1,179,090       1,055,657  

Class I

    10,745,865       31,917,682  

Class R6

    198,334       40,438  

Class T1

          10,000  
      14,589,803       37,845,852  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

       

Class A

    388,924       633,442  

Class C

    211,123       138,283  

Class I

    1,344,866       1,318,413  

Class R6

    1,830       909  

Class T1

    131        
      1,946,874       2,091,047  

Cost of shares redeemed:

       

Class A

    (9,556,556     (34,925,011

Class C

    (14,125,688     (27,479,242

Class I

    (40,614,143     (60,321,746

Class R6

    (17,859     (238
      (64,314,246         (122,726,237

Automatic conversions:

       

Class A

    5,821,072        

Class C

    (5,821,072      
             

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (47,777,569     (82,789,338

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (51,185,181     (80,310,102
     

Net assets:

       

Beginning of period/year

    162,635,524       242,945,626  

End of period/year

  $     111,450,343     $ 162,635,524  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (B)

        $ 407,519  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Multi-Manager
Alternative Strategies Portfolio
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)  
     

Capital share transactions - shares:

       

Shares issued:

       

Class A

    250,918       500,226  

Class C

    119,530       109,982  

Class I

    1,092,776       3,310,753  

Class R6

    20,088       4,147  

Class T1

          1,034  
      1,483,312       3,926,142  

Shares reinvested:

       

Class A

    39,605       66,748  

Class C

    21,587       14,633  

Class I

    137,653       139,515  

Class R6

    185       95  

Class T1

    13        
      199,043       220,991  

Shares redeemed:

       

Class A

    (970,195     (3,621,203

Class C

    (1,443,224     (2,869,340

Class I

    (4,137,207     (6,259,077

Class R6

    (1,801     (24
      (6,552,427         (12,749,644

Automatic conversions:

       

Class A

    596,327        

Class C

    (601,292      
      (4,965      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

       

Class A

    (83,345     (3,054,229

Class C

        (1,903,399         (2,744,725

Class I

    (2,906,778     (2,808,809

Class R6

    18,472       4,218  

Class T1

    13       1,034  
      (4,875,037     (8,602,511

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
            October 31,    
      2016  
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.59     $ 11.18     $ 11.40     $ 12.38     $ 12.33  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.25       0.24       0.23 (C)       0.23       0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.71       0.18       (0.11     0.39  

Total investment operations

    (0.18     0.95       0.41       0.12       0.68  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.25     (0.25     (0.23     (0.30

Net realized gains

    (0.49     (0.29     (0.38     (0.87     (0.33

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.74     (0.54     (0.63     (1.10     (0.63

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.67     $ 11.59     $ 11.18     $ 11.40     $ 12.38  

Total return (D)

    (1.77 )%      8.78     3.83     1.07     5.65

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   661,621     $   734,113     $   622,495     $   449,574     $   416,116  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.47     0.47     0.48     0.51     0.53

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.47     0.47     0.47 %(C)      0.51     0.53

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.21     2.15     2.12 %(C)      1.94     2.38

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    20     18     4     11     26

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
            October 31,    
        2016     
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.54     $ 11.12     $ 11.34     $ 12.32     $ 12.26  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.19       0.17       0.18 (C)       0.15       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.48     0.68       0.14       (0.12     0.38  

Total investment operations

    (0.29     0.85       0.32       0.03       0.59  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.10     (0.14     (0.16     (0.14     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (0.49     (0.29     (0.38     (0.87     (0.33

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.59     (0.43     (0.54     (1.01     (0.53

Net asset value, end of year

  $   10.66     $   11.54     $ 11.12     $ 11.34     $ 12.32  

Total return (D)

    (2.69 )%      7.86     3.01     0.23     4.96

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 692     $ 6,731     $   14,366     $   23,943     $   37,192  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.48     1.34     1.30     1.29     1.28

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.34     1.29 %(C)      1.29     1.28

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.73     1.52     1.66 %(C)      1.31     1.73

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    20     18     4     11     26

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
            October 31,    
    2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.49     $ 11.08     $ 11.30     $ 12.29     $ 12.24  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.16       0.17       0.17 (C)       0.15       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.42     0.69       0.16       (0.12     0.38  

Total investment operations

    (0.26     0.86       0.33       0.03       0.59  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.16     (0.17     (0.15     (0.21

Net realized gains

    (0.49     (0.29     (0.38     (0.87     (0.33

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.64     (0.45     (0.55     (1.02     (0.54

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.59     $ 11.49     $ 11.08     $ 11.30     $ 12.29  

Total return (D)

    (2.46 )%      7.99     3.10     0.26     4.97

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   185,581     $   331,669     $   405,546     $   453,483     $   508,285  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.23     1.22     1.22     1.22

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.23     1.21 %(C)      1.22     1.22

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.48     1.51     1.56 %(C)      1.26     1.69

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    20     18     4     11     26

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
          October 31,    
  2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.62     $ 11.21     $ 11.42     $ 12.40     $ 12.35  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.28       0.28       0.28 (C)       0.27       0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.44     0.69       0.16       (0.12     0.39  

Total investment operations

    (0.16     0.97       0.44       0.15       0.71  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.27     (0.27     (0.26     (0.33

Net realized gains

    (0.49     (0.29     (0.38     (0.87     (0.33

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.76     (0.56     (0.65     (1.13     (0.66

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.70     $ 11.62     $ 11.21     $ 11.42     $ 12.40  

Total return

    (1.56 )%      8.97     4.13     1.33     5.94

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   19,845     $   29,213     $   25,946     $   28,126     $   32,814  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.26     0.26     0.26     0.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.26     0.25 %(C)      0.26     0.26

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.51     2.46     2.50 %(C)      2.28     2.58

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    20     18     4     11     26

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.70     $ 11.28     $ 11.49     $ 12.47     $ 12.41  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.20       0.21       0.22 (C)       0.21       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.42     0.70       0.15       (0.13     0.40  

Total investment operations

    (0.22     0.91       0.37       0.08       0.65  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.20     (0.20     (0.19     (0.26

Net realized gains

    (0.49     (0.29     (0.38     (0.87     (0.33

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.70     (0.49     (0.58     (1.06     (0.59

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.78     $ 11.70     $ 11.28     $ 11.49     $ 12.47  

Total return

    (2.10 )%      8.35     3.44     0.68     5.40

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,347     $   1,359     $   1,209     $   1,532     $   2,051  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.83     0.85     0.86     0.86     0.82

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.83     0.85     0.85 %(C)      0.86     0.82

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.82     1.88     1.97 %(C)      1.77     2.06

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    20     18     4     11     26

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Conservative Portfolio
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.62     $ 11.11  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.25       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.49  

Total investment operations

    (0.18     0.60  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.09

Net realized gains

    (0.49      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.74     (0.09

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.70     $   11.62  

Total return (D)

    (1.69 )%      5.42 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

    0.40     0.40 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.25     1.59 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    20     18

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Conservative Portfolio
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.65     $ 11.12  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.26       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.51  

Total investment operations

    (0.17     0.63  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.10

Net realized gains

    (0.49      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.75     (0.10

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.73     $   11.65  

Total return

    (1.65 )%      5.68 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 23  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

    0.36     0.35 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.28     1.63 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    20     18

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
          October 31,  
      2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.35     $ 14.71     $ 15.57     $ 16.35     $ 15.26  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.26       0.23       0.23 (C)       0.20       0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.56     2.55       0.24       0.23       1.08  

Total investment operations

    (0.30     2.78       0.47       0.43       1.40  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.32     (0.24     (0.23     (0.22     (0.31

Net realized gains

    (1.35     (0.90     (1.10     (0.99      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.67     (1.14     (1.33     (1.21     (0.31

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.38     $ 16.35     $ 14.71     $ 15.57     $ 16.35  

Total return (D)

    (2.33 )%      20.19     3.28     2.65     9.30

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   922,131     $   830,875     $   727,751     $   729,547     $   728,850  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.51     0.52     0.53     0.53     0.55

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.51     0.52     0.52 %(C)      0.53     0.55

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.65     1.53     1.63 %(C)      1.26     2.02

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    32     9     1     6     31

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.04     $ 14.40     $ 15.22     $ 15.98     $ 14.91  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.23       0.16       0.15 (C)       0.10       0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.67     2.45       0.18       0.19       1.03  

Total investment operations

    (0.44     2.61       0.33       0.29       1.26  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.07     (0.05     (0.06     (0.19

Net realized gains

    (1.35     (0.90     (1.10     (0.99      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.43     (0.97     (1.15     (1.05     (0.19

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.17     $ 16.04     $ 14.40     $ 15.22     $ 15.98  

Total return (D)

    (3.24 )%      19.16     2.39     1.79     8.49

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   4,056     $   14,456     $   26,931     $   47,506     $   73,479  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.55     1.41     1.37     1.35     1.34

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.41     1.36 %(C)      1.35     1.34

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.48     1.06     1.10 %(C)      0.64     1.51

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    32     9     1     6     31

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
        October 31,  
   2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 15.82     $ 14.26     $ 15.13     $ 15.92     $ 14.88  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.15       0.13       0.13 (C)       0.08       0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.55     2.46       0.21       0.23       1.06  

Total investment operations

    (0.40     2.59       0.34       0.31       1.26  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.13     (0.11     (0.11     (0.22

Net realized gains

    (1.35     (0.90     (1.10     (0.99      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.54     (1.03     (1.21     (1.10     (0.22

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.88     $ 15.82     $ 14.26     $ 15.13     $ 15.92  

Total return (D)

    (3.03 )%      19.31     2.49     1.91     8.51

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   309,195     $   628,621     $   660,687     $   716,039     $   736,246  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.26     1.27     1.26     1.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.26     1.26 %(C)      1.26     1.26

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.02     0.91     0.93 %(C)      0.54     1.32

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    32     9     1     6     31

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.36     $ 14.72     $ 15.59     $ 16.37     $ 15.28  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.30       0.23       0.28 (C)       0.23       0.35  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.57     2.59       0.22       0.25       1.11  

Total investment operations

    (0.27     2.82       0.50       0.48       1.46  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.36     (0.28     (0.27     (0.27     (0.37

Net realized gains

    (1.35     (0.90     (1.10     (0.99      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.71     (1.18     (1.37     (1.26     (0.37

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.38     $ 16.36     $ 14.72     $ 15.59     $ 16.37  

Total return

    (2.11 )%      20.52     3.52     2.96     9.64

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   51,209     $   56,253     $   32,116     $   34,547     $   30,595  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.26     0.26     0.26     0.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.26     0.25 %(C)      0.26     0.26

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.95     1.50     1.96 %(C)      1.48     2.19

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    32     9     1     6     31

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio  
  Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.20     $ 14.57     $ 15.45     $ 16.24     $ 15.16  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.22       0.18       0.21 (C)       0.15       0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.57     2.55       0.20       0.23       1.12  

Total investment operations

    (0.35     2.73       0.41       0.38       1.35  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.20     (0.19     (0.18     (0.27

Net realized gains

    (1.35     (0.90     (1.10     (0.99      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.63     (1.10     (1.29     (1.17     (0.27

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.22     $   16.20     $   14.57     $   15.45     $   16.24  

Total return

      (2.67 )%      19.94     2.90     2.29     9.01

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   2,193     $ 2,702     $ 2,142     $ 2,260     $ 2,127  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.80     0.86     0.83     0.85

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.80     0.85 %(C)      0.83     0.85

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.41     1.19     1.47 %(C)      0.93     1.47

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    32     9     1     6     31

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Growth Portfolio
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 16.37     $ 14.92  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.27       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.56     1.41  

Total investment operations

    (0.29     1.45  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.27      

Net realized gains

    (1.35      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.62      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   14.46     $   16.37  

Total return (D)

    (2.25 )%      9.72 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

    0.41     0.40 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.72     0.43 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    32     9

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Growth Portfolio
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 16.35     $ 14.81  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.10       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.39     1.50  

Total investment operations

    (0.29     1.54  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.27      

Net realized gains

    (1.35      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.62      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   14.44     $   16.35  

Total return

    (2.24 )%      10.40 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 37     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

    0.36     0.35 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    0.65     0.43 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    32     9

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
          October 31,
      2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.38     $ 13.34     $ 13.93     $ 15.23     $ 14.39  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.27       0.26       0.23 (C)       0.24       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.50     1.67       0.20       0.05       0.83  

Total investment operations

    (0.23     1.93       0.43       0.29       1.14  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.30     (0.25     (0.23     (0.27     (0.30

Net realized gains

    (1.04     (0.64     (0.79     (1.32      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.34     (0.89     (1.02     (1.59     (0.30

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.81     $ 14.38     $ 13.34     $ 13.93     $ 15.23  

Total return (D)

    (2.02 )%      15.32     3.35     1.93     8.01

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,589,016     $   1,434,214     $   1,315,381     $   1,301,591     $   1,319,226  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49     0.49     0.50     0.50     0.52

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49     0.49     0.49 %(C)      0.50     0.52

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.98     1.89     1.76 %(C)      1.68     2.09

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    32     14     1     7     33

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.55     $ 13.44     $ 13.97     $ 15.23     $ 14.38  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.25       0.18       0.15 (C)       0.15       0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.63     1.65       0.18       0.02       0.79  

Total investment operations

    (0.38     1.83       0.33       0.17       1.02  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.07     (0.08     (0.07     (0.11     (0.17

Net realized gains

    (1.04     (0.64     (0.79     (1.32      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.11     (0.72     (0.86     (1.43     (0.17

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.06     $ 14.55     $ 13.44     $ 13.97     $ 15.23  

Total return (D)

    (3.02 )%      14.26     2.55     1.11     7.16

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   4,622     $   24,269     $   47,691     $   84,073     $   133,060  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.49     1.37     1.34     1.32     1.30

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.37     1.33 %(C)      1.32     1.30

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.77     1.31     1.15 %(C)      1.06     1.52

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    32     14     1     7     33

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
          October 31,
      2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.28     $ 13.24     $ 13.82     $ 15.12     $ 14.30  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.18       0.17       0.14 (C)       0.14       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.52     1.65       0.19       0.04       0.82  

Total investment operations

    (0.34     1.82       0.33       0.18       1.03  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.14     (0.12     (0.16     (0.21

Net realized gains

    (1.04     (0.64     (0.79     (1.32      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.22     (0.78     (0.91     (1.48     (0.21

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.72     $ 14.28     $ 13.24     $ 13.82     $ 15.12  

Total return (D)

    (2.82 )%      14.48     2.60     1.16     7.23

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   547,237     $   1,123,771     $   1,286,726     $   1,431,708     $   1,526,267  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.24     1.24     1.24     1.23     1.23

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.24     1.24     1.23 %(C)      1.23     1.23

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.33     1.25     1.05 %(C)      0.96     1.39

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    32     14     1     7     33

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.38     $ 13.34     $ 13.93     $ 15.23     $ 14.40  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.30       0.27       0.27 (C)       0.28       0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.51     1.69       0.19       0.05       0.84  

Total investment operations

    (0.21     1.96       0.46       0.33       1.18  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.28     (0.26     (0.31     (0.35

Net realized gains

    (1.04     (0.64     (0.79     (1.32      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.37     (0.92     (1.05     (1.63     (0.35

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.80     $ 14.38     $ 13.34     $ 13.93     $ 15.23  

Total return

    (1.84 )%      15.62     3.63     2.22     8.27

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   81,772     $   85,959     $   53,166     $   55,554     $   54,952  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.25     0.25     0.24 %(C)      0.25     0.25

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.24     1.96     2.04 %(C)      1.94     2.30

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    32     14     1     7     33

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.30     $ 13.26     $ 13.85     $ 15.15     $ 14.32  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.24       0.18       0.21 (C)       0.20       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.52     1.70       0.18       0.05       0.84  

Total investment operations

    (0.28     1.88       0.39       0.25       1.10  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.20     (0.19     (0.23     (0.27

Net realized gains

    (1.04     (0.64     (0.79     (1.32      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.29     (0.84     (0.98     (1.55     (0.27

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.73     $ 14.30     $ 13.26     $ 13.85     $ 15.15  

Total return

    (2.33 )%      15.03     3.10     1.65     7.77

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   3,268     $   4,246     $   4,483     $   5,262     $   5,364  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.76     0.79     0.76     0.75

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.76     0.78 %(C)      0.76     0.75

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.74     1.36     1.61 %(C)      1.45     1.75

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    32     14     1     7     33

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset
Allocation – Moderate
Growth Portfolio
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.39     $ 13.35  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.28       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.52     0.92  

Total investment operations

    (0.24     1.04  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.24      

Net realized gains

    (1.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.28      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   12.87     $   14.39  

Total return (D)

    (2.01 )%      7.79 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.41     0.39 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.41     0.39 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.05     1.36 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    32     14

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset
Allocation – Moderate
Growth Portfolio
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.37     $ 13.27  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.29       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.51     1.01  

Total investment operations

    (0.22     1.10  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.26      

Net realized gains

    (1.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.30      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   12.85     $   14.37  

Total return

    (1.88 )%      8.29 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.35 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.35 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.10     1.01 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    32     14

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
          October 31,
      2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.80     $ 12.11     $ 12.46     $ 13.56     $ 13.58  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.26       0.25       0.24 (C)       0.24       0.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.47     1.08       0.18       (0.06     0.54  

Total investment operations

    (0.21     1.33       0.42       0.18       0.81  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.23     (0.25     (0.28     (0.27

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (0.41     (0.52     (1.00     (0.56

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.95     (0.64     (0.77     (1.28     (0.83

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.64     $ 12.80     $ 12.11     $ 12.46     $ 13.56  

Total return (D)

    (1.89 )%      11.54     3.71     1.32     6.20

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,124,731     $   1,094,724     $   1,000,707     $   890,270     $   899,852  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.48     0.48     0.48     0.49     0.52

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.48     0.48     0.47 %(C)      0.49     0.52

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.12     2.07     2.04 %(C)      1.90     1.99

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    25     13     2     10     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.97     $ 12.23     $ 12.54     $ 13.60     $ 13.61  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.23       0.18       0.18 (C)       0.16       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.56     1.06       0.15       (0.08     0.52  

Total investment operations

    (0.33     1.24       0.33       0.08       0.70  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.06     (0.09     (0.12     (0.14     (0.15

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (0.41     (0.52     (1.00     (0.56

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.74     (0.50     (0.64     (1.14     (0.71

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.90     $ 12.97     $ 12.23     $ 12.54     $ 13.60  

Total return (D)

    (2.83 )%      10.53     2.83     0.54     5.32

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,305     $   13,987     $   29,432     $   47,833     $   71,121  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.48     1.34     1.31     1.30     1.30

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.34     1.30 %(C)      1.30     1.30

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.83     1.47     1.47 %(C)      1.22     1.32

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    25     13     2     10     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.70     $ 12.01     $ 12.36     $ 13.44     $ 13.48  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.17       0.17       0.16 (C)       0.15       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.48     1.06       0.17       (0.05     0.53  

Total investment operations

    (0.31     1.23       0.33       0.10       0.70  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.13     (0.16     (0.18     (0.18

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (0.41     (0.52     (1.00     (0.56

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.84     (0.54     (0.68     (1.18     (0.74

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.55     $ 12.70     $ 12.01     $ 12.36     $ 13.44  

Total return (D)

    (2.68 )%      10.69     2.88     0.70     5.39

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   415,277     $   786,977     $   939,970     $   1,051,486     $   1,138,082  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.22     1.22     1.22     1.22

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.22     1.21 %(C)      1.22     1.22

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.43     1.43     1.40 %(C)      1.18     1.29

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    25     13     2     10     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.80     $ 12.11     $ 12.46     $ 13.56     $ 13.59  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.29       0.28       0.28 (C)       0.27       0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.48     1.08       0.17       (0.06     0.54  

Total investment operations

    (0.19     1.36       0.45       0.21       0.84  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.30     (0.26     (0.28     (0.31     (0.31

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (0.41     (0.52     (1.00     (0.56

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.98     (0.67     (0.80     (1.31     (0.87

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.63     $ 12.80     $ 12.11     $ 12.46     $ 13.56  

Total return

    (1.73 )%      11.80     3.97     1.60     6.45

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   48,287     $   59,664     $   43,818     $   48,780     $   47,590  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.25     0.24 %(C)      0.25     0.25

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.40     2.26     2.40 %(C)      2.13     2.21

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    25     13     2     10     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.72     $ 12.03     $ 12.39     $ 13.48     $ 13.52  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.22       0.17       0.21 (C)       0.21       0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.46     1.13       0.17       (0.05     0.55  

Total investment operations

    (0.24     1.30       0.38       0.16       0.77  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.20     (0.22     (0.25     (0.25

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (0.41     (0.52     (1.00     (0.56

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.91     (0.61     (0.74     (1.25     (0.81

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.57     $ 12.72     $ 12.03     $ 12.39     $ 13.48  

Total return

    (2.08 )%      11.20     3.40     1.17     5.88

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   4,313     $   4,693     $   5,256     $   5,470     $   5,665  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.73     0.74     0.73     0.73

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.73     0.72 %(C)      0.73     0.73

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.82     1.38     1.80 %(C)      1.67     1.68

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    25     13     2     10     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset
Allocation – Moderate
Portfolio
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
        October 31,
    2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.81     $ 12.03  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.27       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.48     0.69  

Total investment operations

    (0.21     0.78  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.22      

Net realized gains

    (0.68      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.90      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.70     $   12.81  

Total return (D)

    (1.88 )%      6.48 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

    0.39     0.40 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.17     1.21 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    25     13

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the year and period indicated:   Transamerica Asset
Allocation – Moderate
Portfolio
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.78     $ 11.97  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.27       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.46     0.70  

Total investment operations

    (0.19     0.81  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.24      

Net realized gains

    (0.68      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.92      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.67     $   12.78  

Total return

    (1.75 )%      6.77 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

    0.35     0.35 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.21     1.36 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    25     13

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset
Allocation
Intermediate Horizon
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2018
          October 31,
      2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.38     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.16       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.37  

Total investment operations

          0.42  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.04

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.38  

Total return

    (0.07 )%      4.24 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   357,118     $   424,721  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.62 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.60 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.51     0.99 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    27     26 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.38     $ 9.58     $ 9.23     $ 9.35     $ 9.16     $ 8.21  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D) (E)

    0.18       0.13       0.18       0.15       0.20       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.78       0.35       (0.12     0.21       0.96  

Total investment operations

    0.02       0.91       0.53       0.03       0.41       1.14  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.11     (0.18     (0.15     (0.22     (0.19

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.38     $ 9.58     $ 9.23     $ 9.35     $ 9.16  

Total return

    0.18     9.53 %(F)      5.74     0.26     4.50     14.04

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   15,632     $   20,852     $   78,806     $   79,613     $   92,989     $   121,450  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.38     0.21 %(H)      0.10     0.10     0.10     0.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.20 %(H)      0.10     0.10     0.10     0.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (E)

    1.73     1.37 %(H)      1.88     1.57     2.19     2.07

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    27     26 %(F)      45     42     76     69

 

(A)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.23-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset
Allocation Long Horizon
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2018
          October 31,
      2017  (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.68     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.10       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.05 )(D)      0.68  

Total investment operations

    0.05       0.69  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.01

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.64     $ 10.68  

Total return

    0.47     6.90 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   190,928     $   225,869  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.62 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.60 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    0.86     0.14 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    30     35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.68     $ 9.38     $ 8.87     $ 8.92     $ 8.71     $ 7.01  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D) (E)

    0.12       0.06       0.11       0.11       0.17       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.04 )(F)      1.31       0.51       (0.05     0.22       1.72  

Total investment operations

    0.08       1.37       0.62       0.06       0.39       1.84  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.07     (0.11     (0.11     (0.18     (0.14

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.64     $ 10.68     $ 9.38     $ 8.87     $ 8.92     $ 8.71  

Total return

    0.72     14.69 %(G)      7.07     0.63     4.55     26.33

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   25,038     $   32,618     $   28,489     $   28,659     $   35,325     $   32,711  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.38     0.28 %(I)      0.10     0.10     0.10     0.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.26 %(I)      0.10     0.10     0.10     0.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (E)

    1.09     0.64 %(I)      1.29     1.19     1.98     1.61

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    30     35 %(G)      28     43     69     58

 

(A)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.22-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Asset
Allocation Short Horizon
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2018
          October 31,
      2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.10     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.22       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     0.09  

Total investment operations

    (0.12     0.17  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.07

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.76     $ 10.10  

Total return

    (1.21 )%      1.72 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   142,129     $   181,866  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.62 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.60 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.21     1.77 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    52     22 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.10     $ 9.81     $ 9.63     $ 9.92     $ 9.80     $ 9.91  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D) (E)

    0.23       0.17       0.25       0.21       0.25       0.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.33     0.28       0.18       (0.28     0.14       (0.11

Total investment operations

    (0.10     0.45       0.43       (0.07     0.39       0.16  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.16     (0.25     (0.22     (0.27     (0.27

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.76     $ 10.10     $ 9.81     $ 9.63     $ 9.92     $ 9.80  

Total return

    (1.01 )%      4.49 %(F)      4.48     (0.72 )%      4.07     1.67

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   3,156     $   6,959     $   11,896     $   12,349     $   17,622     $   24,002  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.38     0.23 %(H)      0.10     0.10     0.10     0.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.22 %(H)      0.10     0.10     0.10     0.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (E)

    2.30     1.98 %(H)      2.53     2.07     2.55     2.70

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    52     22 %(F)      49     60     133     75

 

(A)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.11-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.89     $ 9.71     $ 10.07     $ 10.50     $ 10.01  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.17       0.10       0.31 (C)       0.11       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     0.19       (0.22     (0.47     0.49  

Total investment operations

    (0.15     0.29       0.09       (0.36     0.54  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.11     (0.28     (0.07     (0.05

Net realized gains

                (0.17            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.13     (0.11     (0.45     (0.07     (0.05

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.61     $ 9.89     $ 9.71     $ 10.07     $ 10.50  

Total return (D)

    (1.55 )%      3.04     1.07     (3.42 )%      5.46

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   30,546     $   32,240     $   61,341     $   91,684     $   129,568  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.73     0.70     0.66     0.72

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.73     0.69 %(C)      0.66     0.72

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.76     1.04     3.28 %(C)      1.06     0.46

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    11     65     42     80     79

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.78     $ 9.60     $ 9.94     $ 10.37     $ 9.91  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.11       0.02       0.23 (C)       0.03       (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     0.18       (0.20     (0.46     0.49  

Total investment operations

    (0.21     0.20       0.03       (0.43     0.46  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.05     (0.02     (0.20     (0.00 )(D)       

Net realized gains

                (0.17            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.05     (0.02     (0.37     (0.00 )(D)       

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.52     $ 9.78     $ 9.60     $ 9.94     $ 10.37  

Total return (E)

    (2.17 )%      2.22     0.39     (4.11 )%      4.64

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   28,142     $   47,545     $   72,959     $   101,656     $   125,950  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.49     1.47     1.45     1.42     1.45

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.49     1.47     1.44 %(C)      1.42     1.45

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.10     0.21     2.39 %(C)      0.28     (0.29 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    11     65     42     80     79

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
        October 31,
    2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.88     $ 9.71     $ 10.07     $ 10.52     $ 10.03  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.21       0.12       0.36 (C)       0.14       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     0.20       (0.24     (0.47     0.50  

Total investment operations

    (0.11     0.32       0.12       (0.33     0.58  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.15     (0.31     (0.12     (0.09

Net realized gains

                (0.17            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.17     (0.15     (0.48     (0.12     (0.09

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.60     $ 9.88     $ 9.71     $ 10.07     $ 10.52  

Total return

    (1.11 )%      3.32     1.44     (3.19 )%      5.81

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   52,477     $   82,742     $   108,591     $   191,022     $   238,046  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.41     0.40     0.38     0.38     0.41

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.41     0.40     0.37 %(C)      0.38     0.41

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.18     1.24     3.71 %(C)      1.31     0.74

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    11     65     42     80     79

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $   10.02     $ 9.85     $   10.07     $ 10.59  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.19       0.11       0.30 (D)       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.30     0.22       (0.16     (0.56

Total investment operations

    (0.11     0.33       0.14       (0.52

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.16     (0.19      

Net realized gains

                (0.17      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (0.16     (0.36      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.73     $   10.02     $ 9.85     $   10.07  

Total return

    (1.09 )%      3.41     1.59     (4.91 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 275     $ 99     $ 55     $ 47  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.31     0.31     0.28     0.28 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.31     0.31     0.26 %(D)      0.28 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.93     1.15     3.08 %(D)      0.86 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    11     65     42     80

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Manager
Alternative Strategies Portfolio
 
  Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.90     $ 9.67  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.19       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.31     0.20  

Total investment operations

    (0.12     0.23  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.13      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.65     $ 9.90  

Total return (D)

      (1.27 )%        2.38 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.55     0.55 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.55     0.55 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.93     0.51 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    11     65

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund   Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Conservative”)

  A,B,C,I,R,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Growth”)

  A,B,C,I,R,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth”)

  A,B,C,I,R,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Moderate”)

  A,B,C,I,R,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon (“Intermediate Horizon”)

  R,R4

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon (“Long Horizon”)

  R,R4

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon (“Short Horizon”)

  R,R4

Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio (“Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies”)

  A,C,I,R6,T1

Each class has a public offering price that reflects different sales charges, if any, and expense levels. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years from the date of purchase. Class B shares are no longer available to existing investors except for exchanges, and dividend and capital gains reinvestment. Effective September 16, 2018, Class C shares will convert to Class A shares ten years from the date of purchase.

Each Fund, a “fund of fund”, invests the majority of its assets among certain other series of the Trust (hereafter referred to as “Underlying Funds”). The shareholder reports of the Underlying Funds, including the Schedule of Investments, should be read in conjunction with this report. The Underlying Funds’ shareholder reports are not covered by this report.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by the Funds’ current prospectuses, which contain additional information about the Funds, including risks, sales charges, as well as investment objectives and strategies.

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM is responsible for the day-to-day management of Intermediate Horizon, Long Horizon and Short Horizon. For each of the other funds, TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of a Fund without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation, and review, of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation, and review, of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the Net Asset Values (“NAV”); shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on the specific identification basis. Interest income, if any, is accrued as earned. Dividend income and capital gain distributions from investment companies, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from investment companies are recorded as Dividend income from investments within the Statement of Operations. Long-term capital gain distributions received from investment companies are recorded as Net realized gain (loss) on Capital gain distributions received from investments within the Statement of Operations.

Multiple class operations, income, and expenses: Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated to each class daily based upon net assets. Each class bears its own specific expenses in addition to the allocated non-class specific expenses.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Cash overdraft: Throughout the year, the Funds may have cash overdraft balances. A fee is incurred on these overdrafts, calculated by multiplying the overdraft by a rate based on the federal funds rate.

Payables, if any, are reflected as Due to custodian within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Expenses, if any, from U.S. cash overdrafts are reflected in Custody fees within the Statements of Operations. Expenses, if any, from foreign cash overdrafts are reflected in Other expenses within the Statements of Operations.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. SECURITY VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

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

 

 

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Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative instruments.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2018, is disclosed within the Security Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Investment companies: Certain investment companies are valued at the NAV of the underlying Funds as the practical expedient. These investment companies are not included within the fair value hierarchy. Certain other investment companies are valued at the actively traded NAV of the underlying funds and no valuation adjustments are applied. These investment companies are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Repurchase agreements: Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Restricted securities: Restricted securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee under the supervision of the Funds’ Board. Restricted securities issued by publicly traded companies are generally valued at a discount to similar publicly traded securities. Restricted securities issued by nonpublic entities may be valued by reference to comparable public entities and/or fundamental data relating to the issuer. Depending on the relative significance of observable valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: Centrally cleared or listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative contracts include forward, swap, swaption, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or commodity prices. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the fair value of the OTC derivative products are modeled taking into account the counterparties’ creditworthiness and using a series of techniques, including simulation models. Many pricing models do not entail material subjectivity because the methodologies employed do not necessitate significant judgments and the pricing inputs are observed from actively quoted markets, as is the case of interest rate swap and option contracts. The majority of OTC derivative products valued by the Funds using pricing models fall into this category and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Restricted and illiquid securities: The Funds may invest in unregulated restricted securities. Restricted and illiquid securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or are illiquid. Restricted securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at the current valuation may be difficult.

Restricted and illiquid securities held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Funds may engage in borrowing transactions as a means of raising cash to satisfy redemption requests, for other temporary or emergency purposes or, to the extent permitted by their investment policies, to raise additional cash to be invested in other securities or instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the

 

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securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which place limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. As of October 31, 2018, the Funds have not utilized the program.

Repurchase agreements: In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security and simultaneously commit to resell that security to the seller at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. Securities purchased subject to a repurchase agreement are held at the Funds’ custodian, or designated sub-custodian related to tri-party repurchase agreements, and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must be collateralized by securities with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the resale price. The Funds will bear the risk of value fluctuations until the securities can be sold and may encounter delays and incur costs in liquidating the securities. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the seller, delays and costs may be incurred.

Repurchase agreements are subject to netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented within the Schedule of Investments, and as part of Repurchase agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are shown on a gross basis. The value of the related collateral for each repurchase agreement, as reflected within the Schedule of Investments, exceeds the value of each repurchase agreement at October 31, 2018.

Repurchase agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Funds’ investment objectives allow the Funds to use various types of derivative contracts, including option contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts, and forward foreign currency contracts. Derivatives are investments whose value is primarily derived from underlying assets, indices or reference rates and may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of the Funds’ investment objectives, the Funds may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to certain market risks, including:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of fixed income securities due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates.

Foreign exchange rate risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or liability due to changes in the currency exchange rates.

Equity risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

Credit risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a financial instrument to make further principal or interest payments on an obligation or commitment that it has to the Funds.

Commodity risk: Commodity risk relates to the change in value of commodities or commodity indices as they relate to increases or decreases in the commodities market. Commodities are physical assets that have tangible properties. Examples of these types of assets are crude oil, heating oil, metals, livestock, and agricultural products.

The Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Funds will be unable to sell or close out the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligations to the Funds. Investing in derivatives may also involve greater risks than investing directly in the underlying assets, such as losses in excess of any initial investment and collateral received. In addition, there may be the risk that the change in value of the derivative contract does not correspond to the change in value of the underlying instrument.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

The Funds’ exposure to market risk factors and certain other associated risks are summarized by derivative type as follows:

Futures contracts: The Funds are subject to equity and commodity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds use futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and commodities, interest rates, or foreign currencies. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds are required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or in securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are paid or received by the Funds, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Funds. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds bear the risk of equity and commodity prices, interest rates, or exchange rates moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize losses. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Futures contracts are generally entered into on a regulated futures exchange and cleared through a clearinghouse associated with the exchange.

Open futures contracts at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments. Variation margin, if applicable, is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on futures contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following is a summary of the location and the Funds’ fair values of derivative investments disclosed, if any, within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2018. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have derivative investments during the year. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have derivative investments during the year.

 

Asset Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

           

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (A) (B)

  $ 64,866     $     $     $     $     $ 64,866  

Total

  $   64,866     $     $     $     $     $   64,866  
                                                 

 

(A)   May include exchange-traded derivatives which are not subject to a master netting arrangement, or another similar arrangement.
(B)   Included within cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following is a summary of the location and the effect of derivative investments, if any, within the Statements of Operations, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2018.

 

Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments

 
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

           

Futures contracts

  $ 278,066     $     $     $     $     $ 278,066  

Total

  $   278,066     $     $     $     $     $   278,066  
                                                 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments

 
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

           

Futures contracts

  $ (57,775   $     $     $     $     $ (57,775

Total

  $ (57,775   $     $     $     $     $ (57,775
                                                 

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the ending monthly average volume on derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2018.

 

     Futures Contracts at
Notional Amount
 
Fund    Long      Short  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

     684,615        (4,146,154

7. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (“TPLIC”) and AUSA Holding Company (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon NV. TPLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”) and Aegon USA, LLC (“Aegon USA”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Aegon USA. Aegon USA is wholly owned by Aegon US Holding Corporation, which is wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by The Aegon Trust, which is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon NV, a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, AUIM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, AUIM, TFS and TCI. No interested trustee, who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM, receives compensation from the Funds.

The Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary. Fund expenses do not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Funds invest. The Funds have material ownership interests in the Underlying Funds.

As of October 31, 2018, the investment manager and/or other affiliated investment accounts held balances of each Fund as follows.

 

Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 173,821       0.02%  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    21,518       0.00(A)  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

      2,893,718       0.13     

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    478,180       0.03     
Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Intermediate Horizon

  $ 372,750,303       100.00 %  

Long Horizon

      215,965,785       100.00     

Short Horizon

    145,284,754       100.00     

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

    167,176       0.15     
 

 

(A)   Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily ANA at the following rates:

 

Fund   Rate  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

    0.1225

Asset Allocation – Growth

    0.1225  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    0.1225  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    0.1225  

Intermediate Horizon

    0.1200  

Long Horizon

    0.1200  
Fund   Rate  

Short Horizon

    0.1200

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

 

First $500 million

    0.1925  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.1725  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.1525  

Over $2 billion

    0.1425  

 

 

 

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses excluding, as applicable, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

7. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Fund  

Current Operating

Expense Limit (A)

   

Prior Operating

Expense Limit (B) (C)

 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

 

Class A

    0.60     0.70

Class B

    1.45    

Class C

    1.35       1.45  

Class I

    0.35       0.45  

Class R

    0.95    

Class T1

    0.70    

Advisor Class

    0.45          

Asset Allocation – Growth

 

Class A

    0.60       0.70  

Class B

    1.45    

Class C

    1.35       1.45  

Class I

    0.35       0.45  

Class R

    0.95    

Class T1

    0.70    

Advisor Class

    0.45          

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

 

Class A

    0.60       0.70  

Class B

    1.45    

Class C

    1.35       1.45  

Class I

    0.35       0.45  

Class R

    0.85       0.95  

Class T1

    0.70    

Advisor Class

    0.45    
Fund  

Current Operating

Expense Limit (A)

   

Prior Operating

Expense Limit (B) (C)

 

Asset Allocation – Moderate

 

Class A

    0.60 %       0.70 %  

Class B

    1.45    

Class C

    1.35       1.45  

Class I

    0.35       0.45  

Class R

    0.85       0.95  

Class T1

    0.70    

Advisor Class

    0.45          

Intermediate Horizon

 

Class R

    0.60       NA  

Class R4

    0.35       NA  

Long Horizon

 

Class R

    0.60       NA  

Class R4

    0.35       NA  

Short Horizon

 

Class R

    0.60       NA  

Class R4

    0.35       NA  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

 

Class A

    0.80    

Class C

    1.55    

Class I

    0.55    

Class R6

    0.45       0.55  

Class T1

    0.80    

 

(A)   Current operating expense limit is effective through March 1, 2019.
(B)   Prior operating expense limit was effective through March 1, 2018.
(C)   No rate present indicates no change to the operating expense limit during the year. 
 

TAM is entitled to recapture expenses accrued by the Funds for fees waived and/or reimbursed during any of the previous thirty-six months if on any day or month the estimated annualized Funds’ operating expenses are less than the stated annual operating expense limit or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2018 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations.

As of October 31, 2018, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have balances available for recapture during the year.

 

     Amounts Available  
Fund    2016      2017      2018      Total  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

           

Class B

   $      $      $ 807      $ 807  

Asset Allocation – Growth

           

Class B

                   8,490        8,490  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

           

Class B

                   5,518        5,518  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

           

Class B

                   2,180        2,180  

Intermediate Horizon

           

Class R (A)

          39,740          80,174          119,914  

Class R4 (B)

              4,833        5,229        10,062  

Long Horizon

           

Class R (A)

        21,588        43,609        65,197  

Class R4 (B)

              5,253        8,135        13,388  

Short Horizon

           

Class R (A)

        17,323        32,572        49,895  

Class R4 (B)

        973        1,502        2,475  

 

(A)   Class R commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)   Class R4 was not subject to recapture prior to May 19, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

7. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Distribution and service fees: The Trust has a distribution plan (“Distribution Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan, the Trust entered into a distribution agreement with TCI as the Funds’ distributor.

The Distribution Plan requires the Funds to pay distribution fees to TCI as compensation for various distribution activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses. Under the Distribution Plan and distribution agreement, TCI, on behalf of the Funds, is authorized to pay various service providers, as direct payment for expenses incurred in connection with distribution of the Funds shares. The distribution and service fees are included in Distribution and service fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund is authorized under the Distribution Plan to pay fees to TCI based on daily ANA of each class up to the following annual rates:

 

Class (A)    Rate  

Class A

     0.25

Class B

     1.00  

Class C

     1.00  

Class R

     0.50  

Class R4

     0.25  

Class T1

     0.25  

 

(A)   12b-1 fees are not applicable for Class I, Class R6, and Advisor Class.

Shareholder fees: Class A and Class T1 shares are subject to an initial sales charge, and a contingent deferred sales charge on certain share redemptions. Class B and Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. For the year ended October 31, 2018, underwriter commissions received by TCI from the various sales charges are as follows. Funds and/or classes not listed in the subsequent table do not have shareholder fees.

 

Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent
Deferred

Sales Charge

 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

 

Class A

  $ 228,927     $ 111  

Class B

          56  

Class C

          7,613  

Class T1

           

Asset Allocation – Growth

 

Class A

    822,473       1,564  

Class B

          522  

Class C

          30,208  

Class T1

           

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

 

Class A

    1,226,878       29,606  

Class B

          933  

Class C

          43,367  

Class T1

           
Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent
Deferred

Sales Charge

 

Asset Allocation – Moderate

 

Class A

  $ 676,316     $ 79  

Class B

          165  

Class C

          21,489  

Class T1

           

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

 

Class A

    11,245        

Class C

          525  

Class T1

           
 

 

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, transfer agent fees paid and the amounts due to TFS are as follows:

 

Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 664,014       $ 54,184  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    1,593,570         130,589  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    2,240,157         181,651  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    1,388,699         112,512  

Intermediate Horizon

    1,434         108  

Long Horizon

    2,160         173  

Short Horizon

    412         22  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

    207,978         15,489  

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

7. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2018, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred no brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the adviser or sub-adviser(s) for the year ended October 31, 2018.

8. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

Fund   Purchases of Securities           Sales of Securities  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 202,746,967       $ 428,088,331  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    466,788,571         696,671,099  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    800,921,565         1,223,846,565  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    448,005,734         797,359,406  

Intermediate Horizon

    112,146,671         189,079,762  

Long Horizon

    74,748,943         121,762,419  

Short Horizon

    87,723,501         130,545,123  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

    14,754,326         65,049,643  

9. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales, mark-to-market on futures contracts, and liquidating trust basis adjustments. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. The primary permanent differences are due to liquidating trust basis adjustments, non-real estate investment trust return of capital adjustments, capital loss carryforwards expiration, and distribution re-designations. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. These permanent reclassifications are as follows:

 

Fund   Paid-in Capital     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

Intermediate Horizon

  $ (26,569,351   $ 26,569,351  

Long Horizon

    (30,905,213     30,905,213  

Short Horizon

    (571,501     571,501  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

9. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

As of October 31, 2018, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) were as follows:

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
     Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 879,090,502     $ 28,336,275     $ (37,212,791    $ (8,876,516

Asset Allocation – Growth

      1,213,920,257         109,841,426         (34,010,724        75,830,702  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    2,168,374,667       127,850,623       (68,212,850      59,637,773  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    1,574,098,390       72,905,643       (51,403,806      21,501,837  

Intermediate Horizon

    372,894,700       10,382,414       (10,322,719      59,695  

Long Horizon

    205,805,654       12,904,418       (2,628,493      10,275,925  

Short Horizon

    150,432,213       1,458,032       (6,525,773      (5,067,741

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

    118,685,116       551,437       (7,563,669      (7,012,232

As of October 31, 2018, the capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards.

 

     Unlimited  
Fund    Short-Term      Long-Term  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

   $   3,248,913      $   2,597,179  

During the year ended October 31, 2018, the capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

 

Fund    Capital Loss Carryforwards
Utilized/Expired
 

Intermediate Horizon

   $   26,634,425  

Long Horizon

     31,559,291  

Short Horizon

     801,235  

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2018 and 2017 are listed below.

 

    2018 Distributions Paid From     2017 Distributions Paid From  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $   22,750,909     $ 42,865,074     $     $   22,899,015     $ 25,508,202     $  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    23,512,693         127,671,931             18,644,477       89,000,827        

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    53,357,709       181,032,221             38,628,310         128,089,139        

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    39,639,306       96,670,466             30,703,415       66,643,386        

Intermediate Horizon

    6,304,682                   2,494,129              

Long Horizon

    2,187,094       49,425             433,530              

Short Horizon

    3,655,627                   1,499,619              

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

    2,038,322                   2,281,304              

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

9. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

As of October 31, 2018, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Loss
Deferral
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 792,766     $   —     $ 44,790,308     $   —     $   —     $   —     $ (8,876,516

Asset Allocation – Growth

                172,577,963                         75,830,702  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    7,182,916               235,610,145                         59,637,773  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

      11,772,747             107,948,841                         21,501,837  

Intermediate Horizon

    192,335             12,099,166                         59,695  

Long Horizon

                15,965,034                         10,275,925  

Short Horizon

    261,862             365,997                         (5,067,741

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

    885,336                   (5,846,092                 (7,012,232

10. STOCK SPLIT

Effective as of the close of business on the date listed in the subsequent table, the respective Fund’s Class R4 underwent a stock split. Funds not listed in the table did not have a stock split. There was no impact to the aggregate market value of shares outstanding. The historical capital share activity presented within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and the per share data presented within the Financial Highlights have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split. The stock split ratios, net effect on the NAV per share, and the number of shares outstanding as of the date indicated were as follows:

 

Fund   Date   Share
Split Ratio
    Shares Prior
to Stock Split
    Shares After
Stock Split
    Increase
(Decrease)
Net Asset
Value per
Share
    Increase
(Decrease)
Net Shares
Outstanding
 

Intermediate Horizon

  May 19, 2017     1.23-for-1       6,178,610       7,629,144       Decrease       Increase  

Long Horizon

  May 19, 2017     1.22-for-1       2,274,630       2,783,722       Decrease       Increase  

Short Horizon

  May 19, 2017     1.11-for-1       963,865       1,072,255       Decrease       Increase  

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 (“ASU 2018-13”), “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820: Disclosure Framework), Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”. ASU 2018-13 eliminates the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the timing of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 does not eliminate the requirement to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements, or the reporting of changes in unrealized gains and losses for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 requires that information is provided about the measurement uncertainty of Level 3 fair value measurements as of the reporting date. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Final Rule on Disclosure Update and Simplification (the “Final Rule”) which is intended to simplify an issuer’s disclosure compliance efforts by removing redundant or outdated disclosure requirements without significantly altering the mix of information provided to investors. The most notable impacts being that a fund is no longer required to present the components of distributable earnings on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, or the sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is November 5, 2018. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

12. REORGANIZATION

 

Following the close of business on the date listed in the subsequent table (the “Reorganization Date”), certain series of Transamerica Partners Funds Group and Transamerica Partners Institutional Funds Group (the “Target Funds”) reorganized into corresponding new Funds (the “Destination Funds”) within the Trust. The reorganizations into newly organized Destination Funds were as follows:

 

Target Fund   Destination Fund/Class    Reorganization Date  
  Intermediate Horizon:      May 19, 2017  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon

  Class R   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Short/Intermediate Horizon

  Class R   

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon (A)

  Class R4   

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short/Intermediate Horizon

  Class R4         
  Long Horizon:      May 19, 2017  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Intermediate/Long Horizon

  Class R   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Long Horizon

  Class R   

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate/Long Horizon

  Class R4   

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon (A)

  Class R4         
  Short Horizon:      May 19, 2017  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Short Horizon

  Class R   

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon (A)

  Class R4   

 

(A)   Accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Where a Target Fund was the accounting and performance survivor for financial reporting purposes, the accounting and performance survivors’ financial and performance history prior to the reorganization became the financial and performance history of the Destination Fund and is reflected in the Destination Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights.

Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, each Target Fund transferred all of its property and assets to the corresponding Destination Fund. The purpose of the transactions was to achieve a more cohesive, focused, and streamlined fund complex. In exchange, the applicable Destination Fund assumed all of the liabilities of the applicable Target Fund and issued shares to that Target Fund, as described below. The reorganizations were tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The cost basis of the investments received from the Target Funds was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Destination Funds’ realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes. Shares issued to Target Fund shareholders from the Destination Fund, along with the exchange ratio of the reorganization for the Destination Funds, were as follows (shares of these Destination Funds that were not the accounting and performance survivor of the applicable reorganization are also shown):

 

Target Fund   Target Fund
Shares
    Destination Fund/Class   Destination
Fund Shares
    Dollar
Amount
    Exchange
Ratio (A)
 

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon

    19,476,272     Intermediate Horizon – Class R     27,159,060     $   271,590,605       1.39  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Short/Intermediate Horizon

    15,572,834     Intermediate Horizon – Class R     17,537,423       175,374,227       1.13  

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon (B)

    7,629,144     Intermediate Horizon – Class R4     7,629,144       76,291,440       1.00  

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short/Intermediate Horizon

    827,949     Intermediate Horizon – Class R4     937,535       9,375,346       1.13  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Intermediate/Long Horizon

    11,170,928     Long Horizon – Class R     16,767,394       167,673,942       1.50  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Long Horizon

    5,920,486     Long Horizon – Class R     8,192,124       81,921,235       1.38  

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate/Long Horizon

    3,139,852     Long Horizon – Class R4     3,990,137       39,901,367       1.27  

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon (B)

    2,783,722     Long Horizon – Class R4     2,783,722       27,837,217       1.00  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Short Horizon

    17,016,521     Short Horizon – Class R     19,751,448       197,514,479       1.16  

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon (B)

    1,072,255     Short Horizon – Class R4     1,072,255       10,722,549       1.00  

 

(A)   Calculated by dividing the Destination Fund shares issuable by the Target Fund shares outstanding on the relevant Reorganization Date.
(B)   Accounting and performance survivor.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

12. REORGANIZATION (continued)

 

The net assets of the Target Funds, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), were combined with those of the Destination Funds. These amounts were as follows:

 

Target Fund   Target Fund
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Target Fund
Net Assets
    Destination Fund   Destination
Fund Net
Assets Prior to
Reorganization
    Net Assets
After
Reorganization
 

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon

  $ 8,469,628     $   271,590,605     Intermediate Horizon   $   —     $   532,631,618  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Short/Intermediate Horizon

    1,311,719       175,374,227        

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon (A)

    7,145,960       76,291,440        

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short/Intermediate Horizon

    199,758       9,375,346                      

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Intermediate/Long Horizon

      11,807,707       167,673,942     Long Horizon           317,333,761  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Long Horizon

    9,422,999       81,921,235        

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate/Long Horizon

    5,232,915       39,901,367        

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon (A)

    4,123,183       27,837,217                      

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Short Horizon

    (101,572     197,514,479     Short Horizon           208,237,028  

Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon (A)

    65,975       10,722,549        

 

(A)   Accounting and performance survivor.

13. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

14. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On August 27, 2018, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (“AUIM”) and Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that resolved an investigation into asset allocation models and volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, and related disclosures. TAM and TCI serve as investment manager and principal underwriter, respectively, to Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds. TCI also serves as the principal underwriter to the variable life insurance and annuity products through which certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds are offered. AUIM, an affiliate of TAM and TCI, serves as sub-adviser to a number of Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds.

The SEC’s order instituting administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings (the “Order”) pertains to events that occurred during the period between July 2011 and June 2015, and, among other things, the operation and/or implementation of an asset allocation model utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica tactical funds and asset allocation funds, the designation of the portfolio manager for certain of these funds as well as the operation and/or implementation of volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as subadviser to the asset allocation funds. The Order also states that the parties failed to make appropriate disclosures regarding these matters, including in marketing materials, and failed to have adequate compliance policies and procedures. The tactical funds are Transamerica Dynamic Income (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Income), Transamerica Dynamic Allocation (formerly,

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

14. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (continued)

 

Transamerica Tactical Rotation) and Transamerica Dynamic Allocation II (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Allocation, and now reorganized into Transamerica Dynamic Allocation). The asset allocation funds are Transamerica Managed Risk – Conservative ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Conservative VP and Transamerica Index 35 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Balanced ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Balanced VP and Transamerica Index 50 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Growth ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Growth VP and Transamerica Index 75 VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP) and Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP). AUIM ceased to serve as sub-adviser to the Transamerica tactical funds on April 30, 2015 and to the Transamerica asset allocation funds on June 30, 2015.

Under the terms of the Order, AUIM, TAM and TCI were censured, and agreed, without admitting or denying the findings in the Order, to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. AUIM agreed to pay civil penalties of $21,000,000, $24,599,896 in disgorgement and $3,682,195 in prejudgment interest. TAM agreed to pay civil penalties of $10,500,000, $15,000,000 in disgorgement and $2,235,765 in prejudgment interest. TCI agreed to pay civil penalties of $4,000,000, $12,000,000 in disgorgement and $1,826,022 in prejudgment interest. The amounts paid in disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties will be deposited into a Fair Fund for distribution to affected investors. Affected investors are those who purchased or held the relevant mutual funds, variable life insurance and annuity investment portfolios and separately managed account strategies during the period between July 2011 and June 2015. The Order states that these investors are to receive from the Fair Fund the pro rata fees and commissions paid by them during that period, subject to any de minimis threshold.

In accepting the settlement, the SEC considered the substantial cooperation and remedial efforts of AUIM, TAM and TCI. In the Order, the SEC acknowledged that, after the start of the SEC staff’s investigation but before the settlement, AUIM, TAM and TCI had voluntarily retained an independent compliance consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of certain compliance policies and procedures, internal controls and related procedures, and that AUIM, TAM and TCI had received the consultant’s written findings and implemented the consultant’s proposed changes. The SEC also acknowledged that, in advance of receiving written findings and recommendations from the independent compliance consultant, AUIM, TAM and TCI had already begun making revisions and improvements to their compliance policies and procedures. The SEC also considered that AUIM, TAM and TCI have retained the independent compliance consultant for further reviews through the completion of the consultant’s follow-up review for fiscal year 2019.

The settlement does not impose any restrictions on the business or continued ability of AUIM, TAM or TCI to serve the funds.

Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC (“TFA”), which serves as an intermediary for the Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, also was a party to the settlement. The findings in the Order with respect to TFA are unrelated to the mutual funds.

The foregoing is only a brief summary of the Order. A copy of the Order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

The funds are affected by many factors and risks: for example, the risk that the sub-advisers’ judgments and investment decisions, and methods, tools, resources, information, models and analyses utilized in making investment decisions, are incorrect or flawed, do not produce the desired results, and cause the funds to lose value. See “Principal Risks” in the prospectus.

The Order and settlement has no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders of Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon, Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon, Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon, and Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds:

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon, Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon, Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon, and Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio (collectively referred to as the “Funds”), (eight of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2018, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds (eight of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2018, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Individual fund constituting the

Transamerica Funds

   Statement of
operations
   Statements of
changes in net assets
   Financial highlights

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

   For the year ended October 31, 2018    For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018    For each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

   For the year ended October 31, 2018    For the year ended October 31, 2018, the period from January 1, 2017 (day after previous fiscal year end after reorganization) through October 31, 2017, and the year ended December 31, 2016.    For the year ended October 31, 2018, the period from January 1, 2017 (day after previous fiscal year end after reorganization) through October 31, 2017, and for each of the 4 years in the period ended December 31, 2016
Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio    For the year ended October 31, 2018    For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018    For each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018

Basis for Opinion

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

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

 

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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018, by correspondence with the custodian and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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We have served as the auditor of one or more Transamerica investment companies since 1995.

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December 24, 2018

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

For dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds designated the following maximum amounts of qualified dividend income:

 

Fund    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

   $ 4,660,222  

Asset Allocation – Growth

     17,430,818  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

     23,142,832  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

     9,556,558  

Intermediate Horizon

     1,860,666  

Long Horizon

     2,065,926  

Short Horizon

     211,902  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

     124,804  

For corporate shareholders, investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) which qualifies for the maximum dividends received deductions are as follows:

 

Fund    Dividend Received
Deduction Percentage
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

     5

Asset Allocation – Growth

     51  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

     33  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

     25  

Intermediate Horizon

     12  

Long Horizon

     30  

Short Horizon

     3  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

     2  

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

   $ 42,865,074  

Asset Allocation – Growth

     127,671,931  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

     181,032,221  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

     96,670,466  

Long Horizon

     49,425  

The amounts which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the U.S. are as follows:

 

Fund   Foreign Source Income     Foreign Taxes  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $   2,048,626     $ 229,295  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    7,233,076         1,048,403  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    9,812,775       1,270,438  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    5,159,663       632,730  

Intermediate Horizon

    883,117       65,730  

Long Horizon

    1,132,535       82,635  

Short Horizon

    73,942       4,598  

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies

    36,061       13,140  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2018. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2018 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 21-22, 2018, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Portfolio” and collectively the “Portfolios”):

 

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

   Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

   Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

   Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

   Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio

For the Portfolios listed in the left column below, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively the “Sub-Advisory Agreements” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and the corresponding sub-advisers listed in the right column below (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively the “Sub-Advisers”).

 

Portfolio    Sub-Adviser

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio

   Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Portfolio and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2019.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Portfolio, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and each Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by each Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Portfolios for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or any Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and each Sub-Adviser to the applicable Portfolio in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Portfolio; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and each Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of each Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for each applicable Sub-Adviser and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Portfolio after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The

 

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Portfolio and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Portfolios; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Portfolio investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Portfolios; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for Portfolio investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Portfolios’ prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Portfolios; and ongoing cash management services. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Portfolio. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Portfolios, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Portfolio in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Portfolio’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2017. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and each Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Portfolio’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. In describing a Portfolio’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” median if a Portfolio’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Portfolio’s performance, the Trustees considered any representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of certain peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods and in line with the median for the past 10-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods, in line with the median for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 10-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-year period, in line with the median for the past 1- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 10-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 10-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Portfolio had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of four Transamerica Partners funds on May 19, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Portfolio had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Portfolio had improved during the first quarter of 2018.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-year period, in line with the median for the past 5- and 10-year periods and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Portfolio had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of four Transamerica Partners funds on May 19, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Portfolio had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio was above its composite benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its composite benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Portfolio had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of two Transamerica Partners funds on May 19, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Portfolio had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period, in line with the median for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Portfolio was above its primary benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its primary benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s Sub-Adviser, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., had commenced subadvising the Portfolio on July 7, 2017 pursuant to its current investment strategies. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at the Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Portfolio had improved during the first quarter of 2018.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Portfolio, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Portfolio to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. In describing a Portfolio’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” median if a Portfolio’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio). The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services, as well as the portion of a Portfolio’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee(s) and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL (continued)

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Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Portfolio were in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Portfolio. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Portfolio and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Portfolio and Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL (continued)

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The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Portfolios had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Portfolio.

With respect to the Sub-Advisers, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the applicable Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM, and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Portfolio. As a result, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Portfolio.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Portfolios was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Portfolio, whether the Portfolio had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Portfolios benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Portfolio’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or a Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized by the Portfolio. The Board considered each Portfolio’s management fee schedule and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale with the Portfolios through its undertakings to limit or reimburse Portfolio expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Trustees noted that each Portfolio’s management fee schedule does not contain breakpoints and determined that, based on all of the information provided, breakpoints were not warranted at this time. The Board also considered each Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Portfolio’s management fee schedule. The Trustees concluded that each Portfolio’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Advisers in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and the Sub-Advisers from their Relationships with the Portfolios

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Portfolios. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Portfolios.

Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Portfolio in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Portfolio and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Advisers. The Board also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Portfolios.

Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Portfolio and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 136 funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board Member oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS

Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of
the Board,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
  Since 2014   

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

  136   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director,
Aegon Global
Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de
C.V. (financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)

 

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Marijn P. Smit (continued)           

 

President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – present);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation (2012 – present); and

 

President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

       
Alan F. Warrick
(70)
  Board Member   Since 2012   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015);

 

Consultant, Aegon USA (2010 – 2011);

 

Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners (2010 – present);

 

Retired (2010 – present); and

 

Managing Director for Strategic Business Development, Aegon USA (1994 – 2010).

  131   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2008   

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015);

 

Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and

 

Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  131   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern Company
Gas (energy
services holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(62)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since 2002   

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast Florida (1998 – 1999);

 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 –1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 –1994); and

 

Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 –1991).

  131   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(72)
  Board Member   Since 2009   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010);

 

Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC (2010 – present);

 

Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and

 

Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Russell A. Kimball, Jr.
(74)
  Board Member   Since 1986 – 1990 and Since 2002   

General Manager, Sheraton Sand Key Resort (1975 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (1986 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, (1986 – 1990), (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present); and

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010).

  131   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(61)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015);

 

Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

  131   N/A
John E. Pelletier
(54)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – present);

 

Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017);

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John E. Pelletier (continued)           

 

Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

       
Patricia L. Sawyer
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2007   

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and

 

Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

  131   Honorary Trustee, Bryant University (1996 – present)
John W. Waechter
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present); Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008);

 

Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004);

  131   Operation PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2008 – present);
Remember Honor Support, Inc. (non-profit organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member, WRH Income Properties, Inc. (real estate) (2014 – present);
Board Member, Boley PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2016 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John W. Waechter (continued)           

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and

 

Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

       

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Member Table
Christopher A. Staples
(48)
  Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer,
Advisory Services
   Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – present), Transamerica Funds and TST;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – present), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – present);

 

Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; and Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald
(58)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); and

 

Vice President and Client Portfolio Manager, Curian Capital, LLC (2012 – 2014).

Vincent J. Toner
(48)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Vice President and Treasurer (2016 – present), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); and Senior Vice President and Vice President, Fund Administration, Brown Brothers Harriman (2010 – 2014).

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Scott M. Lenhart
(57)
  Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018), TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Chief Compliance Officer (2014 – present), Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2014 – present), TAM;

 

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, TFS (2014 – present); and

 

Director of Compliance, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present).

Rhonda A. Mills

(52)

  Assistant General Counsel, Assistant Secretary    Since 2016  

Assistant Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2016 – present);

 

Assistant Secretary, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2016 – 2018);

 

Assistant Secretary, Vice President and High Level Specialist Attorney (2014 – 2016), Assistant General Counsel (2016 – present), TAM;

 

Assistant Secretary, High Level Specialist Attorney and Vice President (2014 – present), TFS;

 

Vice President and Associate Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (2011 – 2014);

 

Managing Member, Mills Law, LLC (2010 – 2011);

 

Counsel, Old Mutual Capital (2006 – 2009);

 

Senior Counsel, Great-West Life and Annuity Insurance Company (2004 – 2006); and

 

Securities Counsel, J.D. Edwards (2000 – 2003).

Blake Boettcher

(32)

  Tax Manager    Since 2018  

Tax Manager, Transamerica Funds, TST, TAAVF and TET (2018 – present);

 

Senior Manager – Tax, Charles Schwab Investment Management (2015 – 2017); and Tax Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP (2012 – 2015).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statements of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q, which is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamerica.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds’ money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

 

 

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Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica Balanced II

     8  

Transamerica Bond (formerly Transamerica Flexible Income)

     23  

Transamerica Capital Growth

     37  

Transamerica Concentrated Growth

     41  

Transamerica Dividend Focused

     45  

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation

     49  

Transamerica Dynamic Income

     52  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

     55  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

     65  

Transamerica Event Driven

     71  

Transamerica Floating Rate

     81  

Transamerica Global Equity

     97  

Transamerica Government Money Market

     102  

Transamerica Growth

     105  

Transamerica High Quality Bond

     110  

Transamerica High Yield Bond

     117  

Transamerica High Yield Muni

     127  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

     139  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

     146  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

     151  

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

     166  

Transamerica International Equity

     200  

Transamerica International Growth (formerly Transamerica International Equity Opportunities)

     205  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

     210  

Transamerica International Stock

     215  

Transamerica Large Cap Value

     220  

Transamerica Large Core

     224  

Transamerica Large Growth

     230  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

     236  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

     241  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     245  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

     249  

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth

     253  

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

     257  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

     274  

Transamerica Small Cap Core

     285  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

     292  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

     296  

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

     300  

Transamerica Strategic High Income

     307  

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

     314  

Transamerica US Growth

     340  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     344  

Statements of Operations

     362  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     373  

Statement of Cash Flows

     418  

Financial Highlights

     419  

Notes to Financial Statements

     542  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     590  

Supplemental Information

     593  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     595  

Management of the Trust

     622  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     630  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     631  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, I would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments and performance of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the Funds’ last fiscal year to provide a context for reading this report. The period began with both U.S. and international equity markets extending strong gains based on optimism surrounding upcoming corporate earnings and the global economy. During this time, credit spreads in the bond markets remained mostly stable and longer-term interest rates stayed range bound during the final months of 2017. The bell weather 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield finished 2017 at 2.40%, almost precisely where it had started the year, and this benign rate environment further lifted stocks as the new year began. By late January 2018, stocks had hit record highs as points of enthusiasm included fiscal stimulus from the recently passed Tax Reform and Jobs Act, higher anticipated corporate profit margins, and lower levels of overall volatility in the market.

Throughout the first month of 2018, longer-term interest rates crept higher, and when January employment numbers displayed a multi-year high in wage growth, inflationary fears gripped the markets. As the stock market reacted negatively to this, a second negative catalyst emerged in proposed tariffs by the White House against China, Mexico and Canada. This further rattled the market as fears of an international trade war combined with domestic inflation took its toll on investor sentiment, and by the second week in February 2018 the Dow Jones Industrial Average (“Dow”) had declined more than 10%. In March, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) increased short term rates, and while this was expected, more downside volatility plagued the markets. By late April 2018, tariffs and trade concerns were taking center stage in terms of news driving equities markets, and in the bond market the 10-year Treasury yield reached 3% for the first time in more than four years.

Despite these investor concerns, market fundamentals in the U.S. remained strong into the summer months. Second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) came in at its highest level of growth in four years and S&P 500® corporate earnings reached the best year-over-year growth rate in more than fourteen years. Corporate profit margins also soared to record levels. However, outside of the U.S. the news was not so bright, as economic growth rates in Europe, Japan and various emerging market regions slowed below expectations, and concerns of tariffs and trade relations heightened international risk perspectives. As a result, when U.S. equities recovered to reach new highs in September 2018, international developed and emerging markets continued to lag.

October 2018 was a particularly challenging month for U.S. and global stocks as the major indexes sold off fiercely with the Dow and S&P 500® again declining more than 10% off their highs. Following the Fed’s September 2018 meeting in which they increased the Fed Funds Rate for the third time since January 2018, the 10-year Treasury rate further jumped to more than 3.20%, which was its highest yield in seven years. Investor concerns also began to focus on how much longer the Fed’s rate tightening cycle would continue and whether or not more rate hikes were warranted. The White House also continued its tough talk with China on trade and this continued to hurt investor sentiment. In addition, investors also began to focus on the prospect of 2019 stock earnings growth, while potentially being strong once again, perhaps not being as high as the past year. Nonetheless, initial third quarter GDP growth reports came in strong, and the U.S. appears well positioned for its best calendar year of economic growth in more than a decade.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, the S&P 500® returned 7.35% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.39%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -2.05%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

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Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

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Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

Dow Jones Industrial Average: a market that shows how 30 large, publicly owned companies based in the U.S. have traded during a standard trading session in the stock market.

MSCI EAFE Index: A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

S&P 500®: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only and may not necessarily represent the views of the Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and are subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of the Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Indexes are unmanaged and an investor cannot invest directly in an index.


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Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2018, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2018.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If your account is an IRA, your expenses may have included a $15 annual fee. The amount of any fee paid during the six-month period can decrease your ending account value.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. As in the case of the actual expense example, if your account is subject to an IRA fee, the amount of the fee paid through your account would increase the hypothetical expenses you would have paid during the period and decrease the hypothetical ending account value.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges and brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Balanced II

           

Class I3

  $   1,000.00     $   1,014.60     $ 2.54     $   1,022.70     $ 2.55       0.50

Class R

    1,000.00       1,011.00       4.66       1,020.60       4.69       0.92  

Transamerica Bond

           

Class A

    1,000.00       1,001.40       4.79       1,020.40       4.84       0.95  

Class B

    1,000.00       997.00       9.31       1,015.90       9.40       1.85  

Class C

    1,000.00       999.30       7.91       1,017.30       7.98       1.57  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,004.70       2.73       1,022.50       2.75       0.54  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,003.80       2.37       1,022.80       2.40       0.47  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,005.10       2.38       1,022.80       2.40       0.47  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,003.70       3.64       1,021.60       3.67       0.72  

Transamerica Capital Growth

           

Class A

    1,000.00       1,043.20       6.08       1,019.30       6.01       1.18  

Class B

    1,000.00       1,038.20         11.30       1,014.10         11.17       2.20  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,039.30       9.87       1,015.50       9.75       1.92  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,044.60       4.79       1,020.50       4.74       0.93  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,044.90       4.17       1,021.10       4.13       0.81  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,043.90       5.46       1,019.90       5.40       1.06  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,043.90       5.25       1,020.10       5.19       1.02  

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Concentrated Growth

           

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   1,063.80     $ 6.24     $   1,019.20     $ 6.11       1.20 %  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,060.80       9.51       1,016.00       9.30       1.83  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,066.20       4.32       1,021.00       4.23       0.83  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,066.50       3.85       1,021.50       3.77       0.74  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,064.90       5.10       1,020.30       4.99       0.98  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,065.60       4.95       1,020.40       4.84       0.95  

Transamerica Dividend Focused

           

Class A

    1,000.00       978.30       5.09       1,020.10       5.19       1.02  

Class C

    1,000.00       973.90       9.20       1,015.90       9.40       1.85  

Class I

    1,000.00       979.20       4.19       1,021.00       4.28       0.84  

Class I2

    1,000.00       978.80       3.69       1,021.50       3.77       0.74  

Class R6

    1,000.00       979.70       3.69       1,021.50       3.77       0.74  

Class T1

    1,000.00       978.50       4.94       1,020.20       5.04       0.99  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       978.20       4.49       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation

           

Class A

    1,000.00       994.90       5.53       1,019.70       5.60       1.10 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       990.60       9.28       1,015.90       9.40       1.85 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       996.60       4.28       1,020.90       4.33       0.85 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       995.80       5.53       1,019.70       5.60       1.10 (D)  
             

Transamerica Dynamic Income

           

Class A

    1,000.00       984.20       4.60       1,020.60       4.69       0.92 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       980.30       8.34       1,016.80       8.49       1.67 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       985.50       3.35       1,021.80       3.41       0.67 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       984.80       4.15       1,021.00       4.23       0.83 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       986.50       3.35       1,021.80       3.41       0.67 (D)  
             

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

           

Class A

    1,000.00       934.90       5.51       1,019.50       5.75       1.13  

Class C

    1,000.00       931.40       9.35       1,015.50       9.75       1.92  

Class I

    1,000.00       936.60       4.15       1,020.90       4.33       0.85  

Class I2

    1,000.00       936.80       3.66       1,021.40       3.82       0.75  

Class R6

    1,000.00       936.80       3.61       1,021.50       3.77       0.74  

Class T1

    1,000.00       935.70       4.83       1,020.20       5.04       0.99  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       936.30       4.59       1,020.50       4.79       0.94  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

           

Class A

    1,000.00       805.00       6.82       1,017.60       7.63       1.50 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       801.90       9.81       1,014.30         10.97       2.16 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       806.20       5.10       1,019.60       5.70       1.12 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       807.10       4.96       1,019.70       5.55       1.09 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       805.70       5.78       1,018.80       6.46       1.27 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       806.50       5.56       1,019.10       6.21       1.22 (D)  
             

Transamerica Event Driven

           

Class I

    1,000.00       987.60       7.21       1,017.90       7.32       1.44 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       987.40       6.31       1,018.90       6.41       1.26 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       987.60       7.21       1,017.90       7.32       1.44 (D)  
             

Transamerica Floating Rate

           

Class A

    1,000.00       1,014.80       5.33       1,019.90       5.35       1.05 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,010.00       9.12       1,016.10       9.15       1.80 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,016.00       4.07       1,021.20       4.08       0.80 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,016.30       3.86       1,021.40       3.87       0.76 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,015.10       5.08       1,020.20       5.09       1.00 (D)  
             

Transamerica Global Equity

           

Class A

    1,000.00       966.30       6.69       1,018.40       6.87       1.35 (D)  

Class B

    1,000.00       962.90         10.39       1,014.60       10.66       2.10 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       962.60       10.39       1,014.60       10.66       2.10 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       967.70       5.46       1,019.70       5.60       1.10 (D)  

Class R6

    1,000.00       968.50       4.76       1,020.40       4.89       0.96 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       967.10       6.00       1,019.10       6.16       1.21 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       967.90       5.46       1,019.70       5.60       1.10 (D)  

 

   
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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Government Money Market

           

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   1,004.60     $   5.56     $   1,019.70     $ 5.60       1.10 %  

Class B

    1,000.00       1,000.00       9.98       1,015.20         10.06       1.98  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,000.00       9.98       1,015.20       10.06       1.98  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,007.70       2.43       1,022.80       2.45       0.48  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,000.00       9.98       1,015.20       10.06       1.98  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,008.60       1.52       1,023.70       1.53       0.30  

Class R2

    1,000.00       1,006.00       4.04       1,021.20       4.08       0.80  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,007.60       2.53       1,022.70       2.55       0.50  

Transamerica Growth

           

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,007.30       4.50       1,020.70       4.53       0.89  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,007.30       4.50       1,020.70       4.53       0.89  

Transamerica High Quality Bond

           

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,008.80       2.03       1,023.20       2.04       0.40  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,007.10       4.30       1,020.90       4.33       0.85  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,008.60       3.29       1,021.90       3.31       0.65  

Transamerica High Yield Bond

 

         

Class A

    1,000.00       1,003.10       4.75       1,020.50       4.79       0.94  

Class B

    1,000.00       998.70       4.53       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,000.80       8.57       1,016.60       8.64       1.70  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,006.10       3.54       1,021.70       3.57       0.70  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,005.70       2.93       1,022.30       2.96       0.58  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,005.80       3.03       1,022.20       3.06       0.60  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,003.30       5.55       1,019.70       5.60       1.10  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,004.60       4.29       1,020.90       4.33       0.85  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,005.60       2.98       1,022.20       3.01       0.59  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,004.20       4.14       1,021.10       4.18       0.82  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,004.70       3.94       1,021.30       3.97       0.78  

Transamerica High Yield Muni

 

         

Class A

    1,000.00       1,005.50       4.60       1,020.60       4.63       0.91 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,002.50       7.62       1,017.60       7.68       1.51 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,006.30       3.84       1,021.40       3.87       0.76 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,006.70       3.39       1,021.80       3.41       0.67 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,005.50       3.59       1,021.60       3.62       0.71 (D)  
           

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

 

         

Class A

    1,000.00       978.60       4.99       1,020.20       5.09       1.00 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       975.40       8.71       1,016.40       8.89       1.75 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       979.90       3.74       1,021.40       3.82       0.75 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       980.20       3.34       1,021.80       3.41       0.67 (D)  

Class R6

    1,000.00       981.20       3.40       1,021.80       3.47       0.68 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       978.90       4.59       1,020.60       4.69       0.92 (D)  
           

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

 

         

Class I3

    1,000.00       986.20       2.00       1,023.20       2.04       0.40 (D)  

Class R

    1,000.00       983.80       4.20       1,021.00       4.28       0.84 (D)  

Class R4

    1,000.00       985.00       3.25       1,021.90       3.31       0.65 (D)  
           

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

 

         

Class I2

    1,000.00       997.20       2.06       1,023.10       2.09       0.41  

Class I3

    1,000.00       997.30       2.01       1,023.20       2.04       0.40  

Class R

    1,000.00       995.70       4.53       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Class R4

    1,000.00       996.00       3.27       1,021.90       3.31       0.65  

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

 

         

Class A

    1,000.00       1,003.80       3.33       1,021.90       3.36       0.66 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       999.70       6.45       1,018.80       6.51       1.28 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,004.20       2.93       1,022.30       2.96       0.58 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,004.80       2.38       1,022.80       2.40       0.47 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,003.50       2.63       1,022.60       2.65       0.52 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,003.70       3.43       1,021.80       3.47       0.68 (D)  

 

   
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Table of Contents

Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica International Equity

 

         

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $ 888.50     $   6.00     $   1,018.90     $ 6.41       1.26 %  

Class C

    1,000.00       885.20       9.36       1,015.30         10.01       1.97  

Class I

    1,000.00       889.90       4.29       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Class I2

    1,000.00       890.50       3.81       1,021.20       4.08       0.80  

Class I3

    1,000.00       890.70       3.81       1,021.20       4.08       0.80  

Class R

    1,000.00       888.30       6.19       1,018.70       6.61       1.30  

Class R4

    1,000.00       889.60       5.00       1,019.90       5.35       1.05  

Class R6

    1,000.00       890.50       3.81       1,021.20       4.08       0.80  

Class T1

    1,000.00       889.80       4.95       1,020.00       5.30       1.04  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       889.50       4.71       1,020.20       5.04       0.99  

Transamerica International Growth

 

         

Class A

    1,000.00       875.10       6.14       1,018.70       6.61       1.30  

Class I

    1,000.00       876.30       4.97       1,019.90       5.35       1.05  

Class I2

    1,000.00       876.40       3.97       1,021.00       4.28       0.84  

Class R6

    1,000.00       876.40       3.88       1,021.10       4.18       0.82  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

 

         

Class I

    1,000.00       869.90       5.33       1,019.50       5.75       1.13  

Class I2

    1,000.00       870.80       4.86       1,020.00       5.24       1.03  

Transamerica International Stock

 

         

Class A

    1,000.00       919.00       1.08 (E)       1,018.90       6.36       1.25 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       919.00       0.87 (E)       1,020.20       5.09       1.00 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       919.00       0.87 (E)       1,020.20       5.09       1.00 (D)  

Class R6

    1,000.00       919.00       0.87 (E)       1,020.20       5.09       1.00 (D)  
           

Transamerica Large Cap Value

 

         

Class A

    1,000.00       994.50       5.33       1,019.90       5.40       1.06  

Class C

    1,000.00       990.80       9.13       1,016.00       9.25       1.82  

Class I

    1,000.00       995.00       4.02       1,021.20       4.08       0.80  

Class I2

    1,000.00       996.30       3.52       1,021.70       3.57       0.70  

Class R6

    1,000.00       996.30       3.52       1,021.70       3.57       0.70  

Class T1

    1,000.00       995.10       4.78       1,020.40       4.84       0.95  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       995.10       4.53       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Transamerica Large Core

 

         

Class I3

    1,000.00         1,010.60       3.24       1,022.00       3.26       0.64 (D)  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,007.20       5.77       1,019.50       5.80       1.14 (D)  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,009.20       4.51       1,020.70       4.53       0.89 (D)  
 

Transamerica Large Growth

 

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,027.50       3.32       1,021.90       3.31       0.65  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,025.60       5.67       1,019.60       5.65       1.11  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,026.00       4.60       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

 

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,009.50       2.48       1,022.70       2.50       0.49 (D)  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,007.00       5.01       1,020.20       5.04       0.99 (D)  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,008.10       3.75       1,021.50       3.77       0.74 (D)  
 

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       910.70       4.38       1,020.60       4.63       0.91  

Class C

    1,000.00       907.20       8.08       1,016.70       8.54       1.68  

Class I

    1,000.00       912.10       3.47       1,021.60       3.67       0.72  

Class I2

    1,000.00       911.60       4.10       1,020.90       4.33       0.85  

Class I3

    1,000.00       911.90       3.61       1,021.40       3.82       0.75  

Class R

    1,000.00       910.80       5.68       1,019.30       6.01       1.18  

Class R4

    1,000.00       911.80       4.58       1,020.40       4.84       0.95  

Class T1

    1,000.00       910.80       4.33       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       911.40       4.29       1,020.70       4.53       0.89  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,009.60       4.56       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,006.20       8.65       1,016.60       8.69       1.71  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,011.30       3.80       1,021.40       3.82       0.75  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,012.20       3.35       1,021.90       3.36       0.66  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,011.30       3.55       1,021.70       3.57       0.70  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,009.50       6.23       1,019.00       6.26       1.23  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,010.40       4.56       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,011.20       3.55       1,021.70       3.57       0.70  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,010.50       4.56       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,010.40       4.41       1,020.80       4.43       0.87  

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

 

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   1,009.30     $ 8.10     $ 1,017.10     $ 8.13       1.60 %  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,004.10         11.87         1,013.40         11.93       2.35  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,010.80       6.39       1,018.90       6.41       1.26  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,011.40       6.03       1,019.20       6.06       1.19  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,010.00       7.19       1,018.00       7.22       1.42  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,009.10       6.84       1,018.40       6.87       1.35  

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,022.50       6.37       1,018.90       6.36       1.25  

Class B

    1,000.00       1,018.60       10.18       1,015.10       10.16       2.00  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,018.30       10.17       1,015.10       10.16       2.00  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,025.30       4.65       1,020.60       4.63       0.91  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,026.20       3.83       1,021.40       3.82       0.75  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,025.40       5.05       1,020.20       5.04       0.99  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,025.30       4.85       1,020.40       4.84       0.95  

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,013.60       5.23       1,020.00       5.24       1.03 (D)  

Class B

    1,000.00       1,007.70       10.88       1,014.40       10.92       2.15 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,009.30       9.12       1,016.10       9.15       1.80 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,014.60       4.21       1,021.00       4.23       0.83 (D)  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,014.70       3.66       1,021.60       3.67       0.72 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,013.50       4.87       1,020.40       4.89       0.96 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,014.20       4.62       1,020.60       4.63       0.91 (D)  
 

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,008.10       4.30       1,020.90       4.33       0.85  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,004.20       8.23       1,017.00       8.29       1.63  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,009.00       3.34       1,021.90       3.36       0.66  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,009.50       2.84       1,022.40       2.85       0.56  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,009.60       2.79       1,022.40       2.80       0.55  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,009.40       4.05       1,021.20       4.08       0.80  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,009.60       3.80       1,021.40       3.82       0.75  

Transamerica Small Cap Core

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,005.30       5.61       1,019.60       5.65       1.11  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,000.90       9.38       1,015.80       9.45       1.86  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,006.10       4.35       1,020.90       4.38       0.86  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,007.90       3.85       1,021.40       3.87       0.76  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,006.90       4.30       1,020.90       4.33       0.85  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,005.20       6.37       1,018.90       6.41       1.26  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,005.20       5.56       1,019.70       5.60       1.10  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,006.10       5.21       1,020.00       5.24       1.03  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,006.10       5.31       1,019.90       5.35       1.05  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,004.60       5.66       1,019.60       5.70       1.12  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,000.00       9.53       1,015.70       9.60       1.89  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,004.50       4.40       1,020.80       4.43       0.87  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,007.40       3.85       1,021.40       3.87       0.76  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,005.90       4.55       1,020.70       4.58       0.90  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,004.40       6.62       1,018.60       6.67       1.31  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,004.40       5.81       1,019.40       5.85       1.15  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,007.40       3.95       1,021.30       3.97       0.78  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,004.60       5.61       1,019.60       5.65       1.11  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,006.00       5.81       1,019.40       5.85       1.15  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

 

Class A

    1,000.00       957.70       5.48       1,019.60       5.65       1.11 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       953.60       9.11       1,015.90       9.40       1.85 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       958.90       3.51       1,021.60       3.62       0.71 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       958.90       3.51       1,021.60       3.62       0.71 (D)  

Class I3

    1,000.00       959.00       4.20       1,020.90       4.33       0.85 (D)  

Class R

    1,000.00       957.10       5.92       1,019.20       6.11       1.20 (D)  

Class R4

    1,000.00       958.10       5.43       1,019.70       5.60       1.10 (D)  

Class R6

    1,000.00       959.10       3.51       1,021.60       3.62       0.71 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       957.80       4.74       1,020.40       4.89       0.96 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       958.30       5.18       1,019.90       5.35       1.05 (D)  

 

   
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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

 

Class A

  $ 1,000.00     $ 990.70     $ 6.47     $ 1,018.70     $ 6.56       1.29 %  

Class B

      1,000.00       986.10         10.76         1,014.40         10.92       2.15  

Class C

    1,000.00       988.00       9.77       1,015.40       9.91       1.95  

Class I

    1,000.00       992.40       4.72       1,020.50       4.79       0.94  

Class I2

    1,000.00       993.20       4.22       1,021.00       4.28       0.84  

Class R6

    1,000.00       993.20       4.22       1,021.00       4.28       0.84  

Class T1

    1,000.00       991.80       5.47       1,019.70       5.55       1.09  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       992.20       5.22       1,020.00       5.30       1.04  

Transamerica Strategic High Income

 

Class A

    1,000.00         1,010.60       6.03       1,019.20       6.06       1.19 (D)  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,005.90       9.61       1,015.60       9.65       1.90 (D)  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,010.90       4.82       1,020.40       4.84       0.95 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,012.60       3.50       1,021.70       3.52       0.69 (D)  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,010.10       5.17       1,020.10       5.19       1.02 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,011.70       4.82       1,020.40       4.84       0.95 (D)  
 

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

 

Class I

    1,000.00       994.50       4.42       1,020.80       4.48       0.88 (D)  

Class I2

    1,000.00       994.90       3.92       1,021.30       3.97       0.78 (D)  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       995.30       4.83       1,020.40       4.89       0.96 (D)  
 

Transamerica US Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,045.00       5.98       1,019.40       5.90       1.16  

Class B

    1,000.00       1,039.40       11.15       1,014.30       11.02       2.17  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,040.30       10.18       1,015.20       10.06       1.98  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,046.10       4.54       1,020.80       4.48       0.88  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,046.80       3.87       1,021.40       3.82       0.75  

Class T

    1,000.00       1,046.40       4.23       1,021.10       4.18       0.82  

Class T1

    1,000.00       1,045.40       5.10       1,020.20       5.04       0.99  

Advisor Class

    1,000.00       1,046.00       4.85       1,020.50       4.79       0.94  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratios (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days).
(C)    Expense ratios are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.
(D)    Expense ratios (as disclosed in the table) do not include the expenses of the investment companies and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) in which the Funds invest. The annualized expense ratios, as stated in the fee table of the Prospectus, may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in this report.
(E)    Fund commenced operations on September 28, 2018. Actual expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratio (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (33 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days). For comparability purposes, hypothetical expenses assume that the Funds were in operation for the entire six-month period ended October 31, 2018.

 

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

In the fourth quarter of 2017, buoyed by consumption, business equipment spending, and a general pick-up in global economic activity, gross domestic product, (“GDP”) growth accelerated to 2.3% year-over-year. Market participants turned their focus to the eventuality of a near-term fiscal push, notably via tax policy. Equity prices rallied in response, and 2018 and 2019 GDP consensus estimates inched higher.

In late 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed broad tax relief for individuals, small businesses, and corporations into law. Proponents saw the legislation as providing incentives for business investment, while detractors saw it as a costly debt-fueled sugar high.

Volatility increased early in 2018, as the combination of trade tensions and rising interest rates caused investors to reassess growth prospects, sending equity markets lower. A positive string of earnings reports in the first and second quarters, however, tamped down market volatility and allowed stocks to resume their uptrend.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) raised the Fed Funds Rate target by 25 basis points at the June meeting to a range between 1.75% and 2.00%. Along with raising interest rates, the Federal Open Market Committee also communicated a better outlook for GDP and unemployment, along with slightly higher inflation expectations for the remainder of 2018.

The front end of the yield curve continued to reprice in the first half of the year as the Fed maintained its outlook for steady economic growth and signaled the likelihood of more rate hikes in the future amid increasing Treasury supply. The 10-year Treasury yield settled roughly 11 basis points higher, and the 2-year yield about 25 basis points higher in the second quarter, pushing the spread between the 2- and 10-year Treasuries to its then narrowest level in more than a decade. Additionally, the LIBOR-Option Implied Spread, which had been widening throughout the first quarter of 2018, peaked early in the second quarter before declining materially.

Policy and politics remained center-stage in the third quarter as Washington’s trade spat with China continued to escalate. These risks surrounding trade policy were noted as a concern by the Fed in its September meeting minutes. Even so, the Fed stayed the course on normalizing rates given continued economic strength, hiking again in September to bring the policy rate above 2% for the first time since 2008.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

At the beginning of the fiscal year, in November of 2017, U.S. equity markets marched higher, propelled by a stream of positive economic data, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) chair nomination of Jerome Powell and progress on tax reform. The signing of the tax reform act in December resulted in increased earnings estimates for many companies, giving investors hope that 2018 would see an increase in investment spending.

U.S. equity markets in 2018 experienced a significant increase in volatility compared to the unusually mild 2017. Economic growth remained stable as the Fed raised interest rates on two occasions during the first six months of the year in March and in June, bringing the target federal funds rate to a range of between 1.75% - 2.00%. In June, the Trump administration announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion of annual Chinese imports. Though the impact was modest, the market has continued to grapple with the potential implications for the growth and profitability of global companies.

The Fed continued to raise rates in September, reaching a range of 2.00 - 2.25% and it remained on target to meet its long-term objective of normalizing monetary policy, with economic projections becoming marginally more constructive. Moving into October, the S&P 500® Index sold off sharply as market volatility increased. Corporate fundamentals remained robust and recent economic projections looked solid, with healthy consumer spending, strong growth in inventories and credit spreads that remained relatively tight. We have continued to monitor potential U.S. market risks, which include more interest rate increases, the overhang of midterm elections and U.S./China trade uncertainties.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Balanced II (Class R) returned 1.85%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 7.35% and -2.05%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

For the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, the most significant contributor to relative performance in the fixed income sleeve of the Fund came from its shorter duration positioning, particularly on the front end of the curve as rates rose and the curve flattened over the period. Carry also contributed to relative returns. This was somewhat offset by spread widening.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

At the asset class level, an overweight to asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and investment grade corporates contributed to outperformance. Underweights to agency residential mortgage-backed securities, government-related and agency securities detracted from relative returns.

From a ratings perspective, excluding cash, security selection within single A rated credits made the most significant contribution to relative returns while selection within AAA detracted for the period.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

Positioning within financials, basic materials and insurance sectors detracted from returns while the pharmaceutical/medical technology, technology and industrial cyclical sectors contributed to returns.

Within the industrial cyclical space, an underweight in Boeing Co. detracted from performance. Boeing Co. started the year strong with solid earnings that drove shares higher. Strong global air traffic propelled increases in production rates while operating improvements in the company’s production line helped operating margins rise above Wall Street expectations. In our analysis, the company has been benefitting from unsustainable tailwinds and squeezing suppliers on costs, all of which could vanish in an economic downturn. Also within the industrial cyclical sector, an overweight position in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. detracted from returns. The company had been fending off investor worry on rising inflation and management’s ability to offset it with stronger pricing. Margin erosion due to weak pricing and increased spending on product launches caused Stanley Black & Decker Co. to continue to edge lower. The fiscal year ended with investor sentiment down given concerns on price increases destroying volume and demand.

On the positive side, in the industrial cyclical space, our underweight position in General Electric Co. contributed to performance. The conglomerate’s stock was driven lower by new incremental liabilities in its finance subsidiary while the power division continued to demonstrate weakness. Challenges including insurance and settlement issues, the remaining parts of GE Capital, a weak power segment and a potential dividend cut persisted throughout the year. All weakened investor confidence on the stock. We have continued to remain negative on the name due to our concerns regarding earnings power and lingering risks that are difficult to fully quantify. Also within the industrial cyclical sector, our overweight position in Union Pacific Corp. contributed to performance. The stock rose on news of a large buyback and positive volume growth. The company continued to see productivity improvement, and the potential for margin growth drove investor confidence higher. We have continued to like the name as we believe pricing growth will accelerate in the coming years and volumes should remain favorable to the company.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

 

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Sivakumar N. Rajan

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management LLC

Steven G. Lee

Tim Snyder, CFA

Raffaele Zingone, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     58.5

Corporate Debt Securities

     15.8  

U.S. Government Obligations

     8.9  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     6.9  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     4.3  

Commercial Paper

     3.8  

Asset-Backed Securities

     3.6  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     1.3  

Other Investment Company

     0.6  

Foreign Government Obligations

     0.5  

Municipal Government Obligations

     0.3  

Preferred Stocks

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     (4.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       2.49        N/A          3.74        09/15/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       1.85        6.71        9.56        07/05/1994  

S&P 500® (A)

       7.35        11.34        13.24     

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94           

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Adviser and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the fund fall, the value of the fund will decline. Fixed income securities have several risks including fluctuations in market value, changes in interest rates as the values will decrease as interest rates rise, and issuers defaulting on their obligations to pay interest or return principal.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 58.5%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.2%  

Boeing Co.

    944        $  334,988  

General Dynamics Corp.

    3,328        574,346  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    1,031        270,071  

United Technologies Corp.

    3,215        399,335  
    

 

 

 
       1,578,740  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.3%  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    5,657        309,607  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (A)

    817        69,862  
    

 

 

 
       379,469  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.3%  

Aptiv PLC

    1,324        101,683  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    2,500        98,525  

Magna International, Inc.

    3,970        195,483  
    

 

 

 
       395,691  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  

Ford Motor Co.

    12,880        123,004  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 3.1%  

Bank of America Corp.

    45,615        1,254,413  

Citigroup, Inc.

    12,344        808,038  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    2,001        74,737  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    8,630        123,668  

KeyCorp

    24,399        443,086  

Regions Financial Corp.

    4,412        74,872  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    6,485        406,350  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    16,241        864,508  
    

 

 

 
       4,049,672  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.6%  

Coca-Cola Co.

    18,869        903,448  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    251        50,007  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

    5,282        338,048  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    7,353        826,330  
    

 

 

 
       2,117,833  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.4%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    1,933        150,484  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    1,845        206,769  

Amgen, Inc.

    1,157        223,058  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    1,028        312,790  

Celgene Corp. (A)

    3,390        242,724  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    5,282        360,127  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    1,901        322,143  
    

 

 

 
       1,818,095  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.2%  

Masco Corp.

    7,884        236,520  

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (A) (B)

    304        6,410  
    

 

 

 
       242,930  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.0%  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    2,301        108,906  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    7,168        331,448  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    1,326        298,841  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    4,784        368,559  

Morgan Stanley

    15,793        721,108  

State Street Corp.

    3,110        213,813  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    3,489        338,398  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

    5,330        275,668  
    

 

 

 
       2,656,741  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Chemicals - 1.0%  

Celanese Corp.

    1,676        $   162,471  

DowDuPont, Inc.

    14,189        765,071  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    4,347        340,588  
    

 

 

 
       1,268,130  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.0% (C)  

Cintas Corp.

    220        40,011  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.2%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    4,851        221,933  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    350        42,896  
    

 

 

 
       264,829  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.5%  

American Express Co.

    1,152        118,345  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    6,050        540,265  
    

 

 

 
       658,610  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.3%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    1,030        93,442  

Packaging Corp. of America

    440        40,396  

WestRock Co.

    4,744        203,850  
    

 

 

 
       337,688  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (C)  

H&R Block, Inc.

    1,386        36,784  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    6,143        1,261,035  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    811        35,489  
    

 

 

 
       1,296,524  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.8%  

AT&T, Inc.

    5,741        176,134  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    16,374        934,792  
    

 

 

 
       1,110,926  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.3%  

Evergy, Inc.

    1,000        55,990  

Exelon Corp.

    11,843        518,842  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    4,349        750,203  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    8,645        423,691  
    

 

 

 
       1,748,726  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.4%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    6,906        494,953  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    3,860        291,121  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.2%  

Electronic Arts, Inc. (A)

    3,393        308,695  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    1,287        388,391  

Walt Disney Co.

    8,018        920,707  
    

 

 

 
       1,617,793  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.3%  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    1,899        333,047  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    520        53,695  

Equinix, Inc.

    312        118,167  

Equity Residential

    999        64,895  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    1,290        160,024  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    4,260        81,409  

Prologis, Inc.

    6,604        425,760  

Ventas, Inc.

    2,706        157,056  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Vornado Realty Trust

    4,121        $   280,558  
    

 

 

 
       1,674,611  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.5%  

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

    16,395        688,262  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.9%  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    1,151        265,305  

Boston Scientific Corp. (A)

    19,616        708,922  

Danaher Corp.

    2,029        201,683  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    287        149,579  

Medtronic PLC

    7,682        689,997  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    4,491        510,133  
    

 

 

 
       2,525,619  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%  

Anthem, Inc.

    1,350        372,020  

Cigna Corp.

    3,504        749,190  

CVS Health Corp.

    7,323        530,112  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    5,089        1,330,010  
    

 

 

 
       2,981,332  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.5%  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    3,145        223,830  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

    740        77,500  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    3,909        353,413  
    

 

 

 
       654,743  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    4,226        181,633  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.3%  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    620        36,438  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    4,146        367,667  
    

 

 

 
       404,105  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.6%  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    5,947        861,245  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.3%  

American International Group, Inc.

    9,971        411,702  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    493        107,405  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    6,264        284,511  

Lincoln National Corp.

    4,083        245,756  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    1,265        107,209  

MetLife, Inc.

    8,197        337,634  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    1,660        78,136  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    1,619        151,830  
    

 

 

 
       1,724,183  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 2.6%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,247        1,359,953  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    1,206        1,298,585  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    4,777        725,101  
    

 

 

 
       3,383,639  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 2.3%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    1,592        2,544,032  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    71        133,095  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    2,415        302,914  
    

 

 

 
       2,980,041  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 2.5%  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    1,061        167,235  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    711        146,594  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
IT Services (continued)  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    4,830        $   695,906  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    4,366        454,501  

First Data Corp., Class A (A)

    3,330        62,404  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    1,140        225,344  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    5,571        469,022  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    7,814        1,077,160  
    

 

 

 
       3,298,166  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4%  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    1,108        71,787  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    510        158,687  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    1,325        309,586  
    

 

 

 
       540,060  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.5%  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    3,451        418,675  

Cummins, Inc.

    1,297        177,287  

Deere & Co.

    1,287        174,311  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    3,016        289,355  

PACCAR, Inc.

    5,065        289,769  

Snap-on, Inc.

    1,596        245,688  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    2,930        341,404  
    

 

 

 
       1,936,489  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.2%  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,727        553,279  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    19,441        741,480  

Discovery, Inc., Class A (A)

    4,268        138,240  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    4,444        136,609  

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (D)

    5,308        31,954  
    

 

 

 
       1,601,562  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.1%  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

    6,675        77,764  

Newmont Mining Corp.

    1,623        50,183  
    

 

 

 
       127,947  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.5%  

Ameren Corp.

    3,340        215,697  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    1,658        88,587  

Sempra Energy

    3,331        366,810  
    

 

 

 
       671,094  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.5%  

Dollar General Corp.

    3,939        438,726  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    1,537        129,569  

Macy’s, Inc.

    3,464        118,781  
    

 

 

 
       687,076  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.3%  

Chevron Corp.

    9,073        1,013,000  

Concho Resources, Inc. (A)

    781        108,629  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    3,206        360,226  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    6,312        664,906  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    4,644        370,034  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    8,055        567,475  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    8,871        594,978  

ONEOK, Inc.

    3,811        250,002  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    3,217        473,768  
    

 

 

 
       4,403,018  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.3%  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    2,626        360,917  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals - 3.0%  

Allergan PLC

    1,427        $   225,480  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    4,738        239,459  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    4,912        532,657  

Johnson & Johnson

    7,042        985,810  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    10,194        750,380  

Mylan NV (A)

    1,793        56,031  

Nektar Therapeutics (A)

    650        25,142  

Pfizer, Inc.

    26,420        1,137,645  

Zoetis, Inc.

    445        40,117  
    

 

 

 
       3,992,721  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.2%  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    4,238        711,264  

Union Pacific Corp.

    5,938        868,254  
    

 

 

 
       1,579,518  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.3%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    9,125        763,854  

Broadcom, Inc.

    1,930        431,336  

Intel Corp.

    3,225        151,188  

Microchip Technology, Inc. (D)

    5,622        369,815  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    1,596        60,201  

NVIDIA Corp.

    3,328        701,642  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    6,764        627,902  
    

 

 

 
       3,105,938  
    

 

 

 
Software - 4.2%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    1,518        373,064  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    770        78,902  

Microsoft Corp.

    32,513        3,472,713  

Oracle Corp.

    12,438        607,472  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    5,828        799,835  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,473        195,938  
    

 

 

 
       5,527,924  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.3%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    750        119,820  

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    685        502,427  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    4,482        314,457  

Home Depot, Inc.

    4,668        821,008  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    3,249        309,370  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (A)

    1,195        383,296  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    6,459        639,441  
    

 

 

 
       3,089,819  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 3.0%  

Apple, Inc.

    15,071        3,298,439  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    20,654        314,973  

HP, Inc.

    14,219        343,247  
    

 

 

 
       3,956,659  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.2%  

PVH Corp.

    2,612        315,503  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.8%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    5,542        360,452  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    8,666        763,214  
    

 

 

 
       1,123,666  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.1%  

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (A)

    2,010        75,516  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)  

United Rentals, Inc. (A)

    224        $   26,895  
    

 

 

 
       102,411  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

T-Mobile US, Inc. (A)

    5,171        354,472  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $73,482,926)

 

     77,362,643  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.1%  
Banks - 0.1%  

Citigroup Capital XIII,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.37%, 8.89% (E)

    3,392        89,786  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.0% (C)  

State Street Corp.,
Series D, Fixed until 03/15/2024, 5.90% (E)

    1,536        39,997  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.0% (C)  

SCE Trust III,
Series H, Fixed until 03/15/2024, 5.75% (E)

    320        8,042  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $145,729)

 

     137,825  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 3.6%  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
3.37% (E), 07/18/2027 (F)

    $  250,000        249,437  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.94%, 05/25/2029 (F)

    65,864        64,243  

BXG Receivables Note Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A,
2.88%, 05/02/2030 (F)

    65,317        63,827  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2013-2A, Class A1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.21%,
3.65% (E), 10/18/2030 (F)

    250,000        250,331  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP
Series 2016-3A, Class A,
2.27%, 07/25/2020 (F)

    110,000        109,253  

JGWPT XXVI LLC
Series 2012-2A, Class A,
3.84%, 10/15/2059 (F)

    164,930        163,503  

JGWPT XXVIII LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
3.22%, 04/15/2067 (F)

    168,304        159,903  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A2FX,
3.54%, 05/26/2043 (F)

    100,000        99,370  

MVW Owner Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 09/22/2031 (F)

    43,650        42,679  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 12/20/2033 (F)

    45,891        44,352  

New Residential Advanced Receivables Trust
Series 2017-T1, Class AT1,
3.21%, 02/15/2051 (F)

    200,000        197,929  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2016-T4, Class AT4,
3.11%, 12/15/2050 (F)

    $   300,000        $   296,737  

Octagon Investment Partners 33, Ltd.
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.19%,
3.66% (E), 01/20/2031 (F)

    200,000        200,095  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2018-T1, Class AT1,

    

3.30%, 08/15/2049 (F)

    195,000        194,782  

Series 2018-T2, Class AT2,

    

3.60%, 08/15/2050 (F)

    190,000        189,449  

Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1AR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.27%,
3.74% (E), 07/20/2030 (F)

    250,000        250,394  

SBA Tower Trust
Series 2014-1A, Class C,
2.90%, 10/15/2044 (E) (F)

    380,000        377,880  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC

    

Series 2014-2A, Class A,

    

2.05% (E), 06/20/2031 (F)

    20,464        20,442  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.40%, 03/22/2032 (F)

    17,631        17,503  

Series 2015-1A, Class B,

    

3.05%, 03/22/2032 (F)

    18,398        18,298  

Series 2016-2A, Class A,

    

2.33%, 07/20/2033 (F)

    30,620        30,006  

SolarCity LMC Series III LLC
Series 2014-2, Class A,
4.02%, 07/20/2044 (F)

    128,201        125,393  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC
Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.05%, 04/25/2029 (F)

    75,458        74,851  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-3, Class A1B,

    

3.00% (E), 03/25/2054 (F)

    104,760        103,656  

Series 2015-5, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (E), 05/25/2055 (F)

    97,961        96,247  

Series 2016-1, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (E), 02/25/2055 (F)

    85,958        84,474  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (E), 10/25/2056 (F)

    141,468        137,958  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (E), 07/25/2057 (F)

    77,022        75,182  

Series 2017-6, Class A1,

    

2.75% (E), 10/25/2057 (F)

    249,564        242,554  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (E), 01/25/2058 (F)

    248,263        242,275  

Series 2018-4, Class A1,

    

3.00% (E), 06/25/2058 (F)

    125,389        121,149  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.41%, 02/15/2048 (F)

    245,000        241,039  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (F)

    47,130        45,946  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.82%, 06/15/2033 (F)

    $   113,525        $   110,421  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $4,806,632)

 

     4,741,558  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 15.8%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%  

Northrop Grumman Corp.
2.55%, 10/15/2022

    181,000        173,956  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.1%  

FedEx Corp.

    

4.90%, 01/15/2034

    54,000        54,990  

5.10%, 01/15/2044

    49,000        48,373  
    

 

 

 
       103,363  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.6%  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

3.20%, 12/15/2029

    120,029        113,277  

3.70%, 04/01/2028

    139,994        136,582  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
6.82%, 02/10/2024

    304,957        331,336  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.75%, 03/03/2028

    248,802        246,620  
    

 

 

 
       827,815  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

BorgWarner, Inc.
3.38%, 03/15/2025

    105,000        100,563  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  

Ford Motor Co.
4.35%, 12/08/2026

    150,000        136,032  

General Motors Co.

    

4.88%, 10/02/2023

    30,000        30,364  

6.25%, 10/02/2043

    20,000        19,141  
    

 

 

 
       185,537  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.8%  

Bank of America Corp.

    

Fixed until 10/01/2024,
3.09% (E), 10/01/2025, MTN

    2,000        1,895  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (E), 12/20/2028

    34,000        31,331  

3.88%, 08/01/2025, MTN

    121,000        119,050  

4.45%, 03/03/2026, MTN

    174,000        172,104  

Bank One Corp.
8.00%, 04/29/2027

    65,000        79,999  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (F)

    390,000        443,098  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    10,000        9,975  

Citigroup, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.44% (E), 07/24/2023

    151,000        151,606  

Fixed until 01/10/2027,
3.89% (E), 01/10/2028

    112,000        107,105  

4.50%, 01/14/2022

    55,000        56,177  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (F)

    255,000        287,188  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
Fixed until 06/30/2019 (G), 11.00% (E) (F)

    $   209,000        $   218,614  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    250,000        230,063  

Fifth Third Bancorp
3.95%, 03/14/2028 (D)

    110,000        106,961  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.50%, 12/15/2020

    110,000        109,935  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.32% (E), 05/18/2024

    13,000        12,964  

Fixed until 09/12/2025,
4.29% (E), 09/12/2026

    200,000        197,141  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
5.02%, 06/26/2024 (F)

    65,000        57,304  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

2.70%, 05/18/2023

    148,000        141,436  

3.38%, 05/01/2023

    130,000        126,754  

4.85%, 02/01/2044

    20,000        20,161  

Fixed until 02/01/2024 (G), 6.75% (E)

    13,000        13,865  

Nordea Bank Abp
4.25%, 09/21/2022 (F)

    270,000        269,675  

PNC Bank NA
4.05%, 07/26/2028

    250,000        245,234  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

6.00%, 12/19/2023

    65,000        66,790  

6.40%, 10/21/2019

    60,000        61,659  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
Fixed until 09/15/2026,
3.63% (E), 09/15/2031

    150,000        139,647  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    36,000        35,065  

5.38%, 11/02/2043

    118,000        121,482  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (G), 5.90% (E)

    43,000        43,323  
    

 

 

 
       3,677,601  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.3%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.65%, 02/01/2026

    56,000        53,268  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.44%, 10/06/2048

    124,000        109,064  

Constellation Brands, Inc.

    

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    52,000        48,775  

4.40%, 11/15/2025

    59,000        59,103  

Pernod Ricard SA
5.75%, 04/07/2021 (F)

    128,000        134,045  
    

 

 

 
       404,255  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.3%  

AbbVie, Inc.
3.20%, 05/14/2026

    147,000        134,538  

Biogen, Inc.
4.05%, 09/15/2025

    142,000        140,789  

Celgene Corp.
3.88%, 08/15/2025

    96,000        92,409  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    

2.95%, 03/01/2027 (D)

    32,000        29,255  

4.15%, 03/01/2047

    31,000        27,497  
    

 

 

 
       424,488  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Building Products - 0.1%  

Owens Corning
4.40%, 01/30/2048

    $   121,000        $   94,625  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.7%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    

2.88%, 09/15/2026

    90,000        82,171  

3.70%, 10/15/2024

    87,000        86,104  

7.30%, 06/28/2019

    160,000        164,391  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    

3.20%, 03/02/2027

    75,000        70,704  

3.85%, 05/21/2025

    171,000        171,022  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.

    

3.75%, 03/26/2025

    250,000        239,290  

3.80%, 06/09/2023

    80,000        78,598  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    

5.25%, 07/27/2021

    263,000        273,525  

6.75%, 10/01/2037

    134,000        156,414  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    118,000        114,769  

Morgan Stanley

    

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    80,000        81,798  

5.75%, 01/25/2021

    280,000        292,715  

State Street Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.33% (E), 06/01/2077

    11,000        9,660  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    250,000        273,750  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
4.25%, 03/23/2028 (F)

    200,000        196,060  
    

 

 

 
       2,290,971  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.0% (C)  

LyondellBasell Industries NV
5.00%, 04/15/2019

    60,000        60,226  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%  

ERAC USA Finance LLC
3.85%, 11/15/2024 (F)

    140,000        138,090  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.1%  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    92,000        88,090  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.3%  

SBA Tower Trust

    

2.88%, 07/10/2046 (F)

    58,000        56,641  

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (F)

    110,000        107,526  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (F)

    280,000        274,026  
    

 

 

 
       438,193  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.3%  

LafargeHolcim Finance US LLC
4.75%, 09/22/2046 (F)

    200,000        174,900  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
4.25%, 07/02/2024

    200,000        199,929  
    

 

 

 
       374,829  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.4%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    

3.50%, 01/27/2019

    120,000        119,850  

4.13%, 03/30/2020

    120,000        120,150  

American Express Co.

    

3.00%, 10/30/2024

    44,000        41,589  

4.05%, 12/03/2042

    50,000        46,769  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (F)

    $   82,000        $   75,200  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.30%, 10/30/2024

    92,000        86,785  

Discover Financial Services
3.75%, 03/04/2025

    1,000        947  
    

 

 

 
       491,290  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%  

International Paper Co.
4.75%, 02/15/2022

    96,000        99,103  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
6.88%, 02/15/2021

    34,654        34,914  
    

 

 

 
       134,017  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (C)  

President & Fellows of Harvard College
3.62%, 10/01/2037

    15,000        14,223  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
7.13%, 10/15/2020 (F)

    153,000        162,705  

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.
4.35%, 04/20/2028 (F)

    137,000        130,908  

Kaupthing Bank
7.63%, 02/28/2020 (H) (I) (J)

    710,000         
    

 

 

 
       293,613  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

AT&T, Inc.

    

3.00%, 06/30/2022

    180,000        174,607  

3.40%, 05/15/2025

    130,000        122,060  

4.35%, 06/15/2045

    70,000        57,398  

GTP Acquisition Partners I LLC
2.35%, 06/15/2045 (F)

    40,000        39,109  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    74,000        78,477  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/2028

    24,000        23,610  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    

5.15%, 09/15/2023

    155,000        164,466  

5.50%, 03/16/2047

    187,000        194,849  
    

 

 

 
       854,576  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.7%  

Appalachian Power Co.
3.40%, 06/01/2025

    110,000        106,514  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.

    

5.95%, 12/15/2036

    43,000        48,409  

8.88%, 11/15/2018

    9,000        9,019  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.75%, 04/15/2024 - 09/01/2046

    226,000        194,268  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.60%, 09/15/2047

    80,000        68,600  

Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
3.70%, 06/01/2024

    61,000        61,055  

Jersey Central Power & Light Co.
7.35%, 02/01/2019

    35,000        35,373  

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
4.88%, 08/15/2019 (F)

    65,000        65,849  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC

    

4.10%, 06/01/2022

    $   12,000        $   12,229  

5.30%, 06/01/2042

    25,000        27,873  

PacifiCorp

    

3.60%, 04/01/2024

    130,000        129,787  

5.75%, 04/01/2037

    25,000        29,039  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.00%, 05/15/2025, MTN

    140,000        133,379  
    

 

 

 
       921,394  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.88%, 01/12/2028

    130,000        118,650  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.55%, 10/30/2024

    155,000        156,525  
    

 

 

 
       275,175  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.1%  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.00%, 12/21/2020 (F)

    100,000        98,934  

Schlumberger Investment SA
3.65%, 12/01/2023

    33,000        33,027  

Weatherford International, Ltd.
5.95%, 04/15/2042

    35,000        22,575  
    

 

 

 
       154,536  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.9%  

American Tower Trust #1
3.65%, 03/23/2048 (F)

    120,000        115,576  

CBL & Associates, LP
5.25%, 12/01/2023 (D)

    139,000        116,760  

EPR Properties
4.75%, 12/15/2026

    227,000        219,089  

HCP, Inc.
3.40%, 02/01/2025

    85,000        79,783  

Hospitality Properties Trust
5.00%, 08/15/2022

    174,000        177,614  

Kilroy Realty, LP
4.25%, 08/15/2029

    177,000        169,242  

Realty Income Corp.
3.88%, 07/15/2024

    118,000        117,227  

VEREIT Operating Partnership, LP

    

3.00%, 02/06/2019

    60,000        59,980  

4.63%, 11/01/2025

    91,000        90,283  
    

 

 

 
       1,145,554  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Sysco Corp.
3.25%, 07/15/2027

    95,000        87,857  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
3.30%, 11/18/2021

    135,000        133,414  

Walmart, Inc.
3.63%, 12/15/2047

    135,000        119,550  
    

 

 

 
       340,821  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.1%  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
4.88%, 02/15/2025 (F)

    75,000        76,077  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.2%  

Abbott Laboratories
3.75%, 11/30/2026

    90,000        88,607  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)  

Becton Dickinson and Co.
3.70%, 06/06/2027

    $   156,000        $   146,484  
    

 

 

 
       235,091  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.4%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.
4.30%, 12/15/2047

    86,000        74,748  

Coventry Health Care, Inc.
5.45%, 06/15/2021

    66,000        68,726  

CVS Health Corp.

    

2.13%, 06/01/2021

    144,000        138,788  

5.05%, 03/25/2048

    86,000        83,855  

5.30%, 12/05/2043

    14,000        14,044  

Halfmoon Parent, Inc.
4.13%, 11/15/2025 (F)

    66,000        65,234  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2021

    50,000        51,937  
    

 

 

 
       497,332  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    94,000        94,594  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.1%  

General Electric Co.

    

Fixed until 01/21/2021 (G), 5.00% (E)

    167,000        154,684  

6.88%, 01/10/2039, MTN

    20,000        22,936  
    

 

 

 
       177,620  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.3%  

Allstate Corp.
3.28%, 12/15/2026

    90,000        85,954  

American International Group, Inc.
Fixed until 05/15/2038,
8.18% (E), 05/15/2068

    26,000        31,915  

Athene Global Funding
3.00%, 07/01/2022 (F)

    93,000        89,995  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
4.13%, 01/12/2028

    95,000        87,122  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.88%, 08/15/2020

    90,000        93,706  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
5.50%, 09/01/2022

    60,000        63,216  
    

 

 

 
       451,908  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2%  

Baidu, Inc.
3.88%, 09/29/2023

    200,000        197,382  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.0% (C)  

Booking Holdings, Inc.
3.60%, 06/01/2026

    51,000        48,707  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.1%  

DXC Technology Co.
4.75%, 04/15/2027

    84,000        83,438  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.2%  

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
2.13%, 04/27/2020 (F)

    200,000        195,327  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.2%  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
6.50%, 11/15/2022

    100,000        101,520  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Media (continued)  

NBCUniversal Media LLC

    

4.38%, 04/01/2021

    $   134,000        $   136,838  

4.45%, 01/15/2043

    47,000        43,712  
    

 

 

 
       282,070  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.2%  

Anglo American Capital PLC
4.00%, 09/11/2027 (F)

    200,000        182,161  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
3.88%, 03/15/2023

    45,000        41,625  
    

 

 

 
       223,786  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.1%  

CMS Energy Corp.

    

3.88%, 03/01/2024

    22,000        21,866  

4.88%, 03/01/2044

    33,000        33,809  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
2.58%, 07/01/2020

    79,000        77,799  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.65%, 11/15/2022

    10,000        9,570  
    

 

 

 
       143,044  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.3%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.55%, 03/15/2026 (D)

    68,000        70,750  

Apache Corp.

    

4.25%, 01/15/2044

    15,000        12,580  

4.75%, 04/15/2043

    22,000        19,537  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.12%, 05/04/2026

    150,000        141,151  

Continental Resources, Inc.
3.80%, 06/01/2024

    25,000        24,147  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
5.95%, 10/01/2043

    35,000        33,851  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.25%, 02/15/2048

    132,000        116,802  

EOG Resources, Inc.
2.45%, 04/01/2020

    88,000        87,031  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    

1.82%, 03/15/2019

    150,000        149,483  

3.04%, 03/01/2026

    60,000        57,278  

Husky Energy, Inc.
4.00%, 04/15/2024

    45,000        44,413  

Kerr-McGee Corp.
6.95%, 07/01/2024

    50,000        55,970  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.15%, 02/01/2024

    117,000        116,173  

Nexen Energy ULC
5.88%, 03/10/2035

    10,000        11,119  

Noble Energy, Inc.
6.00%, 03/01/2041

    22,000        22,837  

Petrobras Global Finance BV
6.25%, 03/17/2024

    70,000        70,805  

Petroleos Mexicanos
3.50%, 01/30/2023

    140,000        128,660  

Petronas Capital, Ltd.
5.25%, 08/12/2019 (F)

    100,000        101,549  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.20%, 03/15/2028

    130,000        123,699  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Shell International Finance BV

    

2.50%, 09/12/2026

    $   130,000        $   118,018  

3.75%, 09/12/2046

    39,000        34,658  

TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.

    

3.75%, 10/16/2023

    37,000        36,661  

4.63%, 03/01/2034

    35,000        33,462  

Western Gas Partners, LP
5.38%, 06/01/2021

    76,000        78,377  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    

3.70%, 01/15/2023

    13,000        12,758  

5.40%, 03/04/2044

    35,000        33,674  

7.88%, 09/01/2021

    33,000        36,335  
    

 

 

 
       1,771,778  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2%  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.40%, 07/15/2044 (F)

    58,000        49,399  

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.
4.38%, 03/15/2026

    200,000        193,222  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.20%, 09/23/2026

    92,000        83,373  
    

 

 

 
       325,994  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.0% (C)  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC

    

3.00%, 03/15/2023

    18,000        17,596  

3.75%, 04/01/2024

    12,000        12,029  
    

 

 

 
       29,625  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.3%  

Intel Corp.
2.88%, 05/11/2024

    145,000        139,428  

KLA-Tencor Corp.
4.13%, 11/01/2021

    92,000        92,855  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027

    132,000        122,073  
    

 

 

 
       354,356  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.1%  

Microsoft Corp.
3.30%, 02/06/2027

    140,000        135,833  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.4%  

Apple, Inc.
2.85%, 02/23/2023

    195,000        189,993  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (F)

    115,000        119,169  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.88%, 06/01/2027

    81,000        71,591  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    120,000        110,850  
    

 

 

 
       491,603  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.2%  

BAT Capital Corp.
3.56%, 08/15/2027 (F)

    148,000        135,390  

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
8.13%, 06/23/2019

    105,000        108,245  
    

 

 

 
       243,635  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.2%  

Air Lease Corp.
3.50%, 01/15/2022

    $   153,000        $   151,279  

International Lease Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    145,000        157,256  
    

 

 

 
       308,535  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.4%  

America Movil SAB de CV
3.13%, 07/16/2022

    200,000        195,006  

Crown Castle Towers LLC

    

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (F)

    42,000        41,362  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (F)

    105,000        104,673  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.00%, 11/15/2018 (F)

    35,000        35,070  

Sprint Corp.
7.88%, 09/15/2023

    122,000        130,235  
    

 

 

 
       506,346  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $21,727,026)

 

     20,881,882  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.5%  
Colombia - 0.1%  

Colombia Government International Bond
4.50%, 01/28/2026 (D)

    200,000        200,000  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.2%  

Indonesia Government International Bond
5.38%, 10/17/2023 (F)

    225,000        232,461  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.1%  

Mexico Government International Bond
3.75%, 01/11/2028 (D)

    116,000        106,837  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 0.1%  

Peru Government International Bond
7.35%, 07/21/2025

    100,000        120,500  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $689,811)

 

     659,798  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.3%  

Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2007-22, Class 2A16,
6.50%, 09/25/2037

    181,418        125,000  

BB-UBS Trust

    

Series 2012-TFT, Class A,

    

2.89%, 06/05/2030 (F)

    140,000        137,176  

Series 2012-TFT, Class C,

    

3.47% (E), 06/05/2030 (F)

    315,000        305,005  

BBCMS Trust
Series 2013-TYSN, Class B,
4.04%, 09/05/2032 (F)

    245,000        246,741  

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Trust
Series 2017-VICI, Class A,
3.53%, 10/15/2034 (F)

    250,000        249,446  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2014-GC19, Class A3,

    

3.75%, 03/10/2047

    35,158        35,266  

Series 2014-GC19, Class A4,

    

4.02%, 03/10/2047

    65,000        65,980  

Series 2015-GC27, Class B,

    

3.77%, 02/10/2048

    157,700        152,872  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A1,
3.50% (E), 06/25/2058 (F)

    $   113,449        $   112,149  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,
3.00% (E), 09/25/2064 (F)

    90,376        88,245  

COMM Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2013-CR11, Class AM,

    

4.72% (E), 08/10/2050

    20,000        20,754  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A2,

    

3.37%, 02/10/2028 (F)

    100,000        98,650  

Series 2013-WWP, Class B,

    

3.73%, 03/10/2031 (F)

    100,000        101,393  

Series 2014-UBS2, Class A5,

    

3.96%, 03/10/2047

    45,000        45,465  

Series 2015-3BP, Class A,

    

3.18%, 02/10/2035 (F)

    350,000        337,114  

Series 2016-GCT, Class C,

    

3.46% (E), 08/10/2029 (F)

    100,000        98,349  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2,
3.40%, 10/05/2030 (F)

    132,000        126,646  

Core Industrial Trust
Series 2015-CALW, Class B,
3.25%, 02/10/2034 (F)

    225,000        221,881  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2009-11R, Class 5A1,
3.79% (E), 08/26/2036 (F)

    36,456        36,560  

CSMC Trust
Series 2014-4R, Class 21A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%,
2.88% (E), 12/27/2035 (F)

    156,768        155,273  

GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A,
4.05% (E), 03/18/2035

    82,850        83,710  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II
Series 2013-KING, Class E,
3.44% (E), 12/10/2027 (F)

    100,000        98,558  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (E), 04/10/2031 (F)

    285,000        279,515  

Impac CMB Trust
Series 2004-6, Class 1A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.08% (E), 10/25/2034

    53,494        52,473  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR15, Class 2A1,
3.81% (E), 08/25/2037

    137,404        118,844  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
Series 2003-F, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
2.92% (E), 10/25/2028

    30,239        29,931  

Morgan Stanley Capital Barclays Bank Trust
Series 2016-MART, Class A,
2.20%, 09/13/2031 (F)

    300,000        289,398  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust
Series 2014-R3, Class 2A,
3.00% (E), 07/26/2048 (F)

    154,495        148,696  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (E), 08/15/2034 (F)

    $   401,178        $   400,923  

Nationstar Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2013-A, Class A,
3.75% (E), 12/25/2052 (F)

    81,301        81,257  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (E), 01/25/2054 (F)

    36,835        36,662  

Series 2014-2A, Class A3,

    

3.75% (E), 05/25/2054 (F)

    92,078        91,718  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (E), 11/25/2054 (F)

    67,181        66,832  

Series 2016-3A, Class A1B,

    

3.25% (E), 09/25/2056 (F)

    63,172        61,928  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (E), 02/25/2057 (F)

    132,802        133,078  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (E), 04/25/2057 (F)

    226,722        227,180  

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (E), 05/25/2057 (F)

    90,100        90,165  

One Market Plaza Trust
Series 2017-1MKT, Class A,
3.61%, 02/10/2032 (F)

    195,000        193,720  

Queens Center Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-QCA, Class D,
3.47% (E), 01/11/2037 (F)

    130,000        121,824  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust
Series 2003-AR4, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
2.98% (E), 01/19/2034

    71,396        69,731  

UBS-BAMLL Trust
Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (F)

    225,000        222,888  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $5,809,693)

       5,658,996  
    

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.3%  
California - 0.2%  

Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
6.60%, 08/01/2042

    15,000        19,846  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited

    

7.30%, 10/01/2039

    55,000        74,736  

7.60%, 11/01/2040

    60,000        86,618  

7.95%, 03/01/2036

    110,000        116,535  

University of California, Revenue Bonds,
Series AD,
4.86%, 05/15/2112

    10,000        9,756  
    

 

 

 
       307,491  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.0% (C)  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.64%, 04/01/2057

    10,000        10,822  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Jersey - 0.0% (C)  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series F,
7.41%, 01/01/2040

    $   16,000        $   22,304  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.1%  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series E,
6.81%, 11/15/2040

    15,000        19,266  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds,
Series CC,
5.88%, 06/15/2044

    15,000        18,692  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series H,
5.39%, 03/15/2040

    10,000        11,508  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
Series 181,
4.96%, 08/01/2046

    20,000        21,789  
    

 

 

 
       71,255  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $432,789)

 

     411,872  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 6.9%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

12-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
3.89% (E), 02/01/2041

    9,072        9,473  

5.50%, 06/01/2041

    22,325        23,961  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates

    

2.89%, 06/25/2027

    467,796        454,998  

3.06% (E), 08/25/2024

    490,000        481,213  

3.49%, 01/25/2024

    177,000        177,942  

3.53% (E), 07/25/2023

    157,000        157,907  

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

2.50%, TBA (B)

    512,000        490,039  

3.00%, TBA (B)

    3,414,000        3,268,838  

3.33% (E), 10/25/2023

    53,783        53,862  

3.50%, 11/01/2028 - 01/01/2029

    94,176        94,400  

3.50%, TBA (B)

    2,148,000        2,095,846  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
3.73% (E), 03/01/2041

    7,294        7,591  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.82%,
3.84% (E), 03/01/2041

    3,705        3,891  

4.00%, 10/01/2025 - 06/01/2042

    60,275        61,011  

4.00%, TBA (B)

    595,000        594,977  

4.50%, 02/01/2025 - 06/01/2026

    77,778        79,783  

5.00%, 04/01/2039 - 11/01/2039

    202,659        214,385  

5.00%, TBA (B)

    136,000        141,896  

5.50%, 09/01/2036 - 12/01/2041

    284,103        308,578  

6.00%, 02/01/2038 - 06/01/2041

    304,198        332,330  

6.50%, 05/01/2040

    42,032        46,465  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS
0.78% (E), 02/16/2053

    $   183,846        $   8,799  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $9,197,431)

 

     9,108,185  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 8.9%  
U.S. Treasury - 7.9%  

U.S. Treasury Bond

    

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    238,000        188,568  

2.50%, 02/15/2045 - 05/15/2046

    707,000        594,401  

2.75%, 08/15/2042 - 11/15/2047

    1,139,500        1,012,508  

2.88%, 08/15/2045

    166,000        150,548  

3.00%, 05/15/2042

    139,000        130,280  

3.13%, 05/15/2048

    17,000        16,122  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    480,000        492,975  

3.63%, 02/15/2044

    1,276,300        1,324,759  

4.50%, 02/15/2036

    625,000        727,759  

4.75%, 02/15/2037

    781,000        940,312  

5.25%, 02/15/2029

    422,000        498,356  

U.S. Treasury Note

    

1.00%, 11/30/2019

    1,051,400        1,032,097  

1.13%, 06/30/2021 - 09/30/2021

    255,000        242,827  

1.25%, 11/30/2018

    204,300        204,149  

1.50%, 08/15/2026

    320,000        284,562  

1.63%, 03/31/2019 - 05/15/2026

    920,100        895,267  

1.75%, 11/30/2021

    163,000        157,308  

1.88%, 11/30/2021

    155,000        150,174  

2.00%, 12/31/2021 - 02/15/2025

    282,000        270,215  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    215,300        200,204  

2.50%, 08/15/2023

    252,000        246,527  

2.88%, 05/15/2028 - 08/15/2028

    651,200        635,859  
    

 

 

 
       10,395,777  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 1.0%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond

    

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    86,670        91,325  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    320,306        361,787  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.63%, 01/15/2024

    931,580        911,996  
    

 

 

 
       1,365,108  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $12,439,088)

 

     11,760,885  
    

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 3.8%  
Banks - 0.7%  

Bedford Row Funding Corp.
2.29% (K), 11/27/2018

    400,000        399,350  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
2.28% (K), 12/17/2018

    500,000        498,569  
    

 

 

 
       897,919  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.7%  

Anglesea Funding PLC
2.31% (K), 11/01/2018

    250,000        250,000  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
2.40% (K), 12/17/2018

    55,000        54,835  

Barton Capital Corp.
2.31% (K), 11/19/2018

    400,000        399,546  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

Cafco LLC
2.33% (K), 12/17/2018

    $   500,000        $   498,543  

Crown Point Capital Co.
2.35% (K), 12/07/2018

    550,000        548,735  

Fairway Finance Corp.
2.30% (K), 12/17/2018

    500,000        498,556  

Gotham Funding Corp.
2.29% (K), 11/05/2018

    350,000        349,913  

Le Fayette Asset Securitization LLC
2.45% (K), 01/03/2019

    250,000        248,950  

Liberty Funding LLC
2.33% (K), 12/11/2018

    500,000        498,733  

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.
2.60% (K), 01/22/2019

    300,000        298,258  
    

 

 

 
       3,646,069  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.4%  

Manhattan Asset Funding
2.25% (K), 11/16/2018

    500,000        499,539  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $5,043,527)

 

     5,043,527  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bill

    

2.03% (K) (L), 01/31/2019

    $   70,000        $   69,595  

2.16% (K), 12/20/2018

    125,000        124,639  

2.22% (K), 01/03/2019

    1,408,000        1,402,641  

2.27% (K), 01/03/2019

    75,000        74,707  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $1,671,640)

 

     1,671,582  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.6%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (K)

    840,352        840,352  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $840,352)

 

     840,352  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $136,286,644)

 

     138,279,105  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (4.6)%

       (6,045,392
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  132,233,713  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:  
Description    Long/Short      Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

     Long        7        12/21/2018      $   939,814      $   948,885      $   9,071      $   —  

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (M)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 77,362,643     $     $     $ 77,362,643  

Preferred Stocks

    137,825                   137,825  

Asset-Backed Securities

          4,741,558             4,741,558  

Corporate Debt Securities

          20,881,882             20,881,882  

Foreign Government Obligations

          659,798             659,798  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          5,658,996             5,658,996  

Municipal Government Obligations

          411,872             411,872  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          9,108,185             9,108,185  

U.S. Government Obligations

          11,760,885             11,760,885  

Commercial Paper

          5,043,527             5,043,527  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

          1,671,582             1,671,582  

Other Investment Company

    840,352                   840,352  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 78,340,820     $ 59,938,285     $     $ 138,279,105  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (N)

  $ 9,071     $     $     $ 9,071  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 9,071     $     $     $ 9,071  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(D)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $822,305. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(E)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(F)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $14,073,843, representing 10.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(H)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the value of the security is $0, representing less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    Security deemed worthless.
(J)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $0 or less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(K)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(L)    All or a portion of this security has been segregated by the custodian as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. The total value of such securities is $59,346.
(M)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(N)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2017, buoyed by consumption, business equipment spending, and a general pick-up in global economic activity, gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth accelerated to 2.3% year-over-year. Market participants turned their focus to the eventuality of a near-term fiscal push, notably via tax policy. Equity prices rallied in response, and 2018 and 2019 GDP consensus estimates inched higher.

In late 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed broad tax relief for individuals, small businesses, and corporations into law. Proponents saw the legislation as providing incentives for business investment, while detractors saw it as a costly debt-fueled sugar high.

Volatility increased early in 2018, as the combination of trade tensions and rising interest rates caused investors to reassess growth prospects, sending equity markets lower. A positive string of earnings reports in the first and second quarters, however, tamped down market volatility and allowed stocks to resume their uptrend.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) raised the Fed Funds Rate target by 25 basis points at the June meeting to a range between 1.75% and 2.00%. Along with raising interest rates, the Federal Open Market Committee also communicated a better outlook for GDP and unemployment, along with slightly higher inflation expectations for the remainder of 2018.

The front end of the yield curve continued to reprice in the first half of the year as the Fed maintained its outlook for steady economic growth and signaled the likelihood of more rate hikes in the future amid increasing Treasury supply. The 10-year Treasury yield settled roughly 11 basis points higher, and the 2-year yield about 25 basis points higher in the second quarter, pushing the spread between the 2- and 10-year Treasuries to its then narrowest level in more than a decade. Additionally, the LIBOR-Option Implied Spread, which had been widening throughout the first quarter of 2018, peaked early in the second quarter before declining materially.

Policy and politics remained center-stage in the third quarter as Washington’s trade spat with China continued to escalate. These risks surrounding trade policy were noted as a concern by the Fed in its September meeting minutes. Even so, the Fed stayed the course on normalizing rates given continued economic strength, hiking again in September to bring the policy rate above 2% for the first time since 2008.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Bond (Class A) returned -0.78%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned -2.05%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, yield curve effects had the most impact on active returns as the portfolio’s short duration positioning in a period of rising rates benefited relative performance. Coupon carry also contributed positively to active returns but was partially offset by spread changes, mainly due to credit spread widening in high yield and investment grade corporate bonds.

An overweight to spread-based products over the last twelve months positively impacted relative returns versus the benchmark. Allocations to off-index high yield corporate bonds and non-Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) also contributed positively to active returns, largely from carry. Overweight allocations as well as positioning in asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities also contributed positively to relative performance, as did security selection within investment grade corporate bonds. These positive contributors were slightly offset by positioning within emerging markets debt and Agency RMBS.

Our lower quality bias during the period resulted in an overweight to spread-based products, a positive contributor to active returns over the last 12 months. Additionally, floating-rate security exposure within the portfolio was a positive contributor to relative performance given rising rates and yield curve flattening over the period.

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Jeremy Mead, CFA

James K. Schaeffer, Jr.

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     5.69  

Duration †

     3.64  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     12.7

AAA

     9.9  

AA

     4.5  

A

     18.5  

BBB

     31.0  

BB

     9.7  

B

     9.9  

CCC and Below

     3.1  

Not Rated

     3.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (3.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (5.53 )%         1.51        6.30        06/29/1987  

Class A (NAV)

       (0.78 )%         2.51        6.82        06/29/1987  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94           

Class B (POP)

       (6.42 )%         1.44        6.11        10/01/1995  

Class B (NAV)

       (1.64 )%         1.62        6.11        10/01/1995  

Class C (POP)

       (2.29 )%         1.83        6.09        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (1.33 )%         1.83        6.09        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       (0.39 )%         2.83        5.37        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (0.32 )%         2.91        7.27        11/08/2004  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.30 )%         N/A          2.51        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (3.05 )%         N/A          0.35        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (0.56 )%         N/A          1.94        03/17/2017  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond. Investing in bond funds entails interest rate and credit risk as well as additional risks such as high-yield/high-risk bonds and is subject to greater levels of liquidity risk. These risks are described in more detail in the prospectus.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 14.8%  

321 Henderson Receivables VI LLC
Series 2010-1A, Class A,
5.56%, 07/15/2059 (A)

    $  951,182        $  1,001,036  

Access Point Funding I LLC
Series 2017-A, Class A,
3.06%, 04/15/2029 (A)

    420,162        417,216  

Battalion CLO XII, Ltd.
Series 2018-12A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.07%,
3.40% (B), 05/17/2031 (A)

    2,500,000        2,493,295  

Benefit Street Partners CLO VII, Ltd.
Series 2015-VIIA, Class A2R, 3-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
3.64% (B), 07/18/2027 (A)

    525,000        519,615  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.94%, 05/25/2029 (A)

    378,720        369,395  

BXG Receivables Note Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A,
2.88%, 05/02/2030 (A)

    1,799,182        1,758,157  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class BR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
3.69% (B), 04/15/2027 (A)

    2,810,000        2,790,187  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates

    

Series 2002-S3, Class A5,

    

4.93% (B), 05/25/2032

    33,727        33,728  

Series 2006-6, Class 2A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.28%,
2.56% (B), 09/25/2036

    888,009        884,834  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust
Series 2014-1, Class A,
2.54%, 05/20/2027 (A)

    108,937        108,867  

Golub Capital Partners CLO, Ltd.
Series 2017-34A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.85%,
4.19% (B), 03/08/2029 (A)

    530,000        531,081  

GSAA Home Equity Trust
Series 2006-1, Class A3,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%,
2.61% (B), 01/25/2036

    1,612,932        1,123,929  

GSAMP Trust
Series 2006-HE1, Class A2D,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.31%,
2.59% (B), 01/25/2036

    395,072        395,379  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP
Series 2017-2A, Class A,
3.29%, 10/25/2023 (A)

    1,100,000        1,070,212  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust

    

Series 2013-A, Class A,

    

2.28%, 01/25/2026 (A)

    62,521        62,180  

Series 2018-AA, Class C,

    

4.00% (B), 02/25/2032 (A)

    1,678,959        1,672,632  

Jamestown CLO IV, Ltd.
Series 2014-4A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
3.79% (B), 07/15/2026 (A)

    650,000        647,072  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

JGWPT XXIII LLC
Series 2011-1A, Class A,
4.70%, 10/15/2056 (A)

    $   1,834,719        $   1,893,976  

Lehman XS Trust
Series 2005-8, Class 1A3,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.63% (B), 12/25/2035

    1,551,290        1,560,124  

Mountain View CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class BRR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
3.89% (B), 10/15/2026 (A)

    2,000,000        1,999,970  

New Residential Advanced Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,

    

2.58%, 10/15/2049 (A)

    1,350,000        1,339,025  

Series 2016-T2, Class BT2,

    

3.02%, 10/15/2049 (A)

    212,500        210,257  

Series 2016-T2, Class CT2,

    

3.51%, 10/15/2049 (A)

    325,000        321,697  

Series 2017-T1, Class AT1,

    

3.21%, 02/15/2051 (A)

    2,400,000        2,375,149  

Series 2017-T1, Class CT1,

    

3.71%, 02/15/2051 (A)

    1,622,000        1,584,835  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T3, Class AT3,

    

2.83%, 10/16/2051 (A)

    700,000        681,526  

Series 2016-T4, Class AT4,

    

3.11%, 12/15/2050 (A)

    2,900,000        2,868,461  

Series 2016-T5, Class AT5,

    

3.33%, 12/15/2051 (A)

    4,200,000        4,140,242  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T2, Class CT2,

    

3.81%, 08/16/2049 (A)

    1,600,000        1,597,152  

Series 2018-T1, Class AT1,

    

3.30%, 08/15/2049 (A)

    1,810,000        1,807,973  

Series 2018-T1, Class DT1,

    

4.24%, 08/15/2049 (A)

    3,175,000        3,171,476  

Series 2018-T2, Class AT2,

    

3.60%, 08/15/2050 (A)

    785,000        782,724  

Series 2018-T2, Class BT2,

    

3.94%, 08/15/2050 (A) (C)

    200,000        200,000  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust

    

Series 2014-AA, Class A,

    

2.29%, 07/09/2029 (A)

    384,023        376,574  

Series 2016-A, Class A,

    

2.61%, 03/08/2029 (A)

    953,653        927,868  

Series 2018-A, Class C,

    

3.74%, 11/08/2030 (A)

    1,895,970        1,868,328  

Popular ABS Mortgage Pass-Through Trust
Series 2006-A, Class A4,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
2.60% (B), 02/25/2036

    23,372        23,371  

SBA Tower Trust
Series 2014-1A, Class C,
2.90% (B), 10/15/2044 (A)

    3,245,000        3,226,898  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC

    

Series 2018-3A, Class A,

    

3.69%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    $   3,180,000        $   3,182,498  

Series 2018-3A, Class D,

    

5.20%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    920,000        920,859  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC
Series 2017-1, Class A,
3.28%, 01/26/2026 (A)

    915,959        913,793  

Soundview Home Loan Trust
Series 2006-3, Class A3,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.16%,
2.44% (B), 11/25/2036

    1,523,881        1,479,996  

Spirit Master Funding LLC

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A2,

    

5.37%, 07/20/2040 (A)

    1,245,747        1,264,183  

Series 2014-3A, Class A,

    

5.74%, 03/20/2042 (A)

    4,026,851        4,133,654  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,

    

4.36%, 12/20/2047 (A)

    1,738,572        1,724,201  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC
Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.05%, 04/25/2029 (A)

    1,483,999        1,472,060  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2018-T1, Class AT1,

    

3.62%, 10/17/2050 (A)

    3,450,000        3,449,831  

Series 2018-T1, Class CT1,

    

4.16%, 10/17/2050 (A)

    1,000,000        999,929  

STORE Master Funding I LLC
Series 2015-1A, Class A1,
3.75%, 04/20/2045 (A)

    3,767,888        3,680,887  

STORE Master Funding LLC
Series 2013-3A, Class A2,
5.21%, 11/20/2043 (A)

    616,281        621,801  

TICP CLO I, Ltd.
Series 2015-1A, Class BR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
3.77% (B), 07/20/2027 (A)

    1,440,000        1,424,929  

TICP CLO III, Ltd.
Series 2018-3R, Class B,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
3.82% (B), 04/20/2028 (A)

    1,250,000        1,245,373  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2016-4, Class A1,

    

2.25% (B), 07/25/2056 (A)

    421,106        407,798  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2056 (A)

    1,044,167        1,018,264  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 07/25/2057 (A)

    1,658,294        1,618,678  

Series 2017-6, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2057 (A)

    2,581,700        2,509,178  

Series 2018-2, Class A1,

    

3.25% (B), 03/25/2058 (A)

    1,887,548        1,856,378  

Series 2018-3, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 05/25/2058 (A)

    3,028,253        3,013,078  

Series 2018-5, Class A1A,

    

3.25% (B), 07/25/2058 (A)

    2,550,978        2,513,249  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Trafigura Securitisation Finance PLC
Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
3.73%, 03/15/2022 (A)

    $   2,815,000        $   2,812,562  

Truman Capital Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-1, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.43%,
2.71% (B), 03/25/2037 (A)

    57,681        58,297  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2015-AA, Class A,
2.79%, 06/16/2031 (A)

    1,010,472        988,760  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.
Series 2016-1A, Class CR,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.47% (B), 04/20/2028 (A)

    2,450,000        2,449,735  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $93,147,242)

 

     94,596,412  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 53.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.2%  

Bombardier, Inc.
7.50%, 03/15/2025 (A)

    430,000        429,871  

Embraer Netherlands Finance BV
5.40%, 02/01/2027

    690,000        712,253  
    

 

 

 
       1,142,124  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.8%  

America West Airlines Pass-Through Trust
8.06%, 01/02/2022

    654,223        697,336  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

3.70%, 04/01/2028

    661,084        644,970  

4.00%, 01/15/2027

    2,706,688        2,692,451  

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust
6.90%, 10/19/2023

    154,639        159,278  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust

    

4.75%, 11/07/2021

    1,377,231        1,396,981  

6.82%, 02/10/2024

    1,442,664        1,567,454  

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through Trust
7.03%, 05/01/2021

    817,754        846,098  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

3.75%, 03/03/2028

    1,712,589        1,697,569  

4.30%, 02/15/2027

    927,675        941,524  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust
3.95%, 05/15/2027

    327,217        324,679  

Virgin Australia Pass-Through Trust
5.00%, 04/23/2025 (A)

    267,902        271,500  
    

 

 

 
       11,239,840  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.2%  

Weichai International Hong Kong Energy Group Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 09/14/2022 (D), 3.75% (B) (E)

    1,600,000        1,464,781  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.3%  

Ford Motor Co.
4.35%, 12/08/2026

    1,281,000        1,161,716  

General Motors Co.
4.88%, 10/02/2023

    1,029,000        1,041,497  
    

 

 

 
       2,203,213  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks - 8.6%  

Banco Santander SA
4.38%, 04/12/2028

    $   800,000        $   743,016  

Bank of America Corp.

    

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (B), 12/20/2028

    3,234,000        2,980,141  

4.45%, 03/03/2026, MTN

    558,000        551,920  

5.88%, 02/07/2042, MTN

    567,000        646,870  

Fixed until 03/10/2026 (D), 6.30% (B)

    505,000        532,144  

Bank One Corp.
8.00%, 04/29/2027

    825,000        1,015,376  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (A)

    2,707,000        3,075,551  

BBVA Bancomer SA
6.50%, 03/10/2021 (A)

    3,600,000        3,708,000  

BNP Paribas SA
Fixed until 03/14/2022 (D), 6.75% (A) (B) (F)

    385,000        389,331  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    130,000        129,675  

Citigroup, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.44% (B), 07/24/2023

    1,010,000        1,014,050  

Fixed until 01/10/2027,
3.89% (B), 01/10/2028

    2,017,000        1,928,839  

Fixed until 01/30/2023 (D), 5.95% (B) (F)

    3,835,000        3,839,794  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (A)

    2,435,000        2,742,367  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
Fixed until 06/30/2019 (D), 11.00% (A) (B)

    1,071,000        1,120,266  

Credit Agricole SA
3.25%, 10/04/2024 (A)

    2,143,000        2,004,094  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    1,420,000        1,306,755  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.50%, 12/15/2020

    1,320,000        1,319,226  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.32% (B), 05/18/2024

    1,536,000        1,531,761  

Fixed until 09/12/2025,
4.29% (B), 09/12/2026

    1,763,000        1,737,795  

Fixed until 09/17/2024 (D), 6.38% (B)

    2,805,000        2,718,045  

ING Bank NV
5.80%, 09/25/2023 (A)

    2,240,000        2,345,449  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    

3.38%, 01/12/2023 (A)

    284,000        257,175  

3.88%, 07/14/2027 (A)

    448,000        370,056  

5.02%, 06/26/2024 (A)

    595,000        524,554  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

Fixed until 07/23/2028,
4.20% (B), 07/23/2029

    3,000,000        2,954,182  

8.75%, 09/01/2030

    195,000        264,260  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC
Fixed until 09/27/2025 (D), 7.50% (B)

    2,086,000        2,096,430  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
3.92% (B), 06/25/2024

    1,221,000        1,222,790  

6.10%, 06/10/2023

    2,855,000        2,940,567  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Standard Chartered PLC
Fixed until 01/20/2022,
4.25% (B), 01/20/2023 (A)

    $   2,155,000        $   2,152,209  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
Fixed until 09/15/2026,
3.63% (B), 09/15/2031

    1,115,000        1,038,040  

Wells Fargo & Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 3.77%,
6.10% (B), 12/15/2018 (D)

    3,205,000        3,229,037  

Wells Fargo Bank NA
5.95%, 08/26/2036

    459,000        522,047  
    

 

 

 
       54,951,812  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.5%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.65%, 02/01/2026

    1,840,000        1,750,239  

Constellation Brands, Inc.

    

2.65%, 11/07/2022

    1,836,000        1,757,960  

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    374,000        350,804  

Cott Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    2,260,000        2,152,650  

Pernod Ricard SA

    

4.45%, 01/15/2022 (A)

    2,728,000        2,778,889  

5.75%, 04/07/2021 (A)

    777,000        813,695  
    

 

 

 
       9,604,237  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.6%  

AbbVie, Inc.
3.20%, 05/14/2026

    1,656,000        1,515,615  

Biogen, Inc.
4.05%, 09/15/2025

    1,094,000        1,084,671  

Celgene Corp.
3.88%, 08/15/2025

    1,235,000        1,188,804  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2.95%, 03/01/2027 (F)

    232,000        212,097  
    

 

 

 
       4,001,187  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.3%  

Associated Materials LLC / AMH New Finance, Inc.
9.00%, 01/01/2024 (A)

    2,900,000        2,918,125  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.
5.63%, 09/01/2024 (A)

    2,208,000        2,058,960  

Owens Corning
4.20%, 12/15/2022

    3,242,000        3,232,407  
    

 

 

 
       8,209,492  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.3%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
7.30%, 06/28/2019

    1,180,000        1,212,382  

Charles Schwab Corp.
3.20%, 03/02/2027

    2,314,000        2,181,470  

Credit Suisse Group AG

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.24%,
3.57% (B), 06/12/2024 (A)

    1,158,000        1,160,336  

Fixed until 09/12/2025 (D), 7.25% (A) (B)

    1,563,000        1,545,416  

Fixed until 07/17/2023 (D), 7.50% (A) (B)

    848,000        862,840  

Deutsche Bank AG

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.31%,
3.63% (B), 08/20/2020

    945,000        951,432  

4.25%, 02/04/2021

    1,862,000        1,854,762  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    

5.25%, 07/27/2021

    $   2,315,000        $   2,407,641  

Fixed until 05/10/2020 (D), 5.38% (B)

    1,768,000        1,781,260  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    1,302,000        1,266,346  

Morgan Stanley

    

Fixed until 07/15/2019 (D), 5.45% (B)

    1,425,000        1,437,654  

5.75%, 01/25/2021

    594,000        620,974  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    1,105,000        1,209,975  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG

    

Fixed until 08/15/2022,
2.86% (B), 08/15/2023 (A)

    1,323,000        1,267,469  

Fixed until 08/10/2021 (D), 7.13% (B) (E)

    1,055,000        1,090,606  
    

 

 

 
       20,850,563  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.8%  

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
2.20%, 05/01/2020

    717,000        708,209  

Mosaic Co.
4.05%, 11/15/2027 (F)

    800,000        759,186  

NOVA Chemicals Corp.
4.88%, 06/01/2024 (A)

    2,000,000        1,837,500  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.93%, 04/23/2021 (A)

    1,505,000        1,497,479  
    

 

 

 
       4,802,374  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.2%  

Steelcase, Inc.
6.38%, 02/15/2021

    1,480,000        1,547,894  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.3%  

IHS Netherlands Holdco BV
9.50%, 10/27/2021 (A)

    800,000        805,030  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    1,300,000        1,244,750  
    

 

 

 
       2,049,780  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.6%  

Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co.
6.75%, 08/01/2025 (A)

    990,000        918,225  

SBA Tower Trust

    

2.88%, 07/10/2046 (A)

    1,005,000        981,457  

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (A)

    880,000        860,205  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (A)

    995,000        973,773  
    

 

 

 
       3,733,660  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.7%  

LafargeHolcim Finance US LLC
3.50%, 09/22/2026 (A)

    3,246,000        2,935,710  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
4.25%, 07/02/2024

    1,805,000        1,804,359  
    

 

 

 
       4,740,069  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.6%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    

3.50%, 01/27/2019

    650,000        649,187  

8.00%, 03/15/2020

    500,000        526,250  

Altice Financing SA
7.50%, 05/15/2026 (A)

    500,000        470,000  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)  

American Express Co.
3.00%, 10/30/2024

    $   333,000        $   314,757  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (A)

    1,620,000        1,485,655  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    

3.30%, 10/30/2024

    1,625,000        1,532,886  

3.80%, 01/31/2028

    886,000        816,311  

Navient Corp.
5.00%, 10/26/2020

    1,300,000        1,307,150  

Springleaf Finance Corp.

    

7.13%, 03/15/2026

    1,000,000        947,500  

8.25%, 12/15/2020

    1,980,000        2,118,600  
    

 

 

 
       10,168,296  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.9%  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.

    

4.25%, 09/15/2022 (A)

    485,000        470,450  

6.00%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    335,000        314,062  

BWAY Holding Co.
5.50%, 04/15/2024 (A)

    2,000,000        1,920,000  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
5.75%, 10/15/2020

    2,878,250        2,878,250  
    

 

 

 
       5,582,762  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.6%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
4.50%, 05/15/2021

    1,478,000        1,493,954  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
7.13%, 10/15/2020 (A)

    3,610,000        3,838,994  

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.
4.35%, 04/20/2028 (A)

    1,204,000        1,150,462  

ILFC E-Capital Trust I
1.55% + Max of 3-Month LIBOR, 10-Year CMT, or 30-Year CMT,
4.78% (B), 12/21/2065 (A)

    1,520,000        1,345,200  

Jefferies Group LLC
5.13%, 01/20/2023

    1,420,000        1,462,951  

Jefferies Group LLC / Jefferies Group Capital Finance, Inc.
4.15%, 01/23/2030

    818,000        714,537  
    

 

 

 
       10,006,098  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.6%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.40%, 05/15/2025

    2,857,000        2,682,512  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    

5.80%, 03/15/2022

    2,035,000        2,027,470  

6.45%, 06/15/2021

    1,705,000        1,743,362  

Frontier Communications Corp.
7.63%, 04/15/2024

    1,085,000        651,000  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    3,855,000        4,088,227  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.13%, 03/16/2027

    2,134,000        2,112,043  

Virgin Media Finance PLC

    

5.75%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    690,000        664,988  

6.00%, 10/15/2024 (A)

    3,000,000        2,933,400  
    

 

 

 
       16,903,002  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities - 0.7%  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
3.50%, 04/01/2028 (A)

    $   2,009,000        $   1,877,485  

EDP Finance BV
3.63%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    2,532,000        2,396,872  
    

 

 

 
       4,274,357  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.4%  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.50%, 04/01/2022

    1,180,000        1,157,542  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.55%, 10/30/2024

    1,550,000        1,565,248  
    

 

 

 
       2,722,790  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.5%  

Noble Holding International, Ltd.
6.05%, 03/01/2041

    1,736,000        1,267,280  

NuStar Logistics, LP
5.63%, 04/28/2027

    1,000,000        956,250  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.00%, 12/21/2020 (A)

    731,000        723,206  
    

 

 

 
       2,946,736  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.2%  

CBL & Associates, LP
5.25%, 12/01/2023 (F)

    997,000        837,480  

Government Properties Income Trust
3.75%, 08/15/2019

    2,184,000        2,190,901  

HCP, Inc.
3.88%, 08/15/2024

    2,877,000        2,802,316  

Hospitality Properties Trust
4.65%, 03/15/2024

    1,863,000        1,843,491  

iStar, Inc.

    

5.00%, 07/01/2019

    968,000        968,605  

5.25%, 09/15/2022

    946,000        915,255  

Kilroy Realty, LP

    

3.45%, 12/15/2024

    560,000        532,030  

6.63%, 06/01/2020

    1,796,000        1,875,101  

VEREIT Operating Partnership, LP

    

4.13%, 06/01/2021

    1,250,000        1,258,198  

4.63%, 11/01/2025

    1,059,000        1,050,657  
    

 

 

 
       14,274,034  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2%  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
3.80%, 11/18/2024

    1,580,000        1,542,385  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.8%  

Bunge, Ltd. Finance Corp.
4.35%, 03/15/2024

    2,854,000        2,800,925  

Danone SA
2.95%, 11/02/2026 (A)

    2,081,000        1,890,838  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
4.88%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    405,000        410,814  
    

 

 

 
       5,102,577  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.8%  

Abbott Laboratories
3.75%, 11/30/2026

    994,000        978,609  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.88%,
3.26% (B), 12/29/2020

    873,000        873,698  

3.70%, 06/06/2027

    1,361,000        1,277,982  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC
4.88%, 04/15/2020 (A) (F)

    $   1,400,000        $   1,382,500  

Stryker Corp.
4.63%, 03/15/2046

    619,000        601,210  
    

 

 

 
       5,113,999  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.2%  

CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc.

    

6.88%, 02/01/2022

    1,045,000        528,248  

8.13%, 06/30/2024 (A) (F)

    116,000        91,640  

CVS Health Corp.

    

4.10%, 03/25/2025

    1,170,000        1,155,852  

4.30%, 03/25/2028

    1,212,000        1,181,973  

Express Scripts Holding Co.
4.50%, 02/25/2026

    451,000        452,878  

Halfmoon Parent, Inc.
4.13%, 11/15/2025 (A)

    727,000        718,563  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2021

    2,500,000        2,596,875  

Owens & Minor, Inc.
3.88%, 09/15/2021 (F)

    1,228,000        1,135,900  
    

 

 

 
       7,861,929  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3%  

International Game Technology PLC
6.50%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    2,792,000        2,826,900  

MGM Resorts International

    

6.00%, 03/15/2023

    1,000,000        1,015,000  

6.63%, 12/15/2021

    500,000        523,595  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
10.00%, 12/01/2022

    2,225,000        2,325,125  

Viking Cruises, Ltd.
5.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    1,725,000        1,634,437  
    

 

 

 
       8,325,057  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.5%  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
8.75%, 03/15/2022

    650,000        654,875  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    1,999,000        2,011,636  

KB Home
7.63%, 05/15/2023

    795,000        836,738  
    

 

 

 
       3,503,249  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.6%  

Calpine Corp.
5.88%, 01/15/2024 (A)

    1,850,000        1,850,000  

NRG Energy, Inc.
7.25%, 05/15/2026

    320,000        340,000  

Vistra Energy Corp.
7.63%, 11/01/2024

    1,495,000        1,580,962  
    

 

 

 
       3,770,962  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.5%  

General Electric Co.
Fixed until 01/21/2021 (D), 5.00% (B)

    3,154,000        2,921,392  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.0%  

American International Group, Inc.
Fixed until 04/01/2028,
5.75% (B), 04/01/2048

    2,205,000        2,082,358  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance (continued)  

Athene Global Funding
3.00%, 07/01/2022 (A)

    $   1,748,000        $   1,691,516  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
4.13%, 01/12/2028

    794,000        728,157  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.88%, 08/15/2020

    2,780,000        2,894,478  

MetLife Capital Trust IV
7.88%, 12/15/2067 (A)

    1,281,000        1,550,010  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
Fixed until 09/15/2027,
4.50% (B), 09/15/2047

    2,061,000        1,875,510  

Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, Inc.
Fixed until 03/28/2023,
5.33% (B), 03/28/2073 (A) (F)

    2,190,000        2,244,750  
    

 

 

 
       13,066,779  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2%  

Baidu, Inc.
3.88%, 09/29/2023

    1,250,000        1,233,637  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.1%  

DXC Technology Co.
4.75%, 04/15/2027

    600,000        595,982  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.2%  

Mattel, Inc.
4.35%, 10/01/2020

    960,000        950,102  
    

 

 

 
Media - 2.8%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.91%, 07/23/2025

    2,629,000        2,640,200  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    

7.63%, 03/15/2020 (F)

    255,000        254,044  

7.63%, 03/15/2020

    3,505,000        3,500,619  

Comcast Corp.
4.15%, 10/15/2028

    2,207,000        2,188,867  

CSC Holdings LLC

    

6.75%, 11/15/2021

    1,315,000        1,377,002  

10.13%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    1,880,000        2,045,252  

DISH DBS Corp.

    

5.88%, 07/15/2022

    2,115,000        1,998,675  

6.75%, 06/01/2021

    900,000        909,000  

Time Warner Cable LLC
5.00%, 02/01/2020

    914,000        928,622  

Univision Communications, Inc.

    

5.13%, 02/15/2025 (A) (F)

    1,250,000        1,142,500  

6.75%, 09/15/2022 (A)

    646,000        658,920  
    

 

 

 
       17,643,701  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.4%  

ArcelorMittal
6.75%, 03/01/2041

    1,195,000        1,286,826  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.
7.00%, 02/15/2021 (A) (F)

    985,000        963,035  
    

 

 

 
       2,249,861  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.7%  

Black Hills Corp.

    

4.25%, 11/30/2023

    730,000        736,166  

5.88%, 07/15/2020

    700,000        725,055  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Multi-Utilities (continued)  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

    

2.58%, 07/01/2020

    $   2,460,000        $   2,422,608  

2.96% (G), 07/01/2019

    805,000        801,606  
    

 

 

 
       4,685,435  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.1%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.55%, 03/15/2026 (F)

    2,233,000        2,323,292  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.
6.25%, 08/15/2022 (A)

    1,085,000        1,068,725  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
6.00%, 06/15/2048

    2,388,000        2,366,352  

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP
5.05%, 04/01/2045

    1,095,000        866,348  

EQM Midstream Partners, LP
6.50%, 07/15/2048

    1,160,000        1,162,496  

EQT Corp.
3.00%, 10/01/2022

    2,592,000        2,485,454  

Exxon Mobil Corp.
3.04%, 03/01/2026

    1,627,000        1,553,194  

ONEOK Partners, LP
4.90%, 03/15/2025

    3,532,000        3,616,831  

Petrobras Global Finance BV

    

6.13%, 01/17/2022

    145,000        150,256  

6.25%, 03/17/2024

    1,750,000        1,770,125  

Petroleos Mexicanos

    

3.50%, 01/30/2023

    1,960,000        1,801,240  

6.50%, 01/23/2029 (A)

    1,832,000        1,753,224  

Petroleum Co. of Trinidad & Tobago, Ltd.
9.75%, 08/14/2019 (A)

    1,209,000        1,128,602  

Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd. III
6.75%, 09/30/2019 (A) (F)

    1,445,000        1,483,293  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC

    

4.20%, 03/15/2028

    2,094,000        1,992,505  

6.25%, 03/15/2022

    2,072,000        2,207,632  

Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.
5.13%, 02/01/2025

    1,000,000        972,500  

Western Gas Partners, LP
4.50%, 03/01/2028

    852,000        810,972  

YPF SA
8.50%, 07/28/2025 (A)

    3,492,000        3,307,797  
    

 

 

 
       32,820,838  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.1%  

Boise Cascade Co.
5.63%, 09/01/2024 (A)

    675,000        663,188  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.0%  

Allergan Finance LLC
3.25%, 10/01/2022

    958,000        930,973  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
5.88%, 05/15/2023 (A)

    689,000        657,134  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.38%, 12/15/2028 (A)

    1,527,000        1,475,143  

Bayer US Finance LLC
3.00%, 10/08/2021 (A)

    778,000        760,357  

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.
4.38%, 03/15/2026

    891,000        860,807  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.20%, 09/23/2026

    $   1,753,000        $   1,588,615  
    

 

 

 
       6,273,029  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.3%  

Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp.
5.25%, 12/01/2021 (A) (F)

    2,000,000        1,965,000  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.5%  

KLA-Tencor Corp.
4.13%, 11/01/2021

    1,636,000        1,651,201  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027

    1,561,000        1,443,605  
    

 

 

 
       3,094,806  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.1%  

Apple, Inc.
2.85%, 02/23/2023

    2,236,000        2,178,588  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (A)

    1,756,000        1,819,653  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.88%, 06/01/2027

    900,000        795,455  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    2,235,000        2,064,581  
    

 

 

 
       6,858,277  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.5%  

BAT Capital Corp.
3.56%, 08/15/2027 (A)

    1,796,000        1,642,982  

Reynolds American, Inc.
7.25%, 06/15/2037

    340,000        404,551  

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
8.13%, 06/23/2019

    1,020,000        1,051,521  
    

 

 

 
       3,099,054  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.5%  

Air Lease Corp.
3.50%, 01/15/2022

    1,673,000        1,654,179  

International Lease Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    1,257,000        1,363,251  
    

 

 

 
       3,017,430  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.9%  

Crown Castle Towers LLC

    

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (A)

    680,000        669,664  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (A)

    160,000        159,502  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.00%, 11/15/2018 (A)

    1,151,000        1,153,302  

Sprint Corp.

    

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    1,550,000        1,619,750  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    2,250,000        2,401,875  
    

 

 

 
       6,004,093  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $346,186,923)

 

     339,781,863  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.5%  
Argentina - 0.3%  

Argentina Republic Government International Bond
7.50%, 04/22/2026

    2,076,000        1,811,310  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Costa Rica - 0.2%  

Costa Rica Government International Bond
7.00%, 04/04/2044 (A)

    $   1,850,000        $   1,526,971  
    

 

 

 
Dominican Republic - 0.2%  

Dominican Republic International Bond
5.50%, 01/27/2025 (E)

    1,122,000        1,106,853  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.1%  

Indonesia Government International Bond
4.75%, 01/08/2026 (A)

    780,000        770,872  
    

 

 

 
Lebanon - 0.2%  

Lebanon Government International Bond
5.15%, 11/12/2018, MTN (E)

    1,600,000        1,597,472  
    

 

 

 

Mexico - 0.0% (H)

 

Mexico Bonos
Series M,
8.50%, 12/13/2018

    MXN  5,328,600        262,154  
    

 

 

 
Mongolia - 0.1%  

Mongolia Government International Bond
5.63%, 05/01/2023 (A)

    $  470,000        447,445  
    

 

 

 
Oman - 0.2%  

Oman Government International Bond
5.63%, 01/17/2028 (A)

    1,125,000        1,071,562  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 0.1%  

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (A)

    357,000        357,785  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.1%  

Saudi Government International Bond
2.38%, 10/26/2021 (A)

    560,000        534,901  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $10,348,883)

 

     9,487,325  
    

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 1.2%  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.5%  

Spin Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.69% (B), 11/14/2022

    3,194,335        3,192,738  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.4%  

Albertsons LLC
Term Loan B4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 08/25/2021

    309,256        308,628  

Term Loan B6,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.31% (B), 06/22/2023

    907,063        901,111  

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.64% (B), 07/29/2023

    1,266,801        1,113,201  
    

 

 

 
       2,322,940  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Media - 0.3%  

PSAV Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.57% (B), 03/01/2025

    $   2,042,368        $   2,039,815  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $7,622,085)

 

     7,555,493  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 13.9%  

20 Times Square Trust
Series 2018-20TS, Class C,
3.10% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    2,000,000        1,908,831  

Alternative Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-14, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.21%,
2.49% (B), 05/25/2035

    913,625        869,517  

Series 2005-14, Class 4A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
2.50% (B), 05/25/2035

    1,739,603        1,546,335  

Series 2006-OC1, Class 2A3A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
2.60% (B), 03/25/2036

    1,842,701        1,694,178  

American Home Mortgage Assets Trust
Series 2007-2, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.13%,
2.41% (B), 03/25/2047

    660,118        611,822  

Arroyo Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.76% (B), 04/25/2048 (A)

    1,687,605        1,684,323  

Ashford Hospitality Trust
Series 2018-ASHF, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.10%,
4.38% (B), 04/15/2035 (A)

    1,788,000        1,789,665  

Banc of America Funding Trust
Series 2007-3, Class TA2,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.18%,
2.46% (B), 04/25/2037

    387,761        314,351  

BB-UBS Trust
Series 2012-TFT, Class C,
3.47% (B), 06/05/2030 (A)

    2,345,000        2,270,595  

BBCMS Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-DELC, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
3.48% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    2,130,000        2,130,013  

Series 2017-DELC, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
3.98% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    2,130,000        2,126,008  

Series 2018-TALL, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.12%,
3.40% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    2,905,000        2,900,427  

Series 2018-TALL, Class E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.44%,
4.72% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    2,570,000        2,572,558  

BHMS
Series 2018-ATLS, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
4.18% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    1,965,000        1,964,975  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

BX Trust

    

Series 2017-APPL, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 07/15/2034 (A)

    $   4,521,867        $   4,520,404  

Series 2017-SLCT, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 07/15/2034 (A)

    4,128,945        4,127,862  

BXP Trust
Series 2017-CQHP, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    1,825,000        1,817,576  

CGBAM Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2015-SMRT, Class B,
3.21%, 04/10/2028 (A)

    2,200,000        2,188,330  

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-MDRB, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.03% (B), 07/15/2030 (A)

    2,200,000        2,196,969  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust

    

Series 2005-11, Class 4A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
2.55% (B), 04/25/2035

    270,704        271,823  

Series 2006-3, Class 3A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (B), 02/25/2036

    395,261        376,115  

CHT Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-CSMO, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    4,250,000        4,260,570  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A1,
3.50% (B), 06/25/2058 (A)

    247,524        244,689  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2014-A, Class A,
4.00% (B), 01/25/2035 (A)

    136,249        136,956  

CLNS Trust

    

Series 2017-IKPR, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
3.39% (B), 06/11/2032 (A)

    1,725,000        1,722,820  

Series 2017-IKPR, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.05%,
4.34% (B), 06/11/2032 (A)

    81,000        80,999  

COMM Mortgage Trust
Series 2014-PAT, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.15%,
4.43% (B), 08/13/2027 (A)

    2,755,000        2,764,650  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2012-LTRT, Class B,
3.80%, 10/05/2030 (A)

    1,175,000        1,092,874  

CSMC Trust
Series 2014-11R, Class 17A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
2.37% (B), 12/27/2036 (A)

    1,016,125        967,642  

GPT Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-GPP, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 06/15/2035 (A)

    1,200,000        1,200,111  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II
Series 2017-SLP, Class B,
3.77%, 10/10/2032 (A)

    $   1,860,000        $   1,842,340  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (B), 04/10/2031 (A)

    2,000,000        1,961,506  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-OA1, Class 2A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.13%,
2.41% (B), 05/25/2037

    243,665        157,905  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR15, Class 2A1,
3.81% (B), 08/25/2037

    969,503        838,550  

InTown Hotel Portfolio Trust
Series 2018-STAY, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
3.53% (B), 01/15/2033 (A)

    2,835,000        2,831,384  

Jefferies Resecuritization Trust
Series 2009-R7, Class 1A1,
4.04% (B), 02/26/2036 (A)

    139,955        139,761  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2014-DSTY, Class C,
3.80% (B), 06/10/2027 (A)

    2,000,000        1,940,219  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
Series 2006-A1, Class 1A1,
4.02% (B), 03/25/2036

    1,547,848        1,274,604  

Monarch Beach Resort Trust
Series 2018-MBR, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%, 3.98% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    2,225,000        2,225,001  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust
Series 2018-SUN, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%, 3.68% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    2,015,000        2,012,762  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust
Series 2014-R4, Class 4A,
4.34% (B), 11/21/2035 (A)

    1,179,046        1,185,613  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%, 3.68% (B), 08/15/2034 (A)

    1,063,363        1,062,687  

MSCG Trust

    

Series 2018-SELF, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.18%, 3.48% (B), 10/15/2028 (A)

    900,000        900,000  

Series 2018-SELF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%, 3.95% (B), 10/15/2028 (A)

    1,110,000        1,110,000  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 11/26/2035 (A)

    1,002,542        997,775  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 02/25/2057 (A)

    1,213,808        1,216,335  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    1,612,649        1,615,912  

Series 2018-2A, Class A1,

    

4.50% (B), 02/25/2058 (A)

    1,162,757        1,181,162  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

RALI Trust

    

Series 2006-QO1, Class 3A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%, 2.55% (B), 02/25/2046

    $   4,208,289        $   3,109,479  

Series 2006-QO2, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
2.50% (B), 02/25/2046

    105,643        46,248  

Series 2007-QH5, Class AI1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.21%, 2.49% (B), 06/25/2037

    291,293        257,391  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2004-A4, Class A11,
5.50%, 08/25/2034

    2,265,116        2,318,313  

RETL Trust
Series 2018-RVP, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.03% (B), 03/15/2033 (A)

    2,063,313        2,063,905  

Stonemont Portfolio Trust
Series 2017-MONT, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%, 3.53% (B), 08/20/2030 (A)

    994,102        994,155  

Tharaldson Hotel Portfolio Trust
Series 2018-THL, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.35%, 3.63% (B), 11/11/2034 (A)

    1,501,785        1,503,773  

VSD LLC
3.60%, 12/25/2043

    223,391        223,391  

Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Trust
Series 2016-BOCA, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%, 4.78% (B), 06/15/2029 (A)

    1,060,000        1,060,640  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-L, Class 1A2,
4.49% (B), 11/25/2033

    73,893        75,188  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $87,016,344)

 

     88,499,987  
    

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.8%  
California - 0.8%  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited

    

7.30%, 10/01/2039

    400,000        543,536  

7.95%, 03/01/2036

    4,345,000        4,603,136  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $5,147,074)

 

     5,146,672  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 2.4%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Interest Only STRIPS
5.00%, 08/01/2035

    1,019,636        227,301  

Federal National Mortgage Association
3.50%, TBA, (I)

    15,698,000        15,279,182  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $16,491,971)

 

     15,506,483  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 8.0%  
U.S. Treasury - 7.1%  

U.S. Treasury Bond

    

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    $   4,912,000        $   3,891,801  

2.75%, 08/15/2042

    2,826,000        2,527,614  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    2,184,000        2,243,036  

6.25%, 05/15/2030

    5,225,000        6,764,538  

U.S. Treasury Note

    

1.50%, 08/15/2026

    7,184,000        6,388,428  

1.63%, 02/15/2026

    1,738,000        1,572,279  

2.00%, 11/15/2026

    2,718,700        2,503,328  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    5,464,800        5,081,624  

2.63%, 08/15/2020

    4,212,000        4,193,408  

2.75%, 02/15/2028

    7,639,000        7,392,523  

2.88%, 08/15/2028

    2,828,000        2,760,945  
    

 

 

 
       45,319,524  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 0.9%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond
2.50%, 01/15/2029

    5,374,126        6,070,104  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $53,280,386)

 

     51,389,628  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.0%  
Banks - 0.4%  

CoBank ACB,
Series F, Fixed until 10/01/2022,
6.25% (B) (C) (J) (K)

    14,300        1,472,900  

GMAC Capital Trust I,
Series 2,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.79%, 8.10% (B)

    44,000        1,155,440  
    

 

 

 
       2,628,340  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

Centaur Funding Corp.,
Series B, 9.08% (A) (C)

    3,533        3,797,975  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $6,800,725)

 

     6,426,315  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 0.3%  
Capital Markets - 0.1%  

Cedar Springs Capital Co. LLC
2.35% (L), 12/07/2018

    $  450,000        448,965  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
2.40% (L), 12/17/2018

    700,000        697,898  

Barton Capital Corp.
2.31% (L), 11/19/2018

    700,000        699,206  
    

 

 

 
       1,397,104  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $1,846,069)

 

     1,846,069  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 2.2%  

U.S. Treasury Bill

    

2.05% (L), 11/08/2018

    $   1,800,000        $   1,799,295  

2.21% (L), 01/03/2019

    805,000        801,951  

2.22% (L), 01/03/2019

    11,614,000        11,569,794  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $14,171,040)

 

     14,171,040  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.9%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.9%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (L)

    12,201,208        12,201,208  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $12,201,208)

 

     12,201,208  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.9%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (L), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $12,375,945 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 10/15/2021, and with a value of $12,623,515.

    $  12,375,516        12,375,516  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $12,375,516)

 

     12,375,516  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $666,635,466)

 

     658,984,011  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (3.1)%

 

     (19,863,220
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  639,120,791  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (M)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (N)
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Asset-Backed Securities

  $     $ 94,596,412     $     $ 94,596,412  

Corporate Debt Securities

          339,781,863             339,781,863  

Foreign Government Obligations

          9,487,325             9,487,325  

Loan Assignments

          7,555,493             7,555,493  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          88,499,987             88,499,987  

Municipal Government Obligations

          5,146,672             5,146,672  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          15,506,483             15,506,483  

U.S. Government Obligations

          51,389,628             51,389,628  

Preferred Stocks

    1,155,440       3,797,975       1,472,900       6,426,315  

Commercial Paper

          1,846,069             1,846,069  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

          14,171,040             14,171,040  

Other Investment Company

    12,201,208                   12,201,208  

Repurchase Agreement

          12,375,516             12,375,516  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 13,356,648     $ 644,154,463     $ 1,472,900     $ 658,984,011  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transfers

 

Investments   Transfers from
Level 1 to Level 3
    Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 1
    Transfers from
Level 2 to Level 3
    Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 2
 

Preferred Stocks (K)

  $   —     $   —     $ 1,472,900     $   —  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $278,275,536, representing 43.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the total value of securities is $5,470,875, representing 0.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(E)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the total value of Regulation S securities is $5,259,712, representing 0.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $11,948,034. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(G)    Step bond. Coupon rate changes in increments to maturity. The rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2018; the maturity date disclosed is the ultimate maturity date.
(H)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(I)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) security. Security to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Security may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(J)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(K)    Transferred from Level 1 to 3 due to the use of a valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to the unavailability of quoted market prices in active markets.
(L)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(M)    The Fund recognizes transfers in and out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(N)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

CURRENCY ABBREVIATION:

 

MXN    Mexican Peso

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Capital Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Large-cap growth stocks advanced over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, with utilities and consumer discretionary the best-performing sectors in the Russell 1000® Growth Index. Energy and materials were the only sectors to post a decline and hence were the largest relative underperformers. Against this backdrop, our team continued to focus on bottom-up stock selection and the long-term outlook for companies owned in the Fund.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Capital Growth (Class A) returned 16.52%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 10.71%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund outperformed its benchmark over this period due to favorable stock selection, which more than offset adverse sector allocations.

Health care was by far the greatest contributor due to our holdings. Dexcom, Inc., a leading maker of continuous glucose monitoring devices that are used by diabetics; Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A, which offers cloud-based sales software solutions to life sciences companies; and Illumina, Inc., a leader in genetic testing and analysis, were the top contributors in the sector and among the top contributors across the Fund. Each company continued to execute well, and benefited from overall positive investor sentiment around new product launches.

Stock selection in communication services and industrials also contributed. Performance in these sectors was led by global communications platform Twitter, Inc., which advanced over the period due to favorable user growth, improving engagement/monetization trends, margin expansion and greater overall traction with various advertising initiatives.

Underweights in consumer discretionary and financials, as well as a lack of exposure in consumer staples, energy and real estate aided relative results, to a lesser extent.

Information technology sector had an overall positive impact on relative performance; however, a number of holdings within the sector were among the largest detractors. Social-messaging platform Snap detracted due to continued weak fundamentals, including weaker-than-expected daily average user growth, and a financial outlook that was below analyst estimates. The position in Snap was eliminated during the third quarter of 2018 to fund other investments that we believed offered superior risk/reward profiles. Latin American e-commerce platform MercadoLibre, Inc. also detracted. Its results also missed expectations due to a change in accounting for revenue recognition as well as continued investment in free-shipping options, which have weighed on profitability but have helped to drive greater gross merchandise value growth.

Materials was the largest detractor due to stock selection. Leading aggregates producers Martin Marietta and Vulcan Materials Company were among the top individual detractors. Shares in these companies sold off on somewhat weaker-than-expected results stemming from a few transitory items including project delays, weaker pricing and poor weather trends in some of their key markets. We sold both in October 2018 to fund other investments that we believed offered better risk/reward profiles.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Dennis P. Lynch

Sam G. Chainani, CFA

David S. Cohen

Armistead B. Nash

Alexander T. Norton

Jason C. Yeung, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     92.1

Repurchase Agreement

     8.8  

Other Investment Company

     1.2  

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Purchased

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Transamerica Capital Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       10.10        14.08        15.76        11/13/2009  

Class A (NAV)

       16.52        15.38        16.50        11/13/2009  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       10.71        13.43        14.62           

Class B (POP)

       10.84        14.13        15.65        11/13/2009  

Class B (NAV)

       15.30        14.25        15.65        11/13/2009  

Class C (POP)

       14.75        14.56        15.72        11/13/2009  

Class C (NAV)

       15.65        14.56        15.72        11/13/2009  

Class I (NAV)

       16.77        15.71        17.23        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       16.90        15.84        18.78        09/30/2011  

Class T1 (POP)

       13.71        N/A          22.97        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       16.64        N/A          24.90        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       16.71        N/A          29.25        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 92.1%             
Biotechnology - 1.1%             

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    94,774        $  7,622,674  

Bluebird Bio, Inc. (A) (B)

    14,052        1,611,764  

Editas Medicine, Inc. (A) (B)

    84,874        2,149,859  

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (A)

    112,584        1,911,676  

Intrexon Corp. (A) (B)

    186,265        2,153,223  
    

 

 

 
       15,449,196  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 9.3%             

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    900,444        62,175,658  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    63,760        19,241,493  

Spotify Technology SA (A)

    340,307        50,940,555  
    

 

 

 
       132,357,706  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 9.4%  

DexCom, Inc. (A)

    381,587        50,663,306  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    131,457        68,512,759  

LivaNova PLC (A)

    123,857        13,870,746  
    

 

 

 
       133,046,811  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.1%  

HealthEquity, Inc. (A)

    163,759        15,033,076  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 8.7%             

athenahealth, Inc. (A)

    307,612        39,232,835  

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (A)

    922,649        84,283,986  
    

 

 

 
       123,516,821  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 5.0%  

Starbucks Corp.

    1,228,809        71,602,700  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 14.7%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    44,862        48,306,056  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    236,186        35,850,673  

IAC/InterActiveCorp (A)

    182,610        35,899,300  

Twitter, Inc. (A)

    2,129,356        73,995,121  

Zillow Group, Inc., Class C (A) (B)

    374,379        15,072,498  
    

 

 

 
       209,123,648  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 10.5%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    74,157        118,503,628  

Farfetch, Ltd., Class A (A)

    355,319        7,298,252  

MercadoLibre, Inc.

    70,871        22,997,639  
    

 

 

 
       148,799,519  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 5.5%  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    250,417        77,917,250  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.1%             

Nektar Therapeutics (A)

    29,309        1,133,672  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 4.8%             

Union Pacific Corp.

    469,275        68,617,390  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.7%  

NVIDIA Corp.

    48,426        $   10,209,654  
    

 

 

 
Software - 17.2%             

Autodesk, Inc. (A)

    275,314        35,584,334  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    481,458        66,075,296  

ServiceNow, Inc. (A)

    394,251        71,375,201  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    529,380        70,418,128  
    

 

 

 
       243,452,959  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 4.0%  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    187,171        56,788,698  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,004,072,349)

       1,307,049,100  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    17,317,496        17,317,496  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $17,317,496)

 

     17,317,496  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 8.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $124,738,804 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 2.00% - 2.88%, due 10/15/2021 - 
10/31/2021, and with a total value of $127,233,758.

    $  124,734,473        124,734,473  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $124,734,473)

 

     124,734,473  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options
(Cost $1,146,124,318)

 

     1,449,101,069  

Total Purchased Options - 0.2%
(Cost $4,381,852)

 

     3,431,148  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,150,506,170)

 

     1,452,532,217  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.3)%

 

     (32,419,192
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $  1,420,113,025  
    

 

 

 
 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Counterparty      Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional Amount/
Number of Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Call - USD vs. CNH (D)

    RBS        USD        7.16        01/18/2019        USD        192,056,432      $   833,525      $   1,007,528  

Call - USD vs. CNH (D)

    RBS        USD        7.52        11/02/2018        USD        201,106,604        832,581        201  

Call - USD vs. CNH (D)

    RBS        USD        7.78        07/03/2019        USD        257,928,035        1,256,734        1,095,420  

Call - USD vs. CNH (D)

    RBS        USD        8.00        10/21/2019        USD        248,131,293        1,459,012        1,327,999  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                    $   4,381,852      $   3,431,148  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Capital Growth

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -  
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -  
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 1,250,260,402     $ 56,788,698     $     $ 1,307,049,100  

Other Investment Company

    17,317,496                   17,317,496  

Repurchase Agreement

          124,734,473             124,734,473  

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Purchased

          3,431,148             3,431,148  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 1,267,577,898     $ 184,954,319     $     $ 1,452,532,217  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $16,879,557. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $3,431,148 or 0.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CNH    Chinese Yuan Renminbi (offshore)
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

RBS    Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Concentrated Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The 2018 fiscal year ended with equity markets dropping sharply, reversing much of the trailing 12 months’ gains. Concerns regarding rising interest rates, escalating trade conflicts and divergent global growth weighed on investors in the final week of October 2018. Throughout the period, the U.S. economy remained resilient, delivering strong earnings growth, a healthy employment picture, high consumer confidence and modest inflation. As investors marked the 10th anniversary of the start of the financial crisis, the U.S. Federal Reserve continued to step away from its long-held accommodative policy position, delivering the message that, in its view, the economy was prepared to stand on its own. While positive economic fundamentals continued to outweigh elevated risks, the transition from a liquidity-driven market to a fundamentals-driven market ushered in a period of elevated volatility.

With the backdrop of elevated uncertainty, we believed the Fund was well-positioned given its focus on risk management and our view that the late-period volatility presented an opportunity to invest in best-in-class businesses at attractive prices.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Concentrated Growth (Class I) returned 6.74%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 10.71%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund employs a concentrated approach, investing in 25 to 30 stocks, with a long-term orientation, quality focus and valuation discipline. Our investment philosophy is based on the view that selective investments in diverse growth businesses with superior operating and financial characteristics generate excess returns with below-market risk. We believe risk is systematically mispriced in the market, and that a focus on low volatility in underlying business fundamentals improves the probability of generating attractive returns over time.

Individual detractors were led by Incyte, LKQ Corp. and Albemarle Corp. Weakness in the Fund’s materials holdings was the largest absolute detractor, while selection in consumer discretionary was the largest relative detractor.

At the security level, top contributors for the period were O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., Apple, Inc. and Verisk Analytics, Inc. At the sector level, strong returns from the Fund’s information technology holdings made the largest contribution to absolute returns, while positive selection in industrials made the largest contribution relative to the benchmark.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund’s largest sector weights were in information technology and health care. Relative to the benchmark, the largest sector overweights were in health care and materials. The largest relative underweights were in communication services and consumer staples.

Nicholas C. Haffenreffer

Portfolio Manager

Torray LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.6

Repurchase Agreement

     0.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.1  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       0.56        N/A          6.75        03/01/2014  

Class A (NAV)

       6.39        N/A          8.06        03/01/2014  

Class C (POP)

       4.72        N/A          7.31        03/01/2014  

Class C (NAV)

       5.71        N/A          7.31        03/01/2014  

Class I (NAV)

       6.74        9.19        11.67        12/31/2010  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       10.71        13.43        14.04           

Class I2 (NAV)

       6.86        N/A          8.48        03/01/2014  

Class T1 (POP)

       3.91        N/A          8.90        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       6.57        N/A          10.63        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       6.71        N/A          13.64        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks. The Fund may be more concentrated than that of a more diversified fund, subjecting it to greater fluctuation and risk.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.6%             
Aerospace & Defense - 3.5%             

United Technologies Corp.

    53,658        $  6,664,860  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 3.8%             

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (A)

    77,575        7,150,088  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 4.0%             

Charles Schwab Corp.

    164,763        7,618,641  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 5.6%             

Albemarle Corp.

    50,295        4,990,270  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    13,963        5,494,021  
    

 

 

 
       10,484,291  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 3.1%             

LKQ Corp. (A)

    215,918        5,888,084  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 3.1%  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    64,636        5,784,922  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 4.3%  

American Tower Corp.

    51,676        8,051,637  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 8.6%             

Cooper Cos., Inc.

    33,321        8,607,148  

Danaher Corp.

    75,953        7,549,728  
    

 

 

 
       16,156,876  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.7%  

Centene Corp. (A)

    53,669        6,994,144  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 3.0%             

Cerner Corp. (A)

    97,649        5,593,335  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 5.8%             

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    5,757        6,278,469  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    30,351        4,606,978  
    

 

 

 
       10,885,447  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 2.7%             

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    3,189        5,096,054  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 11.2%             

Accenture PLC, Class A

    35,433        5,584,950  

Fiserv, Inc. (A)

    100,604        7,977,897  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    55,392        7,635,787  
    

 

 

 
       21,198,634  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 4.1%             

Lonza Group AG, ADR

    247,457        7,747,879  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.2%             

EOG Resources, Inc.

    39,779        $   4,190,320  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.8%             

Roche Holding AG, ADR

    174,640        5,302,070  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 4.3%             

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (A)

    67,714        8,114,846  
    

 

 

 
Software - 12.5%             

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    27,245        6,695,731  

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (A)

    40,592        4,505,712  

Microsoft Corp.

    70,730        7,554,672  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    93,157        4,765,912  
    

 

 

 
       23,522,027  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 4.0%             

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (A)

    23,813        7,638,020  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 4.9%  

Apple, Inc.

    42,580        9,319,059  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.4%  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    60,120        4,511,405  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $137,532,336)

       187,912,639  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.3%

    

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $498,427 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $510,448.

    $  498,409        498,409  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $498,409)

       498,409  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $138,030,745)

       188,411,048  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)  - 0.1%

       122,479  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets  - 100.0%

       $  188,533,527  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 187,912,639     $     $     $ 187,912,639  

Repurchase Agreement

          498,409             498,409  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 187,912,639     $ 498,409     $   —     $ 188,411,048  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Dividend Focused

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Value benchmarks continued to trail both the growth benchmarks and the S&P 500® as technology stocks outperformed over the past year ended October 31, 2018. U.S. stocks decoupled from the rest of the world, as both non-U.S. developed and emerging markets posted lagging returns. Further, bond returns made clear that they were not a safe haven in the wake of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s three interest rate hikes.

Neither has this environment of rising interest rates been the anticipated panacea for financial stocks, which have struggled to gain in the past year, giving back the majority of relative outperformance they had enjoyed since interest rates bottomed more than two years ago. Technology stocks’ performance were dominant until late in the period; the health care and consumer discretionary sectors joined them as outperformers. Conversely, the “bond proxy” sectors of real estate, utilities and consumer staples lagged as rising interest rates prompted investors to look elsewhere.

The market grew increasingly narrow. Three sectors materially outperformed the S&P 500®: technology, consumer discretionary and health care. When markets become this narrow, it often indicates that valuations for certain market favorites have become extreme relative to a basket of less popular (but we consider solid) companies. We witnessed this in the tech bubble of the late 1990s, and we are seeing it again today.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Dividend Focused (Class A) returned -0.20%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, returned 3.03%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our approach to the equity market is based on the underlying philosophy that markets are inefficient. We believe these inefficiencies can best be exploited through adherence to a value-oriented investment process dedicated to the selection of securities on a bottom-up basis and constructing concentrated portfolios. We stay fully invested with a conservative orientation based on our belief that superior returns can be achieved while taking below average risks.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark due largely to our overweight and holdings in industrials. Selections in consumer discretionary also detracted; however, our allocation mitigated some of the negative effect. Few technology stocks meet the strategy’s 25-year, dividend-paying history requirement; therefore, our underweight and selection in the sector hurt as did relative selections in health care. The five largest individual detractors were Adient PLC, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., State Street Corp., DowDuPont, Inc. and Johnson Controls International PLC.

Stock selection in financials, followed by energy were the greatest contributors to relative performance. Our underweight allocation in utilities along with holdings in real estate also benefited performance. The top five individual contributors were XL Group, ConocoPhillips, Pfizer, Inc., Phillips 66 and Merck & Co., Inc.

Brian F. Quinn, CFA

Brad Kinkelaar

Ray Nixon, Jr.

Lewis Ropp

Co-Portfolio Managers

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.2

Repurchase Agreement

     0.8  

Other Investment Company

     0.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (5.68 )%         6.27        8.91        01/04/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       (0.20 )%         7.48        9.97        01/04/2013  

Russell 1000® Value Index (A)

       3.03        8.61        11.21           

Class C (POP)

       (1.98 )%         6.59        9.07        01/04/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       (1.06 )%         6.59        9.07        01/04/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       0.06        7.67        10.16        01/04/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       0.08        7.78        10.26        01/04/2013  

Class R6 (NAV)

       0.08        N/A          6.17        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (2.67 )%         N/A          1.68        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (0.15 )%         N/A          3.25        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (0.09 )%         N/A          5.24        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Focused funds are less diversified than other mutual funds; therefore, the performance of each holding in a focused fund has a greater impact upon the overall portfolio, which increases the risks associated with investing in the Fund. Value investing carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that a stock considered undervalued is actually appropriately priced. ADRs involve the same risk as foreign securities including currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Dividend income may vary depending on market performance and is not guaranteed. A company’s future ability to pay dividends may be limited.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.2%             
Aerospace & Defense - 3.3%             

United Technologies Corp.

    155,988        $  19,375,270  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.8%             

Southwest Airlines Co.

    214,323        10,523,259  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.8%             

Adient PLC (A)

    152,798        4,648,115  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 14.4%             

Bank of America Corp.

    679,425        18,684,187  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    213,031        23,224,640  

US Bancorp

    384,218        20,083,075  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    447,526        23,821,809  
    

 

 

 
       85,813,711  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 2.8%             

Johnson Controls International PLC

    528,638        16,900,557  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.8%             

State Street Corp.

    241,081        16,574,319  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 5.5%             

DowDuPont, Inc.

    337,548        18,200,588  

Linde PLC

    87,636        14,501,129  
    

 

 

 
       32,701,717  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.6%             

American Express Co.

    206,064        21,168,955  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.7%  

AT&T, Inc.

    430,737        13,215,011  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    362,545        20,697,694  
    

 

 

 
       33,912,705  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 6.6%             

Entergy Corp.

    232,127        19,487,062  

Exelon Corp.

    446,999        19,583,026  
    

 

 

 
       39,070,088  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 2.5%             

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    295,152        15,144,249  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.5%  

HCP, Inc.

    549,460        15,137,623  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.6%             

Walmart, Inc.

    97,909        9,818,315  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.4%             

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

    138,900        8,322,888  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.8%  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    177,952        9,004,371  

CVS Health Corp.

    266,249        19,273,765  
    

 

 

 
       28,278,136  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.0%             

Whirlpool Corp.

    53,499        5,872,050  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 2.6%             

General Electric Co.

    1,520,966        15,361,757  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.9%             

Loews Corp.

    244,922        11,403,568  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 1.7%             

International Business Machines Corp.

    86,825        10,022,210  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 2.2%             

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    114,524        13,344,336  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 12.7%  

BP PLC, ADR

    229,021        $   9,932,641  

Chevron Corp.

    122,100        13,632,465  

ConocoPhillips

    280,957        19,638,894  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    219,829        14,743,931  

Phillips 66

    172,093        17,694,602  
    

 

 

 
       75,642,533  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 11.2%             

Johnson & Johnson

    103,561        14,497,504  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    237,914        17,512,850  

Pfizer, Inc.

    494,674        21,300,662  

Sanofi, ADR

    295,980        13,236,226  
    

 

 

 
       66,547,242  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 5.8%             

Altria Group, Inc.

    262,537        17,075,406  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    198,453        17,477,756  
    

 

 

 
       34,553,162  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $516,383,385)

       590,136,765  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.5%             

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    3,206,531        3,206,531  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $3,206,531)

       3,206,531  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.8%             

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $4,609,314 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $4,703,757.

    $  4,609,154        4,609,154  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $4,609,154)

       4,609,154  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $524,199,070)

       597,952,450  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.5)%

 

     (3,057,736
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  594,894,714  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 590,136,765     $     $     $ 590,136,765  

Other Investment Company

    3,206,531                   3,206,531  

Repurchase Agreement

          4,609,154             4,609,154  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   593,343,296     $   4,609,154     $   —     $   597,952,450  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $3,121,366. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Dynamic Allocation

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the course of the past 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. Across equities, the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities in the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index fell -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continued to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market, and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Dynamic Allocation (Class A) returned 1.17%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Russell 3000® Index and the Transamerica Dynamic Allocation Blended Benchmark, returned 6.60%, and 2.29%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund invests primarily in exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) that are designed to track various equity and fixed income indices. In addition, we use a combination of risk management strategies that are designed to protect the Fund from experiencing significant losses in the event of a major decline in asset values, while allowing it to participate during trending bull markets. In sideways or fluctuating markets, the strategy tends to underperform.

One of these strategies, Dynamic Risk Management, involves systematically raising the allocation to cash in response to rising volatility and declines in the value of the Fund’s net asset value. This strategy seeks to protect the investor from extended and severe market drawdowns. Over the period this mechanism was not used due to generally low market volatility.

The other strategy, Event Risk Management, involves the continuous use of put options on the S&P 500®, to provide additional protection against a sudden market decline. This strategy tends to help relative performance in periods when the stock market is falling (since put options tend to rise in price when the underlying index is falling), but detracts from relative performance when the stock market is flat or rising.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark primarily due to Event Risk Management. Manager selection effects were also slightly negative in international equities. The relative impact of asset allocation effects was mostly muted. The relative impacts of the underlying ETF holdings and allocations added value primarily from style selection, or sub-asset class effect, in international fixed income.

Among the underlying ETF holdings, performance was positive in four of the six ETF holdings. The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF was the best performer, followed by the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF. The put options from the Event Risk Management strategy detracted, as the S&P 500® rose during the period.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     56.5

Other Investment Company

     28.2  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     14.2  

International Fixed Income Fund

     14.2  

Repurchase Agreement

     9.6  

International Equity Fund

     9.4  

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased

     0.9  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (33.0

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (4.43 )%       2.92      5.13      10/31/2012  

Class A (NAV)

     1.17      4.09      6.12      10/31/2012  

Russell 3000® Index (A)

     6.60      10.81      13.67   

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation Blended Benchmark (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G)

     2.29      6.73      8.66         

Class C (POP)

     (0.60 )%       3.31      5.33      10/31/2012  

Class C (NAV)

     0.40      3.31      5.33      10/31/2012  

Class I (NAV)

     1.45      4.35      6.40      10/31/2012  

Class T1 (POP)

     (1.32 )%       N/A        3.06      03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

     1.19      N/A        4.66      03/17/2017  

(A) The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(B) The Transamerica Dynamic Allocation Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 50% Russell 1000® Index; 15% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index ex-U.S.; 15% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index; 10% MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index; and 10% Russell 2000® Index.

(C) The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of approximately 1,000 of the largest securities of the Russell 3000® Index based on a combination of market cap and current index membership. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(D) The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index ex-U.S. is a multi-currency benchmark that includes fixed-rate Treasury, government-related, corporate and securitized bonds from both developed and emerging markets issuers, excluding the U.S.

(E) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(F) The MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index captures large and mid-cap representation across developed and emerging markets countries, excluding the U.S.

(G) The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities of the Russell 3000® Index based on a combination of market cap and current index membership. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset Allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of a ETFs share may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF share may not develop or be maintained. The risks of investing in foreign securities are magnified in emerging markets. These may include risks related to market and currency volatility, adverse social and political developments and the relatively small size and less liquidity of these markets. Fixed income investing is subject to credit risk, inflation risk and interest rate risk.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 94.3%  
International Equity Fund - 9.4%  

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

    29,410        $  1,836,948  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 14.2%             

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    50,670        2,763,035  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 56.5%             

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (A)

    32,352        4,596,572  

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

    38,262        4,594,884  

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

    12,201        1,830,516  
    

 

 

 
       11,021,972  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 14.2%             

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (A)

    26,430        2,764,314  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $15,704,631)

       18,386,269  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 28.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 28.2%             

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    5,502,628        5,502,628  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company (Cost $5,502,628)

       5,502,628  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 9.6%             

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $1,869,807 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $1,908,218.

    $  1,869,742        $   1,869,742  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement (Cost $1,869,742)

       1,869,742  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options
(Cost $23,077,001)

 

     25,758,639  

Total Purchased Options - 0.9% (Cost $135,781)

       182,723  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $23,212,782)

       25,941,362  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (33.0)%

 

     (6,441,667
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  19,499,695  
    

 

 

 
 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Put - S&P 500®

    USD       2,250.00        12/20/2019        USD       813,522        3      $ 18,549      $ 20,520  

Put - S&P 500®

    USD           2,300.00        12/20/2019        USD       271,174        1        6,491        7,860  

Put - S&P 500®

    USD       2,325.00        12/20/2019        USD       271,174        1        7,753        8,123  

Put - S&P 500®

    USD       2,350.00        12/20/2019        USD       542,348        2        12,752        16,620  

Put - S&P 500®

    USD       2,400.00        12/20/2019        USD           1,627,044        6        41,098        55,020  

Put - S&P 500®

    USD       2,500.00        12/20/2019        USD       542,348        2        15,406        22,280  

Put - S&P 500®

    USD       2,550.00        12/20/2019        USD       1,084,696        4        33,732        52,300  
                 

 

 

 

Total

             $     135,781      $     182,723  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 18,386,269     $     $     $ 18,386,269  

Other Investment Company

    5,502,628                   5,502,628  

Repurchase Agreement

          1,869,742             1,869,742  

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased

    182,723                   182,723  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 24,071,620     $ 1,869,742     $     $ 25,941,362  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $5,387,020. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the course of the past 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, across equities the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities in the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continued to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market, and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Dynamic Income (Class A) returned -2.38%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index and the Transamerica Dynamic Income Blended Benchmark, returned 0.97% and 2.04%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund, which is designed to generate income at a balanced risk level over a full market cycle, seeks income across diversified sources, while balancing exposure to multiple risk factors. Over the short term, these risk factors can be correlated, but we believe that over a full market cycle having a broad exposure to different risk factors may help mitigate the investor’s drawdown risk.

Relative to its benchmark, the Fund underperformed primarily due to style, chiefly in equities, as the yield objective led to allocations in non-benchmark tracking asset classes. High dividend-yielding stocks significantly underperformed standard equity indices. The Fund met its income objective with a 12-month trailing yield of 4.81% as of October 31, 2018.

All but two of the underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) had negative returns. Top performers were the SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term High Yield Bond ETF and the Global X SuperDividend US ETF. The laggards were the iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF and the Vanguard Long Term Bond ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     46.9

U.S. Equity Fund

     23.5  

International Fixed Income Fund

     22.5  

Other Investment Company

     10.1  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     7.0  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (10.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (7.01 )%       1.11      2.55      10/31/2011  

Class A (NAV)

     (2.38 )%       2.11      3.27      10/31/2011  

iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index (A)

     0.97      3.91      5.53   

Transamerica Dynamic Income Blended Benchmark (A) (B) (C) (D)

     2.04      5.56      6.90         

Class C (POP)

     (4.00 )%       1.35      2.50      10/31/2011  

Class C (NAV)

     (3.07 )%       1.35      2.50      10/31/2011  

Class I (NAV)

     (2.04 )%       2.37      3.52      10/31/2011  

Class T1 (POP)

     (4.69 )%       N/A        (1.22 )%       03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

     (2.28 )%       N/A        0.31      03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

     (2.05 )%       N/A        0.29      03/03/2017  

(A) The iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index is comprised of U.S. dollar-denominated high yield liquid corporate bonds.

(B) The Transamerica Dynamic Income Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 40% iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index, 30% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, and 30% S&P 500®.

(C) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(D) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset Allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s share may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s share may not develop or be maintained. Foreign and emerging market investments involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuation, adverse social and political developments and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Fixed income investing is subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Investments in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when the interest rate increases.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 76.2%  
International Fixed Income Funds - 11.0%  

iShares Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    141,492        $  6,406,758  

VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    783,281        17,835,308  
    

 

 

 
       24,242,066  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Fund - 19.5%             

Global SuperDividend US ETF (A)

    1,761,084        43,146,558  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 45.7%             

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

    118,869        13,501,141  

iShares MBS ETF (A)

    67,300        6,897,577  

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    1,600,953        43,321,788  

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (A)

    439,679        37,082,527  
    

 

 

 
       100,803,033  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $178,648,372)

       168,191,657  
    

 

 

 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 23.7%             
International Fixed Income Fund - 11.5%  

VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

    788,443        25,435,155  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Fund - 4.0%             

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend

    221,006        8,895,492  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 1.2%             

iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF

    45,814        2,631,767  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)

 

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 7.0%             

Global X MLP ETF (A)

    1,740,217        $   15,366,116  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $57,517,520)

 

     52,328,530  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 10.1%         
Securities Lending Collateral - 10.1%             

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    22,251,612        22,251,612  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $22,251,612)

       22,251,612  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $850,118 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.13%, due 08/15/2021, and with a value of $870,744.

    $  850,088        850,088  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $850,088)

 

     850,088  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $259,267,592)

 

     243,621,887  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (10.4)%

 

     (22,992,548
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $  220,629,339  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 168,191,657     $     $     $ 168,191,657  

Investment Companies

    52,328,530                   52,328,530  

Other Investment Company

    22,251,612                   22,251,612  

Repurchase Agreement

          850,088             850,088  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 242,771,799     $ 850,088     $     $ 243,621,887  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $21,584,365. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The 12-month period ended on October 31st, 2018, has been a tough time for emerging market assets with the majority of underperformance coming in the second quarter of 2018. The end of 2017 saw many participants excited about the prospects for a better global growth outlook and hopes that the Trump administration could moderate its stance on global trade. Instead, we saw a delinking of global growth led by idiosyncratic stories in emerging markets, U.S. dollar strength, worries around China being able to stimulate the way it has in the past, and weaker European data, partly on the strength of oil. The Trump administration settled on a new form of North American Free Trade Agreement, but doubled down on its efforts to change the current U.S.-China trade relationship. Emerging market spreads widened, markets worried about the availability of financing, and the most vulnerable emerging market economies like Argentina and Turkey suffered dramatically. Interestingly, at the corporate level, leverage has remained steady to slightly lower and we have seen better balance sheet management despite the macro worries and continued strength of the U.S. dollar.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (Class A) returned -6.65%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, returned -5.27%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The portfolio underperformed its benchmark during the past year. Local currency assets were the biggest detractor for the fund over the past twelve months with South Africa and Turkey being the two worst contributors. In Turkey, much of the currency exposure was hedged and the portfolio was underweight sovereign bond duration on the hard currency side which helped offset some of the drag from local bonds, but it was not enough to fully sterilize a move to the downside. South Africa followed a similar but less dramatic pattern with sentiment eroding regarding global growth and countries with dual deficits.

Many of the themes from the past twelve months reversed themselves in 2018. Down in quality issues underperformed higher quality debt. Oil price recovery helped some economies, but dollar movement was more important to total returns. Continued trade tensions with China further fueled the dollar strength, weighing on base metals and impacting some of the more global growth sensitive assets. Exposure to high yield U.S. dollar sovereigns, which are more reliant on capital market access as well as investor sentiment, hurt returns as the strategy held large positions in several countries, including Argentinian sovereign debt. On the opposite side, oil based assets performed well with Middle Eastern spreads outperforming and even names like Angola generating positive returns.

Hard currency returns were driven by idiosyncratic stories on both the corporate and sovereign side. Corporates were the best performing asset class during the year, with the portfolio’s continued focus on either high quality export based companies or places where management was actively reducing leverage. Brazilian corporates were the poster child for reducing leverage with some high quality holdings continuing to deliver on their promise to aggressively de-lever. Even some high yield issuers were selling assets and paying down debt. As an asset class, corporate exposure in the Fund detracted modestly, but outperformed the other assets handily. Sovereigns were a question of vulnerability, the best performers were the countries with solid balance sheets, such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the gulf region, and the more vulnerable, like Argentina, offsetting the strength in high quality.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Todd Howard, CFA

Scott Moses, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Logan Circle Partners

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     8.50  

Duration †

     4.55  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     5.0

AA

     1.7  

A

     9.9  

BBB

     23.8  

BB

     19.2  

B

     28.8  

CCC and Below

     5.9  

Not Rated

     12.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     (6.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (11.06 )%         1.27        3.62        08/31/2011  

Class A (NAV)

       (6.65 )%         2.26        4.33        08/31/2011  

J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (A)

       (5.27 )%         3.61        4.40           

Class C (POP)

       (8.27 )%         1.55        3.60        08/31/2011  

Class C (NAV)

       (7.36 )%         1.55        3.60        08/31/2011  

Class I (NAV)

       (6.36 )%         2.62        4.68        08/31/2011  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (6.21 )%         2.71        4.77        08/31/2011  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (6.30 )%         N/A          3.08        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (8.83 )%         N/A          (1.71 )%         03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (6.51 )%         N/A          (0.19 )%         03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (6.43 )%         N/A          2.88        12/16/2016  

(A) The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global tracks total returns for U.S. dollar denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds, and local market instruments.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The risks of investing in foreign securities are magnified in emerging markets. These may include risks related to market and currency volatility, adverse social and political developments, and the relativity small size and less liquidity of these markets. Debt investing is subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risks is the risk that the issuer of a bond won’t meet their payments and Interest rate risk is the risk that fluctuations in interest rates will affect the price of a bond.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 37.3%  
Argentina - 1.8%  

Pampa Energia SA

    

7.38%, 07/21/2023 (A)

    $  2,713,000        $  2,505,998  

7.50%, 01/24/2027 (A)

    3,610,000        3,158,750  

YPF SA

    

8.50%, 03/23/2021 (A)

    3,130,000        3,159,735  

8.75%, 04/04/2024 (A)

    3,665,000        3,610,025  
    

 

 

 
       12,434,508  
    

 

 

 
Austria - 1.7%  

ESAL GmbH
6.25%, 02/05/2023 (A) (B)

    2,900,000        2,845,625  

JBS Investments II GmbH
7.00%, 01/15/2026 (A) (B)

    1,975,000        1,950,313  

Suzano Austria GMBH
6.00%, 01/15/2029 (A)

    3,575,000        3,642,031  

Suzano Austria GmbH
7.00%, 03/16/2047 (A)

    2,973,000        3,100,839  
    

 

 

 
       11,538,808  
    

 

 

 
Bahrain - 1.0%  

Oil & Gas Holding Co.

    

7.63%, 11/07/2024 (A)

    3,700,000        3,651,148  

8.38%, 11/07/2028 (A)

    2,745,000        2,745,000  
    

 

 

 
       6,396,148  
    

 

 

 
Bermuda - 1.1%  

Digicel Group, Ltd.

    

7.13%, 04/01/2022 (A) (B)

    5,743,000        3,582,254  

8.25%, 09/30/2020 (A)

    5,485,000        3,921,830  
    

 

 

 
       7,504,084  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 0.6%  

Samarco Mineracao SA

    

4.13%, 11/01/2022 (A) (C)

    1,975,000        1,471,395  

5.38%, 09/26/2024 (A) (C)

    800,000        617,000  

5.75%, 10/24/2023 (A) (C)

    2,105,000        1,620,850  
    

 

 

 
       3,709,245  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 1.3%  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.
6.88%, 03/01/2026 (A) (B)

    3,615,000        3,126,975  

Frontera Energy Corp.
9.70%, 06/25/2023 (A)

    2,875,000        3,041,750  

Vale Canada, Ltd.
7.20%, 09/15/2032

    2,220,000        2,428,680  
    

 

 

 
       8,597,405  
    

 

 

 
Cayman Islands - 1.6%  

Comunicaciones Celulares SA Via Comcel Trust
6.88%, 02/06/2024 (A) (B)

    3,400,000        3,477,775  

Odebrecht Drilling Norbe VIII / IX, Ltd.
6.35%, 12/01/2021 (D)

    2,784,375        2,735,676  

Sands China, Ltd.
5.40%, 08/08/2028 (A)

    1,645,000        1,572,022  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
6.88%, 11/10/2039

    2,765,000        3,100,947  
    

 

 

 
       10,886,420  
    

 

 

 
Chile - 0.7%  

Empresa Nacional del Petroleo
5.25%, 11/06/2029 (A)

    4,650,000        4,638,189  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Colombia - 0.3%  

Transportadora de Gas Internacional SA ESP
5.55%, 11/01/2028 (A) (E)

    $   2,150,000        $   2,160,965  
    

 

 

 
Dominican Republic - 0.5%  

Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI SA
6.75%, 03/30/2029 (A)

    3,255,000        3,246,863  
    

 

 

 
Ecuador - 1.4%  

Petroamazonas EP
4.63%, 02/16/2020 - 11/06/2020 (A)

    10,040,000        9,633,889  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.6%  

Pelabuhan Indonesia II PT
5.38%, 05/05/2045 (A)

    3,765,000        3,303,788  

Perusahaan Listrik Negara PT
6.25%, 01/25/2049 (A) (B)

    745,000        730,572  
    

 

 

 
       4,034,360  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 0.8%  

C&W Senior Financing DAC

    

6.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    2,295,000        2,185,988  

7.50%, 10/15/2026 (A)

    3,315,000        3,323,287  
    

 

 

 
       5,509,275  
    

 

 

 
Israel - 0.3%  

Israel Chemicals, Ltd.
6.38%, 05/31/2038 (D)

    2,335,000        2,316,554  
    

 

 

 
Kazakhstan - 0.4%  

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC
6.38%, 10/24/2048 (A)

    2,550,000        2,587,215  
    

 

 

 
Luxembourg - 4.1%  

Altice Luxembourg SA
7.63%, 02/15/2025 (A) (B)

    6,050,000        5,157,625  

Atento Luxco 1 SA
6.13%, 08/10/2022 (A)

    3,250,000        3,185,000  

CSN Resources SA

    

6.50%, 07/21/2020 (B) (D)

    7,500,000        7,291,425  

6.50%, 07/21/2020 (A) (B)

    2,610,000        2,537,416  

Millicom International Cellular SA
6.63%, 10/15/2026 (A)

    3,375,000        3,408,750  

Minerva Luxembourg SA
5.88%, 01/19/2028 (A)

    4,500,000        3,891,150  

Rumo Luxembourg Sarl
5.88%, 01/18/2025 (A)

    2,415,000        2,297,293  
    

 

 

 
       27,768,659  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 4.4%  

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA
Fixed until 01/06/2028,
7.63% (F), 01/10/2028 (A) (G)

    4,585,000        4,481,883  

Cometa Energia SA de CV
6.38%, 04/24/2035 (A)

    2,768,535        2,674,543  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV
Fixed until 04/17/2023 (G), 5.95% (A) (F)

    4,260,000        4,212,288  

Mexico City Airport Trust

    

5.50%, 10/31/2046 (A)

    1,155,000        919,380  

5.50%, 07/31/2047 (A) (B)

    4,830,000        3,864,000  

Petroleos Mexicanos

    

5.35%, 02/12/2028 (A)

    1,251,000        1,114,516  

6.35%, 02/12/2048 (A)

    7,755,000        6,435,099  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Mexico (continued)  

Petroleos Mexicanos (continued)

    

6.50%, 01/23/2029 (A)

    $   4,630,000        $   4,430,910  

8.63%, 02/01/2022

    1,450,000        1,616,765  
    

 

 

 
       29,749,384  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 2.8%  

Braskem Netherlands Finance BV
4.50%, 01/10/2028 (A)

    4,930,000        4,579,970  

IHS Netherlands Holdco BV
9.50%, 10/27/2021 (A)

    2,525,000        2,540,875  

Minejesa Capital BV
4.63%, 08/10/2030 (A)

    4,165,000        3,664,950  

Petrobras Global Finance BV

    

5.30%, 01/27/2025

    1,655,000        1,578,456  

5.75%, 02/01/2029

    4,555,000        4,203,582  

SABIC Capital II BV
4.50%, 10/10/2028 (A) (B)

    2,400,000        2,351,040  
    

 

 

 
       18,918,873  
    

 

 

 
Nigeria - 0.6%  

SEPLAT Petroleum Development Co. PLC
9.25%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    4,276,000        4,330,305  
    

 

 

 
Northern Mariana Islands - 0.8%  

MTN Mauritius Investments, Ltd.

    

5.37%, 02/13/2022 (A)

    700,000        672,280  

6.50%, 10/13/2026 (A) (B)

    4,960,000        4,783,920  
    

 

 

 
       5,456,200  
    

 

 

 
Paraguay - 0.5%  

Telefonica Celular del Paraguay SA
6.75%, 12/13/2022 (A)

    3,055,000        3,101,100  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 0.4%  

Medco Platinum Road Pte, Ltd.
6.75%, 01/30/2025 (A)

    2,760,000        2,518,003  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 0.5%  

AI Candelaria Spain SLU
7.50%, 12/15/2028 (A)

    3,690,000        3,630,222  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 3.1%  

QNB Finansbank AS
4.88%, 05/19/2022 (A) (B)

    8,325,000        7,688,620  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS
5.80%, 04/11/2028 (A) (B)

    5,000,000        4,323,400  

Turkiye Is Bankasi AS
6.13%, 04/25/2024 (A)

    6,335,000        5,242,909  

Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO
5.75%, 01/30/2023 (A)

    4,300,000        3,704,519  
    

 

 

 
       20,959,448  
    

 

 

 
United Arab Emirates - 1.2%  

Acwa Power Management And Investments One, Ltd.
5.95%, 12/15/2039 (A)

    4,060,000        3,836,221  

DP World, Ltd.
5.63%, 09/25/2048 (A)

    1,645,000        1,553,867  

Oztel Holdings SPC, Ltd.
6.63%, 04/24/2028 (A)

    2,400,000        2,351,520  
    

 

 

 
       7,741,608  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
United Kingdom - 1.5%  

MARB BondCo PLC
6.88%, 01/19/2025 (A)

    $   2,755,000        $   2,588,873  

Tullow Oil PLC
7.00%, 03/01/2025 (A) (B)

    3,900,000        3,822,390  

Vedanta Resources PLC
6.13%, 08/09/2024 (A)

    4,455,000        3,930,843  
    

 

 

 
       10,342,106  
    

 

 

 
United States - 1.8%  

Braskem America Finance Co.
7.13%, 07/22/2041 (A)

    3,650,000        4,056,062  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.45%, 03/15/2043

    3,350,000        2,839,125  

SASOL Financing USA LLC
6.50%, 09/27/2028

    5,270,000        5,333,677  
    

 

 

 
       12,228,864  
    

 

 

 
Venezuela - 0.7%  

Petroleos de Venezuela SA

    

5.50%, 04/12/2037 (D)

    7,280,000        1,310,400  

6.00%, 11/15/2026 (D) (H)

    8,800,000        1,518,000  

8.50%, 10/27/2020 (D) (H)

    1,945,000        1,813,712  
    

 

 

 
       4,642,112  
    

 

 

 
Virgin Islands, British - 0.8%  

GTL Trade Finance, Inc.
7.25%, 04/16/2044 (A)

    5,075,000        5,278,051  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $263,110,669)

 

     251,858,863  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 58.3%  
Angola - 1.5%  

Angola Government International Bond

    

8.25%, 05/09/2028 (A) (B)

    6,350,000        6,343,587  

9.38%, 05/08/2048 (A)

    2,750,000        2,763,970  

Republic of Angola Via Northern Lights III BV
7.00%, 08/17/2019 (D)

    1,193,750        1,198,155  
    

 

 

 
       10,305,712  
    

 

 

 
Argentina - 5.9%  

Argentina Republic Government International Bond

    

2.50% (I), 12/31/2038

    7,035,000        3,918,495  

4.63%, 01/11/2023

    6,925,000        5,851,625  

5.63%, 01/26/2022

    2,290,000        2,055,275  

6.25%, 04/22/2019

    3,725,000        3,745,487  

6.63%, 07/06/2028 (B)

    5,420,000        4,300,824  

6.88%, 04/22/2021

    1,845,000        1,764,743  

7.13%, 07/06/2036

    4,580,000        3,483,136  

7.63%, 04/22/2046

    4,000,000        3,130,000  

Argentina Republic Government International Bond, Interest Only STRIPS 5.00% Argentina GDP growth over base of 3.00%, 0.00% (F) (J), 12/15/2035

    19,120,000        630,960  

Provincia de Buenos Aires

    

5.75%, 06/15/2019 (D)

    3,675,000        3,651,848  

6.50%, 02/15/2023 (A)

    5,200,000        4,446,000  

7.88%, 06/15/2027 (A)

    3,375,000        2,637,596  
    

 

 

 
       39,615,989  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Bahrain - 0.7%  

Bahrain Government International Bond
5.88%, 01/26/2021 (A)

    $   4,675,000        $   4,663,126  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 2.4%  

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional
Series F,
10.00%, 01/01/2025 - 01/01/2029

    BRL  58,890,000        15,985,704  
    

 

 

 
Cayman Islands - 0.3%  

KSA Sukuk, Ltd.
4.30%, 01/19/2029 (A)

    $  2,040,000        1,999,049  
    

 

 

 
Chile - 1.5%  

Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica en pesos
4.50%, 03/01/2021 - 03/01/2026

    CLP  7,005,000,000        10,140,906  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 2.3%  

Colombia TES

    

Series B,

    

6.25%, 11/26/2025

    COP  16,796,500,000        5,048,135  

7.00%, 05/04/2022

    17,744,100,000        5,695,894  

7.50%, 08/26/2026

    15,819,400,000        5,064,917  
    

 

 

 
       15,808,946  
    

 

 

 
Cote d’Ivoire - 1.0%  

Ivory Coast Government International Bond
5.75% (I), 12/31/2032 (A)

    $  7,242,750        6,556,601  
    

 

 

 
Croatia - 0.3%  

Croatia Government International Bond
6.00%, 01/26/2024 (A) (B)

    1,590,000        1,712,614  
    

 

 

 
Dominican Republic - 1.3%  

Dominican Republic International Bond

    

6.00%, 07/19/2028 (A)

    3,635,000        3,603,194  

6.85%, 01/27/2045 (A)

    5,530,000        5,447,050  
    

 

 

 
       9,050,244  
    

 

 

 
Ecuador - 1.0%  

Ecuador Government International Bond

    

7.88%, 01/23/2028 (A)

    2,685,000        2,243,855  

8.88%, 10/23/2027 (A)

    3,100,000        2,724,900  

10.50%, 03/24/2020 (D)

    2,000,000        2,050,000  
    

 

 

 
       7,018,755  
    

 

 

 
Egypt - 0.3%  

Egypt Government International Bond
6.59%, 02/21/2028 (A)

    2,180,000        1,996,597  
    

 

 

 
Gabon - 0.6%  

Gabon Government International Bond
6.38%, 12/12/2024 (A)

    4,250,000        3,861,295  
    

 

 

 
Ghana - 0.6%  

Ghana Government International Bond
10.75%, 10/14/2030 (A)

    3,585,000        4,297,626  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Hungary - 1.9%  

Hungary Government Bond

    

1.75%, 10/26/2022

    HUF  928,820,000        $   3,180,972  

2.50%, 10/24/2024

    2,925,520,000        9,891,322  
    

 

 

 
       13,072,294  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 4.5%  

Indonesia Government International Bond

    

3.38%, 04/15/2023 (A) (B)

    $  2,040,000        1,949,987  

3.75%, 04/25/2022 (A)

    3,500,000        3,433,616  

4.35%, 01/08/2027 (A)

    3,760,000        3,613,811  

4.75%, 01/08/2026 (A)

    2,000,000        1,976,594  

5.25%, 01/08/2047 (A)

    3,455,000        3,316,714  

Indonesia Treasury Bond

    

7.50%, 08/15/2032

    IDR  91,856,000,000        5,368,463  

8.25%, 05/15/2036

    25,935,000,000        1,596,787  

8.38%, 03/15/2034

    37,454,000,000        2,350,347  

8.75%, 05/15/2031

    25,000,000,000        1,635,239  

Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III
4.40%, 03/01/2028 (A)

    $  5,420,000        5,139,027  
    

 

 

 
       30,380,585  
    

 

 

 
Kazakhstan - 0.6%  

KazAgro National Management Holding JSC
4.63%, 05/24/2023 (A)

    4,355,000        4,297,732  
    

 

 

 
Kenya - 0.5%  

Kenya Government International Bond
7.25%, 02/28/2028 (A) (B)

    3,590,000        3,385,729  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 4.3%  

Mexico Bonos

    

Series M,

    

6.50%, 06/09/2022

    MXN  133,980,000        6,157,741  

7.50%, 06/03/2027

    42,000,000        1,902,413  

8.00%, 12/07/2023 - 11/07/2047

    248,718,300        11,571,769  

10.00%, 11/20/2036

    92,175,300        4,952,348  

Mexico Government International Bond

    

3.60%, 01/30/2025

    $  1,820,000        1,725,360  

4.00%, 10/02/2023

    2,500,000        2,471,250  
    

 

 

 
       28,780,881  
    

 

 

 
Mongolia - 1.0%  

Development Bank of Mongolia LLC
7.25%, 10/23/2023 (A)

    1,900,000        1,854,875  

Mongolia Government International Bond
5.13%, 12/05/2022 (A)

    4,855,000        4,592,854  
    

 

 

 
       6,447,729  
    

 

 

 
Oman - 1.3%  

Oman Government International Bond
6.75%, 01/17/2048 (A)

    3,530,000        3,221,125  

Oman Sovereign Sukuk SAOC
5.93%, 10/31/2025 (A)

    5,650,000        5,644,350  
    

 

 

 
       8,865,475  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Panama - 0.5%  

Panama Government International Bond
4.50%, 04/16/2050

    $   3,460,000        $   3,191,850  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 1.4%  

Peru Government International Bond

    

5.70%, 08/12/2024 (A)

    PEN  15,154,000        4,669,131  

8.20%, 08/12/2026 (A)

    14,625,000        5,049,236  
    

 

 

 
       9,718,367  
    

 

 

 
Poland - 2.0%  

Republic of Poland Government Bond

    

3.25%, 07/25/2025

    PLN  24,558,000        6,538,944  

4.00%, 10/25/2023

    24,500,000        6,835,086  
    

 

 

 
       13,374,030  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 1.4%  

Qatar Government International Bond

    

2.38%, 06/02/2021 (A)

    $  2,000,000        1,939,200  

5.10%, 04/23/2048 (A)

    7,645,000        7,759,675  
    

 

 

 
       9,698,875  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 0.3%  

Export-Import Bank of Korea
6.90%, 01/08/2021 (A)

    IDR  30,000,000,000        1,847,854  
    

 

 

 
Republic of South Africa - 2.4%  

Republic of South Africa Government Bond

    

7.00%, 02/28/2031

    ZAR  11,593,469        624,260  

8.75%, 01/31/2044

    72,870,936        4,261,239  

8.88%, 02/28/2035

    53,773,503        3,284,541  

10.50%, 12/21/2026

    85,016,646        6,110,941  

Republic of South Africa Government International Bond
4.30%, 10/12/2028

    $  2,330,000        1,986,325  
    

 

 

 
       16,267,306  
    

 

 

 
Romania - 1.0%  

Romania Government Bond

    

5.00%, 02/12/2029

    RON  5,360,000        1,284,638  

5.80%, 07/26/2027

    21,190,000        5,426,618  
    

 

 

 
       6,711,256  
    

 

 

 
Russian Federation - 1.0%  

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ
7.10%, 10/16/2024

    RUB  237,500,000        3,395,620  

Russian Federation Federal Bond - OFZ
7.00%, 08/16/2023

    237,500,000        3,438,813  
    

 

 

 
       6,834,433  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.3%  

Saudi Government International Bond
5.00%, 04/17/2049 (A)

    $  1,950,000        1,870,112  
    

 

 

 
Sri Lanka - 1.2%  

Sri Lanka Government International Bond

    

5.13%, 04/11/2019 (A)

    3,575,000        3,508,862  

6.25%, 07/27/2021 (D)

    5,060,000        4,801,763  
    

 

 

 
       8,310,625  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Supranational - 4.2%  

Africa Finance Corp.
3.88%, 04/13/2024 (A)

    $   2,715,000        $   2,579,793  

Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement
5.00%, 07/27/2027 (A)

    4,000,000        3,790,000  

Eastern & Southern African Trade & Development Bank
5.38%, 03/14/2022, MTN (D)

    4,675,000        4,639,003  

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

    

7.38%, 04/15/2019, MTN

    IDR  137,440,000,000        8,928,515  

10.00%, 11/16/2018, MTN

    71,900,000,000        4,720,026  

European Investment Bank
7.20%, 07/09/2019, MTN (D)

    27,200,000,000        1,756,616  

Inter-American Development Bank
9.50%, 04/15/2019, MTN

    30,990,000,000        2,029,919  
    

 

 

 
       28,443,872  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 2.0%  

Export Credit Bank of Turkey
6.13%, 05/03/2024 (A)

    $  5,205,000        4,658,475  

Turkey Government International Bond
7.25%, 12/23/2023 (B)

    9,000,000        8,933,400  
    

 

 

 
       13,591,875  
    

 

 

 
Ukraine - 4.0%  

Ukraine Government International Bond

    

7.75%, 09/01/2019 - 09/01/2027 (A)

    9,385,000        9,164,214  

7.75%, 09/01/2020 - 09/01/2025 (D)

    13,215,000        12,922,038  

9.75%, 11/01/2028 (A) (E)

    4,675,000        4,615,627  
    

 

 

 
       26,701,879  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 1.0%  

Ukreximbank Via Biz Finance PLC

    

9.63%, 04/27/2022 (A)

    3,700,000        3,733,515  

9.75%, 01/22/2025 (D)

    2,760,000        2,746,244  
    

 

 

 
       6,479,759  
    

 

 

 
Venezuela - 1.0%  

Venezuela Government International Bond

    

8.25%, 10/13/2024 (H)

    6,095,000        1,523,750  

9.00%, 05/07/2023 (D) (H)

    9,260,000        2,338,150  

9.25%, 09/15/2027 (H)

    12,230,000        3,088,075  
    

 

 

 
       6,949,975  
    

 

 

 
Zambia - 0.8%  

Zambia Government International Bond
5.38%, 09/20/2022 (A)

    7,795,000        5,247,828  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $421,282,455)

 

     393,483,485  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 0.4%  
Colombia - 0.2%  

Frontera Energy Corp. (K)

    93,356        $   1,216,429  
    

 

 

 
United States - 0.2%  

NII Holdings, Inc. (B) (K)

    193,157        1,201,436  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $8,649,557)

       2,417,865  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.9%  
Argentina - 0.9%  

Bonos de la Nacion Argentina CON Ajuste por CER

    

0.32% (L), 02/08/2019

    ARS  99,804,000        3,678,014  

3.75% (L), 02/08/2019

    70,176,000        2,586,151  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $7,231,422)

 

     6,264,165  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 7.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 7.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (L)

    47,549,493        47,549,493  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $47,549,493)

       47,549,493  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.5%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (L), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $16,850,314 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.13%, due 08/15/2021, and with a value of $17,188,593.

    $  16,849,729        $   16,849,729  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $16,849,729)

       16,849,729  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $764,673,325)

       718,423,600  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (6.5)%

 

     (43,693,840
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  674,729,760  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

BCLY

       11/30/2018        MXN        218,774,697        USD        11,009,637      $      $ (293,267

JPM

       11/06/2018        USD        5,183,594        RUB        346,523,259               (72,922

JPM

       11/06/2018        RUB        344,729,930        USD        5,131,055        98,258         

JPM

       11/30/2018        TRY        31,917,892        USD        5,668,246               (66,404

JPM

       11/30/2018        USD        13,287,061        ZAR        193,669,540        208,686         

SCB

       10/31/2018        USD        7,197,023        THB        239,013,122                

SCB

       11/05/2018        USD        15,656,375        BRL        59,469,577        6,863        (319,456

SCB

       11/05/2018        BRL        59,469,577        USD        15,951,178        38,370        (20,580

SCB

       11/23/2018        CLP        8,287,193,386        USD        12,207,155               (297,195

SCB

       11/30/2018        USD        5,278,188        MXN        106,700,682        51,605         

SCB

       11/30/2018        CAD        2,336,415        USD        1,780,791               (5,062

SCB

       11/30/2018        THB        239,013,122        USD        7,194,856        20,308         

SCB

       11/30/2018        ZAR        76,032,202        USD        5,110,309        24,095         

SCB

       11/30/2018        USD        1,997,639        ZAR        29,160,136        28,474         

TDB

       11/05/2018        USD        8,096,183        BRL        30,099,179        13,852         

TDB

       11/05/2018        BRL        30,099,179        USD        7,740,563        341,768         

TDB

       11/30/2018        CZK        88,672,917        USD        3,906,761               (31,882

TDB

       11/30/2018        PLN        45,591,916        USD        12,017,564               (128,538
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total                     $   832,279      $   (1,235,306
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Foreign Government Obligations

    54.8      $ 393,483,485  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    10.4          74,766,705  

Metals & Mining

    4.8          34,242,707  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    4.6          33,232,440  

Banks

    2.9          21,117,931  

Chemicals

    2.6          18,637,303  

Food Products

    2.2          15,488,249  

Transportation Infrastructure

    1.7          11,881,403  

Electric Utilities

    1.4          10,060,270  

Paper & Forest Products

    0.9          6,742,870  

Media

    0.7          5,157,625  

Professional Services

    0.5          3,836,221  

Marine

    0.5          3,303,788  

Commercial Services & Supplies

    0.4          3,185,000  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    0.4          3,101,100  

Energy Equipment & Services

    0.4          2,735,676  

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

    0.4          2,674,543  

Communications Equipment

    0.4          2,540,875  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    0.2          1,572,022  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    90.2          647,760,213  

Short-Term Investments

    9.8          70,663,387  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   718,423,600  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (M)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Corporate Debt Securities

  $     $ 251,858,863     $     $ 251,858,863  

Foreign Government Obligations

          393,483,485             393,483,485  

Common Stocks

    2,417,865                   2,417,865  

Short-Term Foreign Government Obligations

          6,264,165             6,264,165  

Other Investment Company

    47,549,493                   47,549,493  

Repurchase Agreement

          16,849,729             16,849,729  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 49,967,358     $ 668,456,242     $     $ 718,423,600  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

       

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (N)

  $     $ 832,279     $     $ 832,279  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ 832,279     $     $ 832,279  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

LIABILITIES

       

Other Financial Instruments

       

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (N)

  $     $ (1,235,306   $     $ (1,235,306
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ (1,235,306   $     $ (1,235,306
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $371,928,860, representing 55.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $46,549,840. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Securities in default; no interest payments received and/or dividends declared during the last 12 months. At October 31, 2018, the total value of such securities is $3,709,245, representing 0.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the total value of Regulation S securities is $53,089,584, representing 7.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(F)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(G)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(H)    Securities in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2018, the total value of such securities is $10,281,687, representing 1.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    Step bonds. Coupon rates change in increments to maturity. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018; the maturity dates disclosed are the ultimate maturity dates.
(J)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.01% or (0.01)%.
(K)    Non-income producing securities.
(L)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(M)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(N)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ARS    Argentine Peso
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
CLP    Chilean Peso
COP    Columbian Peso
CZK    Czech Republic Koruna
HUF    Hungarian Forint
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah
MXN    Mexican Peso
PEN    Peruvian Sol
PLN    Polish Zloty
RON    New Romanian Leu
RUB    Russian Ruble
THB    Thai Baht
TRY    Turkish New Lira
USD    United States Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BCLY    Barclays Bank PLC
JPM    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
SCB    Standard Chartered Bank
TDB    Toronto Dominion Bank

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

GDP    Gross Domestic Product
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Emerging markets were significantly negative over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018.

Volatility returned to global markets as widespread risk-off sentiment sent stocks sharply lower. Despite strong economic data and solid earnings results, markets instead focused on rising interest rates, trade tensions and their potential implications on future earnings growth. The swift change in market sentiment was especially notable in shares of some widely followed technology giants, many of which saw large pullbacks amid heavy selling pressure.

Chinese equities sold off significantly on concerns of slowing economic growth or debt crisis. The Chinese government seemingly failed to settle nerves when reporting 6.7% gross domestic product growth in the second quarter of 2018, comfortably above their 6.5% gross domestic product growth target for 2018.

Investors have a variety of issues to fret over, including ongoing political turmoil, tariff announcements, numerous contentious elections, etc. Sticking with a long-term investment approach is certainly more difficult to do when markets aren’t going straight up; however, sell-offs and volatility indicate a healthier investing environment, which could help extend the current growth cycle.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity (Class A) returned -15.32%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, returned -12.19%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClariVest employs a strategy of identifying and investing in the securities of firms entering or extending a fundamental growth cycle. We manage this strategy by marrying it with a disciplined approach to portfolio construction. We maintain a balanced profile of growth and value, as demonstrated by a positive exposure to recent earnings growth relative to benchmark, as well as a positive exposure to valuation (via such measures as earnings to price) relative to the benchmark.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark due largely to holdings in consumer discretionary and financials and an overweight in information technology. On a country basis, our holdings in Taiwan were the largest detractors. Individual detractors included Chinese automotive manufacturer Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, Ltd. and Indian automaker Tata Motors, Ltd. While sales were strong for Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, Ltd., higher-than-expected discounting led to slower margin expansion. Tariff concerns also weighed on the share price. Tata Motors, Ltd. was hurt by an earnings miss within its Jaguar Land Rover segment, which saw a decline in all key regions except for China.

Holdings within information technology and materials and an overweight in energy contributed to relative performance. On a country basis, an overweight and holdings in Brazil were the largest contributors, followed by holdings in South Korea. Top stock-level contributors included Vale SA, ADR, a Brazilian mining company, and CNOOC, Ltd., a Chinese producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas. Vale SA, ADR’s record-beating production, amid rising prices for its high-quality grade iron ore, helped it deliver better-than-expected results. CNOOC, Ltd. was helped by higher crude prices, resulting in increased revenue.

Stacey Nutt

David R. Vaughn, CFA

Priyanshu Mutreja, CFA

Alex Turner, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

ClariVest Asset Management LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     95.8

Repurchase Agreement

     2.5  

Preferred Stock

     1.0  

Investment Company

     0.7  

Other Investment Company

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (19.98 )%         (2.35 )%         (1.17 )%         04/30/2012  

Class A (NAV)

       (15.32 )%         (1.23 )%         (0.31 )%         04/30/2012  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (A)

       (12.19 )%         1.15        1.87           

Class C (POP)

       (16.79 )%         (1.89 )%         (0.96 )%         04/30/2012  

Class C (NAV)

       (15.95 )%         (1.89 )%         (0.96 )%         04/30/2012  

Class I (NAV)

       (15.01 )%         (0.87 )%         0.03        04/30/2012  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (14.94 )%         (0.77 )%         0.13        04/30/2012  

Class T1 (POP)

       (17.28 )%         N/A          (2.50 )%         03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (15.18 )%         N/A          (0.99 )%         03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (15.09 )%         N/A          7.43        12/16/2016  

(A) The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid-cap representation across emerging markets countries.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. The risks of investing in foreign securities are magnified in emerging markets. These may include risks related to market and currency volatility, adverse social and political developments and the relatively small size and less liquidity of these markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 95.8%  
Brazil - 8.7%  

Ambev SA

    2,082,100        $  9,141,882  

Banco do Brasil SA

    387,800        4,454,776  

Banco Santander Brasil SA

    1,183,785        13,423,546  

Estacio Participacoes SA

    783,400        4,869,016  

Fleury SA

    279,900        1,568,162  

JBS SA

    1,362,400        3,752,412  

MRV Engenharia e Participacoes SA

    682,700        2,318,777  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR

    826,400        12,247,248  

Suzano Papel e Celulose SA

    292,900        2,978,977  

Vale SA, ADR

    1,332,900        20,126,790  
    

 

 

 
       74,881,586  
    

 

 

 
China - 29.0%  

Agricultural Bank of China, Ltd., H Shares

    12,250,000        5,392,203  

Air China, Ltd., H Shares

    7,404,000        5,985,831  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR (A)

    168,000        23,903,040  

Angang Steel Co., Ltd., Class H

    3,928,000        3,359,053  

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd., H Shares

    1,555,500        8,062,374  

ANTA Sports Products, Ltd.

    2,421,000        9,995,198  

Baidu, Inc., ADR (A)

    96,400        18,321,784  

Bank of China, Ltd., Class H

    29,120,000        12,406,324  

China Communications Construction Co., Ltd., Class H

    12,038,000        11,037,707  

China Communications Services Corp., Ltd., H Shares

    3,340,000        2,706,638  

China Conch Venture Holdings, Ltd.

    3,953,000        11,122,093  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    18,928,000        15,020,253  

China National Building Material Co., Ltd., H Shares

    6,666,000        4,792,618  

China Railway Group, Ltd., H Shares

    15,808,000        14,127,794  

CNOOC, Ltd.

    7,575,000        12,900,065  

Country Garden Holdings Co., Ltd.

    2,089,000        2,248,095  

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, Ltd.

    1,950,000        4,155,074  

Geely Automobile Holdings, Ltd.

    2,598,000        5,006,350  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd., Class H

    9,959,000        6,756,908  

KWG Group Holdings, Ltd. (A)

    3,206,500        2,460,749  

Momo, Inc., ADR (A)

    150,400        5,048,928  

PetroChina Co., Ltd., Class H

    27,270,000        19,607,766  

PICC Property & Casualty Co., Ltd., Class H

    6,766,000        6,576,820  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H

    3,860,000        3,457,588  

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Class H

    3,098,000        1,361,396  

Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd., Class H

    810,800        3,927,799  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    857,400        29,373,890  
    

 

 

 
       249,114,338  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 1.2%  

China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd. (A)

    1,068,000        3,160,084  

China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd.

    1,576,000        4,954,689  

Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd. (A)

    1,119,000        2,349,876  
    

 

 

 
       10,464,649  
    

 

 

 
Hungary - 1.3%  

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC

    415,328        4,354,819  

OTP Bank Nyrt

    174,661        6,274,772  
    

 

 

 
       10,629,591  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
India - 10.8%  

Escorts, Ltd.

    309,958        $   2,631,284  

GAIL India, Ltd.

    571,393        2,901,135  

Graphite India, Ltd.

    129,551        1,667,130  

HDFC Bank, Ltd., ADR

    106,261        9,447,666  

Hindalco Industries, Ltd.

    1,244,129        3,704,410  

ICICI Bank, Ltd., ADR

    458,920        4,355,151  

Infosys, Ltd., ADR

    1,456,800        13,795,896  

JSW Steel, Ltd.

    593,370        2,719,419  

Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd.

    571,720        5,915,921  

Mindtree, Ltd.

    471,584        5,460,753  

Mphasis, Ltd.

    143,812        1,922,530  

Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd.

    849,301        22,224,019  

Tata Steel, Ltd.

    585,013        4,379,977  

Tech Mahindra, Ltd.

    1,189,660        11,983,361  
    

 

 

 
       93,108,652  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.7%  

Adaro Energy Tbk PT

    22,641,700        2,460,383  

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    7,966,800        3,846,743  
    

 

 

 
       6,307,126  
    

 

 

 
Malaysia - 1.5%  

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.

    1,089,800        2,166,182  

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

    2,760,100        6,171,437  

Tenaga Nasional Bhd.

    1,378,500        4,845,614  
    

 

 

 
       13,183,233  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 4.2%  

America Movil SAB de CV, Class L, ADR

    921,300        13,257,507  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, ADR

    60,700        5,163,749  

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O

    2,534,100        13,970,874  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

    1,490,400        3,437,424  
    

 

 

 
       35,829,554  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 1.3%  

Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR

    200,100        2,769,384  

Credicorp, Ltd.

    35,105        7,923,550  
    

 

 

 
       10,692,934  
    

 

 

 
Poland - 0.7%  

Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen SA

    115,512        2,777,764  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

    325,639        3,318,579  
    

 

 

 
       6,096,343  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 14.8%  

CJ CheilJedang Corp.

    7,785        2,220,671  

Fila Korea, Ltd.

    65,815        2,437,424  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

    100,095        3,690,942  

Hana Financial Group, Inc.

    263,910        8,889,971  

Industrial Bank of Korea

    304,399        3,974,994  

KB Financial Group, Inc.

    290,154        12,083,231  

POSCO, ADR

    93,800        5,404,756  

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.

    126,665        13,221,819  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    928,766        34,769,089  

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

    41,376        8,604,724  

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

    160,772        5,988,082  

SK Hynix, Inc.

    173,921        10,474,453  

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

    50,607        11,890,642  

Woori Bank (A)

    272,619        3,777,403  
    

 

 

 
       127,428,201  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Republic of South Africa - 4.1%  

Absa Group, Ltd.

    391,145        $   3,952,241  

Exxaro Resources, Ltd.

    206,983        2,116,994  

Mondi, Ltd.

    101,821        2,436,943  

Naspers, Ltd., N Shares

    94,184        16,519,953  

Sanlam, Ltd.

    680,052        3,424,278  

Standard Bank Group, Ltd.

    616,503        6,830,370  
    

 

 

 
       35,280,779  
    

 

 

 
Russian Federation - 1.7%  

Gazprom PJSC, ADR

    2,291,349        10,769,340  

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC, ADR

    236,940        3,921,357  
    

 

 

 
       14,690,697  
    

 

 

 
Taiwan - 10.7%  

Asia Cement Corp.

    4,007,000        4,248,523  

Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.

    467,000        4,721,922  

Chipbond Technology Corp.

    1,369,000        2,521,408  

CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

    17,181,000        11,504,921  

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

    2,468,000        2,482,356  

Formosa Plastics Corp.

    3,678,000        12,027,361  

Grand Pacific Petrochemical

    3,396,000        2,298,591  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

    601,000        2,658,777  

Taiwan Cement Corp.

    3,832,800        4,308,392  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR

    999,000        38,061,900  

Yageo Corp.

    168,000        1,722,691  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

    11,370,000        5,529,214  
    

 

 

 
       92,086,056  
    

 

 

 
Thailand - 4.2%  

Beauty Community PCL (B)

    7,766,500        2,342,836  

Muangthai Capital PCL

    2,230,400        3,519,421  

PTT Exploration & Production PCL

    2,714,500        11,423,009  

PTT Global Chemical PCL

    4,646,200        10,792,078  

PTT PCL

    5,299,400        7,997,165  
    

 

 

 
       36,074,509  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 0.9%  

Kardemir Karabuk Demir Celik Sanayi VE Ticaret AS, Class D (A)

    3,244,710        1,778,552  

Tekfen Holding AS

    659,806        2,511,952  

Turk Hava Yollari AO (A)

    1,417,583        3,570,729  
    

 

 

 
       7,861,233  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $899,579,011)

 

     823,729,481  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCK - 1.0%  
Brazil - 1.0%  

Itausa - Investimentos Itau SA,
4.93% (C)

    2,963,450        $   8,950,471  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $8,085,537)

 

     8,950,471  
  

 

 

 
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.7%  
United States - 0.7%  

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

    161,900        6,340,004  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Company
(Cost $7,326,399)

 

     6,340,004  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    2,100,000        2,100,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,100,000)

 

     2,100,000  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.5%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $21,124,530 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.13%, due 08/15/2021, and with a value of $21,547,235.

    $  21,123,797        21,123,797  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $21,123,797)

 

     21,123,797  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $938,214,744)

 

     862,243,753  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.2)%

 

     (2,128,024
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  860,115,729  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Banks

    19.6      $   169,224,450  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    10.1          86,654,553  

IT Services

    6.4          55,386,559  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    6.2          53,716,538  

Interactive Media & Services

    6.1          52,744,602  

Metals & Mining

    6.0          51,601,122  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    4.6          39,491,011  

Chemicals

    3.8          32,650,863  

Construction & Engineering

    3.6          31,368,395  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    2.9 %        $ 25,148,149  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    2.8          23,903,040  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    2.7          23,549,234  

Construction Materials

    2.5          21,411,907  

Media

    1.9          16,519,953  

Beverages

    1.7          14,305,631  

Machinery

    1.6          13,753,377  

Insurance

    1.6          13,319,677  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    1.4          12,432,622  

Automobiles

    1.3          10,922,271  

Real Estate Management & Development

    1.1          9,663,533  

Airlines

    1.1          9,556,560  

Food Products

    1.1          9,133,167  

International Equity Funds

    0.7          6,340,004  

Capital Markets

    0.6          5,529,214  

Health Care Providers & Services

    0.6          5,495,961  

Paper & Forest Products

    0.6          5,415,920  

Diversified Consumer Services

    0.6          4,869,016  

Electric Utilities

    0.6          4,845,614  

Household Durables

    0.5          4,668,653  

Pharmaceuticals

    0.5          4,155,074  

Consumer Finance

    0.4          3,519,421  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    0.4          3,457,588  

Gas Utilities

    0.3          2,901,135  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    0.3          2,706,638  

Industrial Conglomerates

    0.3          2,482,356  

Specialty Retail

    0.3          2,342,836  

Transportation Infrastructure

    0.3          2,166,182  

Electrical Equipment

    0.2          1,667,130  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    97.3          839,019,956  

Short-Term Investments

    2.7          23,223,797  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   862,243,753  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -  
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 254,433,892     $ 569,295,589     $     $ 823,729,481  

Preferred Stock

    8,950,471                   8,950,471  

Investment Company

    6,340,004                   6,340,004  

Other Investment Company

    2,100,000                   2,100,000  

Repurchase Agreement

          21,123,797             21,123,797  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 271,824,367     $ 590,419,386     $     $ 862,243,753  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $1,809,960. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(E)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year witnessed a large onslaught of economic, geopolitical, fiscal and trade-related news for market participants to digest. In November 2017, the U.S. Congress passed the largest corporate and personal income tax cuts in recent years. Following these cuts, the U.S. economy experienced accelerating growth in many sectors. Businesses experienced increased earnings per share and the so-called “middle-class cuts” augmented consumer spending. In the second quarter of 2018, U.S. gross domestic product jumped 4.2%, the best quarterly annualized return since 2014. The following quarter followed suit with robust returns of 3.5%. The flourishing U.S. economy was a sharp contrast to many international economies that experienced slowing or stagnant growth. As a result, the equity markets for much of the developed world showed very poor performance, creating a large divergence in global equity markets performance from the U.S.

Against the backdrop of strong economic performance, the U.S. Federal Reserve remained on its path of steadily increasing interest rates. This caused the yield curve to flatten, which added considerable concern as this historically indicated an economic slowdown. As of period end, increased interest rates pressured the U.S. high yield market returns to 0.84% year-to-date, in comparison to the 2017 performance of 7.48%, as demonstrated by the ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index. This raised eyebrows as high-yield markets have often been viewed as a leading indicator for future economic growth.

Financial asset volatility remained surprisingly benign, with the exceptions of February and October of 2018. As demonstrated by October’s tumultuous markets, rising volatility was a byproduct of the looming increase of the federal funds rate and reduced balanced sheet liquidity.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Event Driven (Class I2) returned 0.58%. By comparison, its benchmark, the ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index, returned 1.85%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund is a multi-asset strategy, supported by our fundamental research insights, that seeks to identify catalyst driven/special situations and mispricing in corporate capital structures as well as to monetize volatility increases as they occur around macroeconomic events. We express long or short exposures utilizing a variety of securities within a company’s capital structure, including, but not limited to, debt instruments, convertible securities, preferred securities, equity securities and warrants. We also use derivative instruments to efficiently express long or short exposure to certain securities.

The Fund’s exposure to the health-care and information technology sectors aided performance, while financials and consumer staples detracted. In terms of asset class, convertible bonds were the largest contributors to performance; whereas the Fund’s equity positions weighed the most. Low levels of volatility in U.S. equity markets for most of the period provided fewer opportunities to exploit mispricing of valuations.

Positive performance came from several positions including a new convertible issue by Etsy, Inc., an e-commerce website. We participated in the new issue due to a strong conviction in the underlying equity and the relative value of its implied volatility relative to historical volatility. Etsy, Inc. posted strong third-quarter results, and the underlying equity increased substantially. Another strong performer was our volatility position in Nutanix, a leading cloud-computing software company. We held a hedged convertible position based on our long bias on the company.

One of the Fund’s bottom performers was our long equity position in Caesars EntertainmentCorp., a global gaming company that emerged from bankruptcy in 2017. As part of its exit financing, the company placed a large convertible issuance, allowing interested parties, such as ourselves, to gain access to management and develop an understanding of the company’s pro forma financials. During the period, the stock traded lower after management’s fiscal year guidance came in below expectations. The Fund’s long equity position in Bank of America was another bottom performer. Financials performed very poorly compared to the S&P 500®; the flattening yield curve damped the earnings potential of banks.

As of period end, the Fund was diversified with the primary focus on identifying corporate events and catalyst-driven trades using equity, credit, or volatility. Majority of the allocation was in North America. Allocations to Japan and Europe were small. From a sector perspective, the largest concentrations were in consumer discretionary, health care and technology.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Odell Lambroza

Tracy Maitland

Co-Portfolio Managers

Advent Capital Management, LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Convertible Bonds

     40.7

Repurchase Agreement

     29.7  

Corporate Debt Securities

     18.7  

Common Stocks

     9.1  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

     2.8  

Other Investment Company

     2.0  

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased

     0.2  

Investment Companies Sold Short

     (0.4

Corporate Debt Securities Sold Short

     (3.3

Common Stocks Sold Short

     (16.8

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     17.3  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

     0.57      N/A        3.88      11/11/2016  

Class I2 (NAV)

     0.58      N/A        1.52      03/31/2015  

ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index (A)

     1.85      N/A        1.01   
 

                

 

Advisor Class (NAV)

     0.57      N/A        2.44      12/16/2016  

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index represents the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) with a constant 3-month average maturity.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or Life of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The value of your investment may be more volatile to the extent that the Fund borrows or uses derivatives or other investments that have a leveraging effect on the Fund. Other risks also will be compounded. This is because leverage generally magnifies the effect of a change in the value of an asset and creates a risk of loss of value on a larger pool of assets than the Fund would otherwise have had. The use of leverage is considered to be a speculative investment practice and may result in the loss of a substantial amount, and possibly all, of the Fund’s assets. The Fund also may have to sell assets at inopportune times to satisfy its obligations. The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Fixed income securities have several risks including fluctuations in market value, changes in interest rates as the values will decrease as interest rates rise, and issuers defaulting on their obligations to pay interest or return principal.

The Fund is classified as “non-diversified,” which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. To the extent the Fund invests its assets in a smaller number of issuers, the Fund will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those issuers.

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 9.1%  
Banks - 1.9%  

Comerica, Inc.

    8,346        $  680,699  

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

    28,153        646,393  

M&T Bank Corp.

    5,525        913,890  
    

 

 

 
       2,240,982  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.2%  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

    3,400        217,600  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.4%  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (A)

    5,614        517,442  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.1%  

Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc.

    8,000        150,000  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

AT&T, Inc.

    21,271        652,594  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.3%  

Halliburton Co.

    9,280        321,831  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.6%  

Viacom, Inc., Class A (B)

    8,563        302,873  

Viacom, Inc., Class B

    2,569        82,157  

Walt Disney Co.

    13,175        1,512,885  
    

 

 

 
       1,897,915  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.2%  

Walmart, Inc.

    13,671        1,370,928  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.3%  

Anthem, Inc.

    1,253        345,289  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 0.0% (C)  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (A)

    4,268        50,832  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.2%  

Caesars Entertainment Corp. (A) (B)

    22,767        195,569  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

KB Home

    7,102        141,827  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.6%  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    3,485        422,800  

Navistar International Corp. (A)

    7,498        251,108  
    

 

 

 
       673,908  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.4%  

CBS Corp., Class B

    8,187        469,525  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.4%  

Don Quijote Holdings Co., Ltd. (B)

    2,400        143,369  

Macy’s, Inc.

    8,500        291,465  
    

 

 

 
       434,834  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.4%  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    25,620        436,053  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.4%  

Fnac Darty SA (A)

    2,044        145,316  

GameStop Corp., Class A

    12,800        186,880  

MarineMax, Inc. (A)

    6,835        155,564  
    

 

 

 
       487,760  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $10,798,106)

 

     10,604,889  
    

 

 

 
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.8%  
Chemicals - 2.1%  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.,
6.00%

    42,643        2,455,384  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (continued)  
Multi-Utilities - 0.7%  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.,
Series B, 7.00%

    16,960        $   841,555  
    

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost $2,980,150)

 

     3,296,939  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - 40.7%  
Banks - 1.9%  

BofA Finance LLC
0.25%, 05/01/2023, MTN

    $  2,528,000        2,283,163  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.3%  

Clovis Oncology, Inc.
1.25%, 05/01/2025 (D)

    1,516,000        928,658  

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
3.38%, 05/01/2024

    639,000        563,440  
    

 

 

 
       1,492,098  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.6%  

Poseidon Finance 1, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 02/01/2025 (E)

    760,000        743,640  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.8%  

Toray Industries, Inc.
Zero Coupon, 08/30/2019 (E)

    JPY  100,000,000        913,307  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.7%  

Siem Industries, Inc.
2.25%, 06/02/2021 (E)

    EUR  1,300,000        1,962,938  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 2.4%  

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.
0.25%, 03/15/2024

    $  595,000        675,077  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
0.75%, 07/01/2023 (D) (F)

    2,137,000        2,076,038  
    

 

 

 
       2,751,115  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.9%  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
2.25%, 06/15/2025 (F)

    1,165,000        1,045,941  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.4%  

Wright Medical Group, Inc.
1.63%, 06/15/2023 (D) (F)

    1,645,000        1,664,518  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.1%  

Huazhu Group, Ltd.
0.38%, 11/01/2022 (B) (D) (F)

    2,604,000        2,454,822  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.3%  

Harvest International Co.
Zero Coupon, 11/21/2022 (E)

    HKD  13,000,000        1,558,664  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.1%  

AXA SA
7.25%, 05/15/2021 (F)

    $  1,286,000        1,320,085  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 3.2%  

Twitter, Inc.
0.25%, 06/15/2024 (D) (F)

    3,978,000        3,729,892  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 4.7%  

Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
1.00%, 07/01/2020

    1,701,000        1,608,071  

Etsy, Inc.
Zero Coupon, 03/01/2023 (D) (F)

    1,671,000        2,218,252  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CONVERTIBLE BONDS (continued)  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail (continued)  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc.
1.00%, 06/30/2047 (B) (F)

    $   1,632,000        $   1,622,861  
    

 

 

 
       5,449,184  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.9%  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
5.50%, 09/15/2026 (D)

    3,883,000        3,650,509  

RAG-Stiftung
Zero Coupon, 10/02/2024 (E)

    EUR  800,000        906,682  
    

 

 

 
       4,557,191  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 7.0%  

Jazz Investments I, Ltd.
1.88%, 08/15/2021 (D)

    $  2,703,000        2,840,682  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. LLC
Series C,
0.25%, 02/01/2026 (D)

    4,892,000        4,463,055  

Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
3.25%, 11/01/2023

    863,000        866,150  
    

 

 

 
       8,169,887  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.0%  

Synaptics, Inc.
0.50%, 06/15/2022 (D)

    2,589,000        2,304,210  
    

 

 

 
Software - 2.7%  

Guidewire Software, Inc.
1.25%, 03/15/2025 (D)

    720,000        723,975  

Verint Systems, Inc.
1.50%, 06/01/2021 (D)

    2,445,000        2,426,005  
    

 

 

 
       3,149,980  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.5%  

RH
Zero Coupon, 06/15/2023 (F)

    631,000        555,336  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.2%  

adidas AG
0.05%, 09/12/2023 (E)

    EUR  1,200,000        1,455,533  
    

 

 

 

Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost $49,997,485)

 

     47,561,504  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 18.7%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.5%  

Bombardier, Inc.
8.75%, 12/01/2021 (F)

    $  570,000        612,750  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.3%  

Infinera Corp.
2.13%, 09/01/2024

    1,706,000        1,505,545  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 2.3%  

Evolent Health, Inc.
1.50%, 10/15/2025 (F)

    1,008,000        969,696  

Teladoc Health, Inc.
1.38%, 05/15/2025 (D) (F)

    1,195,000        1,737,978  
    

 

 

 
       2,707,674  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 1.8%  

Twilio, Inc.
0.25%, 06/01/2023 (F)

    1,703,000        2,124,000  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Machinery - 2.9%  

China Conch Venture Holdings, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 09/05/2023 (E)

    HKD  20,000,000        $   2,460,113  

Navistar International Corp.
6.63%, 11/01/2025 (B) (D) (F)

    $  842,000        858,840  
    

 

 

 
       3,318,953  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.7%  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.
6.25%, 05/01/2026 (B) (F)

    800,000        786,000  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.4%  

Redfin Corp.
1.75%, 07/15/2023

    599,000        508,132  
    

 

 

 
Software - 6.7%  

DocuSign, Inc.
0.50%, 09/15/2023 (F)

    1,706,000        1,599,375  

Nuance Communications, Inc.
1.00%, 12/15/2035 (D)

    1,388,000        1,301,608  

Rapid7, Inc.
1.25%, 08/01/2023 (F)

    1,700,000        1,857,996  

Splunk, Inc.
0.50%, 09/15/2023 (D) (F)

    3,251,000        3,111,402  
    

 

 

 
       7,870,381  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.7%  

PetSmart, Inc.
7.13%, 03/15/2023 (B) (F)

    850,000        595,000  

Zhongsheng Group Holdings, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 05/23/2023 (E)

    HKD  12,000,000        1,425,653  
    

 

 

 
       2,020,653  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.4%  

Boingo Wireless, Inc.
1.00%, 10/01/2023 (F)

    $  419,000        420,648  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $21,747,894)

 

     21,874,736  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (G)

    2,340,767        2,340,767  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,340,767)

 

     2,340,767  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 29.7%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (G), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $34,700,365 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $35,397,444.

    $  34,699,160        $   34,699,160  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $34,699,160)

 

     34,699,160  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options
(Cost $122,563,562)

 

     120,377,995  

Total Purchased Options - 0.2%
(Cost $403,947)

 

     218,491  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $122,967,509)

 

     120,596,486  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (20.6)%  
COMMON STOCKS - (16.8)%  
Biotechnology - (0.3)%  

Clovis Oncology, Inc.

    (7,341      (85,376

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.

    (18,330      (248,188
    

 

 

 
       (333,564
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - (1.0)%  

Evonik Industries AG

    (4,160      (128,693

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

    (5,932      (858,123

Toray Industries, Inc.

    (22,700      (161,018
    

 

 

 
       (1,147,834
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - (0.6)%  

Infinera Corp.

    (25,900      (143,486

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.

    (6,035      (329,813

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

    (1,538      (281,515
    

 

 

 
       (754,814
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - (0.1)%  

SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.

    (4,250      (151,734
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - (0.7)%  

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.

    (29,497      (598,494

Voya Financial, Inc.

    (5,900      (258,184
    

 

 

 
       (856,678
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - (0.4)%  

Inmarsat PLC (H)

    (72,692      (470,317
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - (0.1)%  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    (5,942      (108,739
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - (1.0)%  

Subsea 7 SA

    (88,100      (1,121,600
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - (1.6)%  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    (5,857      (1,074,877

SL Green Realty Corp.

    (8,500      (775,710
    

 

 

 
       (1,850,587
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - (0.6)%  

Wright Medical Group NV

    (24,632      (664,571
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - (1.4)%  

Evolent Health, Inc., Class A

    (14,625      (324,675

Teladoc Health, Inc.

    (18,516      (1,283,899
    

 

 

 
       (1,608,574
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - (0.3)%  

Huazhu Group, Ltd., ADR

    (14,308      $   (374,297
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - (0.1)%  

Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd.

    (76,000      (159,598
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - (0.4)%  

3M Co.

    (2,170      (412,864
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - (1.0)%  

Twitter, Inc.

    (34,807      (1,209,543
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - (1.4)%  

Ctrip.com International, Ltd., ADR

    (3,400      (113,152

Etsy, Inc.

    (30,654      (1,303,408

Expedia Group, Inc.

    (1,707      (214,109
    

 

 

 
       (1,630,669
    

 

 

 
IT Services - (1.1)%  

Twilio, Inc., Class A

    (17,512      (1,317,253
    

 

 

 
Machinery - (0.1)%  

PACCAR, Inc.

    (2,560      (146,458
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - (0.3)%  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

    (92,427      (324,419
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - (1.0)%  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

    (4,879      (774,883

Theravance Biopharma, Inc.

    (18,592      (451,228
    

 

 

 
       (1,226,111
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - (0.1)%  

Redfin Corp.

    (7,900      (122,055
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - (0.2)%  

Synaptics, Inc.

    (4,686      (175,912
    

 

 

 
Software - (2.5)%  

DocuSign, Inc.

    (10,625      (445,612

Guidewire Software, Inc.

    (3,498      (311,217

Nuance Communications, Inc.

    (5,482      (95,332

Rapid7, Inc.

    (18,955      (686,929

Splunk, Inc.

    (10,664      (1,064,694

Verint Systems, Inc.

    (6,598      (301,331
    

 

 

 
       (2,905,115
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - (0.2)%  

RH

    (850      (98,354

Zhongsheng Group Holdings, Ltd.

    (85,500      (156,303
    

 

 

 
       (254,657
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - (0.1)%  

adidas AG

    (375      (88,187
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - (0.2)%  

Boingo Wireless, Inc.

    (6,800      (213,044
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Proceeds $21,133,083)

 

     (19,629,194
    

 

 

 
INVESTMENT COMPANY - (0.4)%  
U.S. Equity Fund - (0.4)%  

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

    (8,343      (450,438
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Company
(Proceeds $426,960)

 

     (450,438
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - (3.3)%  
Automobiles - (1.5)%  

Ferrari NV
1.50%, 03/16/2023 (E)

    EUR  (1,600,000      $   (1,821,157
    

 

 

 
Banks - (1.8)%  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
6.63%, 09/13/2023, MTN (E)

    (1,671,000      (2,108,172
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Proceeds $4,131,463)

 

     (3,929,329
    

 

 

 

Total Securities Sold Short
(Proceeds $25,691,506)

 

     (24,008,961
    

 

 

 

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 17.3%

 

     20,146,593  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  116,734,118  
    

 

 

 
 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Call - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

    USD        34.00        01/18/2019        USD        154,785        85      $     35,467      $     340  

Call - Etsy, Inc.

    USD        60.00        12/21/2018        USD        820,636        193        60,023        12,545  

Call - Morgan Stanley

    USD        48.00        12/21/2018        USD        388,110        85        10,030        10,030  

Call - Southwestern Electric Power Co.

    USD        7.00        12/21/2018        USD        226,950        425        8,394        3,825  

Call - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

    USD        300.00        11/16/2018        USD        23,003,550        850        32,088        2,550  

Call - Weatherford International PLC

    USD        2.00        11/09/2018        USD        172,125        1,275        5,419        2,550  

Put - AT&T, Inc.

    USD        30.50        11/02/2018        USD        782,340        255        7,887        4,335  

Put - BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.

    USD        90.00        11/16/2018        USD        387,114        42        8,358        8,400  

Put - Clovis Oncology, Inc.

    USD        20.00        11/16/2018        USD        126,767        109        17,874        91,560  

Put - Comerica, Inc.

    USD        75.00        11/16/2018        USD        693,260        85        8,585        2,975  

Put - Huazhu Group, Ltd.

    USD        25.00        11/16/2018        USD        222,360        85        9,435        10,200  

Put - Infinera Corp.

    USD        5.50        11/02/2018        USD        235,450        425        10,200        5,313  

Put - International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

    USD        130.00        11/16/2018        USD        853,494        59        17,102        4,278  

Put - iShares MSCI Emerging Markets

    USD        37.00        11/02/2018        USD        4,992,900        1,275        47,387        3,825  

Put - iShares MSCI Emerging Markets

    USD        38.00        11/02/2018        USD        4,992,900        1,275        58,225        7,650  

Put - Micron Technology, Inc.

    USD        29.00        11/16/2018        USD        1,603,100        425        15,300        4,250  

Put - Rapid7, Inc.

    USD        30.00        11/16/2018        USD        463,872        128        14,208        5,760  

Put - Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc.

    USD        17.00        11/16/2018        USD        318,750        170        6,800        1,700  

Put - Teladoc Health, Inc.

    USD        60.00        11/16/2018        USD        589,390        85        19,549        10,965  

Put - Voya Financial, Inc.

    USD        46.00        11/16/2018        USD        420,096        96        11,616        25,440  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

              $     403,947      $     218,491  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED OPTIONS WRITTEN:

 

Description   Exercise
Price
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Number of
Contracts
    Premiums
(Received)
    Value  

Call - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

    USD       42.00       01/18/2019       USD       154,785       85     $ (18,004   $ (425

Call - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

    USD       305.00       11/16/2018       USD       23,003,550       850       (9,775     (1,700

Put - Teladoc Health, Inc.

    USD       55.00       11/16/2018       USD       589,390       85       (11,843     (6,205
             

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

          $     (39,622   $     (8,330
             

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

      Premiums
(Received)
     Value  

TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS AND SWAPTIONS

   $     (39,622    $     (8,330

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

Total Return Swap Agreements (I)  
Reference Entity   Counterparty     Pay/Receive     Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Number of
Shares or Units
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

FireEye, Inc., 1.63%, 06/01/2035

    CITI       Receive      
Monthly/
Semi-Annually

 
    04/05/2019       USD       3,715,240       4,000,000     $   (18,303   $ 172,450     $   (190,753

Inmarsat PLC, 3.88%, 09/09/2023

    CITI       Receive      
Monthly/
Semi-Annually

 
    01/10/2019       USD       2,627,431       2,400,000       57,394         (194,805     252,199  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

                $ 39,091     $ (22,355   $ 61,446  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

      Value  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Assets)

   $ 57,394  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Liabilities)

   $   (18,303

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Description   Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro-BTP Italy Government Bond

    Short       (17     12/06/2018     $   (2,332,112   $   (2,342,185   $   —     $   (10,073

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

SSB

       11/30/2018        USD        4,458,346        EUR        3,900,000      $ 30,441      $  

SSB

       11/30/2018        USD        5,458,504        HKD        42,770,000               (1,554

SSB

       11/30/2018        USD        1,063,966        JPY        119,314,000        4,240         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                    $     34,681      $     (1,554
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (J)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 10,316,204     $ 288,685     $     $ 10,604,889  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

    3,296,939                   3,296,939  

Convertible Bonds

          47,561,504             47,561,504  

Corporate Debt Securities

          21,874,736             21,874,736  

Other Investment Company

    2,340,767                   2,340,767  

Repurchase Agreement

          34,699,160             34,699,160  

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased

    218,491                   218,491  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 16,172,401     $ 104,424,085     $     $ 120,596,486  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Over-the-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements

  $     $ 57,394     $     $ 57,394  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (K)

          34,681             34,681  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ 92,075     $     $ 92,075  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION (continued):

 

Valuation Inputs (continued) (J)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

LIABILITIES

 

Securities Sold Short

 

Common Stocks

  $ (17,343,478   $ (2,285,716   $     $ (19,629,194

Corporate Debt Securities

          (3,929,329           (3,929,329

Investment Company

    (450,438                 (450,438
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Securities Sold Short

  $ (17,793,916   $ (6,215,045   $     $ (24,008,961
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Exchange-Traded Options Written

  $ (8,330   $     $     $ (8,330

Over-the-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements

          (18,303           (18,303

Futures Contracts (K)

    (10,073                 (10,073

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (K)

          (1,554           (1,554
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ (18,403   $ (19,857   $     $ (38,260
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $2,282,067. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(D)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral for open exchange-traded options and securities sold short transactions. The total value of such securities is $26,413,970.
(E)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the total value of Regulation S securities is $7,497,201, representing 6.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $31,361,430, representing 26.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(H)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the value of the security is $(470,317), representing (0.4)% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    At the termination date, a net cash flow is exchanged where the total return is equivalent to the return of the reference entity less a financing rate, if any. As a receiver, the Fund would receive payments based on any positive total return and would owe payments in the event of a negative total return. As the payer, the Fund would owe payments on any net positive total return and would receive payment in the event of a negative total return.
(J)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(K)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

EUR    Euro
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
JPY    Japanese Yen
USD    United States Dollar

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CITI    Citibank N.A.
SSB    State Street Bank & Trust Co.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
BTP    Buoni del Tesoro Poliennali (Italian Treasury Bonds)
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2017, buoyed by consumption, business equipment spending, and a general pick-up in global economic activity, U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth accelerated to 2.3% year-over-year. Market participants turned their focus to the eventuality of a near-term fiscal push, notably via tax policy. Equity prices rallied in response, and 2018 and 2019 GDP consensus estimates inched higher. In late 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed broad tax relief for individuals, small businesses, and corporations into law.

The front end of the yield curve continued to reprice in the first half of the year as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) maintained its outlook for steady economic growth and signaled the likelihood of more rate hikes in the future amid increasing Treasury supply. The 10-year Treasury yield settled roughly 11 basis points higher, and the 2-year yield about 25 basis points higher in the second quarter, pushing the spread between the 2- and 10-year Treasuries to its then narrowest level in more than a decade. Additionally, the LIBOR-Option Implied Spread (“OIS”), which had been widening throughout the first quarter of 2018, peaked early in the second quarter before declining materially.

Policy and politics remained center-stage in the third quarter as Washington’s trade spat with China continued to escalate. These risks surrounding trade policy were noted as a concern by the Fed in its September meeting minutes. Even so, the Fed stayed the course on normalizing rates given continued economic strength, hiking again in September to bring the policy rate above 2% for the first time since 2008.

Against this backdrop, the leveraged loan market was consistently robust over the past twelve months. Most notably, the market exhibited strong demand for loans as collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) creation, a large leveraged loan investor base, was robust. As such, new-issue CLOs have exceeded $100 billion through the first ten months of 2018. Additionally, rising LIBOR rates also created more demand for loans, as investors sought protection from rising interest rates.

Underpinning the loan market strength was a generally healthy U.S. economy, allowing many issuers to push out their debt maturities for several years, dramatically improving many borrowers’ liquidity position.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Floating Rate (Class A) returned 3.32%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index, returned 4.89%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Security selection, most notably CCCs and single B-rated loans, was the largest detractor from performance in the last twelve months. Our underweight to CCCs detracted as lower-quality outperformed. However, our underweight to BBs contributed favorably to relative performance, although security selection within BBs detracted.

By sub-sector, top contributors to active returns included media/telecom, consumer durables and transportation. The largest detractors included holdings in retail, forest products and information technology.

With respect to positioning, we have continued to believe that food and beverage, packaging, and consumer products industries would benefit from historically low energy prices and increased consumer spending, resulting in a consistent overweight to these sectors. However, we have remained underweight to retail given our negative outlook for the sector, driven by slower mall traffic, weak margins, and poorly structured deals. Additionally, we have remained underweight to the technology sector. While the sector has benefited from secular growth, we have continued to believe there is quite a bit of risk in many information technology deals.

John F. Bailey, CFA

Jason P. Felderman, CFA

Zach Halstead

James K. Schaeffer, Jr.

Co-Portfolio Managers

AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     4.60  

Duration †

     0.32  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     4.4

BBB

     3.2  

BB

     26.4  

B

     57.7  

CCC and Below

     2.5  

Not Rated

     5.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.5  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (1.62 )%         2.56        2.56        10/31/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       3.32        3.57        3.57        10/31/2013  

Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index (A)

       4.89        4.19        4.18           

Class C (POP)

       1.56        2.80        2.80        10/31/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       2.55        2.80        2.80        10/31/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       3.57        3.76        3.76        10/31/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       3.64        3.87        3.86        10/31/2013  

Class T1 (POP)

       0.76        N/A          1.82        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       3.39        N/A          3.45        03/17/2017  

(A) Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is an index designed to mirror the investable universe of the dollar denominated leveraged loan market.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities in not guaranteed. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 6.4%  
Building Products - 0.3%  

Associated Materials LLC / AMH New Finance, Inc.
9.00%, 01/01/2024 (A)

    $  1,800,000        $  1,811,250  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.5%  

Altice US Finance I Corp.
5.38%, 07/15/2023 (A)

    1,250,000        1,249,762  

Springleaf Finance Corp.
5.25%, 12/15/2019

    2,500,000        2,525,000  
    

 

 

 
       3,774,762  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.4%  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
5.75%, 10/15/2020

    969,108        969,108  

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.94% (B), 07/15/2021 (A) (C)

    2,000,000        2,020,000  
    

 

 

 
       2,989,108  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.2%  

iStar, Inc.
5.00%, 07/01/2019

    1,291,000        1,291,807  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2%  

Rite Aid Corp.
6.13%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    1,250,000        1,061,719  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.6%  

Aveta, Inc.
7.00%, 04/01/2019 (C) (D) (E)

    1,700,000         

CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc.

    

5.13%, 08/01/2021 (C)

    1,000,000        947,500  

6.25%, 03/31/2023

    2,000,000        1,839,400  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.
8.25%, 05/01/2023 (A)

    4,180,000        4,415,125  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

    

4.63%, 07/15/2024

    2,650,000        2,554,203  

4.75%, 06/01/2020

    2,000,000        2,005,000  
    

 

 

 
       11,761,228  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.5%  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
5.00%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    4,000,000        3,720,000  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.0% (F)  

RBS Global, Inc. / Rexnord LLC
4.88%, 12/15/2025 (A)

    285,000        267,187  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.0%  

CSC Holdings LLC

    

6.63%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    2,000,000        2,095,000  

6.75%, 11/15/2021

    500,000        523,575  

DISH DBS Corp.
6.75%, 06/01/2021

    2,000,000        2,020,000  

MediaCom Broadband LLC / MediaCom Broadband Corp.
5.50%, 04/15/2021

    1,600,000        1,606,800  

WMG Acquisition Corp.
5.63%, 04/15/2022 (A)

    1,000,000        1,011,250  
    

 

 

 
       7,256,625  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.5%  

Norbord, Inc.
6.25%, 04/15/2023 (A)

    3,200,000        3,248,000  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals - 0.7%  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.

    

6.50%, 03/15/2022 (A)

    $   2,000,000        $   2,070,000  

7.00%, 03/15/2024 (A)

    3,100,000        3,246,289  
    

 

 

 
       5,316,289  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.4%  

Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp.
5.25%, 12/01/2021 (A) (C)

    3,000,000        2,947,500  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.1%  

Infor US, Inc.
5.75%, 08/15/2020 (A)

    500,000        505,625  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $46,900,165)

 

     45,951,100  
    

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 84.3%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.8%  

Avolon TLB Borrower 1 LLC
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 01/15/2025

    1,314,262        1,309,699  

TransDigm, Inc.

    

Term Loan E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 05/30/2025

    2,332,093        2,317,517  

Term Loan G,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 08/22/2024

    2,468,844        2,455,574  
    

 

 

 
       6,082,790  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.5%  

American Airlines, Inc.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 10/12/2021

    979,592        971,785  

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 12/14/2023

    990,000        982,111  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.04% (B), 06/27/2025

    2,000,000        1,956,876  
    

 

 

 
       3,910,772  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 1.1%  

Jason, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.89% (B), 06/30/2021

    3,939,210        3,919,514  

K&N Engineering, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.14% (B), 10/19/2023

    2,243,750        2,243,750  

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.53% (B), 03/20/2025

    1,500,962        1,487,828  

Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
1.25% (B), 03/20/2025

    13,246        13,130  
    

 

 

 
       7,664,222  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Automobiles - 0.1%  

FCA US LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (B), 12/31/2018

    $   1,000,000        $   1,000,312  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.2%  

Blue Ribbon LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.26% (B), 11/13/2021

    1,493,313        1,391,581  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.8%  

Anvil International LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.81% (B), 08/01/2024

    2,352,494        2,367,197  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.39% (B), 02/29/2024

    1,969,748        1,948,820  

VT Topco, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.09% (B), 08/01/2025

    752,000        754,820  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 7.00%,
9.34% (B), 07/31/2026

    750,000        750,000  

Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
1.55% (B), 08/01/2025

    35,093        35,225  
    

 

 

 
       5,856,062  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.0%  

Blucora, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 05/22/2024

    280,125        280,359  

CRCI Longhorn Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.78% (B), 08/08/2025

    1,600,000        1,601,000  

Crown Finance US, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 02/28/2025

    1,991,247        1,981,291  

Duff & Phelps Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 02/13/2025

    1,985,013        1,981,467  

Guggenheim Partners LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 07/21/2023

    1,858,412        1,868,284  

Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (B), 07/03/2024

    3,476,241        3,484,931  

RPI Finance Trust
Term Loan B6,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.39% (B), 03/27/2023

    479,924        479,924  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

SIWF Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.54% (B), 06/15/2025

    $   2,518,688        $   2,537,578  
    

 

 

 
       14,214,834  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.3%  

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 03/15/2024

    2,317,178        2,308,489  

Encapsys LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 11/07/2024

    1,800,950        1,805,452  

GrafTech Finance, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 02/12/2025

    1,975,000        1,982,406  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    

Term Loan,
4.75%, 05/09/2021 (G)

    3,100,000        3,103,875  

Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.56% (B), 02/14/2024

    112,294        112,434  

Plaskolite, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 11/03/2022

    2,388,000        2,382,030  

Trinseo Materials Operating SCA
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (B), 09/06/2024

    594,000        589,174  

Tronox Blocked Borrower LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 09/23/2024

    300,058        299,433  

Tronox Finance LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 09/23/2024

    692,442        691,000  

VAC Germany Holdings GmbH
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (B), 03/08/2025

    1,144,250        1,139,959  

Venator Materials Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 08/08/2024

    2,234,981        2,232,187  
    

 

 

 
       16,646,439  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 5.2%  

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.
Term Loan B3,
1-Week LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.46% (B), 11/10/2023 (H)

    3,701,885        3,698,801  

Aramark Services, Inc.
Term Loan B2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.05% (B), 03/28/2024

    380,869        380,274  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)  

Aramark Services, Inc. (continued)

    

Term Loan B3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.05% (B), 03/11/2025

    $   466,331        $   466,215  

Asurion LLC
Term Loan B4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 08/04/2022

    1,166,593        1,167,688  

Term Loan B6,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 11/03/2023

    2,408,586        2,410,091  

Term Loan B7,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 11/03/2024

    997,500        998,248  

EWT Holdings III Corp.
Repriced Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 12/20/2024

    3,284,568        3,268,145  

Garda World Security Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
5.82% (B), 05/24/2024

    3,132,575        3,139,429  

GFL Environmental, Inc.
Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
7.00% (B), 05/30/2025

    386,740        381,181  

Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (B), 05/30/2025 (H)

    4,605,477        4,539,273  

Gopher Resource LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 03/06/2025

    995,000        996,244  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 05/02/2022

    3,940,125        3,937,312  

Spin Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.69% (B), 11/14/2022

    4,421,343        4,419,132  

Technimark LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.03% (B), 08/06/2025

    1,400,000        1,400,875  

TruGreen, LP
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.29% (B), 04/13/2023

    3,437,787        3,476,462  

Wrangler Buyer Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.01% (B), 09/27/2024

    2,979,987        2,978,745  
    

 

 

 
       37,658,115  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.5%  

Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.80% (B), 11/01/2024 (H)

    3,231,742        3,239,013  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Construction & Engineering - 2.0%  

Granite Acquisition, Inc.
Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.90% (B), 12/19/2021

    $   3,296,422        $   3,301,366  

Term Loan C,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (B), 12/19/2021

    120,590        120,771  

McDermott Technology Americas, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
7.30% (B), 05/12/2025

    2,487,500        2,458,894  

Pike Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (B), 03/23/2025

    918,717        923,310  

Pisces Midco, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.18% (B), 04/12/2025

    3,491,250        3,475,250  

PSC Industrial Holdings Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.04% (B), 10/03/2024

    2,982,475        2,980,611  

Robertshaw US Holding Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (B), 02/28/2025

    1,343,250        1,323,101  
    

 

 

 
       14,583,303  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.5%  

Forterra Finance LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 10/25/2023

    3,689,821        3,390,613  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.4%  

Altice US Finance I Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 07/28/2025

    2,972,425        2,963,136  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 4.2%  

Anchor Glass Container Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.08% (B), 12/07/2023

    2,947,688        2,616,073  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 7.75%,
10.04% (B), 12/07/2024

    3,335,000        2,234,450  

Ball Metalpack LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.80% (B), 07/24/2025

    708,225        714,865  

2nd Lien Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 8.75%,
11.05% (B), 07/24/2026

    1,000,000        985,000  

Berry Global, Inc.
Term Loan Q,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 10/01/2022

    1,062,170        1,061,174  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Containers & Packaging (continued)  

Berry Global, Inc. (continued)

    

Term Loan R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 01/19/2024

    $   1,273,711        $   1,270,527  

Term Loan T,

    

2-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.03% (B), 01/06/2021

    250,000        249,375  

Consolidated Container Co. LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 05/22/2024

    1,485,028        1,485,491  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.26% (B), 12/29/2023

    2,515,931        2,510,092  

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.51% (B), 06/29/2025

    997,500        998,568  

Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (B), 06/30/2023

    3,432,853        3,437,144  

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (B), 10/14/2024

    2,576,481        2,566,819  

Printpack Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.31% (B), 07/26/2023 (H)

    2,280,449        2,271,897  

Proampac PG Borrower LLC

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.84% (B), 11/18/2023

    1,646,796        1,648,167  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 8.50%,
10.81% (B), 11/18/2024

    1,000,000        1,005,000  

Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 02/05/2023

    4,228,944        4,229,604  

TricorBraun Holdings, Inc.

    

1st Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.10% (B), 11/30/2023

    78,750        78,824  

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.14% (B), 11/30/2023

    781,534        782,267  
    

 

 

 
       30,145,337  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.4%  

Autoparts Holdings, Ltd.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 6.75%,
9.05% (B), 12/19/2021

    3,055,596        3,055,596  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Diversified Consumer Services - 1.3%  

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 05/01/2025

    $   3,675,439        $   3,686,924  

ServiceMaster Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 11/08/2023

    534,310        535,112  

USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (B), 08/25/2024

    2,383,833        2,392,029  

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.28% (B), 05/18/2025 (H)

    2,636,145        2,627,082  
    

 

 

 
       9,241,147  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.7%  

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
4.80% (B), 04/17/2025

    997,494        997,993  

NBG Acquisition, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
8.09% (B), 04/26/2024

    1,806,816        1,788,748  

Russell Investments US Institutional Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 06/01/2023 (H)

    1,973,798        1,980,377  

WG Partners Acquisition LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (B), 11/15/2023

    365,714        365,714  
    

 

 

 
       5,132,832  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.6%  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    

Term Loan A,

    

TBD, 11/01/2022 (H) (I)

    493,590        492,973  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 01/31/2025

    2,977,500        2,941,026  

Frontier Communications Corp.
Delayed Draw Term Loan A,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.06% (B), 03/31/2021

    2,249,417        2,196,932  

Global Tel*Link Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (B), 05/23/2020

    3,875,639        3,880,483  

Hargray Communications Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 05/16/2024

    1,466,288        1,463,997  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
Term Loan B5,
6.63%, 01/02/2024 (G)

    2,610,000        2,670,030  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC
Term Loan K,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (B), 01/15/2026

    $   3,000,000        $   2,996,787  

Windstream Services LLC
Repriced Term Loan B6,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.29% (B), 03/29/2021

    1,869,485        1,738,621  
    

 

 

 
       18,380,849  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 1.5%  

Atkore International, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (B), 12/22/2023

    2,310,614        2,309,893  

Electrical Components International, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.64% (B), 06/26/2025

    1,745,625        1,754,353  

Global Appliance, Inc.

    

Term Loan A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.56% (B), 09/29/2022

    492,462        486,307  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.31% (B), 09/29/2024

    2,970,000        2,940,300  

Trojan Battery Co. LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.04% (B), 06/11/2021

    2,940,391        2,940,391  

VC GB Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 02/28/2024 (H)

    675,338        668,585  
    

 

 

 
       11,099,829  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.6%  

Badger Buyer Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 09/28/2024

    2,461,140        2,448,834  

Electro Rent Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
7.49% (B), 01/31/2024

    2,854,212        2,875,619  

Radio Systems Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 05/02/2024

    3,959,975        3,959,975  

Verra Mobility Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.04% (B), 02/28/2025

    2,487,500        2,498,694  
    

 

 

 
       11,783,122  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.0%  

iStar, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.03% (B), 06/28/2023

    2,590,302        2,583,826  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership, LP

    

Term Loan A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 04/23/2021

    $   3,500,000        $   3,500,000  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (B), 03/21/2025

    492,424        490,578  

VICI Properties 1 LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 12/20/2024

    715,909        713,560  
    

 

 

 
       7,287,964  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.6%  

Albertsons LLC

    

Term Loan B4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 08/25/2021

    2,239,807        2,235,258  

Term Loan B6,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.31% (B), 06/22/2023

    2,695,069        2,677,384  

Term Loan B7,

    

TBD, 10/29/2025 (H) (I)

    1,500,000        1,486,875  

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.28% (B), 02/03/2024

    3,259,653        3,263,728  

Chef’s Warehouse Leasing Co. LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (B), 06/22/2022

    2,079,114        2,085,611  

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.64% (B), 07/29/2023

    4,292,861        3,772,352  

Hostess Brands LLC
Repriced Term Loan,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.69% (B), 08/03/2022

    3,223,100        3,204,567  
    

 

 

 
       18,725,775  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 2.4%  

CSM Bakery Solutions LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.41% (B), 07/03/2020

    3,596,312        3,452,460  

Del Monte Foods, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.56% (B), 02/18/2021

    1,962,197        1,727,960  

Dole Food Co., Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 04/06/2024

    2,493,979        2,485,796  

Kettle Cuisine LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.04% (B), 08/22/2025

    2,000,000        1,995,000  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Food Products (continued)  

Nomad Foods Europe Midco, Ltd.
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (B), 05/15/2024

    $   1,740,000        $   1,730,574  

Post Holdings, Inc.
Series A, Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (B), 05/24/2024

    2,681,514        2,675,647  

Shearer’s Foods, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.55% (B), 06/30/2021

    3,122,146        3,106,535  
    

 

 

 
       17,173,972  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.6%  

Carestream Dental Equiment, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.64% (B), 09/01/2024

    2,077,840        2,062,256  

CPI Holdco LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (B), 03/21/2024

    3,903,229        3,917,866  

DentalCorp Perfect Smile ULC

    

1st Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.52% (B), 06/06/2025

    134,150        134,736  

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (B), 06/06/2025

    1,596,000        1,602,982  

DJO Finance LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.60% (B), 06/08/2020

    4,145,357        4,132,921  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA

    

Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (B), 09/24/2024

    1,654,139        1,633,462  

6-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.52% (B), 02/24/2025

    995,000        987,331  

Onex Carestream Finance, LP

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (B), 06/07/2019

    4,305,439        4,287,951  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 8.50%,
10.80% (B), 12/07/2019

    1,000,000        995,000  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.54% (B), 06/30/2025 (H)

    3,087,918        3,075,051  

YI LLC

    

1st Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.59% (B), 11/07/2024 (H)

    298,987        298,239  

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (B), 11/07/2024

    2,476,118        2,469,928  
    

 

 

 
       25,597,723  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.9%  

AHP Health Partners, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.80% (B), 06/30/2025

    $   2,693,250        $   2,707,839  

Community Health Systems, Inc.
Term Loan H,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.56% (B), 01/27/2021 (H)

    617,041        603,672  

DuPage Medical Group, Ltd.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 08/15/2024

    2,995,710        2,968,249  

Explorer Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.14% (B), 05/02/2023

    1,382,323        1,390,963  

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.06% (B), 07/02/2025

    1,710,407        1,712,545  

HCA, Inc.

    

Term Loan B10,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (B), 03/13/2025

    376,239        377,754  

Term Loan B11,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.05% (B), 03/18/2023

    618,761        620,640  

Heartland Dental LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (B), 04/30/2025

    2,602,174        2,589,163  

PharMerica Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.78% (B), 12/06/2024

    2,243,725        2,250,270  

Quorum Health Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 6.75%,
9.05% (B), 04/29/2022

    4,057,839        4,095,037  

RadNet, Inc.
Repriced Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.22% (B), 06/30/2023

    2,338,356        2,344,202  

Sound Inpatient Physicians
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 06/27/2025

    1,995,000        1,997,494  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 02/06/2024

    1,871,500        1,766,228  

Valitas Health Services, Inc.
2nd Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
4.60% (B), 04/14/2022 (E) (J)

    272,474        135,697  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

WP CityMD Bidco LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (B), 06/07/2024

    $   2,487,437        $   2,489,509  
    

 

 

 
       28,049,262  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 0.4%  

Change Healthcare Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 03/01/2024

    2,934,848        2,929,956  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 5.1%  

1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Co.
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 02/16/2024

    1,074,202        1,069,502  

Affinity Gaming LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 07/01/2023

    2,848,684        2,832,304  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
Term Loan B3,
1-Week LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.47% (B), 09/15/2023

    1,369,862        1,370,840  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 12/22/2024

    2,977,500        2,977,500  

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (B), 09/18/2024

    2,458,536        2,416,537  

Eldorado Resorts LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.56% (B), 04/17/2024

    1,913,500        1,913,500  

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.03% (B), 10/25/2023

    922,280        922,536  

IRB Holding Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
2-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.46% (B), 02/05/2025

    1,990,000        1,986,446  

Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 08/29/2025

    700,000        701,750  

MGM Resorts International
Term Loan A,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 04/25/2021

    456,250        456,250  

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Term Loan A,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (B), 10/13/2021

    2,218,201        2,171,619  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  

NEP/NCP Holdco, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.47% (B), 10/20/2025

    $   3,000,000        $   3,010,314  

NPC International, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 04/19/2024

    2,486,718        2,493,972  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

    

1st Lien Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.58% (B), 10/15/2025

    1,250,000        1,252,735  

Term Loan A,

    

2-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
3.83% (B), 01/19/2022

    2,312,500        2,311,922  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
Term Loan B5,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 08/14/2024

    2,228,166        2,205,884  

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
Term Loan B5,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 03/31/2024

    3,037,332        3,031,258  

Station Casinos LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (B), 06/08/2023

    3,512,613        3,508,223  
    

 

 

 
       36,633,092  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 3.1%  

American Bath Group LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.64% (B), 09/30/2023

    3,629,225        3,642,835  

API Heat Transfer ThermaSys Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
8.25% (B), 05/03/2019

    1,830,247        1,578,588  

Hoffmaster Group, Inc.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (B), 11/21/2023

    5,035,379        5,051,114  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 9.50%,
11.80% (B), 11/21/2024

    900,000        906,750  

Janus International Group LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 02/12/2025

    995,623        978,200  

Libbey Glass, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.28% (B), 04/09/2021

    2,264,948        2,256,454  

Lifetime Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 02/28/2025

    3,731,250        3,740,578  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Household Durables (continued)  

LTI Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 09/06/2025

    $   1,000,000        $   998,750  

WKI Holding Co., Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.34% (B), 05/01/2024

    3,461,237        3,400,666  
    

 

 

 
       22,553,935  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 1.0%  

KIK Custom Products, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (B), 05/15/2023

    4,633,088        4,608,477  

Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.35% (B), 06/23/2022

    2,314,548        2,315,030  
    

 

 

 
       6,923,507  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.2%  

Calpine Construction Finance Co., LP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 01/15/2025

    1,986,244        1,981,588  

Calpine Corp.
Term Loan B6,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.89% (B), 01/15/2023

    3,815,144        3,804,653  

Terra-Gen Finance Co. LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.56% (B), 12/09/2021

    438,930        367,603  

Vistra Energy Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (B), 12/31/2025 (H)

    2,491,250        2,481,908  
    

 

 

 
       8,635,752  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.1%  

Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 10/19/2023

    635,375        635,971  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.5%  

Shutterfly, Inc.
Delayed Draw Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (B), 08/17/2024

    2,409,145        2,409,145  

Term Loan B2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.06% (B), 08/17/2024

    1,083,863        1,082,960  
    

 

 

 
       3,492,105  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.3%  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.14% (B), 07/28/2022

    2,561,648        2,548,839  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
IT Services (continued)  

ConvergeOne Holdings Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (B), 04/04/2025

    $   997,500        $   998,436  

First Data Corp.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (B), 07/08/2022

    4,714,374        4,703,446  

Flexential Intermediate Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (B), 08/01/2024

    891,000        876,799  

Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC
Repriced Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 02/15/2024

    2,984,870        2,986,270  

MoneyGram International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 03/27/2020

    2,001,044        1,900,992  

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.35% (B), 11/03/2023

    2,731,159        2,649,907  

Tempo Acquisition LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 05/01/2024

    2,942,551        2,939,790  

Vestcom Parent Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (B), 12/19/2023

    1,437,625        1,434,031  

Xerox Business Services LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 12/07/2023

    2,725,949        2,731,061  
    

 

 

 
       23,769,571  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.4%  

Recess Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.09% (B), 09/29/2024

    2,968,214        2,975,635  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.3%  

Jaguar Holding Co. II
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 08/18/2022 (H)

    1,350,434        1,345,370  

Parexel International Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 09/27/2024 (H)

    784,481        773,041  
    

 

 

 
       2,118,411  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 3.7%  

Clark Equipment Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.38% (B), 05/18/2024

    1,811,942        1,804,695  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Machinery (continued)  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.89% (B), 01/31/2024

    $   1,619,243        $   1,619,243  

Cortes NP Acquisition Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.31% (B), 11/30/2023

    3,381,853        3,339,580  

CPM Holdings, Inc.
2nd Lien Term Loan,
TBD, 10/24/2026 (H) (I)

    200,000        199,833  

Filtration Group Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 03/29/2025

    2,482,500        2,491,293  

Gardner Denver, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 07/30/2024

    2,915,290        2,921,016  

Harsco Corp.
Term Loan B1,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.56% (B), 12/06/2024

    493,772        495,006  

Milacron LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 09/28/2023

    4,420,004        4,417,242  

Rexnord LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (B), 08/21/2024

    2,621,936        2,623,984  

Terex Corp.
Term Loan B,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (B), 01/31/2024

    1,709,287        1,703,590  

Wastequip LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.79% (B), 03/20/2025

    2,487,500        2,495,273  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 7.75%,
10.04% (B), 03/20/2026

    2,500,000        2,510,938  
    

 

 

 
       26,621,693  
    

 

 

 
Media - 4.9%  

A-L Parent LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

TBD, 12/01/2023 (H) (I)

    2,000,000        2,013,750  

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.56% (B), 12/01/2023

    1,965,000        1,967,456  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (B), 12/15/2022

    444,275        443,720  

Charter Communications Operating LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.31% (B), 04/30/2025

    1,985,000        1,984,504  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Media (continued)  

Cogeco Communications II L.P.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.38%,
4.68% (B), 01/03/2025

    $   1,990,000        $   1,979,553  

CSC Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (B), 07/17/2025

    1,964,459        1,953,386  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (B), 01/25/2026

    995,000        995,746  

Gray Television, Inc.
Term Loan B,
TBD, 02/07/2024 (H) (I)

    750,000        749,531  

Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.94% (B), 01/07/2022

    2,597,959        2,546,810  

MCC Iowa LLC
Term Loan M,
1-Week LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.22% (B), 01/15/2025

    1,980,000        1,976,699  

Mediacom Illinois LLC
Term Loan N,
1-Week LIBOR + 1.75%,
3.97% (B), 02/15/2024

    493,769        492,534  

Meredith Corp.
Term Loan B1,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 01/31/2025 (B) (H)

    1,000,000        1,000,000  

NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (B), 05/08/2025

    1,500,000        1,496,250  

Numericable Group SA
Term Loan B12,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.69%,
5.97% (B), 01/31/2026

    1,492,481        1,459,211  

PSAV Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.57% (B), 03/01/2025

    2,482,500        2,479,397  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 7.25%,
9.78% (B), 09/01/2025

    1,700,000        1,670,250  

Quincy Newspapers, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
5.31% (B), 10/13/2022

    1,608,825        1,609,501  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.56% (B), 01/03/2024

    1,186,481        1,184,256  

Tribune Media Co.

    

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 12/27/2020

    322,547        322,950  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Media (continued)  

Tribune Media Co. (continued)

    

Term Loan C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 01/27/2024

    $   3,550,617        $   3,555,056  

Univision Communications, Inc.
Term Loan C5,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 03/15/2024

    3,889,220        3,723,119  
    

 

 

 
       35,603,679  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.3%  

WP CPP Holdings LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.28% (B), 04/30/2025

    2,000,000        2,004,376  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.3%  

Solenis International, LP
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.31% (B), 12/26/2023

    2,274,300        2,273,827  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.3%  

BCP Raptor LLC
Term Loan B,
2-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.64% (B), 06/24/2024

    2,468,750        2,434,805  

California Resources Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.04% (B), 12/31/2022

    3,285,000        3,332,905  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.90% (B), 07/29/2021

    2,896,884        2,892,054  

EG Finco Ltd.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (B), 02/07/2025

    996,247        993,756  

EG Group Ltd.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (B), 02/07/2025

    1,992,494        1,990,003  

Fieldwood Energy LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.25%,
7.55% (B), 04/11/2022

    2,100,000        2,113,125  

Medallion Midland Acquisition LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 10/30/2024

    1,141,375        1,129,248  

MEG Energy Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (B), 12/31/2023

    1,975,762        1,978,232  

Phoenix Services International LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.03% (B), 03/01/2025

    1,592,000        1,602,945  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

PowerTeam Services LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.64% (B), 03/06/2025

    $   1,652,893        $   1,643,939  

Southeast PowerGen LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (B), 12/02/2021

    875,000        837,813  

Ultra Resources, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.47% (B), 04/12/2024

    2,750,000        2,569,531  
    

 

 

 
       23,518,356  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.4%  

Dunn Paper, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.05% (B), 08/31/2022

    2,940,060        2,947,410  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.3%  

Revlon Consumer Products Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (B), 09/07/2023

    3,430,000        2,498,755  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.1%  

Akorn, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.81% (B), 04/16/2021 (H)

    1,852,343        1,709,944  

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 09/26/2024

    990,000        943,904  

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (B), 05/04/2025

    997,269        999,762  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 05/20/2024

    1,685,502        1,691,221  

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I SARL
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.56% (B), 04/29/2024

    1,777,500        1,781,203  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.27% (B), 06/02/2025

    487,500        487,771  
    

 

 

 
       7,613,805  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.5%  

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 07/23/2021

    1,483,317        1,345,183  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 07/25/2021

    496,231        450,020  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Professional Services (continued)  

Everi Payments, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 05/09/2024

    $   1,978,731        $   1,986,976  
    

 

 

 
       3,782,179  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.9%  

Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (B), 08/01/2025

    1,750,000        1,760,208  

CityCenter Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 04/18/2024

    1,966,234        1,960,397  

DTZ U.S. Borrower LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 08/21/2025

    3,500,000        3,496,251  

RE/MAX International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 12/15/2023

    2,479,937        2,483,037  

Realogy Group LLC
Term Loan A,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (B), 02/01/2023

    987,500        987,088  

Trico Group LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.50%,
8.81% (B), 02/02/2024

    2,716,867        2,716,867  
    

 

 

 
       13,403,848  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.4%  

Fly Funding II SARL
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.34% (B), 02/09/2023

    1,483,079        1,479,989  

SIRVA Worldwide, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
7.81% (B), 07/20/2025

    1,500,000        1,492,500  
    

 

 

 
       2,972,489  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.1%  

Microchip Technology, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.31% (B), 05/29/2025

    904,333        900,038  
    

 

 

 
Software - 4.7%  

Almonde, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (B), 06/13/2024

    3,293,662        3,272,487  

Avaya, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.53% (B), 12/15/2024

    4,466,250        4,477,416  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Software (continued)  

Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (B), 04/30/2025

    $   2,000,000        $   2,000,000  

Idera, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.81% (B), 06/26/2024

    1,461,051        1,467,139  

Infor, Inc.
Term Loan B6,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (B), 02/01/2022

    3,367,484        3,353,452  

Kronos, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.34% (B), 11/01/2023

    1,492,500        1,493,278  

MA FinanceCo. LLC

    

Term Loan B2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 11/19/2021

    3,429,112        3,395,679  

Term Loan B3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 06/21/2024

    192,016        189,856  

Quest Software US Holdings Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.78% (B), 05/18/2025

    2,500,000        2,508,332  

Seattle Spinco, Inc.
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (B), 06/21/2024

    1,296,734        1,282,956  

Solera LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (B), 03/03/2023

    1,907,389        1,903,983  

Sophia, LP
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.64% (B), 09/30/2022 (H)

    2,244,195        2,245,131  

SS&C Technologies Holdings Europe SARL
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 04/16/2025

    1,385,405        1,377,828  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.

    

Term Loan B3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 04/16/2025

    3,574,317        3,554,769  

Term Loan B5,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (B), 04/16/2025

    1,550,000        1,543,994  
    

 

 

 
       34,066,300  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.8%  

Apro LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.34% (B), 08/08/2024

    2,170,338        2,170,338  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Specialty Retail (continued)  

Bass Pro Group LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
7.30% (B), 09/25/2024

    $   1,859,963        $   1,859,577  

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.51% (B), 04/09/2025

    987,500        990,791  

PetSmart, Inc.
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.28% (B), 03/11/2022

    2,154,089        1,821,104  

Staples, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.34% (B), 09/12/2024

    3,575,487        3,559,287  

Wink Holdco, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (B), 12/02/2024

    497,494        496,561  

2nd Lien Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 6.75%,
9.06% (B), 11/03/2025

    1,880,000        1,871,775  
    

 

 

 
       12,769,433  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.4%  

Dell International LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.31% (B), 09/07/2023

    902,050        900,171  

Diebold, Inc.

    

Term Loan A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 9.25%,
11.56% (B), 08/24/2022

    357,750        374,743  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.06% (B), 11/06/2023

    1,665,753        1,437,753  
    

 

 

 
       2,712,667  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.7%  

Augusta Sportswear Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.80% (B), 10/26/2023

    1,636,847        1,524,997  

Varsity Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (B), 12/15/2024

    3,466,261        3,467,706  
    

 

 

 
       4,992,703  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.2%  

LBM Borrower LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.28% (B), 08/19/2022

    2,981,841        2,957,002  

Utility One Source, LP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
7.80% (B), 04/18/2023

    3,853,477        3,911,279  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)  

Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp.
Term Loan A,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.31% (B), 11/30/2020

    $   1,822,785        $   1,809,114  
    

 

 

 
       8,677,395  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  

Digicel International Finance, Ltd.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.57% (B), 05/28/2024

    2,376,625        2,272,647  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (B), 02/02/2024

    2,526,637        2,521,374  
    

 

 

 
       4,794,021  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $613,120,749)

 

     607,095,509  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS - 0.0% (F)

 

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.0% (F)  

Valitas Holdings, Inc. (E) (J) (K)

    21,887        10,944  
    

 

 

 

Media - 0.0% (F)

 

Cumulus Media, Inc. (E)

    13,010        204,907  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $217,037)

 

     215,851  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

COMMERCIAL PAPER - 3.9%

 

Banks - 1.0%  

BNP Paribas
2.19% (L), 11/01/2018

    $  3,500,000        3,500,000  

NATIXIS
2.20% (L), 11/01/2018

    3,500,000        3,500,000  
    

 

 

 
       7,000,000  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.5%  

Cedar Springs Capital Co. LLC
2.28% (L), 11/01/2018

    3,500,000        3,500,000  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.4%  

Anglesea Funding PLC
2.22% (L), 11/01/2018

    3,500,000        3,500,000  

Chesham FNC / Chesh LLC
2.28% (L), 11/01/2018

    3,500,000        3,500,000  

Ebury Finance, Ltd.
2.28% (L), 11/01/2018

    3,500,000        3,500,000  

Le Fayette Asset Securitization LLC
2.21% (L), 11/01/2018

    3,500,000        3,500,000  

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.
2.22% (L), 11/01/2018

    3,500,000        3,500,000  
    

 

 

 
       17,500,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $28,000,000)

 

     28,000,000  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.5%

 

Securities Lending Collateral - 0.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (L)

    3,443,420        $   3,443,420  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $3,443,420)

 

     3,443,420  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 4.4%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (L), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $31,349,960 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $31,976,963.

    $  31,348,871        31,348,871  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $31,348,871)

 

     31,348,871  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $723,030,242)

 

     716,054,751  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.5%

 

     3,873,248  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  719,927,999  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (M)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (N)
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $     $ 45,951,100     $     $ 45,951,100  

Loan Assignments

          607,095,509             607,095,509  

Common Stocks

          204,907       10,944       215,851  

Commercial Paper

          28,000,000             28,000,000  

Other Investment Company

    3,443,420                   3,443,420  

Repurchase Agreement

          31,348,871             31,348,871  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 3,443,420     $ 712,600,387     $ 10,944     $ 716,054,751  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $29,668,707, representing 4.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $3,373,189. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Security deemed worthless.
(E)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the total value of securities is $351,548, representing less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(G)    Fixed rate loan commitment at October 31, 2018.
(H)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(I)    All or a portion of the security represents unsettled loan commitments at October 31, 2018 where the rate will be determined at time of settlement.
(J)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $146,641 or less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(K)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(L)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(M)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(N)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
TBD    To Be Determined

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Equity markets produced relatively flat returns for the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. The MSCI World All Country Index was down -0.52%, with gains in the U.S. mostly offsetting declines in non-U.S. markets. Drivers of returns were corporate tax cuts and continued robust economic growth in the U.S. and political uncertainty in the eurozone coupled with a slowdown in economic growth in Europe. Emerging markets lagged developed markets; rising U.S. interest rates and falling currencies in Turkey, South Africa and Brazil combined with a decline in the Chinese market weighed on returns.

On a sector basis, health care and information technology performed well, while materials underperformed. Growth stocks outpaced value stocks, in part due to the continued outperformance of mega-cap technology equities.

We believe the recent underperformance of non-U.S. markets could reverse, particularly for European markets if an agreement with the U.K. is reached regarding its exit from the European Union, and a sensible outcome is achieved for the Italian budget situation.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Global Equity (Class A) returned -1.18%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the MSCl All Country World Index Net and MSCI World Index ex-U.S., returned -0.52% and -6.28%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark primarily due to holdings and an overweight in financials and holdings and an underweight in technology. The largest individual detractors were ING Groep NV, HeidelbergCement AG and Korea Electric Power Corp. ING Groep NV declined with other European bank shares due to the continued political uncertainty in Italy, lack of a market-friendly conclusion to Brexit, and exposure to Turkey. HeidelbergCement AG, like many building materials companies, was impacted by higher raw materials costs and energy prices. Geographic pockets of anemic demand made it difficult to pass these higher costs through increased pricing. For Korea Electric Power Corp., lower nuclear plant utilization, higher energy input prices, and increased power purchasing costs from third-party providers negatively impacted profits. Uncertainty regarding industrial and residential tariff rates also weighed on investor sentiment.

Relative contributors included our holdings in consumer discretionary, health care and real estate. Our underweight positions in materials and real estate also contributed; investors rotated out of the latter due to rising rates. Ross Stores, Inc. was one of the top individual performers. U.S.-focused Ross Stores, Inc. benefited from the recent U.S. corporate tax cut, and the company continued to post positive same-store-sales results. We believe the format of off-price retailing may continue to thrive in an environment in which brick-and-mortar retailing is under threat from e-commerce companies, particularly Amazon.com, Inc. United Continental Holdings, Inc. was also a strong performer due to its successful strategy to grow capacity within its hubs with higher-yielding connecting traffic, enabling it to begin closing the margin gap with Delta Airlines, a much-watched metric by investors. Another notable performer was DexCom, Inc., a market leading manufacturer of continuous glucose monitoring (“CGM”) for diabetes management. The vision of CGM is to replace single-point finger sticks and enable diabetes patients to more effectively and conveniently manage their disease.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Jimmy C. Chang, CFA

David P. Harris, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Rockefeller & Co., LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.0

Exchange-Traded Funds

     0.4  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.4  

Preferred Stock

     0.3  

Other Investment Company

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (6.61 )%       3.76      7.96      03/01/2006  

Class A (NAV)

     (1.18 )%       4.94      8.57      03/01/2006  

MSCI All Country World Index Net (A)

     (0.52 )%       6.15      9.75   

MSCI World Index ex-U.S. (B)

     (6.28 )%       2.36      7.29         

Class B (POP)

     (6.78 )%       3.97      7.92      03/01/2006  

Class B (NAV)

     (1.91 )%       4.14      7.92      03/01/2006  

Class C (POP)

     (2.88 )%       4.14      7.81      03/01/2006  

Class C (NAV)

     (1.91 )%       4.14      7.81      03/01/2006  

Class I (NAV)

     (0.94 )%       5.23      6.35      11/30/2009  

Class R6 (NAV)

     (0.80 )%       N/A        5.41      05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

     (3.56 )%       N/A        5.68      03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

     (1.07 )%       N/A        7.35      03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

     (0.85 )%       N/A        10.48      12/16/2016  

(A) The MSCI All Country World Index Net is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.

(B) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares or 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U. S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Investments in developing markets involve greater risks than investments in developed markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%  
Belgium - 0.6%  

Galapagos NV (A)

    5,866        $  602,663  
    

 

 

 
China - 2.7%  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings, Ltd.

    100,000        1,108,659  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    50,100        1,716,389  
    

 

 

 
       2,825,048  
    

 

 

 
France - 6.4%  

Airbus SE

    16,466        1,819,727  

Cie de Saint-Gobain

    27,544        1,037,622  

Safran SA

    14,115        1,824,051  

TOTAL SA

    36,052        2,115,367  
    

 

 

 
       6,796,767  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 3.6%  

HeidelbergCement AG

    19,090        1,295,532  

KION Group AG

    13,940        814,597  

Vonovia SE

    36,796        1,681,448  
    

 

 

 
       3,791,577  
    

 

 

 
India - 0.8%  

ICICI Bank, Ltd., ADR

    83,420        791,656  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.6%  

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    3,189,600        661,995  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 1.8%  

Medtronic PLC

    21,317        1,914,693  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 10.2%  

Amada Holdings Co., Ltd.

    94,323        888,601  

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

    138,100        2,113,689  

Kyocera Corp.

    28,700        1,553,326  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    89,600        1,134,285  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    58,200        2,400,086  

Sony Corp.

    36,700        1,986,084  

ZOZO, Inc.

    28,700        688,629  
    

 

 

 
       10,764,700  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.5%  

Cemex SAB de CV, ADR (A)

    111,066        559,773  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 3.3%  

ABN AMRO Group NV, CVA (B)

    53,282        1,306,879  

ING Groep NV

    183,795        2,174,477  
    

 

 

 
       3,481,356  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 2.7%  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    6,513        610,026  

KB Financial Group, Inc.

    20,790        865,783  

Korea Electric Power Corp.

    57,563        1,374,976  
    

 

 

 
       2,850,785  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 1.8%  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    85,738        1,928,636  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 2.3%  

Novartis AG, ADR

    27,623        2,415,908  
    

 

 

 
Taiwan - 0.8%  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR

    22,440        854,964  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 7.1%  

BP PLC, ADR

    52,034        2,256,715  

Compass Group PLC

    88,017        1,731,188  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    2,980,072        2,174,674  

Prudential PLC

    65,832        1,318,195  
    

 

 

 
       7,480,772  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
United States - 53.8%  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    5,437        $   437,298  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    3,601        3,877,449  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    1,765        2,820,488  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    5,958        1,373,319  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    5,128        1,560,297  

Cerner Corp. (A)

    28,419        1,627,840  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    90,763        3,461,701  

Comerica, Inc.

    23,951        1,953,444  

CVS Health Corp.

    25,629        1,855,283  

DexCom, Inc. (A)

    8,340        1,107,302  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    16,248        1,711,564  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    22,872        3,471,741  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    20,870        983,812  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    3,408        1,060,399  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    23,641        2,577,342  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    63,624        1,082,880  

Microsoft Corp.

    22,603        2,414,226  

NCR Corp. (A)

    33,345        895,313  

Plains GP Holdings, LP, Class A (A)

    38,758        828,258  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    2,762        936,981  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    14,348        2,042,725  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    21,449        2,123,451  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

    24,342        2,549,338  

Shire PLC, ADR

    8,623        1,567,661  

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A (A)

    19,931        569,429  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    59,115        2,902,546  

Spark Therapeutics, Inc. (A) (C)

    7,986        359,290  

Synchrony Financial

    44,343        1,280,626  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (A)

    20,144        1,722,513  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    19,462        2,682,837  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    55,926        2,976,941  
    

 

 

 
       56,814,294  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $91,575,653)

 

     104,535,587  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.3%  
Republic of Korea - 0.3%  

Hyundai Motor Co.,
5.87% (D)

    5,088        316,689  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $558,009)

 

     316,689  
    

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 0.4%  
United States - 0.4%  

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

    2,719        159,823  

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

    973        265,395  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $457,120)

 

     425,218  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (D)

    265,926        265,926  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $265,926)

 

     265,926  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (D), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $409,960 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $419,808.

    $  409,945        $   409,945  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $409,945)

 

     409,945  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $93,266,653)

 

     105,953,365  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.3)%

       (310,761
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  105,642,604  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Banks

    16.4      $   17,411,827  

Interactive Media & Services

    8.6          9,065,579  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    7.5          7,994,784  

Biotechnology

    5.2          5,464,190  

Airlines

    4.4          4,625,059  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    4.1          4,395,314  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    4.0          4,280,526  

Aerospace & Defense

    3.4          3,643,778  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    3.3          3,509,117  

Electric Utilities

    3.3          3,488,665  

Media

    3.3          3,461,701  

Insurance

    3.2          3,360,920  

Specialty Retail

    2.9          3,107,263  

IT Services

    2.5          2,682,837  

Pharmaceuticals

    2.3          2,415,908  

Software

    2.3          2,414,226  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    2.3          2,400,086  

Household Durables

    1.9          1,986,084  

Construction Materials

    1.8          1,855,305  

Health Care Providers & Services

    1.8          1,855,283  

Machinery

    1.6          1,703,198  

Real Estate Management & Development

    1.6          1,681,448  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    1.6          1,678,088  

Health Care Technology

    1.5          1,627,840  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    1.5          1,553,326  

Consumer Finance

    1.2          1,280,626  

Electrical Equipment

    1.1          1,134,285  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    1.0          1,060,399  

Building Products

    1.0          1,037,622  

Automobiles

    0.9          926,715  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    0.8          895,313  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    0.8          854,964  

U.S. Equity Funds

    0.2          265,395  

International Equity Funds

    0.1          159,823  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    99.4          105,277,494  

Short-Term Investments

    0.6          675,871  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0 %       $   105,953,365  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 65,608,003     $ 38,927,584     $     $ 104,535,587  

Preferred Stock

          316,689             316,689  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    425,218                   425,218  

Other Investment Company

    265,926                   265,926  

Repurchase Agreement

          409,945             409,945  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 66,299,147     $ 39,654,218     $   —     $ 105,953,365  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Security is registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the security is deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the value of the 144A security is $1,306,879, representing 1.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $260,087. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
CVA    Commanditaire Vennootschap op Aandelen (Dutch Certificate)

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     0.27  

Duration †

     0.11  
Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Short-Term U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     44.8

Repurchase Agreements

     29.7  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     20.2  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     5.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 20.2%  

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.

    

1-Month LIBOR - 0.09%,
2.17% (A), 11/01/2018

    $  32,500,000        $  32,500,000  

1-Month LIBOR - 0.07%,
2.21% (A), 07/05/2019, MTN

    19,500,000        19,500,000  

1-Month LIBOR - 0.07%,
2.22% (A), 01/24/2020, MTN

    20,000,000        20,000,000  

1-Month LIBOR - 0.06%,
2.22% (A), 07/25/2019, MTN

    23,500,000        23,500,000  

Federal Farm Credit Banks

    

3-Month LIBOR - 0.23%,
2.17% (A), 04/03/2019

    16,000,000        15,999,478  

1-Month LIBOR - 0.04%,
2.24% (A), 04/15/2020

    28,500,000        28,502,032  

Federal Home Loan Banks

    

3-Month LIBOR - 0.26%,
2.08% (A), 12/20/2019

    23,500,000        23,500,000  

3-Month LIBOR - 0.23%,
2.12% (A), 02/10/2020

    34,000,000        34,000,000  

3-Month LIBOR - 0.24%,
2.13% (A), 09/23/2019

    17,250,000        17,250,000  

1-Month LIBOR - 0.09%,
2.19% (A), 01/14/2019

    15,600,000        15,600,000  

3-Month LIBOR - 0.20%,
2.25% (A), 01/18/2019

    16,500,000        16,500,835  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $246,852,345)

 

     246,852,345  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 44.8%  

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.

    

1-Month LIBOR - 0.10%,
2.16% (A), 01/02/2019

    19,500,000        19,500,000  

1-Month LIBOR - 0.08%,
2.21% (A), 09/27/2019

    26,000,000        26,000,000  

Federal Farm Credit Discount Notes 2.13% (B), 12/04/2018

    6,100,000        6,088,369  

2.24% (B), 01/23/2019

    17,000,000        16,914,556  

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes
2.15% (B), 12/05/2018 - 12/21/2018

    38,000,000        37,904,878  

2.18% (B), 12/07/2018 - 12/14/2018

    33,000,000        32,919,837  

2.19% (B), 12/14/2018 - 01/18/2019

    96,150,000        95,778,893  

2.21% (B), 11/05/2018 - 11/23/2018

    69,100,000        69,039,505  

2.22% (B), 11/21/2018 - 12/28/2018

    60,225,000        60,048,771  

2.23% (B), 11/26/2018 - 12/12/2018

    89,850,000        89,661,685  

2.24% (B), 12/19/2018

    6,800,000        6,780,099  

2.25% (B), 12/21/2018

    3,000,000        2,990,792  

2.35% (B), 03/08/2019

    25,000,000        24,798,035  

2.39% (B), 03/11/2019

    20,250,000        20,079,619  

2.46% (B), 04/10/2019

    32,500,000        32,153,333  

2.47% (B), 04/12/2019

    5,750,000        5,687,641  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $546,346,013)

 

     546,346,013  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 5.7%  

U.S. Treasury Bill
2.12% (B), 12/20/2018

    16,750,000        16,702,932  

2.19% (B), 01/24/2019

    20,500,000        20,397,947  
     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

U.S. Treasury Bill (continued)
2.37% (B), 06/20/2019

    $   17,300,000        $   17,045,236  

2.47% (B), 04/25/2019

    15,000,000        14,824,417  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $68,970,532)

 

     68,970,532  
  

 

 

 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - 29.7%  

Barclays Capital, Inc., 2.19% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $69,004,198 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Government Agency Obligation, 0.00% - 4.32%, due 11/01/2018 - 06/20/2046, and with a total value of $70,380,068.

    69,000,000        69,000,000  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $379,107 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.13%, due 07/31/2024, and with a value of $388,811.

    379,094        379,094  

Goldman Sachs & Co., 2.18% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $69,904,233 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 3.10% - 6.50%, due 03/01/2020 - 06/15/2053, and with a total value of $71,298,000.

    69,900,000        69,900,000  

Jefferies LLC, 2.26% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $83,005,211 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.98% - 5.50%, due 03/01/2029 -03/15/2058, and with a total value of $84,660,001.

    83,000,000        83,000,000  

Nomura Securities International, Inc., 2.21% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $140,008,594 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Government Obligations, 0.75% - 7.00%, due 02/15/2019 -  09/20/2048, and with a total value of $142,800,001.

    140,000,000        140,000,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements
(Cost $362,279,094)

 

     362,279,094  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,224,447,984)

 

     1,224,447,984  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.4)%

 

     (4,674,136
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,219,773,848  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

    

Level 1 - 

Unadjusted
Quoted Prices

   

Level 2 - 

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

   

Level 3 - 

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

  $     $ 246,852,345     $     $ 246,852,345  

Short-Term U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          546,346,013             546,346,013  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

          68,970,532             68,970,532  

Repurchase Agreements

          362,279,094             362,279,094  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $     $ 1,224,447,984     $     $ 1,224,447,984  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

U.S. equity markets advanced over the 12-month period, extending gains that stretched back to the aftermath of the credit crisis of 2008. The backdrop was solid. Domestic gross domestic product grew at a healthy pace; employment gains were robust; corporate profit growth showed continued strength; and business and consumer confidence rose. Corporations used lower tax rates to increase capital spending and repurchase shares. Wage growth and low unemployment spurred increased consumer spending. The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate incrementally to a still-low range of 2.00% - 2.25%.

Global growth, however, was mixed. In Europe, Brexit negotiations remained contentious, compounding uncertainty about the final outcome. In China, a slowdown in the rate of economic expansion was amplified toward the end of the 12-month period by trade discord.

A decline in markets early in the period in February reflected uncertainty about the Trump administration’s policy initiatives and concerns that as U.S. economic growth gained traction, inflation expectations would rise and monetary tightening would ensue. A deeper decline in October was linked to the administration’s continuing moves to reset global trade practices with new tariffs and penalties for intellectual property infringement. Initially, the Chinese stock market suffered the brunt of the pain, while the U.S. economy, dominated by the services sector, felt little impact. In October, the tone of the rhetoric, aggressiveness of the brinkmanship, and unpredictability of the outcomes unsettled domestic markets as well.

The economic slowdown in China constricted prices of many commodities and fueled concerns that moderating expansion in the world’s second-largest economy will have global growth ramifications. Tremors rippled widely across other emerging markets, where weaker sentiment and the effect of higher U.S. interest rates on local U.S.-dollar-denominated debt added to the toll.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Growth (Class I2) returned 9.17%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 10.71%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark due in part to its holdings in Chinese internet companies Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR and Tencent Holdings, Ltd. While the various business segments of Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. provided significant revenue growth, the company’s stock declined on high business investment spending and Chinese government efforts to tighten control of internet and non-traditional financial companies. Tencent Holdings, Ltd. was negatively affected by new restrictions on video-game approvals implemented by Chinese authorities. We believe these restrictions may be lessened in the coming year.

Ongoing concern about data breaches, user-data usage, and increased government scrutiny, coupled with maturation of user engagement, continued to loom over Facebook, Inc., another top individual detractor. However, the company has significant scale benefits and untapped monetization opportunities that we believe should drive better-than-average growth even with higher costs and restriction in data usage.

Information technology positions contributed to Fund performance, led by Amazon.com, Inc., Netflix, Inc. and Apple, Inc. As penetration of Apple, Inc.’s hardware products matured, growth in unit sales slowed. However, the company continued to drive revenue growth across its huge and loyal installed base with product updates and rapid growth in high-margin and recurring-revenue services businesses, such as apps and music.

The Fund’s long-term holdings in U.S. internet companies continued to contribute meaningfully to performance. Amazon.com, Inc. benefited from its market position, scale and execution. Netflix, Inc. continued to raise its competitive barriers with investments in content, resulting in strong subscriber growth and increased pricing and operating leverage.

Digital transformation of the enterprise has become a strategic imperative across many industries and companies. Cloudware, therefore, is no longer primarily a tool to reduce infrastructure costs. Portfolio holdings salesforce.com, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Adobe, Inc., and Red Hat, Inc., which were all contributors, offer mission-critical applications and services that are creating fundamental changes in the way businesses operate.

Payments companies continued to benefit from the long-term shift from cash to electronic credit and debit transactions. Both Fund contributors Mastercard, Inc. and Visa, Inc. have strong market positions with high barriers to entry, pricing power, and solid operating leverage potential. Square, Inc., another contributor, offers innovative low-cost, high-security, easy-to-use digital payment options, in particular for mobile and online transactions.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Boeing Co. was a top performer in industrials. Its gain reflected 787 Dreamliner commercial jet cash generation, solid cost controls and ramped-up 737 jet production. The company’s extensive order backlog reflects strong global demand.

In health care, some biopharmaceutical positions experienced setbacks. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. fell on signs that its non-small cell lung cancer program had been eclipsed by a competing franchise. However, the potentially broad adoption of immuno-oncology therapy in multiple settings points to avenues of future growth for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., in our view. Advances in systems for analyzing genetic variation and function continue to broaden the understanding of the clinical significance of the genome. Fund contributor Illumina is at the forefront of this technology.

Blair A. Boyer

Michael A. Del Balso

Spiros Segalas

Co-Portfolio Managers

Jennison Associates LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     100.2

Other Investment Company

     1.1  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       9.17        13.46        15.38        11/15/2005  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       10.71        13.43        15.45           

Class R6 (NAV)

       9.25        N/A          12.01        05/29/2015  

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Growth stocks can be volatile and experience sharp price declines and certain types of stocks can be extremely volatile and subject to greater price swings than the broader market. Equities are subject to market risk meaning that stock prices in general may decline over short or extended periods of time.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 100.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 4.5%  

Boeing Co.

    19,090        $  6,774,277  

Safran SA

    16,356        2,113,651  
    

 

 

 
       8,887,928  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 2.1%  

Tesla, Inc. (A)

    12,684        4,278,567  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 1.9%  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    34,999        3,815,591  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 4.0%  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    19,218        2,153,761  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (A)

    22,249        2,050,690  

Celgene Corp. (A)

    15,528        1,111,805  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    16,186        2,742,880  
    

 

 

 
       8,059,136  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.9%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    10,390        2,341,594  

S&P Global, Inc.

    7,544        1,375,422  
    

 

 

 
       3,717,016  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.1%  

Albemarle Corp. (B)

    22,275        2,210,126  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 5.0%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    38,199        2,637,641  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    24,185        7,298,549  
    

 

 

 
       9,936,190  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.6%  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    10,374        1,128,069  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.3%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    20,286        4,637,988  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.2%  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    2,664        393,207  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    3,668        1,911,688  
    

 

 

 
       2,304,895  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.9%  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    14,455        3,777,814  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.7%  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (A)

    3,202        1,473,977  

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

    29,322        3,427,448  

McDonald’s Corp.

    13,602        2,406,194  
    

 

 

 
       7,307,619  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 11.1%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    4,943        5,390,737  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    5,013        5,397,848  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    39,568        6,006,027  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    155,775        5,336,736  
    

 

 

 
       22,131,348  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 9.8%  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR (A)

    38,173        5,431,254  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    7,181        11,475,310  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    1,194        2,238,249  

Farfetch, Ltd., Class A (A)

    14,841        304,834  
    

 

 

 
       19,449,647  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 10.9%  

Adyen NV (A) (C)

    2,340        1,513,644  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    14,738        2,948,042  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    39,803        7,867,859  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
IT Services (continued)  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    16,789        $   1,413,466  

Square, Inc., Class A (A)

    14,867        1,091,981  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    49,789        6,863,414  
    

 

 

 
       21,698,406  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.8%  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    11,582        3,603,739  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.5%  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    8,605        1,043,959  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.1%  

Concho Resources, Inc. (A)

    15,191        2,112,916  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 1.3%  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    19,606        2,694,649  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 3.5%  

AstraZeneca PLC, ADR

    104,915        4,068,604  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    19,796        1,000,490  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    26,627        1,960,013  
    

 

 

 
       7,029,107  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.7%  

Union Pacific Corp.

    9,285        1,357,653  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.3%  

Broadcom, Inc.

    10,547        2,357,149  

NVIDIA Corp.

    23,908        5,040,524  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    12,607        1,170,308  
    

 

 

 
       8,567,981  
    

 

 

 
Software - 15.6%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    24,456        6,010,307  

Microsoft Corp.

    95,614        10,212,531  

Red Hat, Inc. (A)

    13,557        2,326,923  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    51,382        7,051,666  

ServiceNow, Inc. (A)

    6,257        1,132,767  

Splunk, Inc. (A)

    20,326        2,029,348  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    17,702        2,354,720  
    

 

 

 
       31,118,262  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.0%  

Home Depot, Inc.

    17,689        3,111,141  

Tiffany & Co.

    7,117        792,122  
    

 

 

 
       3,903,263  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 4.9%  

Apple, Inc.

    44,619        9,765,314  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.5%  

Kering SA, ADR

    46,424        2,061,226  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    39,334        2,951,623  
    

 

 

 
       5,012,849  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $116,155,222)

 

     199,550,032  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (D)

    2,232,765        2,232,765  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,232,765)

 

     2,232,765  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.2%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (D), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $480,982 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 10/15/2021, and with a value of $495,334.

    $  480,965        $   480,965  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $480,965)

 

     480,965  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $118,868,952)

 

     202,263,762  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.5)%

       (3,022,325
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  199,241,437  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 190,586,001     $ 8,964,031     $     $ 199,550,032  

Other Investment Company

    2,232,765                   2,232,765  

Repurchase Agreement

          480,965             480,965  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 192,818,766     $ 9,444,996     $     $ 202,263,762  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $2,187,999. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Security is registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the security is deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the value of the 144A security is $1,513,644, representing 0.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The market environment during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, was supportive of risk assets, aided by a combination of positive fundamental and technical market factors. Sentiment towards the end of 2017 was dominated by the passage of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered the corporate tax rate and modified the individual income tax rate in addition to other provisions designed to stimulate economic growth. The immediate market response was positive with both equities and credit-oriented fixed income sectors rallying on the news, ending the year on a firm note.

As we entered the first few quarters of 2018, U.S. bond investors grappled with repatriation concerns, unexpected tariff announcements and rising macro risks, resulting in bouts of risk aversion and credit spread widening. Notwithstanding these temporary setbacks, investors were ultimately able to focus their attention on the positive economic backdrop and robust corporate earnings growth which characterized much of 2018. A healthy U.S. consumer, low defaults and rising property values also provided a tailwind for securitized sectors such as asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), which outperformed investment grade corporates during the fiscal reporting period. While interest rates did increase over the fiscal year in response to the U.S. Federal Reserve policy tightening, on a relative basis they remain historically low, creating strong demand for higher yielding securities.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica High Quality Bond (Class R4) returned 0.31%. By comparison, its benchmark, the ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index, returned 0.41%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund uses relative value analysis to select high quality, liquid fixed income assets, and to tactically adjust portfolio weightings in an effort to outperform the benchmark. Throughout fiscal year 2018, the Fund maintained a neutral average duration stance relative to the benchmark. During the past fiscal year, the Fund’s allocation to corporates and CMBS increased as these sectors were attractive relative to Treasuries on a technical basis.

The spread sectors outperformed Treasuries during the fiscal year even though spreads ended the year wider. The spread sectors’ income advantage relative to Treasuries more than offset the spread widening. The Fund maintained an allocation of approximately 50% to the structured sectors, a significant relative overweight. This allocation contributed substantially to the return during the year. The Fund’s specific security selection also contributed to the performance. The Fund’s holdings of money center and investment banks were strong performers relative to all financials, as their earnings benefited from increased financial markets activity, stronger net interest margins and lower operating costs. A Wells Fargo corporate issue detracted from performance as that company continues to struggle with legal entanglements and declining profits. Other securities that contributed to the Fund’s outperformance were single asset/single borrower CMBS deals that outperformed the broader sector. During the past fiscal year Treasury rates rose, with rates rising approximately 120 basis points at the 3-year point and shorter, and rising approximately 96 basis points at the 5-year point. Relative to the benchmark, the portfolio was overweight the 0-1 year duration bucket, underweight the 1-3 year bucket, and overweight the 3-5 year bucket. This detracted from performance given the curve flattening.

Peter S. Kaplan, CFA

Jennifer K. Wynn, CFA

Co-Portfolio Manager

Merganser Capital Management

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     2.41  

Duration †

     1.78  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     12.2

AAA

     10.9  

AA

     14.9  

A

     26.3  

BBB

     32.3  

BB

     0.7  

Not Rated

     1.9  

Baa2

     0.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.0

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

     1 Year     5 Year     10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
    Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

    0.57     N/A       0.70     04/21/2017  

Class R (NAV)

    0.04     N/A       0.23     04/21/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

    0.31     0.74     2.27     09/11/2000  

ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index (A)

    0.41     0.84     1.70        

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market, including U.S. Treasury, U.S. agency, foreign government, supranational and corporate securities that have a remaining maturity of less than three years and more than one year.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Adviser and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Any U.S. government guarantees of the securities held in this investment Fund pertain only to those securities and not the Fund or its yield. The values of bonds change in response to changes in economic conditions, interest rates, and the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The value of bonds and bond funds generally falls when interest rates rise, causing an investor to lose money upon sale or redemption.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 35.7%  

Ally Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2017-4, Class A4,
1.96%, 07/15/2022

    $  1,500,000        $  1,464,092  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-1, Class D,

    

3.59%, 02/08/2022

    1,000,000        1,001,236  

Series 2016-4, Class B,

    

1.83%, 12/08/2021

    1,000,000        986,934  

Series 2017-1, Class C,

    

2.71%, 08/18/2022

    1,000,000        985,594  

Series 2017-2, Class C,

    

2.97%, 03/20/2023

    605,000        599,312  

Series 2018-1, Class D,

    

3.82%, 03/18/2024

    4,000,000        3,973,419  

Series 2018-2, Class D,

    

4.01%, 07/18/2024

    3,000,000        2,991,208  

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

2.46%, 07/20/2020 (A)

    1,250,000        1,246,395  

Series 2014-1A, Class B,

    

2.96%, 07/20/2020 (A)

    375,000        374,202  

Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust
Series 2016-1, Class A,
1.52%, 05/16/2022

    2,000,000        1,980,463  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust

    

Series 2015-4, Class C,

    

2.89%, 02/22/2021

    1,630,000        1,626,494  

Series 2015-4, Class D,

    

3.62%, 05/20/2021

    1,575,000        1,577,973  

Series 2016-1, Class B,

    

2.67%, 12/21/2020

    1,000,000        996,607  

Series 2016-2, Class B,

    

2.11%, 03/22/2021

    1,000,000        990,057  

Series 2016-3, Class C,

    

2.35%, 09/20/2021

    725,000        715,808  

Series 2018-2, Class C,

    

3.69%, 12/20/2023 (A)

    1,750,000        1,749,359  

CarMax Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2015-2, Class C,

    

2.39%, 03/15/2021

    900,000        895,581  

Series 2018-1, Class C,

    

2.95%, 11/15/2023

    2,485,000        2,431,853  

CCG Receivables Trust
Series 2018-1, Class B,
3.09%, 06/16/2025 (A)

    2,600,000        2,559,669  

CLI Funding V LLC

    

Series 2013-1A, Class NOTE,

    

2.83%, 03/18/2028 (A)

    1,046,067        1,017,517  

Series 2013-3A, Class A,

    

3.67%, 11/18/2028 (A)

    251,992        245,910  

CNH Equipment Trust

    

Series 2015-A, Class B,

    

2.14%, 08/15/2022

    2,000,000        1,993,390  

Series 2015-B, Class A3,

    

1.37%, 07/15/2020

    75,800        75,686  

Series 2015-B, Class B,

    

2.23%, 10/17/2022

    1,825,000        1,818,620  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

CNH Equipment Trust (continued)

    

Series 2017-C, Class B,

    

2.54%, 05/15/2025

    $   1,140,000        $   1,107,967  

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

3.47%, 10/15/2025

    1,700,000        1,698,275  

Colony Starwood Homes Trust
Series 2016-1A, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.65%,
4.94% (B), 07/17/2033 (A)

    1,051,505        1,051,768  

Dell Equipment Finance Trust

    

Series 2017-2, Class C,

    

2.73%, 10/24/2022 (A)

    2,450,000        2,412,598  

Series 2018-2, Class C,

    

3.72%, 10/22/2023 (A)

    1,220,000        1,221,068  

Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust
Series 2018-A, Class B,
3.17%, 09/15/2021

    1,250,000        1,244,125  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-C, Class B,

    

1.73%, 03/15/2022

    1,418,000        1,381,664  

Series 2017-1, Class C,

    

3.01%, 08/15/2028 (A)

    2,000,000        1,951,596  

Series 2017-A, Class C,

    

2.41%, 07/15/2023

    2,578,000        2,526,312  

Series 2017-C, Class C,

    

2.50%, 05/15/2024

    3,000,000        2,922,570  

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust
Series 2017-2, Class B,
2.34%, 09/15/2022

    1,570,000        1,538,870  

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust
Series 2018-3, Class B,
3.48%, 07/20/2022

    1,100,000        1,097,880  

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust

    

Series 2018-1, Class C,

    

2.77%, 07/17/2023

    2,515,000        2,454,626  

Series 2018-2, Class C,

    

3.31%, 12/18/2023

    2,100,000        2,074,426  

Series 2018-3, Class C,

    

3.45%, 02/16/2024

    1,000,000        992,885  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust
Series 2018-AA, Class A,
3.54%, 02/25/2032 (A)

    981,847        979,512  

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2017-B, Class B,

    

2.23%, 02/15/2023

    1,840,000        1,784,775  

Series 2017-B, Class C,

    

2.44%, 05/15/2024

    1,000,000        964,534  

Invitation Homes Trust

    

Series 2018-SFR2, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
3.73% (B), 06/17/2037 (A)

    3,000,000        2,995,840  

Series 2018-SFR4, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
3.90% (B), 01/17/2038 (A) (C)

    2,400,000        2,400,000  

John Deere Owner Trust
Series 2017-B, Class A4,
2.11%, 07/15/2024

    1,300,000        1,269,835  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

MVW Owner Trust

    

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.52%, 12/20/2032 (A)

    $   795,155        $   777,816  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 12/20/2033 (A)

    458,910        443,516  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,

    

2.42%, 12/20/2034 (A)

    1,107,705        1,069,894  

Progress Residential Trust

    

Series 2018-SFR1, Class C,

    

3.68%, 03/17/2035 (A)

    3,250,000        3,171,816  

Series 2018-SFR2, Class D,

    

4.34%, 08/17/2035 (A)

    2,000,000        1,975,926  

Series 2018-SFR3, Class C,

    

4.18%, 10/17/2035 (A)

    2,000,000        1,985,467  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-3, Class D,

    

2.80%, 08/15/2022

    2,755,000        2,721,229  

Series 2017-3, Class D,

    

3.20%, 11/15/2023

    3,000,000        2,967,745  

Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.91%, 03/20/2034 (A)

    460,648        454,200  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC

    

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.40%, 03/22/2032 (A)

    249,903        248,089  

Series 2015-3A, Class B,

    

3.08%, 09/20/2032 (A)

    961,918        951,066  

Series 2018-2A, Class A,

    

3.50%, 06/20/2035 (A)

    1,039,135        1,033,295  

Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust
Series 2017-2, Class C,
3.01%, 10/15/2025

    640,000        617,372  

TAL Advantage V LLC
Series 2013-2A, Class A,
3.55%, 11/20/2038 (A)

    330,417        325,949  

Verizon Owner Trust

    

Series 2017-2A, Class C,

    

2.38%, 12/20/2021 (A)

    2,230,000        2,187,180  

Series 2017-3A, Class C,

    

2.53%, 04/20/2022 (A)

    765,000        749,587  

Series 2018-1A, Class C,

    

3.20%, 09/20/2022 (A)

    1,530,000        1,514,513  

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

3.38%, 04/20/2023

    1,500,000        1,496,106  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (A)

    1,637,779        1,596,609  

World Omni Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2018-A, Class B,
2.89%, 04/15/2025

    1,500,000        1,473,833  

World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust

    

Series 2016-A, Class A4,

    

1.61%, 01/15/2022

    1,000,000        995,454  

Series 2018-B, Class B,

    

3.43%, 03/15/2024

    1,700,000        1,694,422  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $101,755,459)

 

     100,819,589  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 39.7%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.5%  

General Dynamics Corp.
3.00%, 05/11/2021

    $   1,590,000        $   1,578,790  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 2.2%  

America West Airlines Pass-Through Trust
7.10%, 10/02/2022

    1,501,181        1,580,744  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.95%, 07/15/2024

    1,979,204        2,022,073  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.63%, 03/03/2024

    2,500,725        2,506,702  
    

 

 

 
       6,109,519  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 10.3%  

Banco del Estado de Chile

    

2.67%, 01/08/2021 (A) (D)

    1,150,000        1,119,824  

3.88%, 02/08/2022 (A)

    1,552,000        1,542,236  

Bank of America Corp.
2.25%, 04/21/2020, MTN

    3,128,000        3,082,697  

Bank of Montreal
3.10%, 04/13/2021, MTN

    1,160,000        1,152,646  

Bank of Nova Scotia
2.70%, 03/07/2022 (D)

    1,270,000        1,236,001  

Barclays PLC
2.75%, 11/08/2019

    3,000,000        2,979,066  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.05%, 07/30/2022

    3,425,000        3,439,647  

Citizens Bank NA
2.30%, 12/03/2018, MTN

    1,625,000        1,624,379  

First Republic Bank
2.38%, 06/17/2019

    400,000        398,337  

HSBC Bank USA NA
4.88%, 08/24/2020

    2,252,000        2,304,858  

Huntington National Bank
3.25%, 05/14/2021

    3,000,000        2,972,588  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
3.88%, 01/15/2019, MTN

    2,825,000        2,825,434  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.55%, 10/29/2020

    1,000,000        983,512  

Wells Fargo & Co.
2.50%, 03/04/2021

    3,425,000        3,337,820  
    

 

 

 
       28,999,045  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.7%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
2.65%, 02/01/2021

    2,000,000        1,960,720  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.3%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    

2.50%, 05/14/2020

    2,700,000        2,664,737  

2.90%, 11/06/2022

    930,000        900,250  
    

 

 

 
       3,564,987  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.5%  

Deutsche Bank AG
3-Month LIBOR + 1.91%,
4.25% (B), 05/10/2019 (D)

    1,220,000        1,226,100  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.78%,
3.31% (B), 10/31/2022

    3,500,000        3,512,158  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

Morgan Stanley
4.88%, 11/01/2022

    $   5,000,000        $   5,158,170  
    

 

 

 
       9,896,428  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.2%  

Monsanto Co.
2.13%, 07/15/2019

    500,000        494,750  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.4%  

Capital One NA
2.35%, 01/31/2020

    1,000,000        987,260  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.34%, 03/28/2022

    2,721,000        2,599,072  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
4.15%, 06/19/2023

    2,200,000        2,162,697  

John Deere Capital Corp.
1.25%, 10/09/2019, MTN

    2,875,000        2,829,864  

Synchrony Financial
3.00%, 08/15/2019

    950,000        946,117  
    

 

 

 
       9,525,010  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%  

WestRock MWV LLC
7.38%, 09/01/2019

    380,000        392,318  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.4%  

AT&T, Inc.

    

2.80%, 02/17/2021

    70,000        68,786  

3.00%, 06/30/2022

    2,145,000        2,080,736  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.13%, 03/16/2022

    1,800,000        1,774,283  
    

 

 

 
       3,923,805  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.5%  

Mississippi Power Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
3.03% (B), 03/27/2020

    1,425,000        1,425,145  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.1%  

Kilroy Realty, LP
6.63%, 06/01/2020

    3,250,000        3,393,138  

SL Green Operating Partnership, LP
3-Month LIBOR + 0.98%,
3.32% (B), 08/16/2021

    2,650,000        2,651,364  
    

 

 

 
       6,044,502  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.2%  

Campbell Soup Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.63%,
2.96% (B), 03/15/2021

    3,300,000        3,287,578  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.6%  

Becton Dickinson and Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.88%,
3.26% (B), 12/29/2020

    1,650,000        1,651,318  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.3%  

Halfmoon Parent, Inc.
3.40%, 09/17/2021 (A)

    905,000        898,339  

HCA, Inc.
4.25%, 10/15/2019

    2,850,000        2,860,688  
    

 

 

 
       3,759,027  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.8%  

General Electric Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.44% (B), 04/15/2023, MTN

    $   2,200,000        $   2,166,042  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.5%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
3-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
4.19% (B), 02/01/2024

    2,100,000        2,133,985  

Comcast Corp.
3.45%, 10/01/2021

    1,160,000        1,159,447  

Interpublic Group Cos., Inc.
4.00%, 03/15/2022

    1,025,000        1,023,170  
    

 

 

 
       4,316,602  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.7%  

ArcelorMittal
5.13%, 06/01/2020 (D)

    1,869,000        1,908,687  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.2%  

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma
5.15%, 12/01/2019 (D)

    3,250,000        3,320,489  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.5%  

Andeavor Logistics, LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.

    

5.50%, 10/15/2019

    1,512,000        1,540,638  

6.25%, 10/15/2022

    2,628,000        2,710,125  

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP
2.70%, 04/01/2019

    2,110,000        2,096,683  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
3.05%, 12/01/2019

    1,025,000        1,021,247  

Petroleos Mexicanos

    

6.00%, 03/05/2020

    230,000        233,160  

6.38%, 02/04/2021

    1,962,000        2,007,479  

Phillips 66
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
3.09% (B), 04/15/2019 (A)

    3,000,000        3,000,900  
    

 

 

 
       12,610,232  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2%  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
1.90%, 09/23/2019

    695,000        686,406  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.0%  

Xilinx, Inc.
2.13%, 03/15/2019

    2,870,000        2,860,819  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.4%  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.72%,
3.06% (B), 10/05/2021

    1,285,000        1,285,554  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.1%  

America Movil SAB de CV
5.00%, 03/30/2020

    400,000        408,042  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $112,930,992)

 

     112,175,815  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION - 0.3%  
Republic of Korea - 0.3%  

Export-Import Bank of Korea
3-Month LIBOR + 0.46%,
2.93% (B), 10/21/2019

    $   1,000,000        $   1,000,520  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligation
(Cost $1,000,091)

 

     1,000,520  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 11.1%  

BANK, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2018-BN12, Class XA,
0.35% (B), 05/15/2061

    27,300,772        663,373  

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2018-BIOA, Class B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.87%,
3.15% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    2,400,000        2,395,467  

Series 2018-IND, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
3.58% (B), 11/15/2035 (A)

    1,600,000        1,602,968  

BX Trust
Series 2018-MCSF, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
3.73% (B), 04/15/2035 (A)

    2,000,000        1,986,834  

Cold Storage Trust
Series 2017-ICE3, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
3.53% (B), 04/15/2036 (A)

    1,900,000        1,902,322  

COMM Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

Series 2018-COR3, Class XA,
0.45% (B), 05/10/2051

    19,665,387        712,310  

Core Industrial Trust
Series 2015-TEXW, Class C,
3.73%, 02/10/2034 (A)

    1,200,000        1,195,511  

DBCG Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-BIOD, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
3.58% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    2,839,952        2,810,500  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.50%, 06/25/2028

    1,063,282        1,054,924  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II
Series 2017-SLP, Class B,
3.77%, 10/10/2032 (A)

    1,450,000        1,436,233  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2018-GS10, Class XA,
0.34% (B), 07/10/2051

    67,633,165        1,924,705  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust
Series 2016-RENT, Class D,
4.07% (B), 02/10/2029 (A)

    2,000,000        1,979,033  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2012-CBX, Class A3,
3.14%, 06/15/2045

    297,827        297,560  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2015-C24, Class XA,
0.79% (B), 05/15/2048

    43,341,100        1,748,701  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust
Series 2017-CLS, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.13% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    3,000,000        2,994,302  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2012-C1, Class A3,

    

3.40%, 05/10/2045

    $   3,141,580        $   3,129,973  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2018-C10, Class XA,
0.97% (B), 05/15/2051

    6,279,944        427,029  

Series 2018-C11, Class XA,

    

0.98% (B), 06/15/2051

    32,944,564        1,885,012  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2018-C44, Class XA,
0.76% (B), 05/15/2051

    20,155,444        1,115,670  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $31,584,379)

 

     31,262,427  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 5.3%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

1-Year CMT + 2.04%,
3.93% (B), 06/01/2033

    745,228        779,585  

4.50%, 09/01/2026

    621,869        637,485  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Interest Only STRIPS
Series K032, Class X1,
0.10% (B), 05/25/2023

    205,113,420        967,582  

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

1.95%, 11/01/2020

    2,630,000        2,556,867  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Zero Coupon (B), 10/25/2021

    29,892,280        59,856  

0.12% (B), 11/25/2022

    64,985,659        233,260  

0.23% (B), 01/25/2022

    29,633,946        183,458  

FREMF Mortgage Trust

    

3.95% (B), 08/25/2047 (A)

    1,940,000        1,952,160  

4.26% (B), 01/25/2045 (A)

    1,580,000        1,604,441  

Government National Mortgage Association

    

4.42% (B), 12/20/2061

    863,794        868,851  

4.64% (B), 09/20/2063

    522,896        525,490  

4.67% (B), 11/20/2061 - 02/20/2063

    946,509        954,970  

4.75% (B), 02/20/2061

    5,646        5,743  

4.83% (B), 06/20/2063

    744,328        751,590  

4.91% (B), 05/20/2062

    548,524        555,717  

4.95% (B), 02/20/2061

    23,717        24,159  

5.10% (B), 05/20/2061

    29,359        29,536  

5.26% (B), 11/20/2060

    718,469        726,655  

5.30% (B), 04/20/2061

    349,206        353,736  

5.75%, 12/15/2022

    188,668        193,426  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS

    

0.70% (B), 09/16/2059

    14,789,636        947,054  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $15,607,235)

 

     14,911,621  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION - 6.9%  
U.S. Treasury - 6.9%  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.50%, 05/15/2020

    19,961,000        19,561,000  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligation
(Cost $19,578,593)

 

     19,561,000  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (E)

    2,976,678        $   2,976,678  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,976,678)

 

     2,976,678  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $285,433,427)

 

     282,707,650  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.0)% (F)

 

     (58,725
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  282,648,925  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (G)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

  $     $ 100,819,589     $     $ 100,819,589  

Corporate Debt Securities

          112,175,815             112,175,815  

Foreign Government Obligation

          1,000,520             1,000,520  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          31,262,427             31,262,427  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          14,911,621             14,911,621  

U.S. Government Obligation

          19,561,000             19,561,000  

Other Investment Company

    2,976,678                   2,976,678  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 2,976,678     $ 279,730,972     $     $ 282,707,650  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $67,111,427, representing 23.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) security. Security to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Security may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(D)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $2,916,014. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(E)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(G)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2017, buoyed by consumption, business equipment spending, and a general pick-up in global economic activity, U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth accelerated to 2.3% year-over-year. Market participants turned their focus to the eventuality of a near-term fiscal push, notably via tax policy. Equity prices rallied in response, and 2018 and 2019 GDP consensus estimates inched higher. In late 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed broad tax relief for individuals, small businesses, and corporations into law.

The front end of the yield curve continued to reprice in the first half of the year as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) maintained its outlook for steady economic growth and signaled the likelihood of more rate hikes in the future amid increasing Treasury supply. The 10-year Treasury yield settled roughly 11 basis points higher, and the 2-year yield about 25 basis points higher in the second quarter, pushing the spread between the 2- and 10-year Treasuries to its then narrowest level in more than a decade. Additionally, the LIBOR-Option Implied Spread, which had been widening throughout the first quarter of 2018, peaked early in the second quarter before declining materially.

Policy and politics remained center-stage in the third quarter as Washington’s trade spat with China continued to escalate. These risks surrounding trade policy were noted as a concern by the Fed in its September meeting minutes. Even so, the Fed stayed the course on normalizing rates given continued economic strength, hiking again in September to bring the policy rate above 2% for the first time since 2008.

High yield returns were somewhat low during the year but still fared better than most fixed income asset classes which suffered declines. Two distinct bouts of volatility hit the high yield market during the period, one in February and another in October, both coinciding with equity market weakness. Given the strong technical backdrop with light new issuance, high yield broadly weathered the dual stresses of equity declines and rising interest rates. In our view, high yield fundamentals remained solid in the period, given strong corporate earnings and a low level of defaults.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica High Yield Bond (Class A) returned -0.20%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index, returned 0.98%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Despite favorable allocation decisions, security selection was the largest detractor from performance this year. Our selection within BB and B-rated securities detracted the most from relative performance. However, our overall ratings positioning – underweight BBs and overweight Bs – contributed favorably over the last twelve months as the more rate-sensitive BB-rated bonds underperformed.

By sector, the top contributors included banking, finance and consumer cyclical companies. The largest detractors from active returns were basic industry, technology and capital goods.

We maintained a slight down-in-quality bias throughout most of the period, given modestly improving fundamentals among many lower-quality issuers. Furthermore, strengthening fundamentals and rising commodity prices have supported our efforts to increase exposure within the energy sector. In addition to preferring certain consumer and communication sectors, key sector overweights included housing-related credits, gaming and financials. We have continued to focus on searching for idiosyncratic opportunities where the market has pushed bond prices down to attractive levels.

Kevin Bakker, CFA

Benjamin D. Miller, CFA

James K. Schaeffer, Jr.

Derek Thoms

Co-Portfolio Managers

AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     6.26  

Duration †

     3.84  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     0.4

BBB

     5.1  

BB

     40.7  

B

     40.7  

CCC and Below

     9.0  

Not Rated

     10.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (6.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (4.99 )%         2.93        9.93        06/14/1985  

Class A (NAV)

       (0.20 )%         3.95        10.46        06/14/1985  

Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (A)

       0.98        4.69        11.22           

Class B (POP)

       (5.81 )%         2.92        9.80        10/01/1995  

Class B (NAV)

       (1.08 )%         3.09        9.80        10/01/1995  

Class C (POP)

       (1.83 )%         3.20        9.70        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (0.88 )%         3.20        9.70        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       0.17        4.21        7.17        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       0.30        4.34        10.93        11/08/2004  

Class I3 (NAV)

       0.33        N/A          3.60        03/24/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (0.17 )%         N/A          3.09        03/24/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       0.08        N/A          3.35        03/24/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       0.29        N/A          3.88        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (2.50 )%         N/A          1.50        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       0.01        N/A          3.12        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       0.09        N/A          4.28        12/16/2016  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index is an issuer-constrained measurement of the market of U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. The exposure of each issuer is limited to 2% of the total market value of the index.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. Changes, in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond. Investing in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when interest rates increases.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 94.6%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.3%  

Bombardier, Inc.

    

6.00%, 10/15/2022 (A)

    $  993,000        $  974,381  

6.13%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    5,320,000        5,253,500  

7.75%, 03/15/2020 (A)

    1,814,000        1,882,025  

DAE Funding LLC

    

4.50%, 08/01/2022 (A)

    1,573,000        1,533,675  

5.00%, 08/01/2024 (A)

    1,639,000        1,598,025  

Triumph Group, Inc.

    

5.25%, 06/01/2022

    4,732,000        4,377,100  

7.75%, 08/15/2025

    3,390,000        3,186,600  
    

 

 

 
       18,805,306  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.5%  

American Airlines Group, Inc.

    

4.63%, 03/01/2020 (A)

    2,740,000        2,740,000  

5.50%, 10/01/2019 (A)

    4,461,000        4,509,848  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

5.60%, 01/15/2022 (A)

    5,638,511        5,716,040  

5.63%, 07/15/2022 (A)

    2,886,854        2,940,405  

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

5.50%, 04/29/2022

    588,791        599,154  

6.90%, 10/19/2023

    2,121,256        2,184,894  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.63%, 03/03/2024

    1,322,223        1,325,383  

United Continental Holdings, Inc.
4.25%, 10/01/2022 (B)

    615,000        603,469  
    

 

 

 
       20,619,193  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.6%  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
5.00%, 05/31/2026 (B)

    9,385,000        8,540,350  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.4%  

General Motors Co.
5.00%, 10/01/2028

    5,424,000        5,195,396  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.9%  

Barclays PLC

    

Fixed until 09/15/2019 (C), 6.63% (B) (D)

    3,326,000        3,346,788  

Fixed until 09/15/2023 (C), 7.75% (D)

    2,457,000        2,451,349  

BNP Paribas SA

    

Fixed until 03/14/2022 (C), 6.75% (A) (B) (D)

    3,950,000        3,994,437  

Fixed until 03/30/2021 (C), 7.63% (A) (D)

    2,298,000        2,387,048  

CIT Group, Inc.

    

4.75%, 02/16/2024

    666,000        656,010  

5.00%, 08/15/2022

    3,080,000        3,091,550  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
5.71%, 01/15/2026 (A)

    4,565,000        4,052,762  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 3.47%,
5.99% (D), 01/30/2019 (C)

    1,348,000        1,355,225  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    

Fixed until 06/27/2024 (C), 7.50% (D)

    5,585,000        5,633,869  

Fixed until 09/27/2025 (C), 7.50% (D)

    3,755,000        3,773,775  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
Fixed until 08/15/2021 (C), 8.63% (D)

    3,660,000        3,847,575  

Societe Generale SA
Fixed until 09/13/2021 (C), 7.38% (A) (D)

    5,338,000        5,411,397  
    

 

 

 
       40,001,785  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Beverages - 0.4%  

Cott Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    $   5,510,000        $   5,248,275  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 2.0%  

Associated Materials LLC / AMH New Finance, Inc.
9.00%, 01/01/2024 (A)

    12,893,000        12,973,581  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.
5.63%, 09/01/2024 (A)

    7,556,000        7,045,970  

Griffon Corp.
5.25%, 03/01/2022

    8,827,000        8,275,313  
    

 

 

 
       28,294,864  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.2%  

Credit Suisse Group AG

    

Fixed until 12/18/2024 (C), 6.25% (A) (D)

    1,350,000        1,313,707  

Fixed until 09/12/2025 (C), 7.25% (A) (D)

    2,450,000        2,422,437  

Fixed until 07/17/2023 (C), 7.50% (A) (D)

    1,875,000        1,907,813  

Fixed until 12/11/2023 (C), 7.50% (A) (D)

    9,383,000        9,769,204  

Goldman Sachs Capital II
3-Month LIBOR + 0.77%,
4.00% (D), 12/03/2018 (C)

    1,048,000        838,400  
    

 

 

 
       16,251,561  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.0%  

Eagle Intermediate Global Holding BV / Ruyi US Finance LLC
7.50%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    4,243,000        4,105,102  

Hexion, Inc.

    

6.63%, 04/15/2020

    5,776,000        5,111,760  

7.88%, 02/15/2023

    4,886,000        2,785,020  

10.00%, 04/15/2020 (B)

    1,821,000        1,702,635  

Hexion, Inc. / Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC
9.00%, 11/15/2020

    1,781,000        1,068,600  

NOVA Chemicals Corp.

    

4.88%, 06/01/2024 (A)

    5,157,000        4,737,994  

5.25%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    5,449,000        4,917,722  

Olin Corp.
5.13%, 09/15/2027 (B)

    3,303,000        3,075,919  
    

 

 

 
       27,504,752  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.1%  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.
5.25%, 08/01/2026 (A)

    3,642,000        3,584,092  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc.

    

5.50%, 04/01/2023 (B)

    4,368,000        4,247,880  

6.38%, 04/01/2024 (A) (B)

    2,208,000        2,108,640  

Garda World Security Corp.
8.75%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    6,008,000        5,647,520  
    

 

 

 
       15,588,132  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.8%  

CommScope Technologies LLC

    

5.00%, 03/15/2027 (A)

    779,000        695,390  

6.00%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    6,662,000        6,478,795  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    3,764,000        3,604,030  
    

 

 

 
       10,778,215  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Construction & Engineering - 3.3%  

Abengoa Abenewco 2 SAU
PIK Rate 1.25%, Cash Rate 0.25%, 03/31/2023 (A) (E)

    $   1,921,360        $   28,820  

Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co.

    

6.75%, 08/01/2025 (A)

    3,460,000        3,209,150  

6.88%, 02/15/2021 (A)

    8,364,000        8,364,000  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc.

    

6.38%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    4,375,000        4,117,969  

6.50%, 12/15/2020 (A)

    1,972,000        1,972,000  

Century Communities, Inc.
5.88%, 07/15/2025

    6,073,000        5,496,065  

Pisces Midco, Inc.
8.00%, 04/15/2026 (A)

    7,479,000        7,263,979  

Weekley Homes LLC / Weekley Finance Corp.
6.00%, 02/01/2023

    4,501,000        4,320,960  

William Lyon Homes, Inc.

    

5.88%, 01/31/2025

    5,600,000        4,935,000  

6.00%, 09/01/2023

    2,000,000        1,825,000  

7.00%, 08/15/2022

    4,219,000        4,213,726  
    

 

 

 
       45,746,669  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 2.2%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    

5.75%, 11/20/2025 (B)

    1,627,000        1,663,608  

7.50%, 09/15/2020

    4,468,000        4,736,080  

Altice Financing SA

    

6.63%, 02/15/2023 (A)

    2,057,000        2,036,019  

7.50%, 05/15/2026 (A)

    5,579,000        5,244,260  

Navient Corp.

    

5.00%, 10/26/2020

    2,713,000        2,727,921  

5.88%, 10/25/2024

    2,955,000        2,785,087  

6.50%, 06/15/2022

    3,408,000        3,467,640  

6.63%, 07/26/2021

    1,020,000        1,049,325  

6.75%, 06/15/2026

    2,201,000        2,101,955  

Springleaf Finance Corp.

    

6.00%, 06/01/2020

    1,823,000        1,861,739  

7.13%, 03/15/2026

    2,705,000        2,562,987  

8.25%, 12/15/2020

    551,000        589,570  
    

 

 

 
       30,826,191  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 2.7%  

ARD Finance SA
PIK Rate 7.88%, Cash Rate 7.13%, 09/15/2023 (E)

    3,766,000        3,650,666  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.

    

6.00%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    3,857,000        3,615,938  

7.25%, 05/15/2024 (A)

    4,840,000        4,864,200  

BWAY Holding Co.

    

5.50%, 04/15/2024 (A)

    4,931,000        4,733,760  

7.25%, 04/15/2025 (A) (B)

    1,207,000        1,146,650  

Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI
4.75%, 02/01/2026 (A) (B)

    1,755,000        1,656,281  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.

    

6.88%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    2,805,000        2,622,675  

7.88%, 07/15/2026 (A)

    1,779,000        1,717,269  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Containers & Packaging (continued)  

OI European Group BV
4.00%, 03/15/2023 (A)

    $   2,545,000        $   2,382,756  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.

    

5.88%, 08/15/2023 (A)

    3,860,000        3,845,525  

6.38%, 08/15/2025 (A)

    820,000        824,100  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC

    

5.13%, 07/15/2023 (A)

    2,268,000        2,216,970  

5.75%, 10/15/2020

    721,985        721,985  

6.88%, 02/15/2021

    1,429,467        1,440,188  

7.00%, 07/15/2024 (A) (B)

    3,080,000        3,081,925  
    

 

 

 
       38,520,888  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.8%  

Avation Capital SA
6.50%, 05/15/2021 (A)

    3,305,000        3,313,262  

Dana Financing Luxembourg Sarl
5.75%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    10,882,000        10,446,720  

ILFC E-Capital Trust I
1.55% + Max of 3-Month LIBOR, 10-Year CMT, or 30-Year CMT,
4.78% (D), 12/21/2065 (A)

    8,362,000        7,400,370  

ILFC E-Capital Trust II
1.80% + Max of 3-Month LIBOR, 15-Year CMT or 30-Year CMT,
5.03% (D), 12/21/2065 (A)

    1,171,000        1,042,190  

Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.

    

7.25%, 08/15/2024 (A)

    2,767,000        2,704,743  

7.38%, 04/01/2020 (A)

    500,000        505,000  

7.50%, 04/15/2021 (A)

    4,254,000        4,275,270  

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp.
5.25%, 03/15/2022 (A)

    5,770,000        5,741,150  

Travelport Corporate Finance PLC
6.00%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    4,377,000        4,387,942  
    

 

 

 
       39,816,647  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.7%  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    

6.45%, 06/15/2021

    1,564,000        1,599,190  

6.75%, 12/01/2023 (B)

    4,312,000        4,398,240  

7.50%, 04/01/2024 (B)

    1,917,000        2,012,850  

7.60%, 09/15/2039

    5,925,000        5,095,500  

7.65%, 03/15/2042

    9,018,000        7,755,480  

Frontier Communications Corp.

    

7.63%, 04/15/2024

    10,316,000        6,189,600  

8.50%, 04/01/2026 (A)

    1,542,000        1,432,133  

8.75%, 04/15/2022

    2,766,000        2,150,565  

9.00%, 08/15/2031 (B)

    5,484,000        3,372,660  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.

    

5.25%, 08/01/2026

    328,000        311,600  

6.50%, 06/15/2019

    2,330,000        2,362,271  

6.63%, 08/01/2026

    4,443,000        4,231,957  

7.63%, 06/15/2021

    7,317,000        7,759,678  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA

    

8.00%, 02/15/2024 (A)

    1,247,000        1,304,674  

8.50%, 10/15/2024 (A) (B)

    5,849,000        5,746,642  

9.50%, 09/30/2022 (A) (B)

    2,165,000        2,511,400  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  

Level 3 Parent LLC
5.75%, 12/01/2022

    $   5,251,000        $   5,236,770  

UPCB Finance IV, Ltd.
5.38%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    3,648,000        3,549,504  

Virgin Media Finance PLC
5.75%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    3,565,000        3,435,769  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC
5.25%, 01/15/2026 (A)

    7,038,000        6,562,935  

Windstream Services LLC / Windstream Finance Corp.

    

6.38%, 08/01/2023 (A) (B)

    4,403,000        2,113,440  

7.75%, 10/01/2021

    2,414,000        1,460,470  
    

 

 

 
       80,593,328  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.7%  

Elwood Energy LLC
8.16%, 07/05/2026

    4,699,232        5,157,407  

Red Oak Power LLC
9.20%, 11/30/2029

    4,585,000        5,181,050  
    

 

 

 
       10,338,457  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 3.2%  

CSI Compressco, LP / CSI Compressco Finance, Inc.
7.25%, 08/15/2022

    5,472,000        5,088,960  

7.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    1,431,000        1,434,578  

Exterran Energy Solutions, LP / EES Finance Corp.
8.13%, 05/01/2025

    3,206,000        3,230,045  

Genesis Energy, LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp.
6.50%, 10/01/2025 (B)

    2,935,000        2,707,537  

6.75%, 08/01/2022

    5,420,000        5,447,100  

KCA Deutag UK Finance PLC
9.63%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    5,055,000        4,751,700  

Noble Holding International, Ltd.
6.05%, 03/01/2041

    2,288,000        1,670,240  

8.95%, 04/01/2045 (B)

    2,283,000        2,140,312  

NuStar Logistics, LP
4.80%, 09/01/2020

    7,306,000        7,287,735  

5.63%, 04/28/2027

    2,956,000        2,826,675  

6.75%, 02/01/2021

    2,632,000        2,737,280  

Weatherford International LLC
6.80%, 06/15/2037

    4,470,000        3,006,075  

9.88%, 03/01/2025 (A) (B)

    906,000        713,475  

Weatherford International, Ltd.
6.75%, 09/15/2040 (B)

    2,149,000        1,445,203  

9.88%, 02/15/2024

    1,305,000        1,017,900  
    

 

 

 
       45,504,815  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.3%  

Netflix, Inc.
5.88%, 11/15/2028 (A)

    3,851,000        3,783,608  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.5%  

CBL & Associates, LP
5.25%, 12/01/2023 (B)

    7,893,000        6,630,120  

5.95%, 12/15/2026 (B)

    2,562,000        2,133,326  

Iron Mountain, Inc.
4.38%, 06/01/2021 (A)

    2,059,000        2,048,705  

5.25%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    9,877,000        8,864,607  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

iStar, Inc.
5.00%, 07/01/2019

    $   1,936,000        $   1,937,210  

5.25%, 09/15/2022

    1,438,000        1,391,265  

6.00%, 04/01/2022

    4,917,000        4,917,000  

SBA Communications Corp.
4.00%, 10/01/2022

    1,665,000        1,594,238  

4.88%, 07/15/2022

    6,000,000        5,947,500  
    

 

 

 
       35,463,971  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.9%  

Albertsons Cos. LLC / Safeway, Inc.
5.75%, 03/15/2025

    5,727,000        5,039,760  

6.63%, 06/15/2024

    3,659,000        3,457,755  

Rite Aid Corp.
6.13%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    4,999,000        4,246,026  
    

 

 

 
       12,743,541  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 2.0%  

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc.
5.75%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    2,789,000        2,677,440  

7.25%, 06/01/2021 (A)

    3,698,000        3,739,603  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.88%, 09/30/2027 (A)

    6,920,000        6,262,600  

Post Holdings, Inc.
5.00%, 08/15/2026 (A)

    4,143,000        3,821,917  

5.63%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    2,756,000        2,591,467  

8.00%, 07/15/2025 (A)

    3,498,000        3,812,820  

Simmons Foods, Inc.
5.75%, 11/01/2024 (A) (B)

    531,000        390,285  

7.75%, 01/15/2024 (A)

    4,200,000        4,242,000  
    

 

 

 
       27,538,132  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.2%  

Ferrellgas, LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
6.75%, 06/15/2023 (B)

    2,408,000        2,076,900  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9%  

DJO Finance LLC / DJO Finance Corp.
8.13%, 06/15/2021 (A)

    6,616,000        6,660,327  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC
5.50%, 04/15/2025 (A) (B)

    890,000        716,450  

5.75%, 08/01/2022 (A) (B)

    6,275,000        5,600,438  
    

 

 

 
       12,977,215  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.7%  

CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc. 5.13%, 08/01/2021 (B)

    1,445,000        1,369,138  

6.25%, 03/31/2023

    2,212,000        2,034,376  

6.88%, 02/01/2022

    10,010,000        5,060,055  

8.13%, 06/30/2024 (A) (B)

    1,120,000        884,800  

DaVita, Inc.
5.13%, 07/15/2024

    1,169,000        1,116,395  

5.75%, 08/15/2022

    3,863,000        3,911,287  

Encompass Health Corp.
5.75%, 11/01/2024 - 09/15/2025

    9,123,000        9,070,890  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2021

    3,888,000        4,038,660  

HCA, Inc.
5.88%, 03/15/2022 - 02/15/2026

    12,844,000        13,236,065  

7.50%, 02/15/2022 - 11/06/2033

    7,670,000        8,312,200  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
4.38%, 10/01/2021

    $   2,745,000        $   2,710,688  

5.13%, 05/01/2025

    1,268,000        1,220,450  

6.00%, 10/01/2020

    1,503,000        1,539,147  

6.75%, 06/15/2023

    2,401,000        2,385,994  

8.13%, 04/01/2022

    8,270,000        8,611,137  
    

 

 

 
       65,501,282  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 6.7%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
6.00%, 08/15/2026

    1,911,000        1,846,504  

6.38%, 04/01/2026

    2,760,000        2,735,850  

6.88%, 05/15/2023

    6,165,000        6,403,894  

Boyne USA, Inc.
7.25%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    4,283,000        4,465,028  

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
5.25%, 06/01/2025

    3,831,000        3,850,193  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.
5.13%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    4,585,000        4,481,837  

International Game Technology PLC 6.25%, 02/15/2022 - 01/15/2027 (A)

    7,217,000        7,423,980  

6.50%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    946,000        957,825  

Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. / ILG LLC
6.50%, 09/15/2026 (A)

    1,305,000        1,318,050  

MGM Resorts International 5.75%, 06/15/2025

    4,616,000        4,489,060  

6.00%, 03/15/2023

    2,642,000        2,681,630  

6.63%, 12/15/2021

    6,429,000        6,732,385  

NCL Corp., Ltd.
4.75%, 12/15/2021 (A)

    4,102,000        4,096,873  

Rivers Pittsburgh Borrower, LP / Rivers Pittsburgh Finance Corp.
6.13%, 08/15/2021 (A)

    5,046,000        5,020,770  

Scientific Games International, Inc. 5.00%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    3,947,000        3,670,710  

10.00%, 12/01/2022

    11,901,000        12,436,545  

Viking Cruises, Ltd.
5.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    8,904,000        8,436,540  

6.25%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    4,926,000        4,936,837  

Waterford Gaming LLC / Waterford Gaming Financial Corp.
8.63%, 09/15/2049 (A) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K)

    1,066,313        0  

Wyndham Destinations, Inc. 4.15%, 04/01/2024

    6,321,000        6,083,962  

4.50%, 04/01/2027

    2,261,000        2,094,251  
    

 

 

 
       94,162,724  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 2.0%  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
5.88%, 10/15/2027 (B)

    4,635,000        3,742,762  

6.75%, 03/15/2025

    2,824,000        2,478,060  

7.25%, 02/01/2023

    268,000        251,920  

8.75%, 03/15/2022

    1,807,000        1,820,553  

KB Home
7.50%, 09/15/2022

    4,108,000        4,333,940  

7.63%, 05/15/2023

    5,380,000        5,662,450  

Lennar Corp.
4.75%, 11/29/2027

    3,513,000        3,284,655  

5.00%, 06/15/2027

    2,778,000        2,618,265  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Household Durables (continued)  

Meritage Homes Corp.
5.13%, 06/06/2027

    $   2,829,000        $   2,489,520  

7.15%, 04/15/2020

    953,000        976,825  
    

 

 

 
       27,658,950  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.6%  

Calpine Corp.
5.25%, 06/01/2026 (A)

    5,354,000        4,918,987  

5.50%, 02/01/2024

    2,247,000        2,039,153  

5.75%, 01/15/2025 (B)

    4,221,000        3,771,675  

6.00%, 01/15/2022 (A)

    5,079,000        5,104,395  

NRG Energy, Inc.
7.25%, 05/15/2026

    2,823,000        2,999,437  

Vistra Energy Corp.
7.63%, 11/01/2024

    3,474,000        3,673,755  
    

 

 

 
       22,507,402  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.5%  

Genworth Holdings, Inc.
4.80%, 02/15/2024

    2,000,000        1,730,000  

4.90%, 08/15/2023

    2,924,000        2,573,120  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.13%, 4.44% (D), 02/12/2067 (A)

    8,676,000        7,981,920  

Lincoln National Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.36%, 4.67% (D), 05/17/2066

    9,729,000        8,902,035  
    

 

 

 
       21,187,075  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.5%  

First Data Corp.
5.00%, 01/15/2024 (A)

    2,523,000        2,491,463  

5.75%, 01/15/2024 (A)

    4,320,000        4,347,000  
    

 

 

 
       6,838,463  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.3%  

Mattel, Inc.
3.15%, 03/15/2023

    1,554,000        1,322,454  

5.45%, 11/01/2041

    1,400,000        1,120,000  

6.75%, 12/31/2025 (A)

    2,012,000        1,926,490  
    

 

 

 
       4,368,944  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.1%  

Meritor, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2024 (B)

    8,976,000        8,841,360  

Novelis Corp.
5.88%, 09/30/2026 (A)

    3,626,000        3,417,505  

6.25%, 08/15/2024 (A)

    3,525,000        3,489,750  
    

 

 

 
       15,748,615  
    

 

 

 
Media - 8.9%  

Adelphia Communications Corp.
9.25%, 10/01/2049 (G) (H) (K) (L)

    1,305,000        91  

10.25%, 06/15/2049 - 11/01/2049 (G) (H) (K) (L)

    1,460,000        102  

Altice France SA
7.38%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    9,959,000        9,532,655  

Altice Luxembourg SA
7.63%, 02/15/2025 (A) (B)

    1,450,000        1,236,125  

Cablevision Systems Corp.
8.00%, 04/15/2020

    2,116,000        2,213,865  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Media (continued)  

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.00%, 02/01/2028 (A)

    $   3,937,000        $   3,668,792  

5.25%, 03/15/2021

    1,870,000        1,879,350  

5.50%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    7,593,000        7,403,175  

5.75%, 01/15/2024

    2,255,000        2,277,550  

5.75%, 02/15/2026 (A)

    2,464,000        2,439,360  

5.88%, 04/01/2024 (A)

    1,000,000        1,008,750  

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC / Cequel Capital Corp.
7.50%, 04/01/2028 (A)

    2,864,000        2,968,450  

7.75%, 07/15/2025 (A) (M)

    2,536,000        2,681,820  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
6.50%, 11/15/2022

    9,838,000        9,905,246  

7.63%, 03/15/2020 (B)

    3,456,000        3,443,040  

7.63%, 03/15/2020

    5,503,000        5,496,121  

CSC Holdings LLC
6.63%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    4,730,000        4,954,675  

10.13%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    3,852,000        4,190,591  

10.88%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    2,107,000        2,430,951  

DISH DBS Corp.
5.00%, 03/15/2023 (B)

    6,858,000        6,000,750  

5.88%, 07/15/2022

    975,000        921,375  

6.75%, 06/01/2021

    5,292,000        5,344,920  

7.75%, 07/01/2026

    13,227,000        11,838,165  

7.88%, 09/01/2019

    1,453,000        1,496,300  

Unitymedia GmbH
6.13%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    4,782,000        4,913,505  

Univision Communications, Inc.
5.13%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    9,863,000        9,014,782  

6.75%, 09/15/2022 (A)

    7,592,000        7,743,840  

Ziggo Bond Co. BV
6.00%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    3,225,000        2,870,250  

Ziggo BV
5.50%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    7,641,000        7,010,618  
    

 

 

 
       124,885,214  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 3.1%  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
4.88%, 01/15/2024 (A)

    3,126,000        2,985,330  

5.75%, 03/01/2025 (B)

    2,732,000        2,581,740  

Constellium NV
6.63%, 03/01/2025 (A)

    5,275,000        5,169,500  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.
7.00%, 02/15/2021 (A) (B)

    2,126,000        2,078,590  

7.25%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    8,843,000        8,168,721  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.45%, 03/15/2043

    5,050,000        4,279,875  

6.88%, 02/15/2023

    4,751,000        4,975,485  

New Gold, Inc.
6.25%, 11/15/2022 (A)

    2,858,000        2,486,460  

6.38%, 05/15/2025 (A) (B)

    4,117,000        3,298,746  

Teck Resources, Ltd.
6.00%, 08/15/2040

    6,513,000        6,366,457  

6.25%, 07/15/2041

    643,000        641,393  

8.50%, 06/01/2024 (A)

    978,000        1,061,130  
    

 

 

 
       44,093,427  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 10.4%  

Alta Mesa Holdings, LP / Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp.
7.88%, 12/15/2024

    $   3,550,000        $   3,177,250  

Callon Petroleum Co.
6.13%, 10/01/2024

    5,722,000        5,578,950  

6.38%, 07/01/2026

    1,680,000        1,667,400  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.
6.25%, 04/15/2023 (B)

    2,263,000        2,223,398  

8.25%, 07/15/2025

    4,208,000        4,365,800  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC
5.88%, 03/31/2025

    2,801,000        2,885,030  

Cheniere Energy Partners, LP
5.63%, 10/01/2026 (A)

    3,609,000        3,554,865  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
7.00%, 10/01/2024

    2,717,000        2,659,264  

7.50%, 10/01/2026

    1,835,000        1,798,300  

8.00%, 06/15/2027 (B)

    5,422,000        5,388,112  

Continental Resources, Inc.
5.00%, 09/15/2022

    3,397,000        3,430,392  

CrownRock, LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc.
5.63%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    3,256,000        3,097,270  

DCP Midstream, LP
Fixed until 12/15/2022 (C), 7.38% (D)

    4,849,000        4,645,948  

Denbury Resources, Inc.
7.50%, 02/15/2024 (A)

    1,903,000        1,860,183  

9.00%, 05/15/2021 (A)

    4,262,000        4,437,807  

EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.
7.75%, 05/15/2026 (A)

    2,710,000        2,710,000  

8.00%, 11/29/2024 (A)

    1,076,000        1,038,340  

9.38%, 05/01/2024 (A)

    2,225,000        1,691,000  

Gulfport Energy Corp.
6.00%, 10/15/2024

    1,670,000        1,561,450  

6.38%, 05/15/2025 - 01/15/2026

    5,590,000        5,295,783  

HighPoint Operating Corp.
8.75%, 06/15/2025

    2,358,000        2,405,160  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
8.05%, 10/15/2030, MTN

    2,486,000        2,949,382  

Matador Resources Co.
5.88%, 09/15/2026 (A)

    2,705,000        2,644,137  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.
6.25%, 05/01/2026 (A) (B)

    2,399,000        2,357,018  

6.88%, 03/15/2022 (B)

    5,736,000        5,771,850  

Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp.
5.25%, 08/15/2025 (A)

    1,778,000        1,717,993  

5.38%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    3,704,000        3,629,920  

PDC Energy, Inc.
6.13%, 09/15/2024

    5,709,000        5,452,095  

Shelf Drilling Holdings, Ltd.
8.25%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    4,416,000        4,427,040  

SM Energy Co.
6.13%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    3,265,000        3,305,812  

6.63%, 01/15/2027 (B)

    2,373,000        2,384,865  

6.75%, 09/15/2026 (B)

    812,000        814,030  

Southwestern Energy Co.
7.50%, 04/01/2026 (B)

    4,043,000        4,113,752  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp.
5.75%, 04/15/2025

    $   2,540,000        $   2,432,050  

Summit Midstream Partners, LP
Fixed until 12/15/2022 (C), 9.50% (D)

    4,110,000        4,027,800  

Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp. 5.00%, 01/15/2028

    1,640,000        1,553,900  

5.13%, 02/01/2025

    4,256,000        4,138,960  

5.88%, 04/15/2026 (A)

    3,398,000        3,414,990  

6.75%, 03/15/2024

    5,238,000        5,486,805  

Ultra Resources, Inc.
6.88%, 04/15/2022 (A)

    811,000        466,325  

7.13%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    3,098,000        1,363,120  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.
5.75%, 03/15/2021

    3,427,000        3,448,419  

6.63%, 01/15/2026 (B)

    1,575,000        1,573,031  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp.
6.88%, 02/01/2025

    5,547,000        5,519,265  

WPX Energy, Inc.
5.25%, 09/15/2024

    3,026,000        2,988,175  

8.25%, 08/01/2023

    4,190,000        4,708,512  
    

 

 

 
       146,160,948  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.4%  

Norbord, Inc.
6.25%, 04/15/2023 (A)

    5,450,000        5,531,750  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.3%  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
5.50%, 11/01/2025 (A)

    1,183,000        1,159,340  

5.88%, 05/15/2023 (A)

    17,332,000        16,530,395  

6.13%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    465,000        427,661  

6.50%, 03/15/2022 (A)

    866,000        896,310  

Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC
6.00%, 07/15/2023 (A)

    8,012,000        6,890,320  

Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc.
5.38%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    1,221,000        1,040,902  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
2.20%, 07/21/2021

    1,000,000        932,601  

6.75%, 03/01/2028

    4,473,000        4,573,496  
    

 

 

 
       32,451,025  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1%  

Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp.
4.88%, 06/01/2023 (A) (B)

    1,448,000        1,310,440  

5.25%, 12/01/2021 (A) (B)

    317,000        311,453  
    

 

 

 
       1,621,893  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.8%  

Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.
5.13%, 10/01/2023 (A) (B)

    3,558,000        3,491,288  

Hertz Corp.
5.50%, 10/15/2024 (A) (B)

    6,399,000        4,911,232  

6.25%, 10/15/2022 (B)

    2,692,000        2,362,230  
    

 

 

 
       10,764,750  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.3%  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC
3.88%, 09/01/2022 (A)

    $   4,738,000        $   4,578,093  
    

 

 

 
Software - 1.2%  

Infor US, Inc.
5.75%, 08/15/2020 (A)

    5,221,000        5,279,736  

6.50%, 05/15/2022

    7,346,000        7,327,635  

Sophia, LP / Sophia Finance, Inc.
9.00%, 09/30/2023 (A)

    4,361,000        4,513,635  
    

 

 

 
       17,121,006  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.1%  

L Brands, Inc.
5.25%, 02/01/2028

    700,000        596,960  

6.75%, 07/01/2036

    4,502,000        3,719,777  

6.88%, 11/01/2035

    6,144,000        5,222,400  

PetSmart, Inc.
5.88%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    7,496,000        5,846,880  
    

 

 

 
       15,386,017  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.8%  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
5.88%, 06/15/2021 (A)

    4,128,000        4,184,849  

7.13%, 06/15/2024 (A)

    3,740,000        3,958,095  

8.35%, 07/15/2046 (A)

    2,841,000        3,301,448  

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.
8.50%, 04/15/2024

    5,969,000        3,700,780  

Seagate HDD Cayman 4.25%, 03/01/2022

    1,855,000        1,780,624  

4.75%, 01/01/2025 (B)

    2,400,000        2,182,872  

4.88%, 03/01/2024

    2,512,000        2,376,553  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    3,468,000        3,203,565  
    

 

 

 
       24,688,786  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.1%  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
4.88%, 01/15/2028

    1,935,000        1,743,338  

5.50%, 07/15/2025 - 05/15/2027

    10,055,000        9,768,180  

6.50%, 12/15/2026

    3,657,000        3,697,190  
    

 

 

 
       15,208,708  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 3.1%  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
11.50%, 11/15/2021

    4,758,000        5,578,755  

Sprint Corp.
7.13%, 06/15/2024

    8,685,000        8,880,412  

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    3,268,000        3,415,060  

7.63%, 03/01/2026

    1,850,000        1,924,000  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    11,023,000        11,767,052  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
4.00%, 04/15/2022 (B)

    2,493,000        2,461,838  

4.50%, 02/01/2026

    2,854,000        2,671,173  

6.50%, 01/15/2024

    1,882,000        1,947,870  

Wind Tre SpA
5.00%, 01/20/2026 (A)

    6,258,000        5,326,810  
    

 

 

 
       43,972,970  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $1,386,292,804)

       1,327,196,233  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  

LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 0.7%

 

Electrical Equipment - 0.0% (N)             

Atkore International, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%, 5.14% (D), 12/22/2023

    $   643,513        $   643,312  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.3%  

Cortes NP Acquisition Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%, 6.31% (D), 11/30/2023

    3,723,168        3,676,628  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.4%  

Avaya, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%, 6.53% (D), 12/15/2024

    5,458,750        5,472,397  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $9,853,786)

       9,792,337  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCK - 0.3%  
Electric Utilities - 0.3%  

Homer City Generation LLC (G) (H) (J) (K)

    270,659        4,114,017  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $13,906,766)

 

     4,114,017  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.6%  
Banks - 1.1%  

GMAC Capital Trust I,
Series 2,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.79%, 8.10% (D)

    569,050        14,943,253  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.5%  

Associated Materials Group, Inc.,
PIK Rate 0.00%, Cash Rate 0.00% (E) (G) (H) (K)

    10,197,679        7,342,329  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $24,553,350)

 

     22,285,582  
    

 

 

 
WARRANTS - 0.0% (N)  
Building Products - 0.0% (N)  

Associated Materials Group,
Inc., (G) (H) (J) (K)
Exercise Price $0,
Expiration Date 11/17/2023

    116,602        66,463  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.0%  

American Seafoods Group
LLC, (G) (H) (J) (K) (O)
Exercise Price $0,
Expiration Date 05/15/2018

    1,265        0  
    

 

 

 

Total Warrants
(Cost $16,134)

 

     66,463  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 8.7%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 8.7%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (P)

    121,929,013        $   121,929,013  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $121,929,013)

 

     121,929,013  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (P), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $6,134,087 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 10/15/2021, and with a value of $6,259,222.

    $  6,133,874        6,133,874  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $6,133,874)

 

     6,133,874  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,562,685,727)

 

     1,491,517,519  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (6.3)%

 

     (88,282,494
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,403,235,025  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (Q)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (R)
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $     $ 1,327,196,040     $ 193     $ 1,327,196,233  

Loan Assignments

          9,792,337             9,792,337  

Common Stock

                4,114,017       4,114,017  

Preferred Stocks

    14,943,253             7,342,329       22,285,582  

Warrants

                66,463       66,463  

Other Investment Company

    121,929,013                   121,929,013  

Repurchase Agreement

          6,133,874             6,133,874  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 136,872,266     $ 1,343,122,251     $ 11,523,002     $ 1,491,517,519  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $610,313,442, representing 43.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $119,412,872. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(D)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(E)    Payment in-kind. Securities pay interest or dividends in the form of additional bonds or preferred stock. If the securities make a cash payment in addition to in-kind, the cash rate is disclosed separately.
(F)    Rounds to less than $1 or $(1).
(G)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $11,523,002 or 0.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(H)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the total value of securities is $11,523,002, representing 0.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    Security in default; no interest payments received and/or dividends declared during the last 12 months. At October 31, 2018, the value of this security is $0, representing less than 0.1% of the Fund net assets.
(J)    Non-income producing securities.
(K)    Securities are Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(L)    Escrow positions. Positions represents remaining escrow balances expected to be received upon finalization of restructuring.
(M)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) security. Security to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Security may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(N)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(O)    Security deemed worthless.
(P)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(Q)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(R)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

December of 2017 concluded with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) which resulted in the largest month of issuance in municipal market history. The Act in its finalized form repealed municipalities’ capabilities of issuing advance refunding bonds and capped the state and local tax (“SALT”) deduction at $10,000. While previous versions of the Act threatened to repeal the tax exemption of Private Activity Bonds (“PABs”), that provision did not make it into the final bill. Even though the Act had not been signed into law yet, the impact on the municipal market was significant. Issuers rushed to market fearing that they would be shut out in 2018 should the original House version be enacted into law. When the dust finally settled, PABs were spared, and advanced refundings were the only form of issuance to get repealed in the Act.

The increase of municipal supply in December of 2017 was easily absorbed as many market participants feared that the Act would cause 2018 municipal supply to decrease; as a result, the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index closed out 2017 with a 1.05% return in December. The anticipated reduction in supply and repeal of the SALT deduction created a favorable technical environment for municipal investors heading into 2018, however, federal tax reform, which reduced corporate tax rates from 35% to 21%, caused widespread selling amongst banks and insurance companies as demand waned.

The initial shock to the market in 2018 pushed the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index lower but the muni market recovered in the summer months as strong market technicals took hold. Demand for municipals was strong due to heavy maturities, calls, and coupon payments, while supply remained subdued. Favorable market conditions quickly evaporated, mutual fund outflows accelerated, and interest rates across the globe rose materially in the latter part of the fiscal year. The end result left the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index -1.01% lower on a year-to-date basis through the end of October 2018.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Transamerica High Yield Muni (Class A) returned 1.19%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index, returned 4.74%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

We have generally preferred a higher quality credit profile than the benchmark, as evidenced by our overweight exposure to investment-grade credits. We have continued to focus on diligent credit research in small bond deals, lesser-known issuers, and areas we believe to be over-looked and under-valued by the market. While we look to take advantage of such opportunities, we also actively sold out of positions that we believed were no longer providing enough value for the risk potential.

Our duration positioning detracted from performance during this time period. On average, our duration remained shorter than the benchmark, though it was slightly overweight nine-plus year duration relative to the index. As rates rose and the long end underperformed as a result, our overweight exposure to the long end detracted from performance.

Our higher quality allocation was the largest detractor from performance. We were underweight below-investment-grade and non-rated bond exposure substantially relative to the index, and those lower quality ratings classes rallied materially. While we’ve been able to selectively increase exposure to below-investment-grade bonds, we remained meaningfully underweight at the end of the period.

Our sector allocation also detracted from performance. Relative to the benchmark, we were underweight the Special Tax, Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue, and Water & Sewer sectors, all of which outperformed the broad index. Additionally, we were overweight the education sector which underperformed and thus detracted from performance.

Though we were overweight in Puerto Rico, the exposure was limited to insured credits which do not trade at the same spreads as the non-insured bonds, and therefore, did not realize the same outperformance seen in the non-insured credits which rallied strongly during the period.

Matthew Dalton

Brian Steeves

Co-Portfolio Managers

Belle Haven Investments LP

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     12.20  

Duration †

     7.35  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     4.5

AA

     18.2  

A

     6.2  

BBB

     18.9  

BB

     10.3  

B

     5.6  

Not Rated

     35.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     1.3  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018  
        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (2.10 )%         5.79        6.06        07/31/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       1.19        6.49        6.73        07/31/2013  

Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index (A)

       4.74        5.96        5.65           

Class C (POP)

       (0.39 )%         5.89        6.14        07/31/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       0.59        5.89        6.14        07/31/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       1.35        6.68        6.92        07/31/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       1.42        N/A          1.13        09/30/2016  

Class T1 (POP)

       (1.38 )%         N/A          3.09        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       1.17        N/A          4.68        03/17/2017  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index is comprised of bonds that are non-investment grade, unrated, or rated below Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Service with a remaining maturity of at least one year.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Municipal bond prices can rise or fall depending on interest rates. Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. All municipal bonds carry credit risk that the issuer will default or be unable to make timely payments of interest and principal. Generally, lower rated bonds carry more credit risk. High-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when interest rates increases. The Fund is classified as “non-diversified,” which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. To the extent the Fund invests its assets in fewer issuers, the Fund will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those issuers.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 1.3%  
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.7%  

Empire Springs Charter School, Inc.
5.75%, 09/15/2019 (A) (B) (C) (D)

    $  750,000        $  750,000  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.6%  

Ingles Markets, Inc.
5.75%, 06/15/2023

    582,000        579,090  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $1,328,279)

 

     1,329,090  
    

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 92.6%  
Alabama - 0.6%  

Alabama Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
6.45% (E), 12/01/2023

    175,000        174,993  

County of Perry, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A,

    

5.50%, 12/01/2040

    50,000        50,772  

Series B,

    

7.38%, 12/01/2030

    385,000        397,320  
    

 

 

 
       623,085  
    

 

 

 
Arizona - 2.9%  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Revenue Bonds

    

4.63%, 07/01/2026 (B) (F)

    600,000        599,772  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2022 (F)

    500,000        486,190  

Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima, Revenue Bonds,
6.95%, 07/01/2041

    135,000        135,134  

La Paz County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.88%, 06/15/2048 (F)

    500,000        480,990  

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2036

    510,000        524,678  

Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.35%, 10/01/2025 (F)

    750,000        766,372  
    

 

 

 
       2,993,136  
    

 

 

 
California - 6.6%  

Butte County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.25%, 10/01/2030

    50,000        50,513  

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

5.70% (G), 06/01/2046

    260,000        260,195  

5.75%, 06/01/2029

    30,000        30,320  

5.88%, 06/01/2035

    180,000        181,815  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.50%, 06/01/2038 (F)

    700,000        724,059  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 11/01/2048

    950,000        1,005,927  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

Series A,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2056 (F)

    $   500,000        $   516,060  

Series B,

    

6.00%, 12/01/2024

    90,000        93,803  

California Statewide Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.63%, 05/01/2029

    40,000        40,030  

Cypress School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Zero Coupon (G), 08/01/2050

    100,000        69,541  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2019

    40,000        40,717  

Series A-1,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2026 - 06/01/2047

    3,350,000        3,376,832  

Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2021

    20,000        20,002  

Santee School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series E, AGM,
Zero Coupon, 05/01/2051

    150,000        33,981  

Shandon Joint Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 08/01/2037

    245,000        253,778  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds,
Series A-1,
4.75%, 06/01/2023

    50,000        50,262  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A1,

    

4.75%, 06/01/2025

    25,000        25,062  

5.13%, 06/01/2046

    90,000        90,223  
    

 

 

 
       6,863,120  
    

 

 

 
Colorado - 11.4%  

Bradburn Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
7.25%, 12/15/2047

    500,000        484,080  

Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District No. 4, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2047

    500,000        501,755  

Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
6.38%, 12/15/2047

    1,000,000        968,500  

Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
7.38%, 12/15/2047

    1,000,000        970,220  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Colorado (continued)  

Canyons Metropolitan District No. 5, General Obligation Limited

    

Series A,

    

6.00%, 12/01/2037

    $   1,000,000        $   1,002,220  

Series B,

    

8.00%, 12/15/2047

    500,000        497,610  

Cherrylane Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.25%, 12/01/2047

    500,000        484,055  

Clear Creek Station Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
4.38%, 12/01/2032

    500,000        491,980  

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
3.75%, 06/15/2047

    355,000        320,849  

Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 14, General Obligation Limited,
5.88%, 12/01/2046

    1,000,000        1,036,020  

Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 3, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    500,000        489,745  

Denver Connection West Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.38%, 08/01/2047

    500,000        494,540  

Gateway Regional Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
3.13%, 12/01/2041

    140,000        117,710  

High Plains Metropolitan District, General Obligation Unlimited,
NATL,
4.00%, 12/01/2047

    480,000        456,979  

North Park Metropolitan District No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
Series A-2,
5.85%, 12/01/2048

    500,000        497,865  

Painted Prairie Metropolitain District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
5.25%, 12/01/2048

    2,000,000        1,958,440  

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Revenue Bonds,
6.50%, 11/15/2038

    60,000        78,763  

Whispering Pines Metropolitan District No. 1, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    1,000,000        989,050  
    

 

 

 
       11,840,381  
    

 

 

 
Connecticut - 0.2%  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C2,
2.70%, 11/15/2031

    135,000        122,314  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Connecticut (continued)  

Town of North Haven, General Obligation Unlimited,
2.25%, 06/01/2024

    $   65,000        $   64,191  
    

 

 

 
       186,505  
    

 

 

 
Delaware - 0.3%  

Delaware State Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2046

    300,000        312,402  
    

 

 

 
District of Columbia - 1.0%  

District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

6.50%, 05/15/2033

    15,000        16,346  

6.75%, 05/15/2040

    1,000,000        1,034,750  

Series A,

    

Zero Coupon, 06/15/2046

    100,000        15,275  
    

 

 

 
       1,066,371  
    

 

 

 
Florida - 2.0%  

Capital Trust Agency, Inc., Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 07/01/2046 (F)

    750,000        739,987  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2050

    600,000        603,678  

Florida Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,
3.20%, 07/01/2030

    215,000        209,464  

Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Special Assessment,
5.13%, 08/01/2022

    10,000        10,360  

Sarasota National Community Development District, Special Assessment,
5.30%, 05/01/2039

    25,000        24,886  

St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
Fixed until 08/01/2024, 4.13% (E), 08/01/2047

    500,000        491,065  
    

 

 

 
       2,079,440  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.1%  

Atlanta Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, ACA,
6.25%, 07/01/2036

    10,000        9,743  

County of Meriwether, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 03/01/2027

    110,000        119,404  
    

 

 

 
       129,147  
    

 

 

 
Hawaii - 0.3%  

State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds,
5.63%, 11/15/2027

    295,000        298,847  
    

 

 

 
Idaho - 1.6%  

Idaho Housing & Finance Association, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2035

    425,000        447,601  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Idaho (continued)  

Idaho Housing & Finance Association, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

6.00%, 07/01/2049 - 07/01/2054 (F)

    $   1,155,000        $   1,184,303  
    

 

 

 
       1,631,904  
    

 

 

 
Illinois - 9.0%  

Chicago Board of Education, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2026

    125,000        125,317  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2027

    20,000        20,045  

City of Chicago, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2033

    285,000        290,743  

5.25%, 01/01/2027

    10,000        10,016  

6.00%, 01/01/2038

    1,150,000        1,275,810  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.75%, 01/01/2036

    50,000        50,165  

5.00%, 01/01/2026

    35,000        35,944  

Series A, NATL,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2029

    30,000        30,067  

Series B,

    

6.21%, 01/01/2032

    15,000        14,588  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2029

    75,000        75,190  

Series C,

    

Zero Coupon, 01/01/2024

    75,000        60,881  

5.00%, 01/01/2026 - 01/01/2038

    1,185,000        1,209,524  

Series C, AGM-CR, NATL-RE,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2031

    50,000        50,135  

Series D,

    

4.30%, 01/01/2024

    30,000        30,029  

Series D, AMBAC,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2022

    40,000        40,130  

City of Chicago Waterworks Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/01/2026

    15,000        16,011  

Cook County School District No. 132, General Obligation Limited

    

Series A, AGM,

    

4.10%, 12/01/2024

    178,000        182,295  

4.20%, 12/01/2027

    361,000        381,534  

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 08/01/2032

    515,000        491,331  

6.25%, 12/01/2053

    900,000        861,831  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2020

    50,000        50,908  

Series A-1,

    

4.50%, 12/01/2052

    775,000        748,766  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2021

    30,000        32,055  

Lake County School District No. 38, General Obligation Unlimited,
AMBAC,
Zero Coupon, 02/01/2020

    60,000        57,557  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Lombard Public Facilities Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A-2, ACA-CBI,
5.50%, 01/01/2025

    $   50,000        $   49,126  

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 06/15/2050

    20,000        20,512  

South Sangamon Water Commission, General Obligation Unlimited,
6.13%, 01/01/2041

    25,000        25,274  

Southern Illinois University, Certificate of Participation
Series A-1, BAM,
4.50%, 02/15/2031 - 02/15/2032

    115,000        116,825  

Southern Illinois University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
5.25%, 04/01/2020

    100,000        100,251  

St. Clair County Community Consolidated School District No. 90, General Obligation Unlimited
AMBAC, BAM-TCRS,
Zero Coupon, 12/01/2023

    290,000        249,020  

State of Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Zero Coupon (G), 06/01/2033

    680,000        527,762  

6.63%, 02/01/2035

    15,000        15,635  

Series B,

    

5.25%, 01/01/2019

    30,000        30,125  

Village of North Riverside, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
3.63%, 12/01/2030

    565,000        545,897  

Western Illinois Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 06/01/2036

    1,680,000        1,437,324  

Western Illinois University, Certificate of Participation,
6.38%, 10/01/2029

    30,000        27,849  

Western Illinois University, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.70%, 04/01/2026

    10,000        9,156  

Will County Community High School District No. 210, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/01/2027

    55,000        54,488  
    

 

 

 
       9,350,116  
    

 

 

 
Indiana - 1.4%  

East Chicago Sanitary District, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 07/15/2031

    1,340,000        1,377,989  

Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission, Tax Allocation,
5.00%, 02/01/2025

    70,000        70,086  

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 11/15/2026

    20,000        20,118  
    

 

 

 
       1,468,193  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Iowa - 0.5%  

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

6.50%, 06/01/2023

    $   70,000        $   71,302  

Series C,

    

5.38%, 06/01/2038

    145,000        145,379  

5.50%, 06/01/2042

    100,000        100,230  

5.63%, 06/01/2046

    215,000        215,273  
    

 

 

 
       532,184  
    

 

 

 
Kansas - 0.3%  

City of Wichita, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.25%, 05/15/2034

    235,000        235,242  

Kansas Rural Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 03/01/2038

    25,000        25,021  
    

 

 

 
       260,263  
    

 

 

 
Kentucky - 0.2%  

County of Ohio, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.00%, 07/15/2031

    185,000        186,167  

Kentucky Area Development Districts, Certificate of Participation,
Series M,
5.35%, 12/01/2028

    25,000        25,030  
    

 

 

 
       211,197  
    

 

 

 
Louisiana - 1.1%  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, ACA,
5.25%, 09/01/2027

    25,000        24,579  

Parish of St. Charles, Revenue Bonds,
Fixed until 06/01/2022,
4.00% (E), 12/01/2040

    30,000        31,239  

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 07/01/2043

    1,135,000        1,096,898  
    

 

 

 
       1,152,716  
    

 

 

 
Maryland - 0.1%  

Maryland Community Development Administration, Revenue Bonds,
3.25%, 03/01/2036

    100,000        96,390  
    

 

 

 
Massachusetts - 0.7%  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series K,
4.00%, 07/01/2038

    750,000        725,145  

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AMBAC,
5.00%, 01/01/2027

    45,000        45,895  
    

 

 

 
       771,040  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Michigan - 1.4%  

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation,
Series 1-A, NATL,
4.75%, 07/01/2025

    $   40,000        $   40,557  

Detroit Local Development Finance Authority, Tax Allocation,
Series A, ACA, CBI,
5.50%, 05/01/2021

    65,000        64,148  

Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.13%, 06/01/2022

    635,000        629,558  

5.25%, 06/01/2022

    20,000        19,909  

6.00%, 06/01/2048

    670,000        659,394  
    

 

 

 
       1,413,566  
    

 

 

 
Minnesota - 7.5%  

City of Deephaven, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.25%, 07/01/2037

    80,000        82,626  

City of Ham Lake, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 07/01/2028

    375,000        356,460  

City of International Falls, Revenue Bonds,
5.65%, 12/01/2022

    65,000        64,997  

City of Minneapolis, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2047

    200,000        187,558  

City of Red Wing, Revenue Bonds,
Class A,
5.00%, 08/01/2053

    500,000        470,970  

City of St. Paul Park, Revenue Bonds

    

3.25%, 09/01/2026

    485,000        485,243  

3.50%, 09/01/2027

    500,000        504,720  

3.70%, 09/01/2028

    500,000        506,800  

3.80%, 09/01/2029

    340,000        344,787  

4.00%, 09/01/2032

    400,000        406,224  

4.10%, 09/01/2033

    200,000        203,732  

4.13%, 09/01/2034 - 09/01/2035

    730,000        743,071  

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

4.00%, 09/01/2031

    200,000        194,892  

4.50%, 07/01/2028

    750,000        709,372  

5.00%, 07/01/2036 - 12/01/2050

    1,765,000        1,648,673  

Series B,

    

5.25%, 04/01/2043

    400,000        384,332  

Township of Baytown, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/01/2041

    500,000        443,695  
    

 

 

 
       7,738,152  
    

 

 

 
Mississippi - 0.0% (H)  

Mississippi Development Bank, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.25%, 06/01/2021

    30,000        29,067  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Mississippi (continued) (H)  

Mississippi Home Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series 3A, GNMA,
5.55%, 08/20/2049

    $   5,000        $   5,252  
    

 

 

 
       34,319  
    

 

 

 
Missouri - 0.0% (H)  

City of Manchester, Tax Allocation,
6.88%, 11/01/2039

    50,000        50,140  
    

 

 

 
Montana - 0.2%  

City of Forsyth, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
Fixed until 03/01/2031,
3.90% (E), 03/01/2031

    135,000        136,119  

Lewistown Special Improvement District No. 2005, Special Assessment,
4.60%, 07/01/2022

    25,000        25,007  

Yellowstone County School District No. 4, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.65%, 07/01/2019

    25,000        25,069  
    

 

 

 
       186,195  
    

 

 

 
Nevada - 0.3%  

City of North Las Vegas, General Obligation Limited,
NATL,
4.25%, 10/01/2033

    50,000        49,997  

City of Reno, Special Assessment,
7.25%, 12/01/2025

    25,000        24,855  

County of Clark, Special Assessment,
4.00%, 08/01/2022

    225,000        227,883  
    

 

 

 
       302,735  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 3.7%  

City of Atlantic City, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 03/01/2032

    150,000        164,088  

Series B, AGM,

    

4.00%, 03/01/2042

    870,000        850,573  

Essex County Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2035

    500,000        339,270  

5.13%, 12/01/2045

    30,000        19,745  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.75%, 09/15/2027

    400,000        435,156  

Series A,

    

5.13%, 09/01/2052 (F)

    760,000        723,094  

Series B,

    

6.50%, 04/01/2031 (A) (B)

    10,000        11,095  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
6.88%, 12/15/2039

    50,000        50,774  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 06/01/2046

    1,250,000        1,266,100  
    

 

 

 
       3,859,895  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New York - 6.7%  

Buffalo & Erie County Industrial Land Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/01/2052

    $   500,000        $   507,750  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series C1A,
3.45%, 05/01/2050

    1,430,000        1,250,392  

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

FGIC,

    

CPI + 0.89%, 3.59% (E), 03/01/2027

    20,000        19,321  

NATL,

    

4.75%, 03/01/2046

    100,000        100,036  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust I, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
6.50%, 06/01/2035

    15,000        15,004  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2038 - 06/01/2045

    290,000        279,184  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2045

    950,000        989,482  

Series C,

    

3.75%, 06/01/2045

    2,315,000        2,008,471  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.25%, 10/01/2035

    415,000        491,858  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AMBAC,
5.25%, 07/01/2025

    100,000        112,402  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.25%, 01/01/2050

    860,000        905,047  

Niagara Falls City School District, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
4.00%, 06/15/2026

    90,000        93,910  

Niagara Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 05/15/2019

    10,000        10,166  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
AGM-CR,
6.50%, 12/01/2028

    50,000        50,187  

Village of Brewster, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 05/01/2033

    50,000        57,852  
    

 

 

 
       6,891,062  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica High Yield Muni

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Ohio - 6.8%  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A-2,

    

5.13%, 06/01/2024

    $   1,290,000        $   1,246,424  

5.38%, 06/01/2024

    75,000        73,181  

5.88%, 06/01/2030 - 06/01/2047

    545,000        530,820  

6.00%, 06/01/2042

    100,000        98,384  

6.50%, 06/01/2047

    810,000        818,707  

Cardinal Local School District, Certificate of Participation,
5.25%, 04/01/2038

    2,000,000        1,931,440  

City of Cleveland, Revenue Bonds,
5.38%, 09/15/2027 (A) (B)

    20,000        20,060  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.05%, 11/15/2040 (F)

    100,000        99,997  

County of Hamilton, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/01/2036

    100,000        103,771  

County of Montgomery, Revenue Bonds,
6.00%, 04/01/2038 (F)

    2,000,000        1,915,940  

County of Warren, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2021

    150,000        158,844  

Montgomery County Transportation Improvement District, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 12/01/2018

    40,000        40,068  
    

 

 

 
       7,037,636  
    

 

 

 
Oregon - 0.2%  

Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
6.75%, 06/15/2022 (B) (F)

    260,000        256,508  
    

 

 

 
Pennsylvania - 1.2%  

Blythe Township Solid Waste Authority, Revenue Bonds,
7.75%, 12/01/2037

    565,000        579,730  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

3.25%, 10/01/2025

    325,000        307,567  

4.25%, 10/01/2035

    300,000        275,472  

School District of Philadelphia, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, NATL,
4.38%, 06/01/2034

    45,000        45,065  
    

 

 

 
       1,207,834  
    

 

 

 
Puerto Rico - 12.1%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Revenue Bonds

    

5.38%, 05/15/2033

    30,000        30,368  

5.50%, 05/15/2039

    25,000        25,355  

5.63%, 05/15/2043

    25,000        25,340  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGC-ICC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2022

    100,000        107,529  

AGM,

    

5.13%, 07/01/2030

    255,000        266,674  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited (continued)

 

5.25%, 07/01/2020

    $   100,000        $   103,720  

5.50%, 07/01/2019

    105,000        106,889  

AGM-CR,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2023

    15,000        15,037  

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    30,000        31,410  

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2033

    605,000        634,247  

5.25%, 07/01/2030

    55,000        57,648  

5.50%, 07/01/2029

    245,000        275,130  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2022

    140,000        143,352  

4.13%, 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2024

    50,000        50,987  

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    500,000        527,850  

5.38%, 07/01/2025

    170,000        181,404  

Series A-4, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2031

    170,000        175,100  

5.25%, 07/01/2030

    50,000        51,876  

Series B, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    400,000        414,540  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2026 - 07/01/2027

    240,000        253,841  

5.38%, 07/01/2028

    30,000        31,625  

5.50%, 07/01/2032

    145,000        152,411  

6.00%, 07/01/2036

    60,000        63,207  

Series D, AGM,

    

3.88%, 07/01/2019

    30,000        30,044  

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    185,000        193,695  

5.13%, 07/01/2047

    330,000        339,016  

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

6.00%, 07/01/2044

    75,000        78,602  

Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGC,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2036

    580,000        575,656  

5.00%, 07/01/2027

    210,000        220,059  

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series DDD, AGM,

    

3.63%, 07/01/2023

    295,000        290,203  

3.65%, 07/01/2024

    135,000        131,948  

Series RR, AGC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    165,000        172,755  

Series SS, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    70,000        73,040  

Series TT, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    265,000        276,037  

Series TT, AGM-CR,

    

4.20%, 07/01/2019

    75,000        75,146  

Series UU, AGC,

    

4.25%, 07/01/2027

    235,000        235,009  

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    165,000        173,200  

Series UU, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2024

    465,000        484,755  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica High Yield Muni

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

Series V, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2027

    $   70,000        $   77,156  

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    55,000        57,585  

Series AA, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    75,000        77,726  

Series AA, AGM,

    

4.95%, 07/01/2026

    15,000        15,417  

Series CC, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2033 - 07/01/2036

    290,000        321,346  

Series CC, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2029

    75,000        84,614  

Series D, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2027 - 07/01/2032

    550,000        574,688  

Series E, AGM,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2023

    185,000        199,758  

Series I, AGC-ICC, FGIC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    290,000        304,413  

Series K, AGC-ICC,

    

4.40%, 07/01/2025

    30,000        30,044  

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    30,000        31,303  

Series L, AGC,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2020

    170,000        172,900  

5.25%, 07/01/2019

    100,000        101,636  

Series M, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    140,000        144,581  

Series N, AGC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2036

    115,000        127,259  

Series N, AGM-CR, AGC-ICC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2026

    165,000        184,066  

Series Y, AGM,

    

6.25% (E), 07/01/2021

    135,000        142,141  

Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM,

    

4.75%, 08/01/2022

    130,000        130,343  

5.00%, 08/01/2019 - 08/01/2030

    1,015,000        1,056,610  

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

4.75%, 08/01/2025

    60,000        60,104  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.25%, 08/01/2019

    85,000        86,564  

Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series F, AGC-ICC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2019

    25,000        25,409  

Series F, AGC-ICC, AGM-CR,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2025

    20,000        21,876  

Series I, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2036

    210,000        217,266  

Series K, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2027

    190,000        192,128  

Series L, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2021

    65,000        67,050  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, BHAC-CR, FGIC,

    

Zero Coupon, 08/01/2041

    $   45,000        $   15,129  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.13%, 08/01/2042

    890,000        916,744  
    

 

 

 
       12,510,561  
    

 

 

 
Rhode Island - 0.6%  

Providence Redevelopment Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 04/01/2020

    250,000        258,130  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2035

    300,000        315,600  
    

 

 

 
       573,730  
    

 

 

 
South Carolina - 0.6%  

County of Lancaster, Special Assessment,
Series A,
3.13%, 12/01/2022

    585,000        579,349  

South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.00%, 05/01/2046

    50,000        51,987  
    

 

 

 
       631,336  
    

 

 

 
Tennessee - 0.1%  

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds,
3.05%, 07/01/2027

    95,000        94,568  
    

 

 

 
Texas - 4.8%  

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.63%, 08/15/2046

    250,000        237,788  

Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/15/2042

    600,000        629,592  

City of Houston Airport System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2029

    150,000        159,402  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 07/01/2046 - 01/01/2047

    1,450,000        1,446,762  

5.25%, 01/01/2035

    20,000        20,185  

Series A,

    

3.38%, 08/15/2021 (F)

    730,000        720,459  

5.00%, 04/01/2048

    100,000        98,033  

Series A1,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2046

    40,000        42,588  

Series D,

    

6.00%, 07/01/2026

    115,000        114,085  

Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 19, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
3.25%, 10/01/2032

    1,140,000        1,028,975  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/15/2036

    $   435,000        $   431,185  

Texas State Student Housing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
6.75%, 07/01/2021

    10,000        10,009  
    

 

 

 
       4,939,063  
    

 

 

 
U. S. Virgin Islands - 0.3%  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 10/01/2032

    305,000        322,965  
    

 

 

 
Utah - 0.4%  

Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 04/15/2030 (F)

    420,000        422,969  
    

 

 

 
Virginia - 0.7%  

Buena Vista Public Recreational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, ACA,
5.50%, 07/15/2035 (I)

    50,000        47,634  

Buena Vista Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.13%, 01/01/2023

    25,000        24,957  

6.00%, 01/01/2027

    50,000        49,299  

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 12/01/2047

    375,000        384,619  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B1,
5.00%, 06/01/2047

    190,000        186,141  

Virginia College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 04/01/2020

    20,000        20,033  
    

 

 

 
       712,683  
    

 

 

 
West Virginia - 0.2%  

Jefferson County Public Service District, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.38%, 10/01/2025

    65,000        65,153  

Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.47%, 06/01/2047

    100,000        97,912  
    

 

 

 
       163,065  
    

 

 

 
Wisconsin - 4.5%  

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 10/01/2038

    500,000        426,110  

5.00%, 04/01/2022 (A) (B)

    25,000        26,098  

Series A,

    

4.50%, 12/01/2042

    300,000        285,576  

4.60%, 12/01/2042

    365,000        362,883  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Wisconsin (continued)  

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

4.75%, 12/01/2037 - 12/01/2052

    $   795,000        $   750,911  

5.00%, 12/01/2052

    500,000        463,845  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 08/01/2039

    500,000        500,310  

Class B,

    

4.38%, 07/01/2038

    1,235,000        1,136,101  

Class C,

    

7.00%, 07/01/2043

    750,000        718,560  
    

 

 

 
       4,670,394  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $97,143,182)

 

     95,885,813  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.4%  
Insurance - 0.4%  

Enstar Group, Ltd.,
Series D,
Fixed until 09/01/2028, 7.00% (E)

    16,000        411,040  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $400,000)

       411,040  
    

 

 

 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 0.3%  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 0.3%  

MFS Multimarket Income Trust

    54,654        286,387  

Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust

    5,000        33,600  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $328,557)

 

     319,987  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 4.1%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (J), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $4,208,311 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $4,293,491.

    $  4,208,165        4,208,165  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $4,208,165)

 

     4,208,165  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $103,408,183)

 

     102,154,095  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.3%

       1,299,992  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  103,454,087  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (K)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (L)
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $     $ 579,090     $ 750,000     $ 1,329,090  

Municipal Government Obligations

          95,885,813             95,885,813  

Preferred Stock

    411,040                   411,040  

Investment Companies

    319,987                   319,987  

Repurchase Agreement

          4,208,165             4,208,165  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 731,027     $ 100,673,068     $ 750,000     $ 102,154,095  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

  

Empire Springs Charter School, Inc.
5.75%, 09/15/2019

    06/22/2018     $ 750,010     $ 750,000       0.7

Municipal Government Obligations

  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series B
6.50%, 04/01/2031

    01/22/2015       10,535       11,095       0.0 (H)  
           

Municipal Government Obligations

  

City of Cleveland
Revenue Bonds
5.38%, 09/15/2027

    07/27/2015       20,062       20,060       0.0 (H)  
           

Municipal Government Obligations

  

Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 04/01/2022

    05/01/2017       25,171       26,098       0.1  
      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

       $   805,778     $   807,253       0.8
      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(B)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $1,663,533 or 1.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the value of the security is $750,000, representing 0.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(E)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(F)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $9,636,700, representing 9.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Step bonds. Coupon rates change in increments to maturity. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018; the maturity dates disclosed are the ultimate maturity dates.
(H)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(I)    Security in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2018, the value of this security is $47,634, representing less than 0.1% of the Fund net assets.
(J)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(K)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(L)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

MUNICIPAL INSURER ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ACA    ACA Financial Guaranty Corp.
AGC    Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
BAM    Build America Mutual Assurance Co.
BHAC    Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Association
NATL    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CBI    Certificates of Bond Insurance
CPI    Consumer Price Index
CR    Custodial Receipts
ICC    Insured Custody Certificate
RE    Reinsured
TCRS    Temporary Custodian Receipts

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Inflation-linked securities delivered negative returns during the past year due primarily to a rise in nominal yields. U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) 10-year breakeven rates increased during the year, as U.S. growth and inflation accelerated, aided in large part by pro-growth fiscal and economic policy. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”), for its part, cited the strong growth and rising inflation as it raised rates four times during the 12-month period. Although headline consumer price index (“CPI”) reached 2.9% in both June and July 2018, breakeven rates did not exceed 2.2%, as markets questioned the longer-term sources of inflationary pressure and impact of Fed tightening. As a result, although U.S. TIPS did outperform nominal Treasuries, the increase in breakeven rates was not enough to offset a negative contribution from rising nominal yields.

Elsewhere, non-U.S. government inflation-linked bonds (“linkers”) delivered negative performance due in large part to currency depreciation versus the U.S. dollar, as the increase in U.S. growth along with ongoing Fed tightening supported an appreciation of the U.S. dollar during the period. Foreign exchange aside, non-U.S. linkers outperformed U.S. TIPS as non-U.S. nominal yields were far more supportive. In the U.K., a modest increase in nominal government bond yields was made up by an increase in breakeven inflation rates as the Bank of England left rates unchanged in September with an expectation that currency weakness could filter through to higher inflation. In Europe, a steady increase in headline inflation during the period supported rising breakeven rates that benefited European linkers.

Inflation linked credit underperformed as concerns regarding the global economy, trade protectionism and Fed hawkishness weighed on credit spreads. Floating rate securities issued by financial institutions outperformed as the sector benefited from strong fundamentals and a consistent increase in U.S. LIBOR.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (Class A) returned -1.81%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Global Inflation Linked Bond Index, returned -1.67%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Throughout the year, we hedged much of the Fund’s non-dollar exposure given our view that monetary policy divergence and pro-growth fiscal and economic reforms would support a strong dollar over the longer term. The Fund’s underweight positions in both British pound and euro in favor of U.S. dollar exposure were the largest contributors to performance during the year.

Asset allocation was a modest positive, as positive contributions from the Fund’s underweight position in European linker and overweight position in inflation related credit were largely offset by a negative contribution from an underweight position in U.K. linkers. Yield curve positioning detracted from performance versus the benchmark as the Fund’s overweight position in U.S. duration and underweight position in U.K. duration detracted from performance, as U.S. nominal yields increased while U.K. yields were fairly stable. Security selection was negative as detractors within peripheral European linkers overshadowed contributors at the front-end of the U.S. TIPS curve. We have continued to maintain an overweight in U.S. TIPS as, in our opinion, valuations remain attractive and economic fundamentals are more favorable than in most other major economies. We have also continued to maintain exposure to credit.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Roberto Coronado

Gunter H. Seeger

Robert A. Vanden Assem, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     9.87  

Duration †

     7.51  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     57.9

AAA

     4.5  

AA

     3.9  

A

     6.4  

BBB

     23.5  

BB

     2.4  

B

     0.7  

Not Rated

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     0.5  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (6.50 )%         N/A          (0.82 )%         03/01/2014  

Class A (NAV)

       (1.81 )%         N/A          0.22        03/01/2014  

Bloomberg Barclays Global Inflation Linked Bond Index (A)

       (1.67 )%         N/A          0.73           

Class C (POP)

       (3.55 )%         N/A          (0.52 )%         03/01/2014  

Class C (NAV)

       (2.59 )%         N/A          (0.52 )%         03/01/2014  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.67 )%         N/A          0.46        03/01/2014  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (1.63 )%         N/A          0.53        03/01/2014  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (1.53 )%         N/A          0.56        07/25/2016  

Class T1 (POP)

       (4.35 )%         N/A          (1.33 )%         03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (1.86 )%         N/A          0.20        03/17/2017  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays Global Inflation Linked Bond Index cover eleven sovereign markets, quasi-sovereign issues in the Euro market and a full credit index in sterling.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Fixed income investing is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investing in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the return of principal and income derived from these securities are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on firm profitability and economic conditions. Interest payment on inflation-related debt securities will vary as the principal and/or interest is adjusted for inflation.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITY - 0.3%  

STORE Master Funding I-VII
Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
3.96%, 10/20/2048 (A)

    $  400,000        $  400,870  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Security
(Cost $399,896)

 

     400,870  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 19.3%  
Banks - 8.9%  

BAC Capital Trust XIV
3-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
4.00% (B), 11/16/2018 (C)

    726,000        594,412  

Bank of America Corp.

    

CPI-YoY + 1.10%,
3.38% (B), 11/19/2024, MTN

    1,000,000        920,000  

4.18%, 11/25/2027, MTN

    631,000        605,796  

Fixed until 04/24/2037,
4.24% (B), 04/24/2038

    782,000        738,939  

CPI-YoY + 2.10%,
5.05% (B), 02/18/2020, MTN

    400,000        403,000  

Barclays Bank PLC
CPI-YoY + 1.00%,
3.95% (B), 05/22/2023, MTN (D)

    2,600,000        2,596,100  

BBVA Bancomer SA
Fixed until 01/18/2028,
5.13% (B), 01/18/2033 (A)

    321,000        283,205  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.65%, 07/23/2048

    1,380,000        1,332,683  

Corestates Capital II
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
3.09% (B), 01/15/2027 (A)

    269,000        247,480  

Credit Agricole SA

    

3.75%, 04/24/2023 (A)

    900,000        879,272  

Fixed until 01/10/2028,
4.00% (B), 01/10/2033 (A)

    701,000        634,372  

HSBC Holdings PLC
Fixed until 05/22/2027 (C), 6.00% (B)

    271,000        249,320  

Regions Financial Corp.

    

2.75%, 08/14/2022

    271,000        260,558  

3.80%, 08/14/2023

    567,000        561,149  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

Fixed until 03/08/2022,
2.00% (B), 03/08/2023, MTN (E)

    EUR  800,000        925,100  

Fixed until 05/15/2022,
3.50% (B), 05/15/2023

    $  200,000        192,360  

Fixed until 06/25/2023,
4.52% (B), 06/25/2024

    922,000        912,630  

SunTrust Capital III
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
2.98% (B), 03/15/2028

    792,000        714,780  

UniCredit SpA
Fixed until 06/19/2027,
5.86% (B), 06/19/2032 (A) (F)

    201,000        171,965  

Wachovia Capital Trust II
3-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
2.94% (B), 01/15/2027

    308,000        280,280  
    

 

 

 
       13,503,401  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.4%  

Masco Corp.
3.50%, 11/15/2027

    744,000        674,789  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets - 1.6%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Fixed until 11/10/2022 (C), 5.00% (B)

    $   702,000        $   645,840  

Morgan Stanley

    

Fixed until 04/24/2023,
3.74% (B), 04/24/2024

    1,214,000        1,198,706  

CPI-YoY + 2.00%,
4.95% (B), 04/25/2023 - 06/09/2023, MTN

    643,000        644,055  
    

 

 

 
       2,488,601  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.1%  

RPM International, Inc.
4.25%, 01/15/2048

    101,000        84,230  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.2%  

FirstEnergy Corp.
3.90%, 07/15/2027

    241,000        230,143  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%  

CVS Health Corp.
4.78%, 03/25/2038

    904,000        869,839  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.2%  

Genworth Holdings, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.32% (B), 11/15/2066

    1,350,000        826,875  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.13%,
4.44% (B), 02/12/2067 (A)

    898,000        826,160  

XLIT, Ltd.
5.50%, 03/31/2045

    137,000        140,101  
    

 

 

 
       1,793,136  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.1%  

CNH Industrial NV
3.85%, 11/15/2027, MTN

    180,000        166,288  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.3%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
5.38%, 05/01/2047

    170,000        153,007  

Comcast Corp.
4.60%, 10/15/2038

    238,000        232,874  
    

 

 

 
       385,881  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 1.2%  

Anglo American Capital PLC
4.00%, 09/11/2027 (A)

    214,000        194,913  

Glencore Funding LLC
4.00%, 04/16/2025 (A)

    226,000        216,146  

Kinross Gold Corp.
4.50%, 07/15/2027

    133,000        119,035  

Newcrest Finance Pty, Ltd.

    

4.20%, 10/01/2022 (A)

    832,000        833,497  

5.75%, 11/15/2041 (A)

    446,000        443,882  
    

 

 

 
       1,807,473  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.6%  

National Grid PLC
1.25%, 10/06/2021, MTN (E)

    GBP  480,000        767,589  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.11%,
4.43% (B), 05/15/2067

    $  219,000        201,684  
    

 

 

 
       969,273  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.3%  

Andeavor Logistics, LP
Fixed until 02/15/2023 (C), 6.88% (B)

    $   348,000        $   337,560  

Andeavor Logistics, LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
4.25%, 12/01/2027

    346,000        329,291  

Apache Corp.
4.38%, 10/15/2028

    197,000        189,348  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP
4.95%, 05/15/2028

    253,000        247,505  

Enbridge, Inc.
Fixed until 07/15/2027,
5.50% (B), 07/15/2077

    731,000        650,003  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP

    

5.80%, 06/15/2038

    315,000        309,699  

Fixed until 02/15/2023 (C), 6.25% (B)

    691,000        646,085  

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP

    

4.85%, 07/15/2026

    311,000        294,150  

Fixed until 12/15/2022 (C), 6.00% (B)

    133,000        115,889  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC

    

4.15%, 10/16/2028

    790,000        775,588  

Fixed until 08/16/2027,
5.25% (B), 08/16/2077

    243,000        217,661  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
3.80%, 04/01/2028 (A)

    696,000        650,104  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.85%, 01/15/2028

    227,000        208,132  
    

 

 

 
       4,971,015  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.3%  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.25%, 12/15/2025 (A)

    517,000        507,865  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.5%  

Heathrow Funding, Ltd.
1.37%, 03/28/2032 (E)

    GBP  535,605        825,572  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $30,685,366)

 

     29,277,506  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 20.7%  
Australia - 1.0%  

Australia Government Bond
1.00%, 11/21/2018 (E)

    AUD  2,000,000        1,543,994  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 0.4%  

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional
Series F,
10.00%, 01/01/2019

    BRL  2,000,000        540,430  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 2.1%  

Canada Government Real Return Bond
4.25%, 12/01/2021

    CAD  1,978,877        1,661,238  

Canadian Government Real Return Bond
4.00%, 12/01/2031

    1,468,590        1,562,643  
    

 

 

 
       3,223,881  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 7.4%  

Italy Buoni Poliennali del Tesoro

    

0.10%, 05/15/2022 (E)

    EUR  4,090,243        4,447,317  

1.25%, 09/15/2032 (E)

    4,130,520        4,062,940  

2.10%, 09/15/2021 (E)

    2,251,160        2,639,019  
    

 

 

 
       11,149,276  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Mexico - 2.0%  

Mexican Udibonos
Series S,
4.50%, 12/04/2025

    MXN  42,920,850        $   2,151,890  

Mexico Udibonos
Series S,
2.50%, 12/10/2020

    16,800,447        798,146  
    

 

 

 
       2,950,036  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 2.2%  

New Zealand Government Inflation-Linked Bond
2.00%, 09/20/2025 (E)

    NZD  4,500,000        3,340,416  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 3.9%  

Spain Government Inflation-Linked Bond

    

0.55%, 11/30/2019 (E)

    EUR  2,070,280        2,407,174  

1.00%, 11/30/2030 (E)

    2,942,084        3,575,547  
    

 

 

 
       5,982,721  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 1.7%  

U.K. Gilt Inflation-Linked
0.13%, 03/22/2029 - 03/22/2044 (E)

    GBP  1,348,255        2,645,886  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $34,450,753)

 

     31,376,640  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%  

DBCG Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-BBG, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
2.98% (B), 06/15/2034 (A)

    $  680,000        679,364  

Series 2018-BIOD, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.08% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    946,651        946,238  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $1,626,874)

 

     1,625,602  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 2.4%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
3.93% (B), 04/25/2024

    1,208,465        1,221,417  

1-Month LIBOR + 2.20%,
4.48% (B), 02/25/2024 - 09/25/2024

    2,428,299        2,493,397  

Federal National Mortgage Association
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 10/25/2023

    9,828        9,840  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $3,715,876)

 

     3,724,654  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 55.5%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 55.5%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond

    

0.63%, 04/15/2023

    4,060,400        3,982,999  

0.75%, 02/15/2045

    4,757,878        4,157,877  

1.00%, 02/15/2046

    2,890,204        2,679,912  

1.38%, 02/15/2044

    3,166,663        3,207,236  

2.13%, 02/15/2040

    1,396,384        1,612,042  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (continued)  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond (continued)

 

2.38%, 01/15/2025

    $   5,980,588        $   6,446,655  

3.38%, 04/15/2032

    3,555,562        4,517,508  

3.88%, 04/15/2029

    6,507,786        8,229,638  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note

    

0.13%, 04/15/2021 - 07/15/2026

    28,737,168        27,517,189  

0.25%, 01/15/2025

    1,703,264        1,619,188  

0.38%, 07/15/2023 - 07/15/2027

    7,735,083        7,388,664  

0.50%, 01/15/2028

    5,182,554        4,897,581  

0.63%, 01/15/2024 - 01/15/2026

    5,894,707        5,717,922  

1.13%, 01/15/2021

    2,305,260        2,307,155  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $87,275,551)

 

     84,281,566  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.0% (G)  
Banks - 0.0% (G)  

Banco Santander SA,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.52%, 4.00% (B)

    3,100        68,727  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $74,547)

 

     68,727  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.1%  
Money Market Fund - 0.1%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund

    122,404        $   122,404  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment Company
(Cost $122,404)

 

     122,404  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (H)

    177,210        177,210  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $177,210)

 

     177,210  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $158,528,477)

 

     151,055,179  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.5%

 

     786,589  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  151,841,768  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:                                  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

JPMS

       01/10/2019        USD        489,367        BRL        1,900,000      $      $ (18,067

JPMS

       01/10/2019        USD        14,748,051        EUR        12,642,121        331,882         

JPMS

       01/10/2019        USD        2,474,436        GBP        1,893,500        44,748         

JPMS

       01/10/2019        USD        3,018,174        MXN        57,500,000        220,981         

JPMS

       01/10/2019        USD        1,865,016        NZD        2,838,000        11,556         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total               $   609,167      $   (18,067
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (I)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Security

  $     $ 400,870     $     $ 400,870  

Corporate Debt Securities

          29,277,506             29,277,506  

Foreign Government Obligations

          31,376,640             31,376,640  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          1,625,602             1,625,602  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          3,724,654             3,724,654  

U.S. Government Obligations

          84,281,566             84,281,566  

Preferred Stock

    68,727                   68,727  

Short-Term Investment Company

    122,404                   122,404  

Other Investment Company

    177,210                   177,210  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 368,341     $ 150,686,838     $     $ 151,055,179  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

Valuation Inputs (continued) (I) 

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

Other Financial Instruments

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (J)

  $     $ 609,167     $     $ 609,167  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ 609,167     $     $ 609,167  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (J)

  $     $ (18,067   $     $ (18,067
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ (18,067   $     $ (18,067
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $7,915,333, representing 5.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(D)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the value of the security is $2,596,100, representing 1.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the total value of Regulation S securities is $27,180,554, representing 17.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $173,636. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(G)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(H)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(I)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(J)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
MXN    Mexican Peso
NZD    New Zealand Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

JPMS    JPMorgan Securities LLC

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SECURITY VALUATION (continued):

 


Table of Contents

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CPI-YoY    US Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Year Over Year
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

From June 30, 2018, when PineBridge Investments began managing the Fund, through the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, inflation linked securities delivered negative returns due to a rise in nominal yields and decline in inflation expectations. U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) breakeven rates decreased during the period, as most observers expected U.S. growth and inflation to have peaked in the second quarter 2018. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”), for its part, cited the strong economy as it raised rates in September. Although headline consumer price index (“CPI”) reached 2.9% in both June and July, breakeven rates did not exceed 2.2%, as markets questioned the longer-term sources of inflationary pressure and impact of Fed tightening. U.S. inflation data has declined since July, and the larger than expected decline of headline inflation in September caused breakeven rates to decline as well, further adding to negative performance for U.S. TIPS.

Elsewhere, non-U.S. government inflation-linked bonds (“linkers”) delivered negative performance due in large part to currency depreciation versus the U.S. dollar, as the favorable U.S. economic backdrop and Fed tightening supported an appreciation of the U.S. dollar during the period. Foreign exchange aside, non-U.S. linkers outperformed U.S. TIPS as non-U.S. nominal yields were far more supportive. In the U.K., a modest increase in nominal government bond yields was made up by an increase in breakeven inflation rates as the Bank of England left rates unchanged in September with an expectation that currency weakness could filter through to higher inflation. In Europe, a steady increase in headline inflation during the period supported rising breakeven rates that benefited European linkers.

Inflation linked credit outperformed as markets grew relatively more comfortable with the moderate outlook for the global economy and issue of trade protectionism. These risks and Fed hawkishness increased market volatility, but overall for the period, inflation related credit outperformed government issued inflation linkers.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (Class R4) returned -1.15%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, returned -1.24%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund’s short duration relative to the index, as well as an underweight exposure to U.S. duration in favor of other different yield curves contributed to performance as U.S. Treasury nominal yields rose during the period. The Fund’s exposure to inflation related credit contributed to performance as credit spreads compressed during the period. Exposure to U.K. linkers also contributed as the Bank of England’s decision to leave rates on hold in September supported an increase in inflation expectations. Those positive contributions were overshadowed by substantial negative contribution from exposure to peripheral European linkers, which underperformed given concerns regarding Italian political risks and debt levels.

Security selection was positive as the Fund benefited from selections at the front-end of the U.S. TIPS curve. Throughout the period, we hedged our non-U.S. dollar exposure via currency forwards. We have continued to maintain exposure to credit and non-U.S. government linkers.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Roberto Coronado

Gunter H. Seeger

Rob A. Vanden Assem, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments, LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     8.31  

Duration †

     6.91  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     80.6

AAA

     3.8  

AA

     2.5  

A

     1.1  

BBB

     10.7  

BB

     0.8  

Not Rated

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     0.3  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

     (0.88 )%       N/A        (0.47 )%       04/21/2017  

Class R (NAV)

     (1.39 )%       N/A        (1.04 )%       04/21/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

     (1.15 )%       0.35      3.61      09/11/2000  

Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (A)

     (1.24 )%       0.97      4.11         

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Adviser and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Any U.S. government guarantees of the securities held in this investment Fund pertain only to those securities and not the Fund or its yield. The values of bonds change in response to changes in economic conditions, interest rates, and the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The value of bonds and bond funds generally falls when interest rates rise, causing an investor to lose money upon sale or redemption. Market values of inflation-protected securities can be affected by changes in the market’s inflation expectations or changes in real rates of interest.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 7.4%  
Banks - 3.4%  

BAC Capital Trust XIV
3-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
4.00% (A), 11/16/2018 (B)

    $  465,000        $  380,719  

Bank of America Corp.
4.18%, 11/25/2027, MTN

    404,000        387,863  

Fixed until 04/24/2037,
4.24% (A), 04/24/2038

    501,000        473,412  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.65%, 07/23/2048

    882,000        851,758  

Credit Agricole SA
3.75%, 04/24/2023 (C)

    576,000        562,734  

Fixed until 01/10/2028,
4.00% (A), 01/10/2033 (C)

    449,000        406,324  

Regions Financial Corp.
3.80%, 08/14/2023

    88,000        87,092  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
Fixed until 06/25/2023,
4.52% (A), 06/25/2024

    590,000        584,004  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
4.00%, 05/01/2025

    281,000        278,776  

SunTrust Capital III
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
2.98% (A), 03/15/2028

    507,000        457,568  

Wachovia Capital Trust II
3-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
2.94% (A), 01/15/2027

    197,000        179,270  
    

 

 

 
       4,649,520  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.0% (D)  

RPM International, Inc.
4.25%, 01/15/2048

    64,000        53,374  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.1%  

FirstEnergy Corp.
3.90%, 07/15/2027

    154,000        147,062  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%  

CVS Health Corp.
4.78%, 03/25/2038

    579,000        557,120  

Halfmoon Parent, Inc.
4.13%, 11/15/2025 (C)

    264,000        260,936  
    

 

 

 
       818,056  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.4%  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.13%,
4.44% (A), 02/12/2067 (C)

    575,000        529,000  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.1%  

CNH Industrial NV
3.85%, 11/15/2027, MTN

    115,000        106,240  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.1%  

Comcast Corp.
4.60%, 10/15/2038

    102,000        99,803  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.4%  

Newcrest Finance Pty, Ltd.
4.20%, 10/01/2022 (C)

    533,000        533,959  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.1%  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.11%,
4.43% (A), 05/15/2067

    140,000        128,930  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.0%  

Andeavor Logistics, LP
Fixed until 02/15/2023 (B), 6.88% (A)

    $   223,000        $   216,310  

Andeavor Logistics, LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
4.25%, 12/01/2027 (E)

    221,000        210,327  

Apache Corp.
4.38%, 10/15/2028

    82,000        78,815  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP
4.95%, 05/15/2028

    200,000        195,656  

Enbridge, Inc.
Fixed until 07/15/2027,
5.50% (A), 07/15/2077

    468,000        416,144  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
5.80%, 06/15/2038

    202,000        198,601  

Fixed until 02/15/2023 (B), 6.25% (A)

    442,000        413,270  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.15%, 10/16/2028

    340,000        333,797  

Fixed until 08/16/2027,
5.25% (A), 08/16/2077

    156,000        139,733  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
3.80%, 04/01/2028 (C)

    446,000        416,590  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.85%, 01/15/2028

    145,000        132,948  
    

 

 

 
       2,752,191  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2%  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.25%, 12/15/2025 (C)

    331,000        325,152  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $10,481,846)

 

     10,143,287  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 9.7%  
Canada - 2.0%  

Canada Government Real Return Bond
4.25%, 12/01/2021

    CAD  3,230,820        2,712,225  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 3.0%  

Italy Buoni Poliennali del Tesoro
0.10%, 05/15/2022 (F)

    EUR  2,605,250        2,832,686  

1.25%, 09/15/2032 (F)

    1,290,788        1,269,669  
    

 

 

 
       4,102,355  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 1.3%  

New Zealand Government Inflation-Linked Bond
2.00%, 09/20/2025 (F)

    NZD  2,500,000        1,855,786  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 2.2%  

Spain Government Inflation-Linked Bond
0.55%, 11/30/2019 (F)

    EUR  1,292,825        1,503,205  

1.00%, 11/30/2030 (F)

    1,289,275        1,566,870  
    

 

 

 
       3,070,075  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 1.2%  

U.K. Gilt Inflation-Linked
0.13%, 11/22/2019 (F)

    GBP  1,251,096        1,638,970  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $13,930,591)

 

     13,379,411  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITY - 0.7%  

DBCG Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-BBG, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
2.98% (A), 06/15/2034 (C)

    $  1,000,000        $   999,065  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Security
(Cost $1,000,781)

 

     999,065  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 80.6%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 80.6%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond
0.63%, 04/15/2023 - 02/15/2043

    2,181,061        2,133,398  

0.75%, 02/15/2042 - 02/15/2045

    5,649,394        4,960,953  

0.88%, 02/15/2047

    1        1  

1.00%, 02/15/2046 - 02/15/2048

    4,369,264        4,045,401  

1.38%, 02/15/2044

    2,948,135        2,985,908  

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    2,485,351        2,618,842  

2.00%, 01/15/2026

    2,712,261        2,880,617  

2.13%, 02/15/2040 - 02/15/2041

    2,762,750        3,194,669  

2.38%, 01/15/2025 - 01/15/2027

    4,507,823        4,902,828  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    1,021,602        1,153,905  

3.38%, 04/15/2032

    513,376        652,268  

3.63%, 04/15/2028

    740,492        903,612  

3.88%, 04/15/2029

    3,067,540        3,879,160  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.13%, 04/15/2019 - 07/15/2026

    45,754,145        44,333,840  

0.25%, 01/15/2025

    4,683,976        4,452,767  

0.38%, 07/15/2023 - 07/15/2027

    11,086,054        10,612,234  

0.50%, 01/15/2028

    3,577,630        3,380,907  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (continued)  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note (continued)

 

0.63%, 01/15/2024 - 01/15/2026

    $   9,963,290        $   9,700,273  

1.13%, 01/15/2021

    4,264,731        4,268,237  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $115,739,707)

 

     111,059,820  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION - 1.1%  
Australia - 1.1%  

Australia Government Bond
0.00% (D) (G), 11/21/2018 (F)

    AUD  2,000,000        1,543,994  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Foreign Government Obligation
(Cost $1,491,652)

 

     1,543,994  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (G)

    215,820        215,820  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $215,820)

 

     215,820  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $142,860,397)

 

     137,341,397  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.3%

 

     461,225  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  137,802,622  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

JPM

       01/10/2019        USD        1,560,890        AUD        2,179,020      $ 16,516      $  

JPM

       01/10/2019        USD        2,829,487        CAD        3,655,000        48,814         

JPM

       01/10/2019        USD        7,702,697        EUR        6,602,800        173,337         

JPM

       01/10/2019        USD        3,035,228        GBP        2,322,632        54,890         

JPM

       01/10/2019        USD        1,852,460        NZD        2,818,894        11,478         

JPM

       01/10/2019        GBP        1,049,000        USD        1,375,548               (29,499
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total                     $   305,035      $   (29,499
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (H)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $     $ 10,143,287     $     $ 10,143,287  

Foreign Government Obligations

          13,379,411             13,379,411  

Mortgage-Backed Security

          999,065             999,065  

U.S. Government Obligations

          111,059,820             111,059,820  

Short-Term Foreign Government Obligation

          1,543,994             1,543,994  

Other Investment Company

    215,820                   215,820  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 215,820     $ 137,125,577     $     $ 137,341,397  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION: (continued)

 

Valuation Inputs (continued) (H)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

Other Financial Instruments

       

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (I)

  $     $ 305,035     $     $ 305,035  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ 305,035     $     $ 305,035  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

LIABILITIES

       

Other Financial Instruments

       

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (I)

  $     $ (29,499   $     $ (29,499
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ (29,499   $     $ (29,499
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(C)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $4,033,760, representing 2.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(E)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $211,309. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(F)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the total value of Regulation S securities is $12,211,180, representing 8.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(H)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(I)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AUD    Australian Dollar
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
NZD    New Zealand Dollar
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

JPM    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2017, buoyed by consumption, business equipment spending, and a general pick-up in global economic activity, U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth accelerated to 2.3% year-over-year. Market participants turned their focus to the eventuality of a near-term fiscal push, notably via tax policy. Equity prices rallied in response, and 2018 and 2019 GDP consensus estimates inched higher.

In late 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed broad tax relief for individuals, small businesses, and corporations into law. Proponents saw the legislation as providing incentives for business investment, while detractors saw it as a costly debt-fueled sugar high.

Volatility increased early in 2018, as the combination of trade tensions and rising interest rates caused investors to reassess growth prospects, sending equity markets lower. A positive string of earnings reports in the first and second quarters, however, tamped down market volatility and allowed stocks to resume their uptrend.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) raised the federal funds rate target by 25 basis points at the June meeting to a range between 1.75% and 2.00%. Along with raising interest rates, the Fed also communicated a better outlook for GDP and unemployment, along with slightly higher inflation expectations for the remainder of 2018.

The front end of the yield curve continued to reprice in the first half of the year as the Fed maintained its outlook for steady economic growth and signaled the likelihood of more rate hikes in the future amid increasing Treasury supply. The 10-year Treasury yield settled roughly 11 basis points higher, and the 2-year yield about 25 basis points higher in the second quarter, pushing the spread between the 2- and 10-year Treasuries to its then narrowest level in more than a decade. Additionally, the LIBOR-Option Implied Spread, which had been widening throughout the first quarter of 2018, peaked early in the second quarter before declining materially.

Policy and politics remained center-stage in the third quarter as Washington’s trade spat with China continued to escalate. These risks surrounding trade policy were noted as a concern by the Fed in its September meeting minutes. Even so, the Fed stayed the course on normalizing rates given continued economic strength, hiking again in September to bring the policy rate above 2% for the first time since 2008.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Intermediate Bond (Class R4) returned -2.46%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned -2.05%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

For the one year period, the most significant contributor to relative performance came from our shorter duration positioning, particularly on the front end of the curve as rates rose and the curve flattened. Carry also contributed to relative returns. This was offset by spreads, with the largest detractors from relative performance came from our overweight to BBB rated securities and underweights to both U.S. treasuries and agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”).

At the asset class level, notable contributions to excess returns came from our overweight to commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), asset-backed securities (“ABS”) and non-agency RMBS. This was somewhat offset by our underweight to agency RMBS, government-related bond and other agency securities.

From a ratings perspective, excluding cash, security selection within single A rated credits made the most significant contribution, while security selection with AAA detracted.

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Sivakumar N. Rajan

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     8.16  

Duration †

     5.75  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     40.0

AAA

     14.2  

AA

     4.6  

A

     16.4  

BBB

     22.5  

BB

     2.1  

B

     0.9  

CCC and Below

     0.1  

Not Rated

     12.9  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (13.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (2.22 )%         N/A          0.40        03/24/2017  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (2.21 )%         N/A          0.37        03/24/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (2.61 )%         N/A          (0.11 )%         03/24/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (2.46 )%         1.96        4.79        09/11/2000  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or Life of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Any U.S. government guarantees of the securities held in this investment fund pertain only to those securities and not the fund or its yield. The values of bonds change in response to changes in economic conditions, interest rates, and the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The value of bonds and bond funds generally falls when interest rates rise, causing an investor to lose money upon sale or redemption.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 9.5%  

321 Henderson Receivables VI LLC
Series 2010-1A, Class A,
5.56%, 07/15/2059 (A)

    $  3,576,028        $  3,763,456  

Battalion CLO XII, Ltd.
Series 2018-12A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.07%,
3.40% (B), 05/17/2031 (A)

    3,500,000        3,490,613  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
3.37% (B), 07/18/2027 (A)

    7,532,000        7,515,046  

BXG Receivables Note Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A,
2.88%, 05/02/2030 (A)

    1,419,157        1,386,797  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2013-2A, Class A1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.21%,
3.65% (B), 10/18/2030 (A)

    15,580,000        15,600,612  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust
Series 2014-1, Class A,
2.54%, 05/20/2027 (A)

    2,069,054        2,067,734  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP
Series 2016-3A, Class A,
2.27%, 07/25/2020 (A)

    5,125,000        5,090,198  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust

    

Series 2013-A, Class A,

    

2.28%, 01/25/2026 (A)

    290,794        289,207  

Series 2017-AA, Class A,

    

2.66%, 12/26/2028 (A)

    1,244,241        1,218,654  

ICG US CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
3.69% (B), 01/20/2030 (A)

    2,750,000        2,751,304  

JG Wentworth XXI LLC
Series 2010-2A, Class A,
4.07%, 01/15/2048 (A)

    889,713        897,013  

JG Wentworth XXII LLC
Series 2010-3A, Class A,
3.82%, 12/15/2048 (A)

    1,270,829        1,271,835  

JG Wentworth XXXV LLC
Series 2015-2A, Class A,
3.87%, 03/15/2058 (A)

    1,685,557        1,664,557  

JGWPT XXVIII LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
3.22%, 04/15/2067 (A)

    7,230,353        6,869,416  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A2FX,
3.54%, 05/26/2043 (A)

    4,770,000        4,739,970  

Longfellow Place CLO, Ltd.
Series 2013-1A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.34%,
3.78% (B), 04/15/2029 (A)

    3,500,000        3,506,335  

MVW Owner Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 09/22/2031 (A)

    1,009,435        986,983  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 12/20/2033 (A)

    3,900,732        3,769,884  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

New Residential Advanced Receivables Trust
Series 2017-T1, Class AT1,
3.21%, 02/15/2051 (A)

    $   10,100,000        $   9,995,421  

New Residential Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,
4.00% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    2,158,702        2,162,424  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T3, Class AT3,

    

2.83%, 10/16/2051 (A)

    7,740,000        7,535,725  

Series 2016-T4, Class AT4,

    

3.11%, 12/15/2050 (A)

    11,200,000        11,078,193  

Series 2016-T5, Class AT5,

    

3.33%, 12/15/2051 (A)

    7,750,000        7,639,733  

Octagon Investment Partners 33, Ltd.
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.19%,
3.66% (B), 01/20/2031 (A)

    3,600,000        3,601,706  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,

    

2.72%, 08/16/2049 (A)

    2,500,000        2,486,035  

Series 2018-T1, Class AT1,

    

3.30%, 08/15/2049 (A)

    4,700,000        4,694,736  

Series 2018-T2, Class AT2,

    

3.60%, 08/15/2050 (A)

    4,635,000        4,621,559  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust

    

Series 2014-AA, Class A,

    

2.29%, 07/09/2029 (A)

    621,046        609,000  

Series 2015-AA, Class A,

    

2.88%, 09/08/2027 (A)

    1,153,831        1,131,227  

Series 2018-A, Class A,

    

3.10%, 11/08/2030 (A)

    3,867,073        3,802,813  

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

3.35%, 11/08/2030 (A)

    3,163,942        3,116,239  

Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1AR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.27%,
3.74% (B), 07/20/2030 (A)

    6,445,000        6,455,157  

RAAC Trust
Series 2007-RP4, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.63% (B), 11/25/2046 (A)

    752,782        708,513  

SBA Tower Trust
Series 2014-1A, Class C,
2.90% (B), 10/15/2044 (A)

    24,599,000        24,461,779  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC

    

Series 2014-2A, Class A,

    

2.05% (B), 06/20/2031 (A)

    587,151        586,522  

Series 2014-2A, Class B,

    

2.40%, 06/20/2031 (A)

    314,826        314,556  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.40%, 03/22/2032 (A)

    367,189        364,524  

Series 2015-1A, Class B,

    

3.05%, 03/22/2032 (A)

    380,987        378,929  

Series 2015-3A, Class A,

    

2.58%, 09/20/2032 (A)

    824,501        808,775  

Series 2016-2A, Class A,

    

2.33%, 07/20/2033 (A)

    1,394,618        1,366,625  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

SolarCity LMC Series III LLC
Series 2014-2, Class A,
4.02%, 07/20/2044 (A)

    $   3,738,510        $   3,656,626  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC
Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.05%, 04/25/2029 (A)

    6,288,130        6,237,544  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,
2.75%, 11/15/2049 (A)

    2,000,000        1,994,190  

Symphony CLO XIX, Ltd.
Series 2018-19A, Class A,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.96%,
3.40% (B), 04/16/2031 (A)

    3,000,000        2,982,429  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-3, Class A1B,

    

3.00% (B), 03/25/2054 (A)

    4,410,075        4,363,577  

Series 2015-4, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (B), 04/25/2055 (A)

    1,126,382        1,108,371  

Series 2015-5, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (B), 05/25/2055 (A)

    6,351,496        6,240,415  

Series 2015-6, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (B), 04/25/2055 (A)

    3,376,627        3,302,561  

Series 2016-2, Class A1A,

    

2.75% (B), 08/25/2055 (A)

    3,396,003        3,312,571  

Series 2016-3, Class A1,

    

2.25% (B), 04/25/2056 (A)

    5,963,083        5,805,136  

Series 2016-4, Class A1,

    

2.25% (B), 07/25/2056 (A)

    4,307,310        4,171,194  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2056 (A)

    4,837,963        4,717,947  

Series 2017-2, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    5,700,259        5,575,360  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 07/25/2057 (A)

    3,982,063        3,886,931  

Series 2017-6, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2057 (A)

    8,360,405        8,125,556  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (B), 01/25/2058 (A)

    13,955,918        13,619,342  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.41%, 02/15/2048 (A)

    9,945,000        9,784,202  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (A)

    4,948,685        4,824,287  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.82%, 06/15/2033 (A)

    6,735,806        6,551,637  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
4.12% (B), 10/20/2028 (A)

    8,060,000        8,059,984  

Series 2016-2A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.14%,
Zero Coupon (B), 10/20/2028 (A) (C)

    8,060,000        8,060,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $284,839,305)

       281,179,665  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 38.8%

 

Aerospace & Defense - 0.3%  

Northrop Grumman Corp.
2.55%, 10/15/2022

    $   9,595,000        $   9,221,566  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.2%  

FedEx Corp.

    

4.90%, 01/15/2034

    4,063,000        4,137,457  

5.10%, 01/15/2044

    2,948,000        2,910,307  
    

 

 

 
       7,047,764  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.5%  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

3.20%, 12/15/2029

    2,087,615        1,970,186  

3.70%, 04/01/2028

    6,794,390        6,628,777  

4.95%, 07/15/2024

    3,983,064        4,069,338  

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.00%, 04/29/2026

    4,347,723        4,324,680  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust

    

4.75%, 11/07/2021

    7,276,533        7,380,879  

6.82%, 02/10/2024

    8,707,031        9,460,189  

7.75%, 06/17/2021

    344,419        358,185  

Southwest Airlines Co. Pass-Through Trust
6.15%, 02/01/2024

    283,104        297,961  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.75%, 03/03/2028

    5,884,173        5,832,568  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust
5.38%, 05/15/2023

    2,527,592        2,577,466  
    

 

 

 
       42,900,229  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

BorgWarner, Inc.
3.38%, 03/15/2025

    3,900,000        3,735,205  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.4%  

Ford Motor Co.
4.35%, 12/08/2026

    7,362,000        6,676,467  

General Motors Co.

    

4.88%, 10/02/2023

    2,725,000        2,758,094  

6.25%, 10/02/2043

    1,075,000        1,028,818  
    

 

 

 
       10,463,379  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 7.2%  

Banco Santander SA
4.38%, 04/12/2028

    4,600,000        4,272,342  

Bank of America Corp.

    

Fixed until 10/01/2024,
3.09% (B), 10/01/2025, MTN

    5,720,000        5,420,803  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (B), 12/20/2028

    1,844,000        1,699,251  

4.45%, 03/03/2026, MTN

    14,663,000        14,503,236  

Bank One Corp.
8.00%, 04/29/2027

    940,000        1,156,913  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (A)

    18,145,000        20,615,396  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    555,000        553,612  

Citigroup, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.44% (B), 07/24/2023

    9,621,000        9,659,581  

Fixed until 01/10/2027,
3.89% (B), 01/10/2028

    6,298,000        6,022,721  

4.50%, 01/14/2022

    2,945,000        3,008,017  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Citigroup, Inc. (continued)

    

Fixed until 01/30/2023 (D), 5.95% (B)

    $   1,700,000        $   1,702,125  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (A)

    12,655,000        14,252,424  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
Fixed until 06/30/2019 (D), 11.00% (A) (B)

    10,883,000        11,383,618  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    4,771,000        4,390,514  

Fifth Third Bancorp
3.95%, 03/14/2028

    6,364,000        6,188,204  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.50%, 12/15/2020

    4,785,000        4,782,194  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.32% (B), 05/18/2024

    6,232,000        6,214,801  

4.25%, 03/14/2024

    485,000        478,428  

Fixed until 09/12/2025,
4.29% (B), 09/12/2026

    8,895,000        8,767,830  

5.25%, 03/14/2044

    790,000        790,368  

Huntington National Bank
3.55%, 10/06/2023

    5,018,000        4,947,401  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    

3.38%, 01/12/2023 (A)

    6,441,000        5,832,619  

3.88%, 07/14/2027 (A)

    3,061,000        2,528,440  

5.02%, 06/26/2024 (A)

    2,945,000        2,596,324  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

2.70%, 05/18/2023

    6,818,000        6,515,631  

3.38%, 05/01/2023

    6,471,000        6,309,425  

4.85%, 02/01/2044

    1,890,000        1,905,242  

6.40%, 05/15/2038

    3,925,000        4,719,496  

Fixed until 02/01/2024 (D), 6.75% (B)

    412,000        439,398  

8.75%, 09/01/2030

    1,265,000        1,714,300  

Nordea Bank Abp
4.25%, 09/21/2022 (A)

    14,150,000        14,132,945  

PNC Bank NA
4.05%, 07/26/2028

    3,612,000        3,543,141  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

Fixed until 01/27/2029,
5.08% (B), 01/27/2030

    3,497,000        3,425,135  

6.00%, 12/19/2023

    1,685,000        1,731,402  

6.10%, 06/10/2023

    1,414,000        1,456,379  

6.40%, 10/21/2019

    2,607,000        2,679,064  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
Fixed until 09/15/2026,
3.63% (B), 09/15/2031

    8,071,000        7,513,918  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    1,814,000        1,766,904  

5.38%, 11/02/2043

    3,948,000        4,064,514  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (D), 5.90% (B)

    1,080,000        1,088,100  

Wells Fargo Bank NA

    

2.60%, 01/15/2021

    2,791,000        2,737,412  

5.95%, 08/26/2036

    2,984,000        3,393,873  
    

 

 

 
       210,903,441  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.8%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.65%, 02/01/2026

    2,982,000        2,836,529  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.44%, 10/06/2048

    6,551,000        5,761,924  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Beverages (continued)  

Constellation Brands, Inc.

    

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    $   2,526,000        $   2,369,335  

4.40%, 11/15/2025

    3,168,000        3,173,510  

Pernod Ricard SA

    

4.45%, 01/15/2022 (A)

    3,146,000        3,204,687  

5.75%, 04/07/2021 (A)

    6,311,000        6,609,050  
    

 

 

 
       23,955,035  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.6%  

AbbVie, Inc.
3.20%, 05/14/2026

    8,298,000        7,594,550  

Biogen, Inc.
4.05%, 09/15/2025

    5,469,000        5,422,366  

Celgene Corp.
3.88%, 08/15/2025

    3,033,000        2,919,548  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    

2.95%, 03/01/2027 (E)

    1,620,000        1,481,021  

4.15%, 03/01/2047

    1,598,000        1,417,438  
    

 

 

 
       18,834,923  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.3%  

Owens Corning

    

4.20%, 12/15/2022

    4,114,000        4,101,827  

4.40%, 01/30/2048

    6,460,000        5,051,862  
    

 

 

 
       9,153,689  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.7%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    

2.88%, 09/15/2026

    4,771,000        4,355,950  

3.70%, 10/15/2024

    4,402,000        4,356,686  

7.30%, 06/28/2019

    8,112,000        8,334,612  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    

3.20%, 03/02/2027

    4,106,000        3,870,836  

3.85%, 05/21/2025

    9,662,000        9,663,236  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.

    

3.75%, 03/26/2025

    9,559,000        9,149,478  

3.80%, 06/09/2023

    5,920,000        5,816,275  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    

5.25%, 07/27/2021

    14,329,000        14,902,416  

6.75%, 10/01/2037

    7,313,000        8,536,253  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    6,486,000        6,308,389  

Morgan Stanley

    

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    4,506,000        4,607,282  

5.75%, 01/25/2021

    11,070,000        11,572,689  

State Street Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.33% (B), 06/01/2077

    285,000        250,275  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    11,848,000        12,973,560  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
4.25%, 03/23/2028 (A)

    3,211,000        3,147,746  
    

 

 

 
       107,845,683  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.1%  

LyondellBasell Industries NV
5.00%, 04/15/2019

    593,000        595,236  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.93%, 04/23/2021 (A)

    3,870,000        3,850,660  
    

 

 

 
       4,445,896  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.3%  

CK Hutchison International 17 II, Ltd.
2.25%, 09/29/2020 (A)

    $   2,775,000        $   2,706,112  

ERAC USA Finance LLC

    

2.70%, 11/01/2023 (A)

    4,400,000        4,132,882  

3.85%, 11/15/2024 (A)

    3,020,000        2,978,802  
    

 

 

 
       9,817,796  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.2%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.13%, 03/01/2019

    797,000        795,627  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    5,221,000        4,999,108  
    

 

 

 
       5,794,735  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.5%  

SBA Tower Trust

    

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (A)

    4,040,000        3,949,125  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (A)

    10,600,000        10,373,858  
    

 

 

 
       14,322,983  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.5%  

LafargeHolcim Finance US LLC
4.75%, 09/22/2046 (A)

    5,530,000        4,836,000  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
4.25%, 07/02/2024

    9,365,000        9,361,672  
    

 

 

 
       14,197,672  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.9%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    

3.50%, 01/27/2019

    5,970,000        5,962,538  

4.13%, 03/30/2020

    6,050,000        6,057,562  

American Express Co.

    

3.00%, 10/30/2024

    2,333,000        2,205,186  

4.05%, 12/03/2042

    2,075,000        1,940,891  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (A)

    4,784,000        4,387,267  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.30%, 10/30/2024

    5,408,000        5,101,445  
    

 

 

 
       25,654,889  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.4%  

International Paper Co.
4.75%, 02/15/2022

    5,062,000        5,225,639  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC

    

5.13%, 07/15/2023 (A)

    2,095,000        2,047,862  

5.75%, 10/15/2020

    3,900,659        3,900,659  

6.88%, 02/15/2021

    1,231,940        1,241,180  
    

 

 

 
       12,415,340  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (F)  

President & Fellows of Harvard College
3.62%, 10/01/2037

    651,000        617,265  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.9%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
4.50%, 05/15/2021

    4,972,000        5,025,668  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
7.13%, 10/15/2020 (A)

    8,952,000        9,519,856  

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.
4.35%, 04/20/2028 (A)

    7,742,000        7,397,735  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

Jefferies Group LLC / Jefferies Group Capital Finance, Inc.
4.15%, 01/23/2030

    $   5,711,000        $   4,988,660  
    

 

 

 
       26,931,919  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.5%  

AT&T, Inc.

    

3.00%, 06/30/2022

    9,601,000        9,313,355  

3.40%, 05/15/2025

    6,204,000        5,825,097  

4.35%, 06/15/2045

    3,469,000        2,844,490  

GTP Acquisition Partners I LLC
2.35%, 06/15/2045 (A)

    1,585,000        1,549,684  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    2,980,000        3,160,290  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/2028

    822,000        808,643  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    

5.15%, 09/15/2023

    11,638,000        12,348,718  

5.50%, 03/16/2047

    7,119,000        7,417,807  
    

 

 

 
       43,268,084  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.5%  

Appalachian Power Co.
3.40%, 06/01/2025

    6,562,000        6,354,026  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.

    

5.95%, 12/15/2036

    458,000        515,610  

8.88%, 11/15/2018

    449,000        449,928  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.75%, 04/15/2024 - 09/01/2046

    12,058,000        10,771,441  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.60%, 09/15/2047

    2,025,000        1,736,447  

Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
3.70%, 06/01/2024

    1,110,000        1,110,996  

Jersey Central Power & Light Co.
7.35%, 02/01/2019

    1,000,000        1,010,650  

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
4.88%, 08/15/2019 (A)

    1,540,000        1,560,128  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC

    

4.10%, 06/01/2022

    7,223,000        7,361,188  

5.30%, 06/01/2042

    525,000        585,334  

PacifiCorp

    

3.60%, 04/01/2024

    8,385,000        8,371,238  

5.75%, 04/01/2037

    400,000        464,621  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.00%, 05/15/2025, MTN

    4,661,000        4,440,583  
    

 

 

 
       44,732,190  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.5%  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.88%, 01/12/2028

    6,625,000        6,046,581  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.55%, 10/30/2024

    7,551,000        7,625,280  
    

 

 

 
       13,671,861  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.3%  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.00%, 12/21/2020 (A)

    6,169,000        6,103,225  

Schlumberger Investment SA
3.65%, 12/01/2023

    835,000        835,697  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Energy Equipment & Services (continued)  

Weatherford International, Ltd.
5.95%, 04/15/2042

    $   960,000        $   619,200  
    

 

 

 
       7,558,122  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.0%  

American Tower Trust #1
3.65%, 03/23/2048 (A)

    2,000,000        1,926,266  

CBL & Associates, LP
5.25%, 12/01/2023 (E)

    7,049,000        5,921,160  

EPR Properties
4.75%, 12/15/2026

    11,753,000        11,343,402  

HCP, Inc.
3.40%, 02/01/2025

    5,985,000        5,617,620  

Hospitality Properties Trust
5.00%, 08/15/2022

    9,379,000        9,573,798  

Kilroy Realty, LP
4.25%, 08/15/2029

    12,920,000        12,353,709  

Realty Income Corp.
3.88%, 07/15/2024

    4,095,000        4,068,182  

VEREIT Operating Partnership, LP

    

4.13%, 06/01/2021

    4,300,000        4,328,200  

4.63%, 11/01/2025

    4,971,000        4,931,837  
    

 

 

 
       60,064,174  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.7%  

Sysco Corp.
3.25%, 07/15/2027

    4,894,000        4,526,034  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
3.30%, 11/18/2021

    9,530,000        9,418,044  

Walmart, Inc.
3.63%, 12/15/2047

    7,040,000        6,234,297  
    

 

 

 
       20,178,375  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.4%  

Danone SA
2.95%, 11/02/2026 (A)

    6,206,000        5,638,896  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.

    

2.80%, 07/02/2020

    965,000        955,055  

4.88%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    3,800,000        3,854,546  
    

 

 

 
       10,448,497  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4%  

Abbott Laboratories
3.75%, 11/30/2026

    4,467,000        4,397,835  

Becton Dickinson and Co.
3.70%, 06/06/2027

    7,756,000        7,282,900  
    

 

 

 
       11,680,735  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.9%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.
4.30%, 12/15/2047

    6,076,000        5,281,010  

Coventry Health Care, Inc.
5.45%, 06/15/2021

    1,632,000        1,699,397  

CVS Health Corp.

    

2.13%, 06/01/2021

    8,495,000        8,187,514  

5.05%, 03/25/2048

    4,622,000        4,506,732  

5.30%, 12/05/2043

    319,000        320,002  

Halfmoon Parent, Inc.
4.13%, 11/15/2025 (A)

    3,636,000        3,593,804  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2021

    $   1,980,000        $   2,056,725  
    

 

 

 
       25,645,184  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.2%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    4,697,000        4,726,691  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.5%  

General Electric Co.

    

Fixed until 01/21/2021 (D), 5.00% (B)

    9,123,000        8,450,179  

6.88%, 01/10/2039, MTN

    5,796,000        6,646,960  
    

 

 

 
       15,097,139  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.8%  

Allstate Corp.
3.28%, 12/15/2026

    4,566,000        4,360,723  

American International Group, Inc.
Fixed until 05/15/2038,
8.18% (B), 05/15/2068

    640,000        785,600  

Athene Global Funding
3.00%, 07/01/2022 (A)

    4,653,000        4,502,646  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
4.13%, 01/12/2028

    4,814,000        4,414,796  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.88%, 08/15/2020

    4,347,000        4,526,005  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
5.50%, 09/01/2022

    1,690,000        1,780,597  

Swiss Re America Holding Corp.
7.75%, 06/15/2030

    2,903,000        3,675,852  
    

 

 

 
       24,046,219  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.1%  

Baidu, Inc.
3.88%, 09/29/2023

    4,250,000        4,194,367  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1%  

Booking Holdings, Inc.
3.60%, 06/01/2026

    2,772,000        2,647,370  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.3%  

DXC Technology Co.
4.75%, 04/15/2027

    4,546,000        4,515,559  

First Data Corp.
7.00%, 12/01/2023 (A)

    3,825,000        3,966,525  
    

 

 

 
       8,482,084  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.1%  

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
2.13%, 04/27/2020 (A)

    2,430,000        2,373,217  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.7%  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
6.50%, 11/15/2022

    4,300,000        4,365,360  

CSC Holdings LLC
10.13%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    1,620,000        1,762,398  

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc.
5.25%, 03/19/2021 (A) (D)

    3,715,000        3,761,438  

NBCUniversal Media LLC

    

4.38%, 04/01/2021

    6,297,000        6,430,358  

4.45%, 01/15/2043

    4,080,000        3,794,608  
    

 

 

 
       20,114,162  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Metals & Mining - 0.2%  

Anglo American Capital PLC

    

4.00%, 09/11/2027 (A)

    $   5,075,000        $   4,622,340  

4.75%, 04/10/2027 (A)

    1,705,000        1,641,615  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
3.88%, 03/15/2023

    1,125,000        1,040,625  
    

 

 

 
       7,304,580  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.4%  

CMS Energy Corp.

    

3.88%, 03/01/2024

    539,000        535,706  

4.88%, 03/01/2044

    725,000        742,781  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
2.58%, 07/01/2020

    3,948,000        3,887,990  

DTE Electric Co.
4.30%, 07/01/2044

    6,720,000        6,696,555  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.65%, 11/15/2022

    1,550,000        1,483,358  
    

 

 

 
       13,346,390  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.5%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.55%, 03/15/2026 (E)

    8,446,000        8,787,516  

Apache Corp.

    

4.25%, 01/15/2044

    360,000        301,911  

4.75%, 04/15/2043

    520,000        461,794  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.12%, 05/04/2026

    9,549,000        8,985,705  

Continental Resources, Inc.
3.80%, 06/01/2024

    1,055,000        1,019,015  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP

    

4.90%, 02/01/2024

    2,755,000        2,799,726  

5.15%, 03/15/2045

    1,238,000        1,092,048  

5.95%, 10/01/2043

    960,000        928,473  

7.60%, 02/01/2024

    3,005,000        3,333,309  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.25%, 02/15/2048

    10,898,000        9,643,272  

EOG Resources, Inc.
2.45%, 04/01/2020

    3,127,000        3,092,563  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    

1.82%, 03/15/2019

    1,930,000        1,923,347  

3.04%, 03/01/2026

    7,955,000        7,594,138  

Husky Energy, Inc.
4.00%, 04/15/2024

    1,120,000        1,105,385  

Kerr-McGee Corp.
6.95%, 07/01/2024

    865,000        968,278  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.15%, 02/01/2024

    5,190,000        5,153,309  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
3.05%, 12/01/2019

    1,466,000        1,460,632  

Nexen Energy ULC
5.88%, 03/10/2035

    110,000        122,311  

Noble Energy, Inc.
6.00%, 03/01/2041

    430,000        446,364  

Petrobras Global Finance BV
6.25%, 03/17/2024

    3,290,000        3,327,835  

Petroleos Mexicanos

    

3.50%, 01/30/2023

    6,930,000        6,368,670  

6.88%, 08/04/2026

    4,835,000        4,815,660  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Petronas Capital, Ltd.
5.25%, 08/12/2019 (A)

    $   7,450,000        $   7,565,423  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.20%, 03/15/2028

    6,630,000        6,308,648  

Shell International Finance BV

    

2.50%, 09/12/2026

    7,173,000        6,511,847  

3.75%, 09/12/2046

    2,122,000        1,885,759  

TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.

    

3.75%, 10/16/2023

    1,010,000        1,000,744  

4.63%, 03/01/2034

    875,000        836,547  

Western Gas Partners, LP
5.38%, 06/01/2021

    1,956,000        2,017,166  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    

3.70%, 01/15/2023

    540,000        529,940  

5.40%, 03/04/2044

    814,000        783,169  

7.88%, 09/01/2021

    796,000        876,447  
    

 

 

 
       102,046,951  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.8%  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.40%, 07/15/2044 (A)

    7,736,000        6,588,799  

Bayer US Finance LLC
3.00%, 10/08/2021 (A)

    4,548,000        4,444,863  

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.
4.38%, 03/15/2026

    4,382,000        4,233,509  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.20%, 09/23/2026

    7,919,000        7,176,408  
    

 

 

 
       22,443,579  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.1%  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC

    

3.00%, 03/15/2023

    269,000        262,964  

3.75%, 04/01/2024

    2,294,000        2,299,425  

Hertz Corp.
5.50%, 10/15/2024 (A) (E)

    1,065,000        817,388  
    

 

 

 
       3,379,777  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.6%  

Intel Corp.
2.88%, 05/11/2024

    7,326,000        7,044,497  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    

4.13%, 11/01/2021

    695,000        701,458  

4.65%, 11/01/2024

    3,250,000        3,314,515  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027

    8,233,000        7,613,839  
    

 

 

 
       18,674,309  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.3%  

Microsoft Corp.
3.30%, 02/06/2027

    8,535,000        8,280,971  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.9%  

Apple, Inc.

    

2.40%, 05/03/2023

    3,105,000        2,963,474  

2.85%, 02/23/2023

    8,123,000        7,914,432  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (A)

    6,905,000        7,155,299  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.88%, 06/01/2027

    4,688,000        4,143,434  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    $   6,380,000        $   5,893,525  
    

 

 

 
       28,070,164  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.4%  

BAT Capital Corp.
3.56%, 08/15/2027 (A)

    8,353,000        7,641,331  

Reynolds American, Inc.
8.13%, 06/23/2019

    2,315,000        2,386,540  

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
8.13%, 06/23/2019

    1,745,000        1,798,925  
    

 

 

 
       11,826,796  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.6%  

Air Lease Corp.
3.50%, 01/15/2022

    8,356,000        8,261,995  

International Lease Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    9,599,000        10,410,382  
    

 

 

 
       18,672,377  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  

America Movil SAB de CV

    

3.13%, 07/16/2022

    4,075,000        3,973,239  

4.38%, 07/16/2042 (E)

    2,600,000        2,402,361  

Crown Castle Towers LLC

    

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (A)

    13,442,000        13,237,682  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (A)

    3,680,000        3,668,555  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.00%, 11/15/2018 (A)

    4,891,000        4,900,782  

Sprint Corp.

    

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    1,520,000        1,588,400  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    1,290,000        1,377,075  
    

 

 

 
       31,148,094  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $1,189,191,510)

       1,142,381,868  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.3%  
Brazil - 0.1%  

Brazil Government International Bond
4.25%, 01/07/2025 (E)

    1,440,000        1,390,118  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.3%  

Colombia Government International Bond

    

4.00%, 02/26/2024

    810,000        799,875  

4.50%, 01/28/2026

    7,375,000        7,375,000  
    

 

 

 
       8,174,875  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.2%  

Indonesia Government International Bond

    

4.75%, 01/08/2026 (A)

    4,560,000        4,506,634  

5.38%, 10/17/2023 (A)

    2,500,000        2,582,903  
    

 

 

 
       7,089,537  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.2%  

Mexico Government International Bond
3.75%, 01/11/2028 (E)

    6,720,000        6,189,186  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.1%  

Panama Government International Bond
3.88%, 03/17/2028

    2,135,000        2,050,689  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Peru - 0.0% (F)  

Peru Government International Bond
7.35%, 07/21/2025

    $   1,010,000        $   1,217,050  
    

 

 

 
Poland - 0.1%  

Republic of Poland Government International Bond
3.00%, 03/17/2023

    1,920,000        1,870,022  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 0.0% (F)  

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (A)

    913,000        915,009  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 0.2%  

Korea Development Bank
3.00%, 03/17/2019

    5,200,000        5,200,384  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.1%  

Saudi Government International Bond
2.38%, 10/26/2021 (A)

    4,475,000        4,274,431  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $40,000,914)

       38,371,301  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 10.6%  

Alternative Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-36, Class 2A1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.31%,
2.59% (B), 08/25/2035

    744,995        652,136  

Series 2005-50CB, Class 1A1,

    

5.50%, 11/25/2035

    1,216,565        1,136,637  

Series 2005-51, Class 3A3A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
2.60% (B), 11/20/2035

    696,915        654,494  

Series 2007-22, Class 2A16,

    

6.50%, 09/25/2037

    5,983,683        4,122,848  

Series 2007-5CB, Class 1A31,

    

5.50%, 04/25/2037

    1,158,046        925,636  

Aventura Mall Trust
Series 2013-AVM, Class A,
3.74% (B), 12/05/2032 (A)

    7,050,000        7,129,010  

Banc of America Funding Trust
Series 2005-E, Class 4A1,
4.31% (B), 03/20/2035

    47,377        47,894  

BB-UBS Trust

    

Series 2012-TFT, Class A,

    

2.89%, 06/05/2030 (A)

    15,060,000        14,756,223  

Series 2012-TFT, Class C,

    

3.47% (B), 06/05/2030 (A)

    7,195,000        6,966,707  

BBCMS Trust

    

Series 2013-TYSN, Class B,

    

4.04%, 09/05/2032 (A)

    2,530,000        2,547,983  

Series 2015-MSQ, Class B,

    

3.89%, 09/15/2032 (A)

    1,100,000        1,093,318  

BCAP LLC Trust

    

Series 2009-RR6, Class 2A1,

    

4.14% (B), 08/26/2035 (A)

    17,807        17,760  

Series 2011-R11, Class 23A1,

    

4.21% (B), 06/26/2035 (A)

    244,251        246,520  

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust
Series 2004-11, Class 2A2,
4.67% (B), 11/25/2034

    46,909        46,475  
 

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Trust
Series 2017-VICI, Class A,
3.53%, 10/15/2034 (A)

    $   13,430,000        $   13,400,253  

CGRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-VN05, Class B,
3.58% (B), 03/13/2035 (A)

    6,250,000        6,172,495  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust

    

Series 2003-60, Class 1A1,

    

3.65% (B), 02/25/2034

    42,750        42,956  

Series 2005-3, Class 1A2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
2.86% (B), 04/25/2035

    142,987        139,231  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2014-GC19, Class A3,

    

3.75%, 03/10/2047

    1,269,581        1,273,486  

Series 2014-GC19, Class A4,

    

4.02%, 03/10/2047

    2,065,000        2,096,126  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2015-A, Class A1,

    

3.50% (B), 06/25/2058 (A)

    3,702,550        3,660,135  

Series 2015-PS1, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 09/25/2042 (A)

    1,473,285        1,468,551  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.

    

Series 2014-A, Class A,

    

4.00% (B), 01/25/2035 (A)

    825,337        829,620  

Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (B), 09/25/2064 (A)

    11,748,922        11,471,878  

COMM Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2013-CR11, Class AM,

    

4.72% (B), 08/10/2050

    565,000        586,311  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A1,

    

1.71%, 02/10/2028 (A)

    856,989        840,703  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A2,

    

3.37%, 02/10/2028 (A)

    4,005,000        3,950,934  

Series 2013-WWP, Class A2,

    

3.42%, 03/10/2031 (A)

    2,760,000        2,761,558  

Series 2013-WWP, Class B,

    

3.73%, 03/10/2031 (A)

    2,400,000        2,433,424  

Series 2014-UBS2, Class A5,

    

3.96%, 03/10/2047

    4,680,000        4,728,395  

Series 2015-3BP, Class A,

    

3.18%, 02/10/2035 (A)

    25,340,000        24,407,042  

Series 2016-GCT, Class C,

    

3.46% (B), 08/10/2029 (A)

    4,900,000        4,819,085  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2,
3.40%, 10/05/2030 (A)

    7,035,000        6,749,663  

Core Industrial Trust
Series 2015-CALW, Class B,
3.25%, 02/10/2034 (A)

    9,280,000        9,151,361  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2009-11R, Class 5A1,
3.79% (B), 08/26/2036 (A)

    888,229        890,750  

CSMC Trust

    

Series 2009-14R, Class 2A1,

    

5.00%, 06/26/2037 (A)

    13,479        13,467  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

CSMC Trust (continued)

    

Series 2014-11R, Class 17A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
2.37% (B), 12/27/2036 (A)

    $   1,480,222        $   1,409,597  

Series 2014-4R, Class 21A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%,
2.88% (B), 12/27/2035 (A)

    3,806,125        3,769,833  

GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2003-AR2, Class 1A1,

    

3.70% (B), 12/19/2033

    18,602        17,753  

Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A,

    

4.05% (B), 03/18/2035

    27,617        27,903  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II
Series 2013-KING, Class E,
3.44% (B), 12/10/2027 (A)

    3,320,000        3,272,117  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust
Series 2012-SHOP, Class C,
3.63%, 06/05/2031 (A)

    3,235,000        3,232,363  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (B), 04/10/2031 (A)

    4,664,567        4,574,789  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-4, Class 2A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.56%,
2.84% (B), 06/19/2034

    345,006        333,550  

Houston Galleria Mall Trust
Series 2015-HGLR, Class A1A2,
3.09%, 03/05/2037 (A)

    4,498,000        4,275,516  

Impac CMB Trust

    

Series 2003-8, Class 1A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.68%,
2.96% (B), 10/25/2033

    112,182        111,131  

Series 2004-6, Class 1A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.08% (B), 10/25/2034

    22,926        22,488  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR15, Class 2A1,
3.81% (B), 08/25/2037

    464,747        401,973  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

    

Series 2012-WLDN, Class A,

    

3.91%, 05/05/2030 (A)

    6,825,463        6,814,617  

Series 2014-DSTY, Class B,

    

3.77%, 06/10/2027 (A)

    4,800,000        4,737,223  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2004-A1, Class 1A1,

    

4.01% (B), 02/25/2034

    47,855        47,839  

Series 2006-A2, Class 5A1,

    

4.24% (B), 11/25/2033

    34,785        35,850  

Series 2006-S3, Class 1A12,

    

6.50%, 08/25/2036

    239,593        180,172  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
Series 2007-R5, Class A1,
4.23% (B), 11/25/2035 (A)

    367,964        299,110  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust

    

Series 2003-F, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
2.92% (B), 10/25/2028

    22,176        21,949  
 

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust (continued)

 

Series 2004-A1, Class 2A1,

    

4.06% (B), 02/25/2034

    $   140,915        $   141,515  

Series 2005-A3, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
2.55% (B), 04/25/2035

    14,571        14,505  

Series 2005-A4, Class 2A2,

    

4.06% (B), 07/25/2035

    119,964        116,653  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2016-1, Class A1,
2.50% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    1,323,893        1,292,280  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust

    

Series 2012-C6, Class AS,

    

3.48%, 11/15/2045

    1,800,000        1,780,440  

Series 2013-C11, Class B,

    

4.36% (B), 08/15/2046

    1,035,000        1,038,004  

Morgan Stanley Capital Barclays Bank Trust
Series 2016-MART, Class A,
2.20%, 09/13/2031 (A)

    13,507,000        13,029,668  

Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust

    

Series 2009-R3, Class 1A,

    

5.50% (B), 10/26/2035 (A)

    35,493        35,851  

Series 2012-R3, Class 1A,

    

3.28% (B), 11/26/2036 (A)

    97,542        96,656  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust

    

Series 2014-R3, Class 2A,

    

3.00% (B), 07/26/2048 (A)

    4,722,844        4,545,588  

Series 2014-R4, Class 4A,

    

4.34% (B), 11/21/2035 (A)

    711,426        715,389  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 08/15/2034 (A)

    20,460,079        20,447,060  

Nationstar Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2013-A, Class A,
3.75% (B), 12/25/2052 (A)

    2,345,424        2,344,144  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (B), 01/25/2054 (A)

    887,101        882,932  

Series 2014-2A, Class A3,

    

3.75% (B), 05/25/2054 (A)

    690,581        687,887  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (B), 11/25/2054 (A)

    2,269,743        2,257,949  

Series 2015-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 08/25/2055 (A)

    3,186,859        3,167,148  

Series 2016-1A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 03/25/2056 (A)

    2,389,562        2,380,920  

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 11/26/2035 (A)

    2,889,169        2,875,432  

Series 2016-3A, Class A1B,

    

3.25% (B), 09/25/2056 (A)

    4,043,035        3,963,358  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 02/25/2057 (A)

    12,284,162        12,309,734  

Series 2017-2A, Class A3,

    

4.00% (B), 03/25/2057 (A)

    2,096,551        2,104,508  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    16,323,962        16,356,985  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust (continued)

 

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 05/25/2057 (A)

    $   4,640,478        $   4,643,853  

One Market Plaza Trust
Series 2017-1MKT, Class A,
3.61%, 02/10/2032 (A)

    10,807,000        10,736,042  

Palisades Center Trust
Series 2016-PLSD, Class A,
2.71%, 04/13/2033 (A)

    6,500,000        6,330,211  

Provident Funding Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-1, Class 3A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
2.86% (B), 05/25/2035

    1,618,380        1,610,404  

Queens Center Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-QCA, Class D,
3.47% (B), 01/11/2037 (A)

    4,200,000        3,935,858  

RALI Trust

    

Series 2007-QO1, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
2.43% (B), 02/25/2047

    357,823        350,187  

Series 2007-QO4, Class A1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.19%,
2.47% (B), 05/25/2047

    678,177        665,987  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust

    

Series 2009-6, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
3.69% (B), 01/26/2036 (A)

    236,927        239,022  

Series 2009-7, Class 5A4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.62% (B), 06/26/2037 (A)

    353,845        351,983  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-15, Class 1A1,

    

4.11% (B), 07/25/2035

    373,140        306,764  

Series 2007-3, Class 3A1,

    

3.88% (B), 04/25/2047

    1,000,216        773,876  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust
Series 2003-AR4, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
2.98% (B), 01/19/2034

    30,206        29,502  

UBS-BAMLL Trust
Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (A)

    6,983,000        6,917,451  

Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Trust
Series 2016-BOCA, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (B), 06/15/2029 (A)

    3,245,000        3,246,960  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust

    

Series 2005-AR8, Class 2A1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
2.86% (B), 07/25/2045

    38,296        38,150  

Series 2007-OA6, Class 1A1B,

    

12-MTA + 0.81%, 2.56% (B), 07/25/2047

    447,525        151,119  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2015-C26, Class B,
3.78%, 02/15/2048

    3,000,000        2,908,018  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-N, Class 1A2,
3.95% (B), 12/25/2033

    $   395,651        $   404,316  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $320,118,924)

 

     312,041,147  
    

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.7%  
California - 0.6%  

Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
6.60%, 08/01/2042

    340,000        449,834  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited

    

7.30%, 10/01/2039

    2,760,000        3,750,398  

7.60%, 11/01/2040

    4,320,000        6,236,482  

7.70%, 11/01/2030

    1,650,000        1,793,500  

7.95%, 03/01/2036

    5,350,000        5,667,843  

University of California, Revenue Bonds,
Series AD,
4.86%, 05/15/2112

    315,000        307,327  
    

 

 

 
       18,205,384  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.0% (F)  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, 6.64%, 04/01/2057

    295,000        319,258  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 0.0% (F)  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series F,
7.41%, 01/01/2040

    431,000        600,805  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.1%  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series E,
6.81%, 11/15/2040

    355,000        455,962  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds,
Series CC,
5.88%, 06/15/2044

    340,000        423,681  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series H,
5.39%, 03/15/2040

    330,000        379,751  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
Series 181,
4.96%, 08/01/2046

    570,000        620,998  
    

 

 

 
       1,880,392  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $22,387,705)

 

     21,005,839  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 16.9%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

12-Month LIBOR + 1.66%, 3.44% (B), 01/01/2038

    119,681        124,817  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.75%, 3.50% (B), 12/01/2034

    13,268        13,878  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (continued)

 

6-Month LIBOR + 1.36%, 3.81% (B), 05/01/2037

    $   34,775        $   35,636  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
3.89% (B), 02/01/2041

    263,091        274,716  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.57%,
4.07% (B), 02/01/2037 - 04/01/2037

      61,615          63,630  

6-Month LIBOR + 2.12%,
4.18% (B), 05/01/2037

    10,751        11,258  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.73%,
4.48% (B), 09/01/2035

    421,279        440,317  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.79%,
4.54% (B), 09/01/2037

    17,485        18,324  

5.00%, 08/01/2035 - 12/01/2035

    2,010,693        2,126,724  

5.50%, 11/01/2038 - 06/01/2041

    1,332,118        1,435,362  

6.00%, 05/01/2031

    344,108        378,695  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates

    

2.89%, 06/25/2027

    26,365,775        25,644,483  

3.06% (B), 08/25/2024

    26,490,000        26,014,949  

3.17%, 10/25/2024

    2,140,000        2,107,538  

3.49%, 01/25/2024

    9,965,000        10,018,032  

3.53% (B), 07/25/2023

    8,335,000        8,383,152  

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

2.50%, TBA (C)

    26,084,000        24,965,200  

3.00%, TBA (C)

    183,747,000        175,895,633  

6-Month LIBOR + 0.96%,
3.46% (B), 08/01/2037

    4,967        5,031  

3.50%, 07/01/2028 - 01/01/2029

    2,987,657        2,994,855  

3.50%, TBA (C)

    123,072,000        120,220,023  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
3.73% (B), 03/01/2041

    188,553        196,231  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.82%,
3.84% (B), 03/01/2041

    70,400        73,921  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.51%,
3.97% (B), 01/01/2035

    12,824        13,234  

4.00%, 06/01/2042

    1,059,590        1,067,640  

4.00%, TBA (C)

    36,809,000        36,807,561  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.53%,
4.03% (B), 08/01/2034

    4,659        4,785  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.73%,
4.32% (B), 08/01/2035

    38,292        40,167  

4.50%, 02/01/2025 - 06/01/2026

    1,516,867        1,555,885  

5.00%, 04/01/2039 - 11/01/2039

    13,862,261        14,669,349  

5.00%, TBA (C)

    15,542,000        16,215,771  

5.50%, 04/01/2036 - 12/01/2041

    6,477,472        7,046,866  

6.00%, 02/01/2034 - 06/01/2041

    13,706,946        14,979,031  

6.50%, 06/01/2038 - 05/01/2040

    2,104,294        2,348,665  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS
0.78% (B), 02/16/2053

    6,122,372        293,028  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $500,425,760)

 

     496,484,387  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 20.9%  
U.S. Treasury - 18.5%  

U.S. Treasury Bond

    

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    17,659,000        13,991,308  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)  

U.S. Treasury Bond (continued)

    

2.50%, 02/15/2045 - 05/15/2046

    $ 51,622,200        $ 43,391,991  

2.75%, 08/15/2042 - 11/15/2047

    43,739,400        38,788,269  

2.88%, 08/15/2045

    16,537,000        14,997,638  

3.00%, 05/15/2042

    9,875,000        9,255,498  

3.13%, 02/15/2042 - 05/15/2048

      25,862,800          24,786,688  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    7,016,100        7,205,754  

3.63%, 02/15/2044

    42,584,600        44,201,484  

4.50%, 02/15/2036

    36,817,200        42,870,465  

4.75%, 02/15/2037

    24,549,000        29,556,613  

5.25%, 02/15/2029

    23,701,100        27,989,518  

U.S. Treasury Note

    

1.00%, 11/30/2019

    30,465,800        29,906,467  

1.50%, 08/15/2026

    25,585,000        22,751,661  

1.63%, 03/31/2019 - 05/15/2026

    64,480,200        62,317,493  

2.00%, 02/15/2025

    4,970,900        4,669,539  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    30,482,400        28,345,060  

2.50%, 08/15/2023

    15,847,000        15,502,823  

2.88%, 09/30/2023 (E)

    18,327,000        18,231,786  

2.88%, 05/15/2028 - 08/15/2028

    67,885,800        66,304,903  
    

 

 

 
       545,064,958  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 2.4%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond

    

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    9,515,466        10,026,550  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    21,932,438        24,772,803  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.63%, 01/15/2024

    36,755,884        35,983,179  
    

 

 

 
       70,782,532  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $645,100,332)

 

     615,847,490  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.1%

 

Banks - 0.1%  

Citigroup Capital XIII,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.37%, 8.89% (B)

    60,502        1,601,488  

CoBank ACB,
Series F, Fixed until 10/01/2022, 6.25% (B) (G) (H) (I)

    6,000        618,000  
    

 

 

 
       2,219,488  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.0% (F)  

State Street Corp.,
Series D, Fixed until 03/15/2024, 5.90% (B)

    23,039        599,935  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.0% (F)  

SCE Trust III,
Series H, Fixed until 03/15/2024, 5.75% (B)

    7,998        200,990  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $3,059,635)

 

     3,020,413  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 11.1%  
Banks - 1.4%  

Bedford Row Funding Corp.
2.29% (J), 11/27/2018

    $  12,371,000        $   12,350,897  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
2.28% (J), 12/17/2018

    30,000,000        29,914,133  
    

 

 

 
       42,265,030  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.6%  

Cedar Springs Capital Co. LLC
2.35% (J), 12/07/2018

      18,000,000          17,958,600  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.7%  

Charta LLC
2.30% (J), 11/16/2018

    20,000,000        19,981,250  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 6.6%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC

    

2.29% (J), 11/09/2018

    5,000,000        4,997,500  

2.40% (J), 12/17/2018

    21,000,000        20,936,942  

Barton Capital Corp.
2.32% (J), 12/11/2018

    28,000,000        27,929,378  

Cafco LLC
2.33% (J), 12/17/2018

    30,000,000        29,912,600  

Fairway Finance Corp.
2.30% (J), 12/17/2018

    13,000,000        12,962,459  

Gotham Funding Corp.
2.29% (J), 11/05/2018

    30,000,000        29,992,500  

Le Fayette Asset Securitization LLC
2.45% (J), 01/03/2019

    30,000,000        29,874,000  

Liberty Funding LLC
2.33% (J), 12/11/2018

    25,629,000        25,564,073  

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.
2.60% (J), 01/22/2019

    11,000,000        10,936,108  
    

 

 

 
       193,105,560  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.8%  

Schlumberger Investment SA
2.43% (J), 01/03/2019

    25,000,000        24,895,875  
    

 

 

 
Software - 1.0%  

Manhattan Asset Funding
2.25% (J), 11/16/2018

    30,000,000        29,972,375  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $328,178,690)

 

     328,178,690  
    

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION - 2.2%  

U.S. Treasury Bill
2.21% (J), 01/03/2019

    65,000,000        64,753,062  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligation
(Cost $64,753,062)

 

     64,753,062  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.3%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.3%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (J)

    37,846,743        37,846,743  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $37,846,743)

 

     37,846,743  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.3%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
1.25% (J), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $9,309,336 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $9,498,155.

    $  9,309,013        $   9,309,013  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $9,309,013)

 

     9,309,013  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $3,445,211,593)

 

     3,350,419,618  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (13.7)%

 

     (404,864,365
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  2,945,555,253  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (K)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (L)
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

  $     $ 281,179,665     $     $ 281,179,665  

Corporate Debt Securities

          1,142,381,868             1,142,381,868  

Foreign Government Obligations

          38,371,301             38,371,301  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          312,041,147             312,041,147  

Municipal Government Obligations

          21,005,839             21,005,839  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          496,484,387             496,484,387  

U.S. Government Obligations

          615,847,490             615,847,490  

Preferred Stocks

    2,402,413             618,000       3,020,413  

Commercial Paper

          328,178,690             328,178,690  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

          64,753,062             64,753,062  

Other Investment Company

    37,846,743                   37,846,743  

Repurchase Agreement

          9,309,013             9,309,013  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 40,249,156     $ 3,309,552,462     $ 618,000     $     3,350,419,618  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transfers

 

Investments   Transfers from
Level 1 to Level 3
    Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 1
    Transfers from
Level 2 to Level 3
    Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 2
 

Preferred Stocks (I)

  $ 618,000     $   —     $   —     $   —  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $820,877,374, representing 27.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

(C)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(D)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(E)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $37,061,855. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(G)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the value of the security is $618,000, representing less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(H)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(I)    Transferred from Level 1 to 3 due to the use of a valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to the unavailability of quoted market prices in active markets.
(J)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(K)    The Fund recognizes transfers in and out of Level 3 as of October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(L)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTA    Month Treasury Average
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

December of 2017 concluded with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) which resulted in the largest month of issuance in municipal market history. The Act in its finalized form repealed municipalities’ capabilities of issuing advance refunding bonds and capped the state and local tax (“SALT”) deduction at $10,000. While previous versions of the Act threatened to repeal the tax exemption of Private Activity Bonds (“PABs”), that provision did not make it into the final bill. Even though the Act had not been signed into law yet, the impact on the municipal market was significant. Issuers rushed to market fearing that they would be shut out in 2018 should the original House version be enacted into law. When the dust finally settled, PABs were sparred, and advanced refundings were the only form of issuance to get repealed in the Act.

The increase of municipal supply in December of 2017 was easily absorbed as many market participants feared that the Act would cause 2018 municipal supply to decrease; as a result, the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index closed out 2017 with a 1.05% return in December. The anticipated reduction in supply and repeal of the SALT deduction created a favorable technical environment for municipal investors heading into 2018, however, federal tax reform, which reduced corporate tax rates from 35% to 21%, caused widespread selling amongst banks and insurance companies as demand waned.

The initial shock to the market in 2018 pushed the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index lower but the muni market recovered in the summer months as strong market technicals took hold. Demand for municipals was strong due to heavy maturities, calls, and coupon payments, while supply remained subdued. Favorable market conditions quickly evaporated, mutual fund outflows accelerated, and interest rates across the globe rose materially in the latter part of the fiscal year. The end result left the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index -1.01% lower on a year-to-date basis through the end of October.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Intermediate Muni (Class A) returned -0.73%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Muni Managed Money Intermediate Index, returned -1.17%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

We were positioned longer than benchmark, as measured by duration, for much of the period; however, we also overweighted ultra-short duration securities, which helped to counter-balance the underperformance seen in the long end as rates rose in 2018. Though, on average, the Fund’s duration has remained longer than the benchmark, we selectively repositioned some exposures throughout the period from the seven to eight year duration range into shorter two to three year and five to six year durations.

We maintained our exposure to high quality paper as evidenced by the average A- rating of underlying holdings. Our allocation across the credit spectrum had a significantly positive effect on performance. The largest detractor to relative performance was our overweight exposure to A rated bonds. Relative to the benchmark, we were underweight both AAA and AA rated credits, which was additive to active returns. We were overweight to BBB, BB and non-rated credits, and all of these overweights contributed positively to performance.

The housing sector was the top-detracting sector to performance, and we were overweight the sector relative to benchmark. We have continued to believe there is value in the housing sector, and there has been an increase in issuance by housing authorities recently.

Our overweight exposure to insured bonds contributed to relative performance. The fund’s overweight exposure to and selection of Illinois credits contributed to performance during this time period. As credit pressures for certain states like Illinois have continued to mount, we have continued to believe we can find value in investing in strong local governments within troubled states by capitalizing on headline risk and state taint.

One of our main focuses has been, and will likely continue to be on active management through opportunistic trade execution. We have been able to take advantage of certain market dislocations and inefficiencies by taking advantage on both the buy and sale side of the market.

Matthew Dalton

Brian Steeves

Co-Portfolio Managers

Belle Haven Investments LP

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     7.22  

Duration †

     5.80  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     9.8

AA

     57.7  

A

     10.6  

BBB

     7.6  

BB

     1.3  

B

     0.5  

CCC and Below

     0.0

Not Rated

     11.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.7  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (3.93 )%       3.14      3.62      10/31/2012  

Class A (NAV)

     (0.73 )%       3.83      4.19      10/31/2012  

Bloomberg Barclays Muni Managed Money Intermediate Index (A)

     (1.17 )%       2.51      1.93         

Class C (POP)

     (2.40 )%       3.19      3.56      10/31/2012  

Class C (NAV)

     (1.43 )%       3.19      3.56      10/31/2012  

Class I (NAV)

     (0.71 )%       3.94      4.30      10/31/2012  

Class I2 (NAV)

     (0.60 )%       N/A        (0.15 )%       09/30/2016  

Class T1 (POP)

     (3.32 )%       N/A        0.46      03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

     (0.86 )%       N/A        2.01      03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

     (0.73 )%       N/A        2.76      12/16/2016  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays Muni Managed Money Intermediate Index is comprised of tax-exempt bonds with maturities ranging from 1 to 17 years that are rated Aa3/AA- or higher by at least two of the following statistical ratings agencies: Moody’s, S&P and Fitch.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Municipal bond prices can rise or fall depending on interest rates. Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. All municipal bonds carry credit risk that the issuer will default or be unable to make timely payments of interest and principal. Generally, lower rated bonds carry more credit risk.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 95.3%  
Alabama - 0.2%  

Bessemer Governmental Utility Services Corp., Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 06/01/2029

    $  2,210,000        $  2,497,101  

Harvest-Monrovia Water Sewer & Fire Protection Authority, Inc., Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 04/01/2025

    70,000        74,745  

Marshall County Board of Education, Special Tax,
AGM,
4.00%, 03/01/2032

    380,000        392,175  

Stevenson Utilities Board, Revenue Bonds,
AGC,
4.90%, 05/01/2031

    375,000        379,421  
    

 

 

 
       3,343,442  
    

 

 

 
Alaska - 0.1%  

Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series D,
5.00%, 12/01/2025

    1,425,000        1,602,526  

State of Alaska International Airports System, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2031

    65,000        72,803  
    

 

 

 
       1,675,329  
    

 

 

 
Arizona - 1.7%  

Arizona Board of Regents, Certificate of Participation,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2019

    150,000        152,503  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.25%, 07/01/2022 (A)

    1,400,000        1,377,544  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 03/01/2037

    830,000        902,783  

BluePath Trust, Revenue Bonds,
2.75%, 09/01/2026 (A) (B) (C)

    5,184,739        5,022,302  

County of Pima, Certificate of Participation,
5.00%, 12/01/2026

    35,000        38,727  

County of Pima Sewer System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2019

    25,000        25,498  

County of Santa Cruz, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 07/01/2026

    140,000        149,968  

Eastmark Community Facilities District #1, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 07/15/2038 (D)

    500,000        534,085  

Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2038

    250,000        256,165  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Arizona (continued)  

Goodyear McDowell Road Commercial Corridor Improvement District, Special Assessment
BAM,

    

2.85%, 01/01/2024

    $   295,000        $   293,590  

3.00%, 01/01/2025

    1,525,000        1,518,153  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Revenue Bonds

    

2.95%, 07/01/2026

    2,435,000        2,336,066  

3.88%, 07/01/2021 (A)

    145,000        144,359  

5.00%, 07/01/2036

    1,440,000        1,503,720  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2022 (A)

    2,300,000        2,236,474  

5.00%, 07/01/2043

    500,000        536,820  

Series B,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2022 (A)

    1,625,000        1,580,117  

Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima, Revenue Bonds,
Series R,
2.88%, 07/01/2021

    70,000        69,829  

La Paz County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.90%, 06/15/2028 (A)

    560,000        542,030  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 02/15/2021 - 02/15/2026 (A)

    1,960,000        2,102,193  

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 25, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 07/01/2024

    135,000        144,596  

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/01/2034

    375,000        403,732  

Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.25%, 02/01/2040

    200,000        202,540  

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 89, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 07/01/2023

    40,000        44,264  

Pinal County Electrical District No. 4, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2022

    240,000        261,965  

Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.35%, 10/01/2025 (A)

    1,575,000        1,609,382  

Yuma County Elementary School District No. 1, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 07/01/2027

    600,000        692,916  
    

 

 

 
       24,682,321  
    

 

 

 
Arkansas - 1.1%  

Alma School District No. 30, General Obligation Limited,
3.38%, 08/01/2035

    40,000        38,435  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Arkansas (continued)  

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AMBAC,
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2026

    $   105,000        $   82,013  

Little Rock School District, General Obligation Limited
3.00%, 02/01/2026 - 02/01/2030

    16,320,000        15,995,856  
    

 

 

 
       16,116,304  
    

 

 

 
California - 8.4%  

Acalanes Union High School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2026

    235,000        186,536  

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series B, AGM,
4.00%, 10/01/2035 - 10/01/2037

    3,115,000        3,158,237  

Alisal Union School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2033

    125,000        69,344  

Avalon Community Improvement Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2024 - 09/01/2026

    1,310,000        1,518,097  

Baldwin Park / Monrovia School Facilities Grant Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds
AGM,

    

2.50%, 10/01/2025

    115,000        114,564  

3.00%, 10/01/2032 - 10/01/2033

    300,000        282,109  

4.00%, 10/01/2027

    185,000        201,067  

Beaumont Public Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2037 - 09/01/2049

    9,645,000        10,827,259  

Calexico Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 04/01/2024

    455,000        478,969  

California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, BAM,
2.50%, 06/01/2031

    120,000        105,104  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 11/15/2031

    125,000        142,829  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.38%, 07/01/2025 (A) (C)

    750,000        767,790  

Series A,

    

4.50%, 06/01/2028 (A)

    200,000        201,270  

California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/01/2025 (A)

    350,000        363,195  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Fixed until 04/01/2020, 1.90% (E), 04/01/2028

    $   75,000        $   74,213  

Fixed until 12/01/2023, 2.63% (E), 11/01/2033

    1,500,000        1,475,040  

5.00%, 08/01/2034 - 08/01/2038

    2,775,000        3,117,618  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2026

    450,000        505,948  

Series A,

    

3.00%, 11/01/2022 (A)

    2,000,000        1,999,260  

3.50%, 11/01/2027 (A)

    2,630,000        2,613,931  

5.00%, 12/01/2025 - 12/01/2029 (A)

    775,000        834,687  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    445,000        489,825  

Carson Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation,
Series A, AMBAC,
4.75%, 01/01/2036

    110,000        110,212  

Chowchilla Elementary School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 08/01/2048

    850,000        924,987  

City of Irvine, Special Tax,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2051

    4,750,000        5,206,095  

City of Lathrop, Special Assessment

    

3.00%, 09/02/2020

    140,000        140,308  

4.00%, 09/02/2021 - 09/02/2022

    265,000        273,098  

City of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 11/01/2037

    75,000        83,134  

Coachella Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation
AGM,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2026

    70,000        78,509  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 09/01/2031 - 09/01/2032

    1,060,000        1,098,792  

5.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2030

    1,295,000        1,448,591  

Colton Joint Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited BAM,

    

4.00%, 02/01/2033

    55,000        56,851  

5.00%, 02/01/2029

    480,000        547,123  

County of El Dorado, Special Tax
BAM,

    

3.00%, 09/01/2025 - 09/01/2026

    415,000        421,920  

5.00%, 09/01/2021 - 09/01/2024

    2,700,000        2,998,998  

County of Santa Cruz, Certificate of Participation
4.00%, 08/01/2032 - 08/01/2033

    580,000        602,434  

Coyote Canyon Public Facilities Community Facilities District No. 2004-1, Special Tax
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2030

    860,000        902,925  

Davis Joint Unified School District, Certificate of Participation,
BAM,
4.00%, 08/01/2024

    95,000        102,002  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran’s Farm & Home Purchase Program, Revenue Bonds

    

Series B,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2031

    $   5,490,000        $   5,287,748  

3.25%, 12/01/2036

    5,400,000        5,108,940  

Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Special Tax,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2024

    140,000        160,265  

Elk Grove Unified School District, Certificate of Participation
BAM,
5.00%, 02/01/2027 - 02/01/2028

    2,380,000        2,725,199  

Etiwanda School District, Special Tax

    

Series 2,

    

2.00%, 09/01/2020

    50,000        49,937  

3.00%, 09/01/2021 - 09/01/2022

    185,000        187,795  

3.50%, 09/01/2023

    75,000        77,405  

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Special Tax
BAM,
2.25%, 08/15/2021 - 08/15/2023

    6,195,000        6,189,556  

Fresno Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/01/2038

    1,000,000        1,121,140  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series A-1,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2047

    15,895,000        15,843,741  

5.25%, 06/01/2047

    3,580,000        3,599,547  

Series A-2,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2047

    14,000,000        13,631,800  

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    190,000        215,337  

Kern Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 11/01/2018

    100,000        100,000  

Menifee Union School District Public Financing Authority, Special Tax

    

Series A,

    

4.00%, 09/01/2019

    480,000        487,301  

5.00%, 09/01/2023

    425,000        469,383  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2034

    1,390,000        1,547,730  

Oakdale Public Financing Authority, Special Tax,
2.63%, 09/01/2022

    110,000        109,581  

Peralta Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series D,
3.50%, 08/01/2032 - 08/01/2034

    6,120,000        6,104,217  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

Pittsburg Successor Agency Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2022

    $   425,000        $   466,012  

Rio Elementary School District Community Facilities District, Special Tax BAM,
5.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2032

    1,740,000        1,955,944  

Riverside County Redevelopment Successor Agency, Tax Allocation,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2030

    1,010,000        1,153,359  

Riverside Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2020

    115,000        121,445  

San Bernardino County Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2025 - 09/01/2028

    835,000        938,248  

San Diego Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series K-2,
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2030

    1,450,000        960,770  

San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation,
5.00%, 09/01/2027

    100,000        111,870  

Sanger Unified School District, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
3.13%, 06/01/2033

    75,000        70,985  

Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2023

    685,000        763,042  

Snowline Joint Unified School District, Special Tax,
Series A,
3.00%, 09/01/2022

    280,000        283,746  

South Tahoe Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax,
Series 1,
3.38%, 10/01/2021

    110,000        111,201  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 08/01/2034

    360,000        371,437  

Stockton Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, NATL,
5.00%, 10/01/2031

    15,000        15,036  

Stockton Public Financing Authority, Special Tax,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 09/02/2030

    1,310,000        1,381,133  

Successor Agency to the Upland Community Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2022

    50,000        54,999  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

Sutter Union High School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2028

    $   200,000        $   144,122  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds,
Series A-1,
4.75%, 06/01/2023

    25,000        25,131  

Vacaville Unified School District, Certificate of Participation
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2023 - 12/01/2024

    355,000        383,072  

Washington Township Health Care District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series DT,
4.00%, 08/01/2034 - 08/01/2036

    1,775,000        1,821,890  

West Hill Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C, BAM,
5.00%, 08/01/2026

    110,000        127,343  

Whittier Union High School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2026

    950,000        758,907  
    

 

 

 
       119,559,185  
    

 

 

 
Colorado - 2.7%  

BNC Metropolitan District No. 1, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2032

    360,000        395,806  

Bradburn Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
4.00%, 12/01/2028

    500,000        483,840  

Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District No. 4, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    525,000        530,276  

Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2031 - 12/01/2032

    460,000        512,989  

Castle Oaks Metropolitan District No. 3, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    1,500,000        1,469,235  

Centerra Metropolitan District No. 1, Tax Allocation,
2.70%, 12/01/2019 (A) (B) (C)

    493,000        493,552  

City of Arvada, Certificate of Participation
4.00%, 12/01/2031 - 12/01/2034

    1,935,000        1,989,057  

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 07/01/2019 - 08/01/2026

    585,000        612,648  

5.00%, 06/15/2029 - 08/01/2036

    2,240,000        2,447,221  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2036

    540,000        577,546  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Colorado (continued)  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 05/15/2029

    $   1,950,000        $   2,029,813  

5.00%, 06/01/2028 - 06/01/2030

    2,500,000        2,750,750  

Series A,

    

4.25%, 11/01/2024 05/11/2017

    2,995,000        2,946,751  

5.00%, 12/01/2033 - 01/01/2040

    215,000        225,728  

Series B,

    

3.13%, 05/15/2027

    1,250,000        1,223,800  

5.00%, 05/15/2021 - 05/15/2026

    2,815,000        3,030,240  

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds
GNMA,

    

3.38%, 11/01/2033

    2,075,000        1,977,184  

3.60%, 11/01/2038

    2,710,000        2,551,031  

Series C, GNMA,

    

2.75%, 05/01/2028

    495,000        471,879  

2.80%, 11/01/2028

    1,175,000        1,115,615  

Heather Gardens Metropolitan District, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2032

    2,370,000        2,563,024  

North Park Metropolitan District No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
Series A-2,
5.50%, 12/01/2034

    1,000,000        997,840  

Park Creek Metropolitan District, Tax Allocation
NATL-IBC,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2045

    1,220,000        1,293,773  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2032 - 12/01/2037

    1,455,000        1,575,725  

Sand Creek Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited
MAC,
4.00%, 12/01/2032 - 12/01/2034

    1,475,000        1,575,998  

Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2037 - 12/01/2042

    1,620,000        1,731,563  
    

 

 

 
       37,572,884  
    

 

 

 
Connecticut - 2.2%  

City of Bridgeport, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C, AGM,
5.00%, 08/15/2024

    1,275,000        1,413,044  

City of Hartford, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2025 - 07/01/2032

    525,000        579,800  

Series A, BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2027

    515,000        538,886  

5.00%, 12/01/2022 - 12/01/2026

    12,040,000        13,368,051  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2025

    765,000        822,000  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/15/2019 - 07/15/2023

    1,195,000        1,307,022  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Connecticut (continued)  

City of Hartford, General Obligation Unlimited (continued)

 

Series C, BAM,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2021

    $   300,000        $   319,467  

City of New Haven, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A,

    

5.50%, 08/01/2034 - 08/01/2038

    2,120,000        2,290,236  

Series B, BAM,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2025

    40,000        45,244  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series 24,

    

3.80%, 06/15/2031

    370,000        354,664  

3.90%, 06/15/2033

    405,000        390,096  

Series A-1,

    

3.10%, 05/15/2028

    2,015,000        1,988,745  

Series A-4,

    

1.40%, 11/15/2019

    200,000        198,754  

Series B-1,

    

2.40%, 11/15/2026

    90,000        86,543  

Series B3,

    

2.40%, 05/15/2026

    55,000        53,296  

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Fixed until 03/01/2019, 1.65% (E), 11/15/2029

    1,635,000        1,632,825  

Series B, AGC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2032

    250,000        250,418  

Series J,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2034

    135,000        142,710  

State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
4.00%, 03/01/2029

    25,000        25,457  

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/01/2022

    60,000        64,996  

Town of Hamden, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
6.00%, 08/15/2033 - 08/15/2038

    2,250,000        2,642,625  

Town of Plymouth, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 07/15/2019

    400,000        403,808  

Town of Wilton, General Obligation Unlimited

    

3.13%, 03/01/2034

    550,000        532,669  

3.25%, 03/01/2035 - 03/01/2038

    1,000,000        966,947  

University of Connecticut, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/2023

    25,000        25,708  
    

 

 

 
       30,444,011  
    

 

 

 
Delaware - 0.0% (F)  

Delaware State Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.38%, 10/01/2045

    55,000        57,057  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
District of Columbia - 0.4%  

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

4.13%, 07/01/2027

    $   1,000,000        $   985,270  

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    1,500,000        1,531,635  

Series B,

    

3.88%, 07/01/2024

    1,500,000        1,489,020  

Series C,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2021

    25,000        26,318  

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.70%, 09/01/2033

    2,010,000        1,964,976  

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2023

    25,000        27,483  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2020

    25,000        26,280  
    

 

 

 
       6,050,982  
    

 

 

 
Florida - 3.5%  

Cape Coral Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 07/01/2020 (A)

    360,000        361,483  

4.25%, 07/01/2021 (A)

    435,000        439,128  

Capital Trust Agency, Inc., Revenue Bonds

    

3.00%, 07/01/2019 (A)

    180,000        180,385  

3.50%, 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2022 (A)

    1,885,000        1,895,248  

Series A,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2034

    2,170,000        2,148,235  

City of Cape Coral Water & Sewer Revenue, Special Assessment
AGM,

    

2.13%, 09/01/2022

    100,000        96,090  

2.75%, 09/01/2025 - 09/01/2026

    775,000        743,251  

City of Fernandina Beach Utility System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2019

    45,000        46,075  

City of Fort Myers, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 12/01/2032 - 12/01/2034

    935,000        952,630  

City of Jacksonville, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 10/01/2031

    175,000        190,461  

City of Miami Gardens, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 07/01/2031

    2,230,000        2,454,539  

City of North Port, Special Assessment,
BAM,
5.00%, 07/01/2020

    90,000        94,063  

City of Orlando, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2027 - 11/01/2029

    4,105,000        4,666,029  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2025 - 11/01/2038

    9,050,000        9,963,138  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Florida (continued)  

City of Pompano Beach, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 09/01/2020

    $   315,000        $   323,508  

City of Tallahassee, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2023

    55,000        60,419  

City of Tampa, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 07/01/2024

    420,000        468,304  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2025

    25,000        27,076  

Columbia County School Board, Certificate of Participation,
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 07/01/2026

    440,000        496,461  

Escambia County School Board, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 09/01/2019

    120,000        121,994  

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2022

    55,000        60,167  

Florida Department of Management Services, Certificate of Participation,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/01/2019

    35,000        35,435  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 04/01/2035

    1,050,000        1,130,713  

Florida Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series 1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 01/01/2023

    145,000        144,255  

2.25%, 07/01/2023

    120,000        119,314  

2.30%, 01/01/2024

    315,000        311,207  

2.35%, 07/01/2024

    500,000        492,410  

2.45%, 01/01/2025

    420,000        413,364  

2.50%, 07/01/2025

    490,000        480,523  

2.65%, 01/01/2026

    500,000        491,000  

2.70%, 07/01/2026

    245,000        239,666  

2.75%, 01/01/2027

    490,000        476,667  

2.80%, 07/01/2027

    495,000        479,744  

2.85%, 01/01/2028

    175,000        168,543  

2.90%, 07/01/2028

    495,000        475,141  

3.75%, 07/01/2035

    2,500,000        2,528,750  

Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.25%, 07/01/2022

    135,000        133,730  

Manatee County School District, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2021

    50,000        53,945  

Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Special Assessment,
AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2024

    595,000        661,682  

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2033 - 10/01/2034

    8,190,000        8,940,477  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Florida (continued)  

Orange County Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

1.55%, 03/01/2019

    $   70,000        $   69,889  

1.65%, 09/01/2019

    75,000        74,797  

3.15%, 09/01/2032

    495,000        466,745  

Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2019

    100,000        102,711  

St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
Fixed until 08/01/2024,
4.13% (E), 08/01/2047

    1,000,000        982,130  

Tradition Community Development District No. 1, Special Assessment,
AGM,
4.00%, 05/01/2023

    275,000        290,642  

Village Community Development District No. 12, Special Assessment

    

3.25%, 05/01/2023 (A)

    300,000        299,502  

3.25%, 05/01/2026

    2,510,000        2,454,328  

Volusia County School Board, Certificate of Participation
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 08/01/2027 - 08/01/2028

    655,000        734,047  

Walton County District School Board, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 07/01/2026

    445,000        497,381  
    

 

 

 
       49,537,422  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.4%  

City of East Point, Tax Allocation,
3.00%, 08/01/2022

    1,000,000        1,019,920  

Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 04/01/2019

    150,000        151,954  

Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A-1,

    

3.20%, 12/01/2036

    690,000        641,341  

3.25%, 12/01/2037

    1,320,000        1,218,690  

Series B,

    

3.40%, 12/01/2037

    2,345,000        2,161,363  

Series C,

    

2.85%, 06/01/2028 - 12/01/2028

    825,000        790,046  

Valdosta Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
XLCA,
4.50%, 08/01/2029

    200,000        200,416  
    

 

 

 
       6,183,730  
    

 

 

 
Guam - 0.1%  

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 07/01/2019 - 07/01/2031

    665,000        711,428  

Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2034

    50,000        51,702  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Guam (continued)  

Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2026

    $   175,000        $   188,501  
    

 

 

 
       951,631  
    

 

 

 
Idaho - 0.4%  

County of Nez Perce, Revenue Bonds,
2.75%, 10/01/2024

    4,500,000        4,381,200  

Idaho Housing & Finance Association, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/202608/04/2016

    370,000        374,374  

4.63%, 07/01/2029 (A)

    185,000        179,979  

Series A-1, Class I,

    

2.75%, 07/01/2031

    540,000        498,841  
    

 

 

 
       5,434,394  
    

 

 

 
Illinois - 15.1%  

Adams County School District No. 172, General Obligation Unlimited AGM,

    

3.00%, 02/01/2033

    300,000        262,131  

4.00%, 02/01/2032 - 02/01/2035

    3,250,000        3,259,459  

5.00%, 02/01/2029

    1,345,000        1,470,381  

Boone & Winnebago Counties Community Unit School District No. 200, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
Zero Coupon, 01/01/2023

    2,955,000        2,632,394  

Carol Stream Park District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 01/01/2037

    1,375,000        1,488,314  

Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 05/01/2019

    60,000        60,585  

Champaign & Piatt Counties Community Unit School District No. 3, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2022 - 10/01/2024

    5,000,000        5,506,829  

Chicago Board of Education, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2020

    3,245,000        3,270,733  

Series A, AGM-CR, AMBAC,

    

5.50%, 12/01/2021

    410,000        438,187  

Series A, AGM-CR, NATL,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2021

    150,000        159,221  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2027

    2,125,000        2,129,824  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 01/01/2021

    150,000        158,498  

Chicago Park District, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
4.00%, 01/01/2019

    25,000        25,074  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

City of Burbank, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM-TCRS,
3.70%, 12/01/2018

    $   300,000        $   300,381  

City of Calumet City, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,

    

4.00%, 03/01/2020 - 03/01/2024

    2,335,000        2,438,085  

Series A, BAM,

    

4.00%, 03/01/2022

    1,345,000        1,395,505  

City of Chicago, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A,

    

4.00%, 01/01/2019

    50,000        50,166  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.75%, 01/01/2030 - 01/01/2038

    120,000        120,394  

5.00%, 01/01/2026

    125,000        128,370  

Series A, AMBAC,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2024

    40,000        40,078  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2026 - 01/01/2034

    2,965,000        3,158,204  

Series D,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2020

    90,000        90,316  

Series D, AMBAC,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2022

    10,000        10,033  

Series H, AMBAC,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2023

    145,000        145,476  

City of Chicago Wastewater Transmission Revenue, Revenue Bonds
AGM-CR,

    

3.00%, 01/01/2021

    750,000        754,837  

5.00%, 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2024

    700,000        752,070  

BAM-TCRS,

    

3.00%, 01/01/2021

    475,000        478,064  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.25%, 01/01/2042

    675,000        729,331  

City of Chicago Waterworks Revenue, Revenue Bonds

    

3.00%, 11/01/2019

    125,000        125,821  

4.00%, 11/01/2023

    500,000        521,770  

5.00%, 11/01/2021 - 11/01/2028

    3,485,000        3,721,639  

AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2027

    140,000        150,528  

Series A-1,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2024

    5,000,000        5,530,700  

City of Country Club Hills, General Obligation Unlimited

    

BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2028 - 12/01/2031

    1,240,000        1,245,694  

4.50%, 12/01/2030 - 12/01/2031

    1,345,000        1,390,959  

City of East Peoria, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.20%, 01/01/2028

    200,000        204,310  

City of Evanston, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C,
4.00%, 12/01/2018

    50,000        50,082  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

City of Flora, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
3.50%, 11/01/2022 - 11/01/2024

    $   585,000        $   592,007  

City of Kankakee, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 01/01/2026 - 01/01/2027

    800,000        818,988  

City of Monmouth, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, BAM,
3.00%, 12/01/2023

    130,000        131,838  

City of North Chicago, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 11/01/2020

    160,000        164,678  

Series B, AGM,

    

4.00%, 11/01/2023

    40,000        42,014  

City of Princeton, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series E,
2.50%, 12/01/2019

    40,000        40,102  

City of Rochelle Electric System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
3.00%, 05/01/2019

    310,000        311,218  

City of Sterling, General Obligation Unlimited

    

3.00%, 11/01/2018

    25,000        25,000  

AGM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2026

    345,000        333,938  

City of Waukegan, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 12/30/2030 - 12/30/2036

    4,340,000        4,751,335  

Clinton Bond Fayette Etc. Counties Community College District No. 501, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM-TCRS,
4.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    3,955,000        4,038,296  

Cook & Will Counties Community College District No. 515, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 12/01/2024

    70,000        76,224  

Cook & Will Counties School District No. 194, General Obligation Limited,
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2033

    775,000        838,596  

Cook & Will Counties School District No. 194, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.13%, 12/01/2035

    930,000        950,813  

Cook County Community College District No. 508, General Obligation Unlimited

    

5.00%, 12/01/2018 - 12/01/2024

    2,320,000        2,415,065  

BAM-TCRS,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2027

    1,825,000        2,032,594  

Cook County Community High School District No. 229, General Obligation Limited,
4.00%, 12/01/2023

    1,505,000        1,597,272  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Cook County High School District No. 201, General Obligation Limited

    

Series B, AMBAC,

    

Zero Coupon, 12/01/2019

    $   100,000        $   97,123  

Series C, AGM,

    

Zero Coupon, 12/01/2024

    100,000        81,319  

Cook County High School District No. 205, General Obligation Limited,
AGC,
5.50%, 12/01/2019

    100,000        100,291  

Cook County High School District No. 220, General Obligation Limited

    

AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2025

    700,000        768,964  

BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2026

    1,545,000        1,694,911  

Cook County School District No. 100, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2021

    430,000        447,187  

Cook County School District No. 109, General Obligation Limited,
4.00%, 12/01/2018

    180,000        180,283  

Cook County School District No. 149, General Obligation Limited,
Series A-1, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2028

    980,000        994,249  

Cook County School District No. 157, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
Zero Coupon, 11/01/2021 - 11/01/2025

    1,400,000        1,184,498  

Cook County School District No. 158, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    325,000        326,709  

Cook County School District No. 162, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2027

    250,000        253,638  

Cook County School District No. 163, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 12/15/2028

    70,000        75,810  

Cook County School District No. 31, General Obligation Limited
Series A,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    100,000        100,803  

Cook County School District No. 81, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2019

    500,000        500,855  

Cook County School District No. 99, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGC,
5.00%, 12/01/2018

    100,000        100,248  

County of Cook, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series C,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2020

    100,000        102,800  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

County of Cook, General Obligation Unlimited (continued)

 

Series C, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2024

    $   1,500,000        $   1,625,100  

Series D,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2019

    25,000        25,700  

County of Cook Sales Tax Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 11/15/2019

    300,000        305,964  

County of Winnebago, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C,
3.00%, 12/30/2018

    50,000        50,090  

DeKalb & Kane Counties Community Unit School District No. 427, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM-TCRS,
4.00%, 02/01/2030

    2,185,000        2,214,803  

DuPage & Will Counties Community School District No. 204, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
2.50%, 12/30/2019

    30,000        30,095  

DuPage County Community High School District No. 99, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 12/01/2018

    100,000        100,237  

Governors State University, Certificate of Participation,
AGC,
4.50%, 01/01/2019

    185,000        185,498  

Grundy County School District No. 54, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM-CR,
6.00%, 12/01/2024

    2,050,000        2,246,718  

Henry & Whiteside Counties Community Unit School District No. 228, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2028

    150,000        163,007  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 02/15/2023

    165,000        178,518  

Illinois Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
Zero Coupon, 01/01/2021

    30,000        28,509  

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 08/01/2032

    675,000        643,977  

5.00%, 08/01/2025 - 08/01/2031

    3,975,000        4,360,111  

AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2023

    140,000        148,175  

5.00%, 12/01/2036

    1,900,000        2,055,021  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2020 - 11/15/2037

    2,570,000        2,676,096  

Series A-1,

    

3.50%, 12/01/2027

    2,250,000        2,174,985  

Fixed until 01/15/2020,
5.00% (E), 11/01/2030

    110,000        113,566  

Series A-2,

    
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

Fixed until 02/12/2020, 5.00% (E), 11/01/2030

    $   150,000        $   155,162  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2019

    40,000        41,155  

5.50%, 11/01/2020

    80,000        82,702  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 05/15/2020 - 08/15/2021

    170,000        178,034  

Series L,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2018

    95,000        95,152  

Illinois Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

FNMA,

    

2.63%, 09/01/2032

    1,518,732        1,331,290  

Series A-1,

    

3.00%, 02/01/2022

    340,000        345,794  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series B,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2037

    140,000        151,081  

Series D,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2024

    45,000        50,278  

Iroquois & Kankakee Counties Community Unit School District No. 4, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AMBAC, BAM-TCRS,
Zero Coupon, 11/01/2022

    1,400,000        1,236,550  

Jersey & Greene County Community Unit School District No. 100, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    4,040,000        4,448,011  

Joliet Regional Port District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/30/2024

    250,000        266,137  

Kane Cook & DuPage Counties School District No. U-46, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/01/2033

    260,000        283,395  

Kane Cook & DuPage Counties School District No. U-46, General Obligation Unlimited
Series D,
5.00%, 01/01/2025 - 01/01/2026

    130,000        143,556  

Kane County School District No. 129, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series C, BAM-TCRS,

    

4.00%, 02/01/2022

    1,200,000        1,254,240  

5.00%, 02/01/2024 - 02/01/2025

    5,200,000        5,792,001  

Kane Kendall Etc. Counties Community College District No. 516, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/15/2022

    100,000        108,206  

Knox & Warren Counties Community Unit School District No. 205, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
3.50%, 01/01/2027

    230,000        232,199  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Lake & McHenry Counties Community Unit School District No. 118, General Obligation Unlimited
5.00%, 01/01/2021 - 01/01/2022

    $   105,000        $   111,399  

Lake County Community Unit School District No. 116, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
3.00%, 01/15/2023

    105,000        106,492  

Lake County School District No. 38, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM-TCRS,
3.00%, 02/01/2022

    2,500,000        2,509,175  

Lake County Special Education District No. 825, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
4.00%, 10/01/2019

    150,000        152,414  

Lee & Ogle Counties Community Unit School District No. 275, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, AGM,
4.50%, 12/01/2025 - 12/01/2027

    1,085,000        1,136,617  

Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District No. 103, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
3.00%, 12/01/2018

    70,000        70,055  

Macon & De Witt Counties Community Unit School District No. 2, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series C, BAM,

    

3.25%, 12/01/2023

    1,195,000        1,217,442  

3.50%, 12/01/2024

    1,270,000        1,306,462  

4.00%, 12/01/2025

    1,360,000        1,449,733  

Madison & Jersey Counties Unit School District No. 11, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, BAM,
3.50%, 03/01/2029

    2,070,000        2,015,538  

Madison Bond Etc Counties Community Unit School District No. 5, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 02/01/2025

    410,000        432,226  

Madison-Macoupin Etc Counties Community College District No. 536, General Obligation Unlimited

    

5.00%, 11/01/2018 - 11/01/2021

    510,000        532,168  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2031 - 11/01/2033

    3,450,000        3,747,953  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2022 - 11/01/2026

    5,150,000        5,574,074  

McHenry & Kane Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 158, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM-CR, FGIC,
Zero Coupon, 01/01/2024

    510,000        431,348  

McHenry County Community Unit School District No. 12, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 01/01/2023

    70,000        75,354  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

McHenry County Community Unit School District No. 200, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 01/15/2019

    $   65,000        $   65,374  

McHenry County Conservation District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 02/01/2026

    110,000        123,042  

McLean & Woodford Counties Community Unit School District No. 5, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGC,
4.00%, 12/01/2018

    70,000        70,110  

McLean County Public Building Commission, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 12/01/2034

    1,245,000        1,263,787  

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

NATL,

    

Zero Coupon, 06/15/2019

    80,000        78,528  

5.70% (G), 06/15/2023

    165,000        181,535  

Series A, NATL,

    

Zero Coupon, 06/15/2026

    20,000        14,495  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2028

    20,000        20,701  

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
5.00%, 12/01/2019

    60,000        61,894  

Montgomery Christian & Fayette Counties Community Unit School District No. 22, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2032

    270,000        283,060  

Series B, AGM,

    

3.30%, 12/01/2035

    255,000        232,032  

Northeastern Illinois University, Certificate of Participation

    

AGM,

    

3.00%, 07/01/2019 - 07/01/2023

    2,815,000        2,838,812  

4.00%, 07/01/2025

    565,000        590,770  

Northeastern Illinois University, Revenue Bonds

    

Series 1, BAM,

    

3.00%, 07/01/2020

    125,000        126,520  

4.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

    1,015,000        1,061,534  

Northern Illinois University, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2024

    105,000        115,093  

Northlake Public Library District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    610,000        621,529  

Ogle & Stephenson Counties Community Unit School District No. 221, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 02/01/2024

    500,000        544,365  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Peoria Metropolitan Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.60%, 12/01/2022

    $   35,000        $   35,106  

Peoria Public Building Commission, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2022

    1,075,000        1,158,259  

Pulaski Massac Alexander & Johnson Counties Community Unit School District No. 10, General Obligation Unlimited
Series C, MAC,
4.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2029

    625,000        654,259  

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 06/01/2019

    205,000        208,087  

5.25%, 06/01/2020 - 06/01/2021

    185,000        193,984  

5.38%, 06/01/2021

    85,000        90,892  

6.00%, 06/01/2028

    75,000        81,913  

Regional Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, NATL,
5.50%, 07/01/2025

    65,000        74,874  

Rock Island Country Public Building Commission, Revenue Bonds

    

AGM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2021

    175,000        175,305  

4.00%, 12/01/2023

    285,000        297,922  

5.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2031

    1,950,000        2,140,146  

Saline County Community Unit School District No. 3, General Obligation Unlimited
Series C, AGM,
2.00%, 12/01/2020 - 12/01/2021

    240,000        233,148  

Sangamon County Community Unit School District No. 5, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
5.00%, 01/01/2023

    150,000        163,373  

Southern Illinois University, Certificate of Participation,
Series A-1, BAM,
4.00%, 02/15/2026

    375,000        387,255  

Southern Illinois University, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM,

    

5.50%, 04/01/2023

    370,000        413,153  

Series B, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2021

    435,000        460,104  

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

AGC,

    

3.80%, 02/01/2019

    130,000        130,508  

Series B, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 10/15/2026

    1,000,000        1,106,140  

St. Clair County Community Consolidated School District No. 90, General Obligation Unlimited
AMBAC, BAM-TCRS,
Zero Coupon, 12/01/2020 - 12/01/2023

    2,145,000        1,901,979  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

St. Clair County High School District No. 201, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 02/01/2025

    $   4,040,000        $   4,553,403  

State of Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited

    

5.00%, 02/01/2022 - 04/01/2024

    190,000        196,965  

5.25%, 02/01/2028

    250,000        250,595  

5.50%, 07/01/2025

    100,000        107,198  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2020

    150,000        153,905  

Series B,

    

5.25%, 01/01/2019

    375,000        376,567  

Tazewell County School District No. 51, General Obligation Unlimited
NATL,
9.00%, 12/01/2021 - 12/01/2022

    1,355,000        1,631,025  

Town of Cicero, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, AGM,
4.20%, 12/01/2027

    490,000        494,655  

University of Illinois, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AMBAC,

    

5.50%, 04/01/2022

    75,000        82,265  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

4.00%, 04/01/2031

    1,495,000        1,517,799  

Village of Bedford Park Water System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2026

    95,000        98,954  

Village of Bellwood, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2019 - 12/01/2027

    385,000        412,754  

Series B, AGM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2029

    280,000        251,373  

Village of Broadview, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, BAM,
3.00%, 12/01/2020 - 12/01/2022

    510,000        512,191  

Village of Calumet Park, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2021 - 12/01/2032

    2,540,000        2,600,119  

Village of Crestwood, General Obligation Unlimited

    

BAM,

    

4.50%, 12/15/2027 - 12/15/2029

    2,395,000        2,519,116  

Series B, BAM,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2028 - 12/15/2035

    6,820,000        7,322,313  

Village of Dolton, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGC,
4.50%, 12/01/2024

    300,000        302,925  

Village of Franklin Park, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 04/01/2026

    230,000        249,522  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Village of Glenview, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
3.00%, 12/01/2019

    $   25,000        $   25,250  

Village of Hazel Crest, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2025

    640,000        674,704  

Village of Lansing, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
5.00%, 03/01/2023

    415,000        448,105  

Village of Lombard, General Obligation Unlimited

    

4.00%, 01/01/2021

    910,000        912,020  

5.00%, 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2024

    2,190,000        2,248,528  

Village of Lyons, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series B, BAM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2032

    125,000        132,655  

Series C, BAM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2019 - 12/01/2024

    515,000        515,607  

4.00%, 12/01/2022 - 12/01/2023

    550,000        571,428  

Village of Machesney Park, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGM,
4.38%, 12/01/2019

    150,000        150,303  

Village of Matteson, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2035 (D)

    3,760,000        4,069,754  

Village of McCook, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 12/01/2026

    40,000        40,059  

Village of Melrose Park, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.00%, 12/15/2020

    350,000        350,563  

Village of Montgomery, Special Assessment

    

BAM,

    

2.10%, 03/01/2020

    195,000        194,793  

2.85%, 03/01/2024

    300,000        289,029  

3.00%, 03/01/2025

    140,000        134,358  

3.10%, 03/01/2026

    276,000        263,343  

3.30%, 03/01/2028

    213,000        200,606  

3.40%, 03/01/2029

    770,000        719,003  

3.45%, 03/01/2030

    145,000        134,026  

Village of Mount Prospect, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    100,000        100,821  

Village of Oak Park, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
3.00%, 11/01/2029

    795,000        726,916  

Village of Pingree Grove Special Service Area No. 2, Special Tax

    

AGM,

    

2.00%, 03/01/2020

    210,000        209,504  

3.00%, 03/01/2019

    340,000        341,115  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Village of Richton Park, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2035

    $   570,000        $   551,458  

Village of River Grove, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGC,
3.80%, 12/15/2019

    160,000        161,554  

Village of South Holland, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
4.00%, 12/15/2022

    105,000        109,660  

Warren County Community Unit School District No. 238, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2021

    75,000        77,998  

Wauconda Special Service Area No.1, Special Tax

    

Series A, BAM,

    

3.00%, 03/01/2019

    115,000        115,377  

5.00%, 03/01/2033

    305,000        328,070  

Western Illinois Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 06/01/2019 - 06/01/2033

    6,310,000        6,153,070  

Western Illinois University, Certificate of Participation

    

AGM,

    

3.00%, 10/01/2022

    3,010,000        3,000,037  

5.00%, 10/01/2024

    3,330,000        3,617,745  

Western Illinois University, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 04/01/2020 - 04/01/2024

    2,140,000        2,275,367  

Will County Community High School District No. 210, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2020

    370,000        378,343  

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2027

    3,475,000        3,691,805  

Will County Community Unit School District No. 201, General Obligation Limited,
Series C, AGM,
5.00%, 01/01/2027

    1,075,000        1,202,334  

Will County Community Unit School District No. 201, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

Zero Coupon, 11/01/2024

    750,000        614,512  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2026

    515,000        580,935  

Will County School District No. 86, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 03/01/2024

    8,195,000        9,081,699  
    

 

 

 
       214,179,358  
    

 

 

 
Indiana - 1.8%  

Aurora School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/15/2020

    115,000        120,310  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Indiana (continued)  

City of Evansville, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/01/2022 - 02/01/2025

    $   375,000        $   415,927  

City of Lebanon Electric Utility Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
3.00%, 01/01/2019

    100,000        100,182  

City of Rockport, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

2.75%, 06/01/2025

    7,050,000        6,899,905  

Series D,

    

Fixed until 06/01/2021, 2.05% (E), 04/01/2025

    535,000        531,528  

Evansville Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 02/01/2026

    700,000        791,035  

Frankfort High School Elementary School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/15/2026

    270,000        305,856  

Greater Clark County School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 07/15/2024

    135,000        144,141  

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

3.50%, 10/01/2025

    960,000        959,981  

4.00%, 02/01/2021

    405,000        419,985  

5.00%, 02/01/2022 - 10/01/2035

    3,030,000        3,310,315  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 09/15/2021 - 09/15/2028

    2,395,000        2,559,871  

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Fixed until 05/01/2020, 1.25% (E), 11/01/2027

    3,435,000        3,377,258  

5.00%, 11/15/2034

    1,725,000        1,899,811  

Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A-1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.85%, 07/01/2031

    235,000        218,331  

Series C-1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.25%, 01/01/2032

    1,595,000        1,536,830  

Indiana University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    50,000        56,751  

Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
3.00%, 08/01/2026

    760,000        777,427  

Jennings County School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 01/15/2020 (C)

    345,000        346,818  

Lake County Public Library District, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 08/01/2019

    40,000        40,580  

South Gibson School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 01/10/2019

    100,000        100,381  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Indiana (continued)  

Town of Milford Sewer Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
3.63%, 07/01/2034

    $   100,000        $   95,197  

Westfield High School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series B,
5.00%, 07/15/2036 - 07/15/2038

    1,065,000        1,141,031  
    

 

 

 
       26,149,451  
    

 

 

 
Iowa - 0.0% (F)  

City of Ames, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
2.25%, 06/01/2028

    270,000        248,114  

Waukee Community School District, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.00%, 06/01/2019

    115,000        115,666  
    

 

 

 
       363,780  
    

 

 

 
Kansas - 0.7%  

City of Dodge City, Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 07/15/2021

    80,000        81,142  

City of Wichita, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 11/15/2018

    200,000        200,152  

Series I,

    

5.00%, 05/15/2028

    300,000        316,281  

County of Atchison, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
2.50%, 04/01/2020

    220,000        218,915  

Douglas County Unified School District No. 491, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.00%, 09/01/2033

    745,000        669,219  

Johnson County Unified School District No. 231, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2029 - 10/01/2030

    1,735,000        1,949,676  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 01/01/2020

    90,000        92,952  

Series C, BAM,

    

4.00%, 05/01/2022

    90,000        94,401  

Kansas Independent College Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
6.30%, 05/01/2019

    1,500,000        1,513,800  

Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
3.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    1,040,000        1,023,168  

Montgomery County Unified School District No. 446, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
5.00%, 09/01/2027 - 09/01/2030

    2,375,000        2,676,210  

Sedgwick County Unified School District No. 262, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 09/01/2034

    150,000        170,310  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Kansas (continued)  

Unified Government of Greeley County, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    $   275,000        $   303,749  
    

 

 

 
       9,309,975  
    

 

 

 
Kentucky - 3.0%  

Bullitt County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

3.10%, 09/01/2026

    65,000        65,413  

3.25%, 09/01/2028

    545,000        549,316  

City of Winchester Combined Utilities Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 07/01/2029

    685,000        736,663  

County of Carroll, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
Fixed until 09/01/2019,
1.05% (E), 09/01/2042

    2,750,000        2,722,087  

County of Pike, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
2.25%, 03/01/2024

    180,000        171,889  

Eastern Kentucky University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 04/01/2025

    425,000        447,589  

Fayette County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
4.00%, 05/01/2024

    140,000        149,093  

Kentucky Asset Liability Commission, Revenue Bonds,
NATL,
5.25%, 09/01/2019

    150,000        153,928  

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2047

    500,000        530,230  

Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

Fixed until 03/01/2026,
3.45% (E), 09/01/2042

    2,500,000        2,439,700  

Series A, NATL,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2023

    115,000        126,407  

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds,
BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 04/01/2029

    3,450,000        3,872,349  

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2021

    25,000        26,707  

Louisville & Jefferson County Visitors and Convention Commission, Revenue Bonds
AGM-CR,
4.00%, 06/01/2024 - 06/01/2029

    18,290,000        19,374,834  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Kentucky (continued)  

Morehead State University, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

3.00%, 04/01/2027

    $   655,000        $   643,020  

4.00%, 04/01/2030 - 04/01/2032

    965,000        986,646  

Nicholas County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

2.00%, 02/01/2023

    55,000        53,067  

2.38%, 02/01/2025

    240,000        230,938  

2.50%, 02/01/2027

    305,000        287,835  

3.00%, 02/01/2028 - 02/01/2032

    365,000        359,088  

Northern Kentucky University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 09/01/2025

    1,000,000        1,072,170  

Paducah Electric Plant Board, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2029 - 10/01/2032

    2,430,000        2,655,810  

Warren County Justice Center Expansion Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2024

    820,000        911,266  

Warren County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 04/01/2026

    3,690,000        3,953,872  
    

 

 

 
       42,519,917  
    

 

 

 
Louisiana - 3.1%  

City of New Orleans Water System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 12/01/2044

    375,000        402,585  

City of Shreveport, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 03/01/2019 - 03/01/2025

    1,695,000        1,863,606  

Evangeline Parish Road & Drain Sales Tax District No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.50%, 12/01/2024

    50,000        53,999  

Fremaux Economic Development District, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/01/2034

    270,000        266,201  

Jefferson Sales Tax District, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2032

    25,000        28,185  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2026 - 08/01/2047

    14,245,000        16,300,137  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2027

    3,160,000        3,520,764  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2021

    65,000        69,287  

Series B, AGC,

    

6.50%, 07/01/2030

    185,000        186,399  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Louisiana (continued)  

New Orleans Aviation Board, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2033 - 10/01/2048

    $   8,795,000        $   9,576,215  

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2033 - 07/01/2048

    11,285,000        12,223,503  
    

 

 

 
       44,490,881  
    

 

 

 
Maine - 0.6%  

City of Portland General Airport Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/01/2028

    715,000        786,207  

Maine Educational Loan Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Class A, Series A-3, AGC,
5.88%, 12/01/2039

    260,000        264,293  

Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2028

    350,000        397,131  

Maine State Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series B,

    

2.75%, 11/15/2028

    410,000        390,865  

2.90%, 11/15/2029

    980,000        933,470  

3.25%, 11/15/2032

    500,000        478,180  

Series C,

    

2.15%, 11/15/2026

    265,000        249,021  

2.35%, 11/15/2027

    295,000        277,008  

2.50%, 11/15/2028

    550,000        514,910  

2.75%, 11/15/2031

    2,220,000        2,033,742  

Series D-1,

    

2.50%, 11/15/2026

    510,000        498,693  

2.65%, 11/15/2027

    755,000        739,492  

2.80%, 11/15/2028

    570,000        560,663  

2.95%, 11/15/2029

    350,000        339,059  
    

 

 

 
       8,462,734  
    

 

 

 
Maryland - 0.2%  

City of Baltimore, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 07/01/2028

    50,000        55,278  

City of Baltimore, Tax Allocation,
5.00%, 06/15/2019

    200,000        203,684  

City of Rockville, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A-2,

    

2.25%, 11/01/2022

    250,000        240,155  

4.00%, 11/01/2020

    150,000        152,741  

5.00%, 11/01/2023

    345,000        369,681  

Series A1,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2021 - 11/01/2023

    650,000        691,454  

Series C,

    

3.00%, 11/01/2025

    1,500,000        1,457,445  

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2021

    35,000        37,596  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Maryland (continued)  

Montgomery County Revenue Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 11/01/2020

    $   260,000        $   268,785  
    

 

 

 
       3,476,819  
    

 

 

 
Massachusetts - 1.1%  

Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, Revenue Bonds

    

4.25%, 10/01/2028

    315,000        306,536  

4.38%, 10/01/2029

    300,000        290,244  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series I,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2025 - 07/01/2026

    1,180,000        1,327,577  

Series K,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2038

    6,495,000        6,279,756  

Series S-2,

    

Fixed until 01/30/2025,
5.00% (E), 07/01/2038

    75,000        84,573  

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series 178,

    

3.70%, 12/01/2033

    1,015,000        1,016,746  

Series 183,

    

2.80%, 06/01/2031

    1,575,000        1,448,401  

Series 187, FNMA,

    

2.65%, 12/01/2027

    740,000        710,400  

2.80%, 06/01/2028 - 12/01/2028

    2,915,000        2,760,143  

Series C,

    

2.40%, 12/01/2025

    210,000        204,242  

2.55%, 06/01/2026

    280,000        275,058  

2.60%, 12/01/2026

    150,000        145,623  

2.70%, 06/01/2027

    150,000        147,061  

2.85%, 06/01/2028

    210,000        199,977  

2.90%, 12/01/2028

    125,000        118,556  

Town of Nantucket, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 12/01/2018

    50,000        50,127  
    

 

 

 
       15,365,020  
    

 

 

 
Michigan - 2.7%  

Allendale Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 11/01/2026

    100,000        114,712  

Bellevue Community Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 05/01/2024

    290,000        309,906  

Capac Community School District, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 05/01/2027 - 05/01/2031

    1,240,000        1,324,260  

City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System Revenue, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.25%, 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2024

    80,000        89,286  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Michigan (continued)  

Decatur Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.00%, 05/01/2022

    $   220,000        $   224,477  

Detroit Wayne County Stadium Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2026

    2,775,000        2,962,562  

East Lansing Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series B,

    

2.95%, 07/01/2020

    50,000        49,470  

3.25%, 07/01/2021

    150,000        147,924  

Fitzgerald Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 05/01/2025

    630,000        674,623  

Forest Hills Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series I,
3.00%, 05/01/2024

    85,000        86,862  

Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 11/01/2022

    1,950,000        1,921,081  

Grand Rapids Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
5.00%, 05/01/2030

    730,000        818,009  

Meridian Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

2.95%, 07/01/2020

    450,000        445,230  

3.25%, 07/01/2021

    605,000        596,627  

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 11/15/2018

    350,000        350,249  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2026

    50,000        57,748  

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2019

    25,000        25,680  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2019

    110,000        111,804  

Series F,

    

Fixed until 04/01/2021, 1.90% (E), 11/15/2047

    1,320,000        1,300,332  

Fixed until 03/15/2023, 2.40% (E), 11/15/2047

    840,000        828,299  

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series B,

    

3.25%, 12/01/2032

    3,935,000        3,762,804  

Series D,

    

3.65%, 10/01/2032

    2,700,000        2,704,239  

Saranac Community Schools, General Obligation Unlimited

    

4.00%, 05/01/2030 - 05/01/2031

    825,000        857,467  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 05/01/2025

    130,000        138,176  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Michigan (continued)  

Southgate Community School District, General Obligation Unlimited
5.00%, 05/01/2032 - 05/01/2035

    $   2,070,000        $   2,283,304  

Stockbridge Community Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 05/01/2031

    375,000        417,300  

Sturgis Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 05/01/2026

    45,000        50,901  

Warren Consolidated Schools, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

4.00%, 05/01/2025 - 05/01/2027

    700,000        743,804  

Series B, BAM,

    

5.00%, 05/01/2023 - 05/01/2025

    7,210,000        8,077,559  

Wayne County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2032

    250,000        278,128  

Wayne State University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/2018

    100,000        100,110  

Zeeland Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 05/01/2026 - 05/01/2030

    5,820,000        6,711,031  
    

 

 

 
       38,563,964  
    

 

 

 
Minnesota - 1.4%  

City of Apple Valley, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 09/01/2038

    1,000,000        961,030  

City of Deephaven, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

4.38%, 10/01/2027

    250,000        237,545  

4.40%, 07/01/2025

    165,000        169,500  

City of Red Wing, Revenue Bonds,
Class A,
5.00%, 08/01/2047

    1,250,000        1,200,212  

City of St. Cloud, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.00%, 04/01/2021

    250,000        158,395  

City of Stillwater, Tax Allocation

    

3.00%, 02/01/2021 - 02/01/2027

    2,255,000        2,254,664  

4.00%, 02/01/2030

    750,000        766,193  

County of Chippewa, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 03/01/2023 - 03/01/2026

    5,460,000        5,560,471  

Dakota County Community Development Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2029

    705,000        720,320  

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2019

    100,000        101,237  

5.00%, 11/15/2025 - 12/01/2030

    850,000        945,015  

Series B,

    

4.25%, 04/01/2025

    200,000        200,352  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Minnesota (continued)  

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

4.00%, 08/01/2031

    $   100,000        $   102,554  

Series B,

    

3.20%, 07/01/2025

    170,000        171,481  

Series C, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.80%, 07/01/2024

    135,000        134,156  

2.95%, 07/01/2025

    90,000        89,405  

Series E, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.30%, 01/01/2034

    3,885,000        3,708,699  

Series F,

    

2.90%, 01/01/2026

    295,000        293,670  

2.95%, 07/01/2026

    910,000        903,184  

Northern Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/01/2029

    615,000        681,192  

Township of Baytown, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/01/2036

    675,000        620,804  
    

 

 

 
       19,980,079  
    

 

 

 
Mississippi - 0.6%  

Mississippi Development Bank, Revenue Bonds

    

AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2019

    360,000        370,933  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 03/01/2022

    650,000        670,683  

Mississippi Home Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 12/01/2024

    695,000        660,855  

2.35%, 06/01/2025

    320,000        304,890  

2.45%, 12/01/2025

    520,000        495,409  

2.70%, 12/01/2026

    475,000        451,321  

2.75%, 06/01/2027

    300,000        284,385  

2.80%, 12/01/2027

    75,000        72,244  

2.85%, 06/01/2028

    420,000        396,854  

2.95%, 12/01/2028

    535,000        510,449  

Series E, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2028

    330,000        314,995  

West Rankin Utility Authority, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.00%, 01/01/2037 - 01/01/2038

    3,230,000        3,521,115  
    

 

 

 
       8,054,133  
    

 

 

 
Missouri - 1.1%  

Branson Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

3.00%, 11/01/2019 - 11/01/2021

    1,135,000        1,136,192  

4.00%, 11/01/2022

    350,000        358,313  

City of Kansas City, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2034

    100,000        102,180  

City of St. Louis Parking Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
3.00%, 12/15/2018

    365,000        365,485  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Missouri (continued)  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of St. Louis, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.88%, 11/15/2029

    $   1,000,000        $   995,100  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of St. Louis, Tax Allocation,
3.75%, 11/01/2027

    635,000        636,213  

Kansas City Planned Industrial Expansion Authority, Revenue Bonds,
1.50%, 12/01/2018

    5,000,000        4,997,750  

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

1.45%, 05/01/2019

    35,000        34,903  

Series B, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.50%, 05/01/2029

    5,000        4,639  

2.55%, 11/01/2029

    490,000        467,254  

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 12/01/2043

    750,000        811,928  

Missouri State Board of Public Buildings, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
2.25%, 04/01/2029

    780,000        716,765  

St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, Special Assessment,
2.38%, 03/01/2020 (A)

    300,000        297,606  

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/15/2030 - 02/15/2033

    4,260,000        4,728,392  
    

 

 

 
       15,652,720  
    

 

 

 
Montana - 0.2%  

Missoula High School District No. 1, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 07/01/2034

    445,000        461,825  

Montana Board of Housing, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.75%, 12/01/2038

    350,000        339,875  

Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    575,000        657,426  

Series C,

    

3.00%, 06/01/2022

    300,000        304,176  

5.00%, 06/01/2024 - 06/01/2025

    1,460,000        1,627,189  
    

 

 

 
       3,390,491  
    

 

 

 
Nebraska - 0.8%  

Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2034

    880,000        992,376  

City of La Vista, Revenue Bonds

    

3.00%, 07/15/2034

    860,000        767,421  

3.25%, 07/15/2042

    2,450,000        2,089,458  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Nebraska (continued)  

Madison County Hospital Authority No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
Series V,
5.00%, 07/01/2025

    $   1,765,000        $   1,932,040  

Omaha Public Power District, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 02/01/2033 - 02/01/2034

    4,325,000        4,774,585  

Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District, General Obligation Limited
4.00%, 12/15/2027 - 12/15/2029

    425,000        441,295  

Thurston County School District No. 16, General Obligation Limited,
3.88%, 06/15/2029

    100,000        101,762  
    

 

 

 
       11,098,937  
    

 

 

 
Nevada - 0.4%  

City of Carson City, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2034

    565,000        607,528  

City of Las Vegas, Revenue Bonds,
2.75%, 06/15/2021 (A)

    565,000        556,276  

County of Clark, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2024

    25,000        25,510  

County of Washoe, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
Fixed until 06/01/2022, 3.00% (E), 03/01/2036

    1,150,000        1,160,120  

Henderson Local Improvement Districts, Special Assessment

    

2.00%, 09/01/2023

    365,000        342,742  

2.25%, 09/01/2024

    565,000        529,258  

2.38%, 03/01/2021 - 03/01/2022

    1,315,000        1,292,101  

2.50%, 03/01/2023 - 09/01/2025

    1,460,000        1,403,750  

Las Vegas Special Improvement District Nos. 808 & 810, Special Assessment,
4.00%, 06/01/2020

    185,000        188,291  

Nevada System of Higher Education, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2024

    50,000        54,509  
    

 

 

 
       6,160,085  
    

 

 

 
New Hampshire - 0.1%  

New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
3.55%, 07/01/2037

    925,000        885,882  

State of New Hampshire, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C,
5.00%, 05/01/2028

    100,000        100,000  
    

 

 

 
       985,882  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 9.5%  

Camden County Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 01/15/2026

    255,000        284,460  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2018

    40,000        40,063  

5.00%, 01/15/2029

    375,000        420,754  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Jersey (continued)  

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 11/01/2026

    $   575,000        $   622,587  

City of Atlantic City, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 03/01/2037

    1,200,000        1,295,712  

City of Bayonne, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2023 - 08/01/2024

    170,000        188,872  

City of New Brunswick, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/15/2027

    185,000        215,342  

City of Newark, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2020

    55,000        56,874  

City of Paterson, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 01/15/2024

    535,000        571,476  

City of Trenton, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/15/2034

    250,000        276,495  

BAM,

    

5.00%, 07/15/2022 - 12/01/2023

    5,855,000        6,354,837  

Cumberland County Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

AGM,

    

4.00%, 01/01/2019

    100,000        100,351  

BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/15/2028

    675,000        705,429  

5.00%, 12/15/2023 - 12/15/2027

    2,145,000        2,399,658  

Essex County Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2035

    535,000        363,019  

Garden State Preservation Trust, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM,

    

5.75%, 11/01/2028

    4,920,000        5,692,096  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.13%, 11/01/2019

    105,000        107,991  

5.25%, 11/01/2021

    45,000        48,444  

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

4.00%, 02/01/2028 - 02/01/2031

    1,135,000        1,177,273  

5.00%, 02/01/2023 - 02/01/2024

    2,345,000        2,622,488  

Little Egg Harbor Board of Education, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 01/15/2021

    125,000        129,509  

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 09/15/2019

    25,000        25,656  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Jersey (continued)  

New Brunswick Parking Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

BAM,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2019

    $   220,000        $   225,570  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2023

    125,000        138,651  

New Jersey Building Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2022

    45,000        45,686  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2028

    465,000        514,555  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

3.50%, 09/01/2022 (A)

    120,000        117,758  

4.25%, 09/01/2027 (A)

    200,000        193,826  

5.00%, 06/15/2022 - 06/15/2025

    9,400,000        10,160,184  

5.00%, 09/01/2037 (A)

    750,000        725,077  

5.38%, 09/01/2033 (A)

    250,000        255,245  

5.63%, 09/01/2038 (A)

    335,000        341,174  

Series A, BAM,

    

3.13%, 07/01/2031

    2,500,000        2,336,325  

5.00%, 06/15/2021 - 07/01/2028

    12,930,000        14,168,851  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2027 - 06/15/2030

    16,025,000        17,867,534  

Series B,

    

4.25%, 09/01/2022 (A) (C)

    180,000        176,699  

Series C,

    

4.00%, 06/15/2025

    1,825,000        1,876,264  

Series C, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2026

    2,805,000        3,139,889  

Series DDD,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2024

    2,000,000        2,171,960  

Series DDD, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2026 - 06/15/2035

    7,975,000        8,864,644  

Series K, AMBAC,

    

5.50%, 12/15/2019

    100,000        103,277  

Series PP, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2025

    14,450,000        15,839,801  

Series UU, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2025

    1,230,000        1,348,301  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series D, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2024

    2,485,000        2,779,075  

Series E, BAM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2023

    155,000        171,306  

Series F, AGC,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2020

    785,000        807,035  

Series H, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    760,000        855,068  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 11/15/2018

    50,000        50,036  

5.00%, 07/01/2023

    50,000        54,587  

5.50%, 07/01/2029

    100,000        102,334  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2024

    1,005,000        1,112,254  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Jersey (continued)  

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

2.60%, 11/01/2024

    $   2,200,000        $   2,160,334  

2.85%, 11/01/2025

    1,830,000        1,805,954  

Series B,

    

2.00%, 05/01/2021

    3,825,000        3,794,553  

Series F, FHLMC,

    

3.35%, 12/01/2030

    1,255,000        1,242,663  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 12/15/2022

    3,030,000        3,348,604  

Series A, AGM-CR, AMBAC,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2034

    45,000        45,068  

Series A, AMBAC,

    

4.75%, 12/15/2037

    50,000        50,064  

5.00%, 12/15/2024

    110,000        110,154  

Series A-1,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2023

    200,000        216,948  

Series B, AMBAC,

    

5.25%, 12/15/2023

    30,000        33,031  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 01/01/2033

    15,000        16,875  

Newark Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2029 - 12/01/2030

    415,000        420,625  

Passaic County Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 05/01/2019 - 05/01/2020

    250,000        257,661  

Pitman School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 08/01/2024

    720,000        769,493  

River Edge School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.00%, 02/01/2020

    25,000        25,291  

South Jersey Transportation Authority LLC, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, NATL,
4.50%, 11/01/2035

    75,000        75,142  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2022 - 06/01/2023

    6,550,000        7,096,242  

Town of Kearny, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/01/2023

    535,000        583,594  

Township of Dennis, General Obligation Unlimited,
2.00%, 10/01/2019

    100,000        99,876  

Township of Lakewood, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 11/01/2019

    45,000        45,817  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Jersey (continued)  

Township of Little Falls, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 08/01/2019

    $   90,000        $   91,273  

Trenton Parking Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series B, AGM,
4.00%, 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2028

    2,060,000        2,155,208  
    

 

 

 
       134,686,822  
    

 

 

 
New Mexico - 0.4%  

City of Farmington, Revenue Bonds

    

Fixed until 06/01/2022,
2.13% (E), 06/01/2040

    1,500,000        1,459,215  

Series A,

    

Fixed until 04/01/2020,
1.88% (E), 04/01/2029

    1,900,000        1,879,423  

City of Hobbs, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.50%, 12/01/2034

    260,000        260,772  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A-1,

    

1.65%, 09/01/2021

    15,000        14,682  

Series A-1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.45%, 07/01/2033

    1,035,000        1,003,598  

3.70%, 07/01/2038

    1,505,000        1,441,895  
    

 

 

 
       6,059,585  
    

 

 

 
New York - 4.5%  

Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 07/15/2035

    2,500,000        2,524,300  

Buffalo & Erie County Industrial Land Development Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 10/01/2037

    400,000        436,564  

Series A,

    

3.88%, 08/01/2027

    2,545,000        2,519,728  

5.00%, 08/01/2037

    1,320,000        1,365,263  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2041

    100,000        103,274  

City of Niagara Falls, General Obligation Limited
BAM,
5.00%, 05/15/2024 - 05/15/2028

    320,000        359,526  

City of Yonkers, General Obligation Limited,
Series E, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2024

    405,000        456,326  

County of Suffolk, General Obligation Limited

    

Series A, AGM,

    

3.00%, 06/15/2025

    3,205,000        3,237,627  

Series D, BAM,

    

4.00%, 10/15/2027 - 10/15/2029

    11,585,000        12,276,454  

5.00%, 10/15/2023

    235,000        260,817  

County of Suffolk, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
5.00%, 11/01/2018

    200,000        200,000  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New York (continued)  

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 07/01/2032 - 07/01/2036

    $   605,000        $   656,995  

Hudson City School District, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

3.13%, 06/15/2024

    55,000        56,124  

3.25%, 06/15/2028 - 06/15/2035

    3,490,000        3,399,242  

Jefferson County Civic Facility Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 11/01/2030

    350,000        345,730  

Lockport City School District, General Obligation Unlimited

    

2.25%, 08/01/2027

    820,000        770,021  

2.50%, 08/01/2028

    1,195,000        1,119,894  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2025

    50,000        54,871  

Series D,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2030

    2,500,000        2,698,575  

MTA Hudson Rail Yards Trust Obligations, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/2051

    2,000,000        2,101,580  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series C-1,

    

2.25%, 05/01/2026

    955,000        918,443  

2.30%, 11/01/2026

    925,000        888,203  

2.40%, 05/01/2027

    850,000        816,952  

2.45%, 11/01/2027

    190,000        182,541  

2.55%, 05/01/2028

    370,000        350,057  

Series C1A,

    

2.25%, 11/01/2025

    75,000        71,702  

Series I, FNMA,

    

Fixed until 02/01/2026, 2.95% (E), 11/01/2045

    4,950,000        4,832,734  

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds,
FGIC,
4.50%, 03/01/2039

    215,000        215,108  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 02/15/2019

    150,000        150,899  

6.13%, 12/01/2029

    100,000        100,352  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2029 - 08/01/2035

    4,045,000        4,437,204  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series E, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

1.00%, 11/01/2019

    690,000        681,209  

Series H, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

1.60%, 05/01/2021

    2,750,000        2,699,592  

1.65%, 11/01/2021

    4,970,000        4,861,405  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New York (continued)  

New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/01/2051

    $   485,000        $   519,920  

Niagara Falls City School District, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 06/15/2024

    340,000        378,821  

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A1, AGM,

    

4.56% (E), 04/01/2024
07/27/2017

    25,000        25,000  

Series C, AGM,

    

4.40% (E), 04/01/2024
07/27/2017

    75,000        75,000  

Niagara Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 05/15/2029

    145,000        146,227  

North East Joint Fire District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, BAM,
3.50%, 12/15/2019

    60,000        61,057  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2048

    2,160,000        2,398,939  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series 190,

    

3.45%, 10/01/2030

    110,000        110,267  

Series 197,

    

1.90%, 04/01/2025

    925,000        880,100  

Town of Oyster Bay, General Obligation Limited,
AGM-CR,
4.00%, 02/15/2024

    2,165,000        2,283,036  

TSASC, Inc., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    140,000        154,134  

Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/01/2026

    675,000        746,179  

Windsor Central School District, General Obligation Unlimited

    

2.00%, 06/15/2020

    115,000        114,999  

3.00%, 06/15/2030 - 06/15/2031

    285,000        274,101  
    

 

 

 
       64,317,092  
    

 

 

 
North Carolina - 0.7%  

City of Charlotte, Certificate of Participation,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2021

    25,000        27,050  

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series 37-B, GNMA, FNMA,

    

1.95%, 07/01/2023

    65,000        63,294  

Series 38-B,

    

2.38%, 01/01/2025

    2,050,000        1,992,641  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
North Carolina (continued)  

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

2.45%, 07/01/2025

    $   1,705,000        $   1,656,408  

2.65%, 01/01/2026

    1,155,000        1,136,416  

2.80%, 01/01/2027

    280,000        275,366  

2.95%, 01/01/2028

    170,000        166,377  

University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 06/01/2030

    215,000        225,163  

Winston-Salem State University, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 06/01/2029 - 06/01/2036

    4,000,000        4,383,837  
    

 

 

 
       9,926,552  
    

 

 

 
North Dakota - 0.9%  

City of Mandan, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 09/01/2034

    1,010,000        1,031,574  

County of Burleigh Multi-County Sales Tax Revenue, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
3.00%, 11/01/2024 - 11/01/2025

    905,000        914,187  

Fargo Public School District No. 1, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
3.00%, 08/01/2026

    25,000        25,236  

Grand Forks Park District, Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 12/01/2020

    245,000        249,163  

Jamestown Park District, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

3.00%, 07/01/2035

    4,050,000        3,548,731  

4.00%, 07/01/2026 - 07/01/2033

    4,435,000        4,583,083  

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

2.80%, 07/01/2023

    55,000        55,383  

Series C,

    

2.55%, 01/01/2028

    775,000        728,167  

Series D,

    

2.80%, 01/01/2025

    810,000        817,776  

2.85%, 07/01/2025

    745,000        750,848  
    

 

 

 
       12,704,148  
    

 

 

 
Ohio - 2.6%  

Allen East Local School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Zero Coupon, 12/01/2021

    130,000        120,059  

American Municipal Power, Inc., Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.25%, 02/15/2019

    45,000        45,423  

Brunswick City School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2037

    3,155,000        3,458,062  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A-2,

    

5.13%, 06/01/2024

    1,465,000        1,415,512  

5.38%, 06/01/2024

    365,000        356,149  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Ohio (continued)  

Butler County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2024

    $   545,000        $   596,644  

Cardinal Local School District, Certificate of Participation,
5.25%, 04/01/2038

    2,225,000        2,148,727  

City of Marysville Wastewater Treatment System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2023

    280,000        311,926  

Cleveland Heights & University Heights City School District, General Obligation Unlimited
4.00%, 12/01/2029 - 12/01/2030

    1,395,000        1,472,986  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series C,
3.00%, 11/15/2018 - 11/15/2023

    745,000        749,552  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Tax Allocation
Series D,
3.00%, 05/15/2019 - 05/15/2023

    1,870,000        1,885,001  

County of Butler, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/15/2027

    65,000        74,227  

County of Cuyahoga, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 02/15/2029

    2,100,000        2,030,994  

County of Franklin, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 11/01/2040

    350,000        350,000  

County of Lucas, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 11/15/2023

    810,000        856,186  

Series D,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2018

    25,000        25,023  

County of Montgomery, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 05/01/2032

    40,000        40,431  

County of Scioto, Revenue Bonds,
AGM-CR,
3.50%, 02/15/2038

    3,055,000        2,823,736  

County of Warren, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2023

    425,000        461,923  

Dayton-Montgomery County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series 1,
6.13%, 01/15/2025

    730,000        741,001  

East Knox Local School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2030

    260,000        275,278  

Lancaster City School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
4.00%, 10/01/2030

    200,000        208,444  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series E,
5.63%, 10/01/2019

    6,690,000        6,804,867  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Ohio (continued)  

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 01/01/2019

    $   35,000        $   35,171  

5.75%, 11/15/2035

    25,000        26,044  

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series D, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.05%, 09/01/2032

    2,250,000        2,069,235  

3.40%, 09/01/2037

    4,355,000        4,003,203  

Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2031

    1,445,000        1,458,280  

State of Ohio, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/15/2019

    200,000        201,118  

Summit County Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 12/01/2028 - 12/01/2034

    1,300,000        1,335,027  

Series C,

    

4.00%, 11/15/2024 - 11/15/2025

    335,000        349,462  

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District, Certificate of Participation
BAM,
4.00%, 03/01/2025 - 03/01/2029

    360,000        376,875  
    

 

 

 
       37,106,566  
    

 

 

 
Oklahoma - 0.6%  

Caddo County Governmental Building Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2027

    435,000        471,109  

Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 06/01/2023

    45,000        49,635  

Garfield County Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2027

    1,315,000        1,486,502  

Grady County School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

3.00%, 12/01/2028 - 12/01/2030

    355,000        323,050  

4.00%, 12/01/2023 - 09/01/2029

    950,000        1,009,173  

5.00%, 09/01/2022 - 12/01/2027

    3,725,000        4,184,598  

Grand River Dam Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 06/01/2024

    385,000        414,691  

Jefferson County Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

3.25%, 12/01/2023

    135,000        132,883  

3.38%, 12/01/2024

    135,000        132,844  

Oklahoma County Independent School District No. 52, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
3.00%, 01/01/2019

    100,000        100,173  

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 06/01/2020

    25,000        26,113  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Oklahoma (continued)  

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

Series B,

    

3.00%, 06/01/2019

    $   500,000        $   502,980  

Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
4.75%, 04/01/2039

    55,000        57,722  
    

 

 

 
       8,891,473  
    

 

 

 
Oregon - 0.4%  

County of Jackson Airport Revenue, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2030 - 12/01/2032

    415,000        464,841  

Klamath Falls Intercommunity Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

3.00%, 09/01/2035

    820,000        714,728  

5.00%, 09/01/2030

    125,000        138,824  

Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2021

    440,000        470,589  

5.50%, 06/15/2035 (A)

    750,000        752,422  

State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2019

    75,000        76,460  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2019

    45,000        45,867  

Series D,

    

2.30%, 01/01/2026

    1,230,000        1,150,579  

2.45%, 01/01/2027

    1,255,000        1,183,628  
    

 

 

 
       4,997,938  
    

 

 

 
Pennsylvania - 5.0%  

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2033 - 12/01/2035

    640,000        651,326  

5.00%, 12/01/2024

    30,000        34,115  

Allentown City School District, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
4.00%, 02/15/2023

    5,580,000        5,832,383  

Allentown City School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 03/15/2019

    75,000        75,444  

Altoona Area School District, General Obligation Limited
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2036 - 12/01/2039

    1,350,000        1,467,567  

Berks County Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A3,
4.75%, 11/01/2018

    100,000        100,000  

Bristol Township School District, General Obligation Limited,
BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 06/01/2027

    80,000        87,443  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Pennsylvania (continued)  

Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 10/01/2033 - 10/01/2037

    $   1,950,000        $   2,101,812  

Carbon County Area Vocational Technical School Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 03/01/2024

    150,000        157,107  

Central Bradford Progress Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.25%, 12/01/2019

    95,000        98,272  

Centre County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 11/15/2019

    300,000        302,412  

Chambersburg Area School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
3.25%, 03/01/2029

    1,345,000        1,332,142  

Cheltenham Township School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 02/15/2033

    90,000        98,940  

City of Philadelphia, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 12/15/2018

    200,000        200,730  

City of Philadelphia Water & Wastewater Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series C, AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2020

    110,000        115,190  

City of Reading, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 11/01/2021

    795,000        846,365  

Columbia Borough School District, General Obligation Limited,
BAM,
2.80%, 02/15/2021

    530,000        530,106  

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 06/01/2034

    1,000,000        1,094,740  

Series B-1, AGM,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2025

    2,950,000        3,329,930  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM-CR,
4.00%, 09/15/2030 - 09/15/2031

    22,130,000        23,010,125  

Council Rock School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series D,
2.25%, 11/15/2023

    320,000        316,685  

County of Bedford, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM,
3.00%, 09/01/2019

    100,000        100,538  

County of Northumberland, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2024

    305,000        344,818  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Pennsylvania (continued)  

Dallas School District, General Obligation Limited,
BAM,
4.50%, 04/01/2024

    $   150,000        $   162,960  

Erie County Conventional Center Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/15/2026

    1,725,000        1,936,502  

Fairview School District, General Obligation Limited
Series A,
4.00%, 02/01/2024 - 02/01/2027

    1,590,000        1,676,089  

Indiana County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.50%, 06/01/2029

    250,000        260,760  

Lancaster School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2031

    735,000        817,996  

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Fixed until 04/01/2020, 2.50% (E), 10/01/2030

    125,000        124,483  

Penn Hills School District, General Obligation Limited

    

BAM,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2023 - 11/15/2024

    430,000        472,550  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2025

    220,000        242,438  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/15/2020

    50,000        52,001  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series 119,

    

1.85%, 04/01/2022

    1,095,000        1,071,140  

Series 121,

    

2.20%, 04/01/2026

    1,955,000        1,849,195  

2.25%, 10/01/2026

    1,275,000        1,203,740  

2.35%, 04/01/2027

    3,505,000        3,306,582  

Series 124B,

    

2.30%, 04/01/2026

    1,415,000        1,366,069  

2.40%, 10/01/2026

    745,000        721,391  

2.45%, 04/01/2027

    1,600,000        1,537,280  

2.55%, 10/01/2027

    1,450,000        1,391,565  

2.65%, 04/01/2028

    1,700,000        1,627,172  

2.75%, 10/01/2028

    1,580,000        1,507,004  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 12/01/2037

    15,000        15,942  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2038

    1,500,000        1,648,215  

Series B-2, AGM,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2033

    60,000        65,873  

Perkasie Regional Authority, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
2.75%, 02/01/2025

    50,000        50,017  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Pennsylvania (continued)  

Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 10/01/2036 - 10/01/2037

    $   425,000        $   422,151  

5.00%, 08/01/2024

    200,000        222,750  

Reading Area Water Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2025

    245,000        257,444  

Reading School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/01/2026 - 02/01/2027

    2,115,000        2,358,150  

School District of Philadelphia, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, NATL,
4.38%, 06/01/2034

    50,000        50,073  

Seneca Valley School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
4.00%, 03/01/2019

    200,000        201,332  

State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 03/01/2019 - 09/15/2022

    220,000        234,318  

5.25%, 03/01/2020

    115,000        119,601  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2020 - 10/01/2023

    260,000        280,241  

BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2019

    210,000        215,403  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2020 - 10/01/2023

    1,075,000        1,145,823  

Sto Rox School District, General Obligation Limited,
BAM,
3.13%, 12/15/2027

    705,000        685,570  
    

 

 

 
       71,528,010  
    

 

 

 
Puerto Rico - 1.9%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Revenue Bonds,
5.63%, 05/15/2043

    125,000        126,701  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2034

    120,000        124,573  

AGM,

    

5.13%, 07/01/2030

    10,000        10,458  

5.25%, 07/01/2020

    60,000        62,232  

5.50%, 07/01/2019

    590,000        600,614  

AGM-CR,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2023

    100,000        100,245  

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2034

    530,000        550,776  

5.25%, 07/01/2020

    275,000        284,218  

5.50%, 07/01/2029

    140,000        157,217  

Series A, AGC-ICC, FGIC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2020

    175,000        182,215  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2022

    470,000        481,252  

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    870,000        918,459  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited (continued)

 

5.25%, 07/01/2024

    $   285,000        $   303,360  

6.00%, 07/01/2034

    440,000        476,529  

Series A-4, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2031

    100,000        103,000  

Series B, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    645,000        668,446  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.75%, 07/01/2037

    305,000        319,567  

Series D, AGM,

    

4.13%, 07/01/2020

    75,000        75,043  

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGC,
5.13%, 07/01/2047

    455,000        467,431  

Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGC,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2036

    1,765,000        1,751,780  

5.00%, 07/01/2027

    535,000        560,626  

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series DDD, AGM,

    

3.65%, 07/01/2024

    620,000        605,982  

5.00%, 07/01/2023

    40,000        41,274  

Series RR, AGC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    320,000        335,040  

Series RR, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2020

    1,055,000        1,085,532  

Series SS, AGC,

    

4.38%, 07/01/2030

    135,000        135,000  

Series SS, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2019 - 07/01/2030

    2,285,000        2,379,494  

Series TT, AGM-CR,

    

4.20%, 07/01/2019

    145,000        145,283  

Series UU, AGC,

    

4.25%, 07/01/2027

    20,000        20,001  

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    575,000        603,577  

Series UU, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2023

    115,000        115,213  

5.00%, 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2024

    1,185,000        1,236,412  

Series V, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2027

    80,000        88,178  

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    20,000        20,940  

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

4.75%, 07/01/2038

    100,000        100,011  

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

4.75%, 07/01/2038

    235,000        235,026  

Series CC, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2032 - 07/01/2036

    495,000        549,304  

Series CC, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2029 - 07/01/2031

    160,000        180,926  

Series D, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2027 - 07/01/2032

    3,520,000        3,672,108  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

Series E, AGM,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2023

    $   185,000        $   197,952  

Series L, AGC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2019

    100,000        101,636  

Series M, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032 - 07/01/2037

    1,150,000        1,184,849  

Series N, AGC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2034 - 07/01/2036

    240,000        265,825  

Series N, AGM-CR, AGC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2034

    305,000        338,492  

Series N, AGM-CR, AGC-ICC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2025

    95,000        105,304  

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGC-ICC,
5.00%, 07/01/2041

    25,000        25,756  

Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM,

    

4.20%, 08/01/2020

    75,000        75,052  

5.00%, 08/01/2019 - 08/01/2030

    2,600,000        2,702,780  

5.25%, 08/01/2020

    105,000        108,612  

Series C, AGC,

    

5.25%, 08/01/2020

    110,000        114,291  

Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

AGC-ICC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2033

    275,000        287,257  

Series I, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2036

    290,000        300,034  

Series L, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2021

    125,000        128,942  

Series N, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    195,000        203,122  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 08/01/2040

    310,000        316,231  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.13%, 08/01/2042

    80,000        82,404  
    

 

 

 
       26,412,582  
    

 

 

 
Rhode Island - 1.6%  

Providence Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/15/2024 - 09/15/2037

    14,560,000        16,230,793  

Providence Redevelopment Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2025

    565,000        623,534  

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2027

    1,250,000        1,374,937  

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

5.00%, 05/15/2028 - 05/15/2029

    2,425,000        2,664,015  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Rhode Island (continued)  

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

AGM,

    

4.00%, 05/15/2024

    $   650,000        $   689,052  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 09/15/2027

    180,000        202,910  

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2024

    130,000        145,484  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2027

    1,055,000        1,147,454  

Town of West Warwick, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 10/01/2019

    165,000        168,716  
    

 

 

 
       23,246,895  
    

 

 

 
South Carolina - 0.4%  

City of Georgetown Combined Public Utility Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 06/01/2029

    595,000        630,283  

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp. for Williamsburg School District, Revenue Bonds
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2025

    885,000        986,907  

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2026 (A)

    3,050,000        3,187,646  

South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 12/01/2036

    125,000        130,949  

South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,
2.00%, 07/01/2020

    85,000        84,750  

State of South Carolina, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.00%, 04/01/2026

    200,000        200,060  
    

 

 

 
       5,220,595  
    

 

 

 
South Dakota - 0.9%  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
3.00%, 08/01/2019

    435,000        438,071  

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series B,

    

3.13%, 11/01/2036

    130,000        118,001  

Series B, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 11/01/2024

    665,000        630,227  

2.30%, 05/01/2025

    600,000        570,456  

2.45%, 11/01/2025

    290,000        283,234  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
South Dakota (continued)  

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)

 

2.55%, 05/01/2026

    $   1,860,000        $   1,815,658  

2.65%, 11/01/2026

    330,000        323,687  

2.75%, 05/01/2027

    970,000        944,605  

2.80%, 11/01/2027

    1,330,000        1,290,020  

2.85%, 05/01/2028

    1,710,000        1,647,106  

2.95%, 11/01/2028

    440,000        419,940  

Series C,

    

2.00%, 05/01/2023

    20,000        19,544  

Series F, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.60%, 05/01/2027

    860,000        824,981  

2.65%, 11/01/2027

    1,285,000        1,227,214  

2.70%, 05/01/2028

    390,000        371,362  

2.75%, 11/01/2028

    1,425,000        1,357,541  
    

 

 

 
       12,281,647  
    

 

 

 
Tennessee - 2.1%  

Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2027

    675,000        740,151  

Greeneville Health & Educational Facilities Board, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2034

    3,000,000        3,203,940  

Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/01/2026

    100,000        112,734  

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

2.45%, 01/01/2024

    260,000        259,371  

2.75%, 01/01/2025

    40,000        40,384  

2.80%, 07/01/2025

    280,000        281,350  

2.95%, 01/01/2026

    45,000        45,347  

3.00%, 01/01/2031

    450,000        426,564  

Series 1C,

    

2.35%, 07/01/2021

    1,275,000        1,268,778  

Series 2B,

    

2.30%, 01/01/2022

    285,000        282,159  

2.55%, 01/01/2028

    390,000        377,239  

2.70%, 07/01/2024

    195,000        191,570  

Series B2,

    

2.05%, 01/01/2024

    890,000        867,741  

2.15%, 07/01/2024

    265,000        258,616  

2.25%, 01/01/2025

    1,000,000        977,370  

2.40%, 07/01/2025

    2,000,000        1,964,800  

2.55%, 01/01/2026

    120,000        118,447  

2.60%, 07/01/2026

    800,000        789,560  

2.80%, 07/01/2027

    2,270,000        2,233,839  

2.85%, 01/01/2028

    3,205,000        3,136,413  

2.95%, 07/01/2028

    3,155,000        3,092,373  

3.00%, 01/01/2029

    3,000,000        2,922,750  

3.05%, 07/01/2029

    3,100,000        3,011,650  

3.15%, 01/01/2030

    2,820,000        2,736,979  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Tennessee (continued)  

Tennessee State School Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 05/01/2019

    $   30,000        $   30,171  
    

 

 

 
       29,370,296  
    

 

 

 
Texas - 4.8%  

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.80%, 08/15/2026

    350,000        340,994  

Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 07/15/2023 - 07/15/2026

    650,000        698,880  

Board of Managers Joint Guadalupe County-City of Seguin Hospital, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 12/01/2018 - 12/01/2022

    5,165,000        5,314,020  

Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    470,000        526,160  

Centerville Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 08/15/2036

    585,000        593,453  

City of Bryan Rural Electric System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2025

    30,000        33,869  

City of College Station, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 02/15/2019

    100,000        100,873  

City of Corpus Christi Utility System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/15/2019

    60,000        61,219  

City of Laredo International Toll Bridge System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2022

    90,000        97,952  

City of Pearland, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 03/01/2023

    25,000        27,604  

City of Pflugerville, General Obligation Limited,
4.00%, 08/01/2022

    95,000        100,309  

City of Westworth Village, General Obligation Limited,
BAM,
3.00%, 08/15/2019

    35,000        35,285  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/15/2034

    775,000        853,593  

Colorado River Municipal Water District, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2027

    4,475,000        5,023,329  

County of Bexar, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/15/2023

    135,000        137,570  

County of Denton, General Obligation Limited,
4.00%, 07/15/2029

    50,000        52,765  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1, General Obligation Unlimited
5.00%, 04/01/2019 - 04/01/2024 (A)

    $   6,835,000        $   7,116,929  

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 11/01/2034

    40,000        43,205  

Del Mar College District, General Obligation Limited,
3.50%, 08/15/2019

    100,000        101,123  

Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 10, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

2.75%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2030

    1,025,000        919,419  

3.00%, 09/01/2031 - 09/01/2034

    355,000        313,446  

El Paso County Hospital District, General Obligation Limited
5.00%, 08/15/2020 - 08/15/2026

    445,000        471,638  

Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2032

    380,000        393,112  

Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 17, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.70%, 09/01/2035

    50,000        51,205  

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 23, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
3.00%, 09/01/2019

    60,000        60,367  

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 30, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 09/01/2035 - 09/01/2036

    350,000        353,533  

Grant Road Public Utility District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGC,
3.50%, 10/01/2023

    750,000        750,765  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

4.38%, 11/15/2021

    20,000        20,499  

Series B,

    

5.50%, 12/01/2018

    200,000        200,540  

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 290, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.00%, 03/01/2031

    150,000        136,032  

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 399, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2032 - 09/01/2034

    805,000        828,258  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 412, General Obligation Unlimited

    

MAC,

    

2.00%, 09/01/2019

    $   125,000        $   124,614  

3.00%, 09/01/2021

    100,000        101,247  

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 419, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2031 - 09/01/2035

    390,000        391,342  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 08/15/2024

    490,000        550,255  

Hunt Memorial Hospital District, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 02/15/2024

    15,000        16,556  

Kingsbridge Municipal Utility District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.50%, 03/01/2027

    695,000        697,912  

Laredo Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 08/01/2019

    75,000        76,613  

Lower Colorado River Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 05/15/2020

    35,000        36,472  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 11/01/2020

    40,000        41,187  

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 113, General Obligation Unlimited

    

AGM,

    

3.00%, 09/01/2030 - 09/01/2033

    575,000        530,751  

3.13%, 09/01/2034

    210,000        190,438  

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 04/01/2024

    375,000        392,265  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds

    

3.00%, 07/01/2021

    580,000        568,905  

4.00%, 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2028

    2,835,000        2,766,148  

5.00%, 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2028

    3,980,000        4,162,264  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 04/01/2019

    100,000        100,731  

Series A1,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2036

    2,265,000        2,296,040  

5.00%, 07/01/2031 - 07/01/2046

    1,635,000        1,762,176  

Series B,

    

3.00%, 07/01/2019

    125,000        125,316  

4.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2031

    2,985,000        3,016,002  

4.25%, 07/01/2036

    885,000        868,769  

Series B1, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2058

    750,000        783,735  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2026

    635,000        679,364  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/15/2024

    $   215,000        $   229,635  

North Central Texas Health Facility Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 08/15/2022

    90,000        98,555  

North East Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
Fixed until 08/01/2021, 1.42% (E), 08/01/2040

    5,735,000        5,564,040  

Northeast Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/15/2025

    95,000        101,249  

Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 19, General Obligation Unlimited

    

BAM,

    

3.00%, 10/01/2028

    110,000        104,271  

3.13%, 10/01/2030

    385,000        354,000  

Northwoods Road District No. 1, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 08/15/2024 - 08/15/2027

    405,000        435,459  

Orange Grove Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 08/15/2025

    240,000        243,398  

Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.88%, 08/15/2026

    415,000        400,745  

Royal Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 02/15/2024

    490,000        492,440  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGC,
4.50%, 09/01/2019

    65,000        66,260  

Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

BAM,

    

4.00%, 05/01/2029

    700,000        712,264  

5.00%, 11/01/2018

    90,000        90,000  

Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2035

    450,000        458,955  

Trophy Club Public Improvement District No. 1, Special Assessment,
AGM,
3.00%, 06/01/2024

    173,000        172,292  

University of Houston, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 02/15/2024

    40,000        42,510  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

University of Texas System, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
Fixed until 08/15/2021, 2.50% (E), 08/15/2036

    $   9,675,000        $   9,133,684  

Viridian Municipal Management District, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
6.00%, 12/01/2023 - 12/01/2031

    1,845,000        2,166,116  

Washington County Junior College District, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 10/01/2024

    485,000        548,700  

West Ranch Management District, General Obligation Unlimited,
MAC,
4.00%, 09/01/2032

    280,000        284,211  
    

 

 

 
       67,735,832  
    

 

 

 
U. S. Virgin Islands - 0.0% (F)  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 10/01/2032

    200,000        211,780  
    

 

 

 
Utah - 0.5%  

City of South Jordan, Special Assessment,
3.13%, 11/01/2036

    2,455,000        2,173,092  

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2034 - 10/01/2035

    970,000        1,036,138  

Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

4.00%, 04/15/2020 - 10/15/2031

    1,045,000        1,079,662  

4.25%, 04/15/2034

    120,000        122,694  

4.30%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    600,000        600,240  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/15/2024 - 10/15/2025

    1,010,000        1,120,022  

Series G,

    

4.00%, 10/15/2022 - 10/15/2028

    1,160,000        1,211,077  

Washington County-St. George Interlocal Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 12/01/2018

    100,000        100,159  
    

 

 

 
       7,443,084  
    

 

 

 
Vermont - 0.9%  

City of Burlington, General Obligation Unlimited

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2034 - 11/01/2037

    900,000        999,238  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2032 - 11/01/2035

    1,105,000        1,186,113  

City of Burlington Waterworks System Revenue, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 11/01/2034 - 11/01/2037

    445,000        504,349  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Vermont (continued)  

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    $   1,175,000        $   1,334,185  

Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds

    

Series D, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.60%, 11/01/2026

    355,000        349,444  

2.70%, 05/01/2027

    5,000        4,933  

2.90%, 05/01/2029

    350,000        333,168  

3.15%, 05/01/2033

    2,185,000        2,051,103  

Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

3.00%, 07/01/2019 - 07/01/2029

    690,000        680,815  

4.00%, 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2021

    415,000        428,620  

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2028

    3,705,000        4,134,042  
    

 

 

 
       12,006,010  
    

 

 

 
Virginia - 0.8%  

Alexandria Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 10/01/2019 - 10/01/2020

    990,000        1,009,592  

Capital Region Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2030 - 07/01/2033

    310,000        342,071  

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
3.50%, 12/01/2027

    445,000        423,938  

Virginia Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series B,

    

1.20%, 11/01/2019

    6,150,000        6,095,080  

Series E,

    

2.30%, 12/01/2026

    905,000        862,972  

2.45%, 12/01/2027

    1,080,000        1,026,443  

2.60%, 12/01/2028

    1,000,000        947,810  
    

 

 

 
       10,707,906  
    

 

 

 
Washington - 0.9%  

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds,
NATL,
4.75%, 02/01/2028

    50,000        54,027  

County of Pierce Sewer Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 08/01/2019

    100,000        102,226  

King County School District No. 414, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 12/01/2018

    85,000        85,213  

Port of Vancouver, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2048

    930,000        1,031,500  

Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2019

    155,000        158,703  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Washington (continued)  

Seattle Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.40%, 12/01/2032

    $   450,000        $   432,882  

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 12/01/2018

    500,000        501,270  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2019 - 08/15/2020

    60,000        62,351  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2026

    75,000        86,236  

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Revenue Bonds

    

3.20%, 07/01/2021 (A)

    390,000        386,646  

3.70%, 07/01/2023 (A)

    200,000        198,470  

5.00%, 07/01/2033 (A)

    375,000        386,948  

Series 2N, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 12/01/2025

    90,000        84,900  

2.35%, 06/01/2026

    225,000        210,044  

Series 3N, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.15%, 12/01/2023

    35,000        34,255  

2.25%, 06/01/2024

    780,000        762,715  

2.30%, 12/01/2024

    595,000        579,119  

2.40%, 06/01/2025

    810,000        790,163  

2.45%, 12/01/2025

    565,000        550,242  

2.60%, 06/01/2026

    845,000        827,280  

2.65%, 12/01/2026

    720,000        704,563  

2.70%, 06/01/2027

    785,000        766,710  

2.75%, 12/01/2027

    805,000        787,210  

2.80%, 06/01/2028

    925,000        902,892  

2.85%, 12/01/2028

    640,000        625,683  

3.25%, 12/01/2032

    1,500,000        1,434,360  

Series 3N-R, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.05%, 12/01/2022

    645,000        633,558  
    

 

 

 
       13,180,166  
    

 

 

 
West Virginia - 0.3%  

City of Buckhannon, Revenue Bonds
Series C,
4.25%, 08/01/2022 - 08/01/2023

    1,090,000        1,088,412  

West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Fixed until 06/01/2022, 2.63% (E), 12/01/2042

    1,000,000        990,030  

West Virginia Housing Development Fund, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
3.70%, 11/01/2032

    1,500,000        1,509,780  
    

 

 

 
       3,588,222  
    

 

 

 
Wisconsin - 1.2%  

Central Brown County Water Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 11/01/2019

    50,000        51,379  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Wisconsin (continued)  

Milwaukee Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.38%, 07/01/2029

    $   200,000        $   200,054  

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

Series A,

    

3.38%, 12/01/2027

    420,000        405,451  

4.50%, 09/01/2026

    145,000        138,394  

5.00%, 06/01/2027 - 07/01/2038

    725,000        777,170  

State of Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 05/01/2019

    25,000        25,388  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds

    

3.50%, 08/01/2022

    1,000,000        991,640  

5.00%, 12/15/2018 - 08/01/2032

    3,125,000        3,329,840  

Class B,

    

4.25%, 07/01/2033

    1,250,000        1,180,663  

5.00%, 07/01/2053

    1,000,000        967,960  

Series A1,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2038

    5,000,000        5,310,000  

Series B-4,

    

Fixed until 06/01/2021, 5.00% (E), 11/15/2043

    105,000        111,383  

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, FNMA,
3.15%, 09/01/2030

    3,885,000        3,739,468  
    

 

 

 
       17,228,790  
    

 

 

 
Wyoming - 0.3%  

Wyoming Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series 2,
2.95%, 06/01/2033

    4,010,000        3,635,266  

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., Revenue Bonds,
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 01/01/2042

    235,000        254,794  
    

 

 

 
       3,890,060  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $1,389,451,100)

 

     1,352,554,969  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 0.4%  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 0.4%  

Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund

    455,247        5,522,146  

Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust

    22,000        147,840  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $6,059,494)

 

     5,669,986  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 3.6%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (H), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $50,949,835 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $51,970,317.

    $  50,948,066        $  50,948,066  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $50,948,066)

 

     50,948,066  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,446,458,660)

 

     1,409,173,021  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.7%

 

     9,419,047  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,418,592,068  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (I)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Municipal Government Obligations

  $     $ 1,352,554,969     $     $ 1,352,554,969  

Investment Companies

    5,669,986                   5,669,986  

Repurchase Agreement

          50,948,066             50,948,066  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 5,669,986     $ 1,403,503,035     $     $ 1,409,173,021  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $40,536,773, representing 2.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Municipal Government Obligations

 

BluePath Trust
Revenue Bonds
2.75%, 09/01/2026

    06/27/2016     $ 5,184,747     $ 5,022,302       0.4

Municipal Government Obligations

 

Centerra Metropolitan District No. 1
Tax Allocation
2.70%, 12/01/2019

    04/20/2017       493,007       493,552       0.0  (F)  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

      $   5,677,754     $   5,515,854       0.4
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(C)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $6,807,161 or 0.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(E)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(G)    Step bond. Coupon rate changes in increments to maturity. The rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2018; the maturity date disclosed is the ultimate maturity date.
(H)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(I)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

MUNICIPAL INSURER ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AGC    Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
BAM    Build America Mutual Assurance Co.
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Association
MAC    Municipal Assurance Corp.
NATL    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
XLCA    Syncora (formerly XL Capital Assurance, Inc.)

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AMT    Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CR    Custodial Receipts
IBC    Insured Bond Certificate
ICC    Insured Custody Certificate
TCRS    Temporary Custodian Receipts

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

During the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, international equities declined in U.S. dollar terms with the MSCI EAFE Index falling -6.39%. Concerns about trade disputes, interest rates and the outcome of Great Britain leaving the European Union began to weigh on investor sentiment in the latter part of the period. Japan was the top-performing region in the index though it generated a negative return of -3.54%. Europe, down -9.62%, was the worst-performing region. Sector performance was mixed. Energy and health care had gains of 10.02% and 2.45%, respectively, to lead the index, while the worst-performing sectors financials and communication services were down -12.55% and -10.05%, respectively.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica International Equity (Class I) returned -7.49%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, returned -6.39%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark, MSCI EAFE Index. Holdings in the United Kingdom, led lower by Micro Focus International PLC, weighed the most on relative performance. Struggling to integrate software assets acquired from Hewlett Packard Enterprises in 2017, the firm’s management forecasted a decline in revenue for the 2018 fiscal year. We sold our position believing the risk-reward tradeoff had worsened. Inmarsat PLC was another notable detractor in the U.K. The company saw margin pressure due to costs associated with outfitting ships and aircraft with receiving equipment for its new satellite-based broadband service. We remain confident in the long-term prospects of the company as these upfront costs begin to dissipate and the service contracts become profitable.

Our holdings in Japan, led by Sony Corp., were the top regional contributors. The multinational consumer electronics conglomerate enjoyed good results from its media and game segments and set higher profit targets for its semiconductor business. JXTG Holdings, Inc. was also a strong performer. The Japanese oil refiner’s margins expanded, as management executed on merger synergies.

On a sector basis, our information technology holdings were the biggest drag on relative performance. Notable detractors included Flex, Ltd., a Singapore-based contract manufacturer that disappointed investors when it ended a relationship with Nike, Inc.. Micro Focus International PLC, was another key detractor in the sector. Our industrial holdings also weighed on performance due partly to AP Moller – Maersk A/S. The Danish shipping conglomerate, which is in the midst of restructuring its business, was the victim of a cyber-attack. We viewed this as an extraordinary event from which the company recovered, and we believed its restructuring should result in a more efficient business model and higher profitability.

Our financial holdings, led by German securities exchange operator Deutsche Boerse AG, were the top contributors on a sector basis. The company’s new management introduced initiatives for continued profit growth driven by its clearing business as well as a diverse set of other services. DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. was another positive contributor. The Singapore-based bank holding company expected to increase its dividend payout following strong earnings throughout the year, supported by positive economic data in its primary markets of Hong Kong and Singapore. Our consumer staples holdings, led by two Japanese companies, also aided performance. FamilyMart UNY, a convenience store operator, and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, the largest Coke bottler in Japan, both benefited from improved financial performance related to integrating acquisitions made in recent years.

Brandon H. Harrell, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.6

Other Investment Company

     1.9  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (12.88 )%         0.38        3.54        03/01/2011  

Class A (NAV)

       (7.82 )%         1.52        4.30        03/01/2011  

Class C (POP)

       (9.39 )%         0.81        3.60        03/01/2011  

Class C (NAV)

       (8.49 )%         0.81        3.60        03/01/2011  

Class I (NAV)

       (7.49 )%         1.87        8.42        12/18/1992  

MSCI EAFE Index (A)

       (6.39 )%         2.50        7.39           

Class I2 (NAV)

       (7.40 )%         1.98        4.78        03/01/2011  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (7.41 )%         N/A          3.10        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (7.89 )%         N/A          2.59        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (7.59 )%         N/A          2.85        03/10/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (7.43 )%         N/A          0.53        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (9.91 )%         N/A          0.05        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (7.58 )%         N/A          1.64        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (7.58 )%         N/A          5.29        12/16/2016  

(A) The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments and relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.6%  
Australia - 2.9%  

BHP Billiton PLC, ADR

    857,269        $  34,505,077  

Challenger, Ltd.

    2,736,739        19,931,289  

Macquarie Group, Ltd.

    612,400        51,069,357  

Qantas Airways, Ltd.

    12,947,970        50,260,832  
    

 

 

 
       155,766,555  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 1.9%  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    526,820        48,995,898  

KBC Group NV

    784,200        54,043,966  
    

 

 

 
       103,039,864  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 1.3%  

Embraer SA, ADR

    3,231,275        71,960,494  
    

 

 

 
China - 0.7%  

Baidu, Inc., ADR (A)

    193,800        36,833,628  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.0%  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B

    41,435        52,299,666  
    

 

 

 
France - 9.8%  

Airbus SE

    121,100        13,383,272  

Arkema SA

    433,760        45,507,318  

Engie SA (B)

    6,020,200        79,991,584  

Peugeot SA

    896,500        21,310,506  

Publicis Groupe SA

    720,068        41,682,519  

Rexel SA

    1,583,617        20,186,864  

Sanofi

    938,301        83,847,115  

TOTAL SA

    978,900        57,437,373  

Veolia Environnement SA

    4,032,151        80,358,746  

Vivendi SA

    3,685,224        88,881,366  
    

 

 

 
       532,586,663  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 11.6%  

Allianz SE

    286,102        59,600,722  

Bayer AG

    700,152        53,668,351  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    447,100        56,501,146  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    452,300        28,746,284  

HeidelbergCement AG

    1,095,200        74,325,115  

Infineon Technologies AG

    2,872,727        57,560,519  

LANXESS AG

    655,385        40,566,833  

Merck KGaA

    658,500        70,461,623  

SAP SE

    569,447        60,972,649  

Siemens AG

    659,895        75,852,832  

Talanx AG (A)

    734,284        26,236,905  

TUI AG

    1,507,402        24,912,766  
    

 

 

 
       629,405,745  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 4.3%  

China Mobile, Ltd.

    6,685,300        62,627,076  

CK Asset Holdings, Ltd.

    7,277,500        47,360,111  

CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.

    7,841,300        78,978,506  

First Pacific Co., Ltd.

    12,055,012        5,394,700  

Guangdong Investment, Ltd.

    20,364,300        36,457,575  
    

 

 

 
       230,817,968  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 3.0%  

AIB Group PLC

    8,188,200        39,477,978  

DCC PLC

    563,731        48,317,794  

Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR (A)

    217,072        17,973,562  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    1,839,915        59,816,755  
    

 

 

 
       165,586,089  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Italy - 2.8%  

Azimut Holding SpA (B)

    1,575,136        $   19,394,020  

Eni SpA

    3,740,115        66,423,512  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    4,304,192        37,695,144  

Prysmian SpA

    1,488,422        28,915,124  
    

 

 

 
       152,427,800  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 24.3%  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

    4,099,000        63,330,343  

Bridgestone Corp.

    869,300        33,519,579  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

    10,206,900        58,533,607  

Denka Co., Ltd.

    1,067,680        34,723,844  

FANUC Corp.

    272,400        47,388,585  

Fujitsu, Ltd.

    289,560        17,616,357  

Hitachi, Ltd.

    2,035,380        62,221,963  

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

    1,879,800        66,716,260  

JXTG Holdings, Inc.

    13,029,200        88,038,076  

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

    3,569,000        49,022,050  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

    2,291,200        68,821,270  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    1,203,300        49,622,403  

ORIX Corp.

    6,145,300        100,113,046  

Resona Holdings, Inc.

    8,272,200        43,512,063  

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

    3,288,400        42,224,056  

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

    1,918,800        83,084,005  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    509,500        40,321,212  

Sony Corp.

    1,673,100        90,542,693  

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

    940,400        33,705,272  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

    2,562,600        99,775,063  

Toshiba Corp. (A)

    3,070,450        92,029,242  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    1,122,500        55,139,598  
    

 

 

 
       1,320,000,587  
    

 

 

 
Luxembourg - 1.1%  

ArcelorMittal

    2,485,435        62,019,005  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 4.3%  

ASML Holding NV

    57,900        9,972,929  

EXOR NV (B)

    223,200        12,623,077  

Heineken Holding NV

    884,885        76,539,271  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    2,381,527        88,821,037  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    633,000        47,468,670  
    

 

 

 
       235,424,984  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.7%  

Marine Harvest ASA

    1,475,400        35,719,866  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 0.6%  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    853,000        31,932,729  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.4%  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

    4,404,200        74,727,889  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 1.2%  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA

    3,550,957        24,145,929  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (A) (B)

    3,583,800        39,690,571  
    

 

 

 
       63,836,500  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 0.7%  

Investor AB, B Shares

    870,472        37,714,361  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 8.7%  

ABB, Ltd.

    3,513,900        70,705,076  

Glencore PLC (A)

    5,857,700        23,838,844  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Switzerland (continued)  

Nestle SA

    1,732,964        $   146,302,164  

Novartis AG

    1,688,415        147,858,378  

UBS Group AG (A)

    5,829,774        81,483,419  
    

 

 

 
       470,187,881  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 15.3%             

Aviva PLC

    13,987,401        76,439,542  

Barratt Developments PLC

    3,696,000        24,241,957  

British Land Co. PLC, REIT

    7,472,200        56,432,488  

HSBC Holdings PLC (B)

    8,798,800        72,302,612  

Imperial Brands PLC

    2,538,294        85,978,631  

Inchcape PLC

    4,641,196        32,055,267  

Informa PLC

    4,451,051        40,618,413  

Inmarsat PLC

    7,267,470        42,263,466  

National Grid PLC

    5,081,002        53,675,910  

Persimmon PLC

    1,096,900        32,103,095  

Savills PLC

    1,360,891        12,595,256  

Standard Life Aberdeen PLC

    10,143,438        35,033,762  

TechnipFMC PLC

    2,247,663        59,113,537  

Tesco PLC

    21,081,600        57,414,115  

Unilever PLC

    912,358        48,327,259  

Vodafone Group PLC

    34,539,120        64,952,132  

Whitbread PLC

    670,300        37,689,320  
    

 

 

 
       831,236,762  
    

 

 

 
United States - 2.0%             

Allergan PLC

    500,500        79,084,005  

Flex, Ltd. (A)

    3,620,297        28,455,534  
    

 

 

 
       107,539,539  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $5,559,894,461)

       5,401,064,575  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.9%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.9%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    100,261,093        $   100,261,093  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $100,261,093)

 

     100,261,093  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $6,208,222 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 2.13% -2.75%, due 08/15/2021, and with a total value of $6,337,088.

    $  6,208,006        6,208,006  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $6,208,006)

 

     6,208,006  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $5,666,363,560)

 

     5,507,533,674  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.6)%

 

     (85,632,149
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  5,421,901,525  
    

 

 

 
 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Pharmaceuticals

    9.0      $   498,249,815  

Banks

    7.7          421,534,715  

Industrial Conglomerates

    5.4          295,178,374  

Capital Markets

    4.8          266,981,549  

Diversified Financial Services

    4.7          259,806,133  

Insurance

    4.2          231,098,439  

Multi-Utilities

    3.9          214,026,240  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    3.8          211,898,961  

Food Products

    3.3          182,022,030  

Chemicals

    3.1          169,820,045  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    3.0          167,900,420  

Household Durables

    2.7          146,887,745  

Food & Staples Retailing

    2.6          140,498,120  

Electrical Equipment

    2.5          139,310,771  

Airlines

    2.5          134,950,654  

Entertainment

    2.2          122,586,638  

Metals & Mining

    2.2          120,362,926  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    2.1          115,002,118  

Media

    1.9          106,446,861  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    1.7          91,885,869  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    1.6          90,677,497  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    1.6          88,821,037  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Auto Components

    1.6 %        $ 88,659,177  

Tobacco

    1.6          85,978,631  

Aerospace & Defense

    1.5          85,343,766  

Beverages

    1.4          76,539,271  

Construction Materials

    1.3          74,325,115  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    1.1          62,602,086  

Software

    1.1          60,972,649  

Real Estate Management & Development

    1.1          59,955,367  

Containers & Packaging

    1.1          59,816,755  

Energy Equipment & Services

    1.1          59,113,537  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

    1.0          56,432,488  

Marine

    0.9          52,299,666  

Personal Products

    0.9          48,327,259  

Machinery

    0.9          47,388,585  

Leisure Products

    0.8          42,224,056  

Interactive Media & Services

    0.7          36,833,628  

Water Utilities

    0.7          36,457,575  

Distributors

    0.6          32,055,267  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    0.6          31,932,729  

Health Care Providers & Services

    0.5          28,746,284  

Automobiles

    0.4          21,310,506  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    0.4          20,186,864  

IT Services

    0.3          17,616,357  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    98.1          5,401,064,575  

Short-Term Investments

    1.9          106,469,099  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   5,507,533,674  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
 Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

   

Investments

 

   

Common Stocks

  $ 375,394,507     $ 5,025,670,068     $     $ 5,401,064,575  

Other Investment Company

    100,261,093                   100,261,093  

Repurchase Agreement

          6,208,006             6,208,006  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 475,655,600     $ 5,031,878,074     $     $ 5,507,533,674  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $95,245,738. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

From March 1, 2018, when Greystone Managed Investments Inc. began managing the Fund, through October 31, 2018, international markets traded lower with earnings being more than offset by compression in price-to-earnings ratios. Various regions also faced an uncertain growth outlook due to the U.S./China trade dispute, European politics and Brexit negotiations.

The outlook for company earnings in international markets, though moderating, still looked reasonably good to us and profit margins continued to remain healthy. We focus on companies with strong balance sheets, competitive positioning and skilled managements that may be benefitting from secular growth tailwinds, have sustainable growth drivers and are realizing improvements in their earnings generating capacity.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica International Growth (Class I2) returned -11.29%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, returned -6.39%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

For the eight months, the Fund underperformed its benchmark due primarily to stock selection in Japan and exposure to emerging markets. In Japan, Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd., which makes LED headlights, and MinebeaMitsumi, Inc., a manufacturer of high-precision ball bearings, both detracted. General weakness in the auto sector weighed on related suppliers; our exposure was tilted to those that we viewed as better able to show faster growth than the overall industry by increasing content per vehicle or increasing market share. We believed the investment thesis for Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. remained intact. MinebeaMitsumi, Inc. which has a smaller exposure to autos, faced near-term negative sentiment over concerns there will be a slowdown in smartphone components and gaming console demand. We continued to believe in the longer-term investment thesis, particularly in the firm’s micro bearings/motors business segment, representing the bulk of its operating profits.

Emerging markets also detracted from performance on broad weakness in Chinese equities resulting from the U.S./China trade dispute. Chinese internet companies YY Inc., ADR and Tencent Holdings, Ltd. also sold off based on company-specific concerns. YY Inc., ADR faced issues over its user-base expansion, while Tencent Holdings, Ltd. was impacted by a slowdown in video gaming caused by what we believed were short-term regulatory frictions. We continued to monitor the issues closely, but we viewed these market worries as overstated.

The Pacific ex-Japan region contributed to performance, led by Northern Star Resources, a gold producer and exploration company based in Australia. The company, which has an excellent track record of acquiring assets in our view, benefited from a recent acquisition.

From a sector perspective, consumer staples and consumer discretionary holdings detracted from performance. British American Tobacco PLC, based in the U.K., is making investments and shifting into next-generation tobacco products. At period end, there were few details surrounding the impact on company earnings, causing temporary market uncertainty. In addition, Valeo SA, a French auto parts manufacturer, detracted. Valeo SA continued to experience negative sentiment from broad weakness in the auto sector. However, we continued to have longer-term conviction in the company.

Financials contributed to relative performance thanks to broad exposure tilted toward insurance companies and Nordic banks. Swiss Life Holdings AG benefitted from growth in its fee business and moves away from interest-rate sensitive earnings. AXA SA, a French insurance company, gained from prudent acquisitions and divestitures, which may lead to greater cash conversion of earnings going forward, in our view.

Alfred Li, CFA

Jeff Tiefenbach, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Greystone Managed Investments Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.3

Repurchase Agreement

     2.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.6  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       N/A          N/A          (16.58 )%(A)       03/01/2018  

Class A (NAV)

       N/A          N/A          (11.70 )%(A)       03/01/2018  

Class I (NAV)

       N/A          N/A          (11.59 )%(A)       03/01/2018  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (11.29 )%         1.54        7.20      06/10/2008  

MSCI EAFE Index (B)

       (6.39 )%         2.50        7.39         

Class R6 (NAV)

       N/A          N/A          (11.47 )%(A)       03/01/2018  

(A) Not annualized.

(B) The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the fund fall, the value of the fund will decline. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Investments in developing markets involve greater risks than investments in developed markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.3%  
Australia - 3.6%  

Northern Star Resources, Ltd.

    2,935,840        $  18,340,843  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    1,325,755        25,183,682  
    

 

 

 
       43,524,525  
    

 

 

 
China - 7.2%  

ANTA Sports Products, Ltd.

    6,865,000        28,342,434  

NetEase, Inc., ADR

    69,635        14,473,635  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd., H Shares

    1,807,400        17,087,210  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    404,300        13,851,019  

YY, Inc., ADR (A)

    208,870        13,346,793  
    

 

 

 
       87,101,091  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.2%  

Topdanmark A/S

    309,432        14,708,405  
    

 

 

 
Finland - 2.0%  

Neste OYJ

    291,724        23,954,952  
    

 

 

 
France - 10.4%  

AXA SA

    1,506,301        37,697,704  

TOTAL SA

    625,953        36,728,058  

Valeo SA

    530,480        17,110,237  

Vinci SA

    392,465        34,929,148  
    

 

 

 
       126,465,147  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 4.0%  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    326,315        28,099,245  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    211,881        20,755,407  
    

 

 

 
       48,854,652  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 4.9%  

Kingspan Group PLC

    758,507        32,990,331  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    816,444        26,543,091  
    

 

 

 
       59,533,422  
    

 

 

 
Israel - 1.2%  

Nice, Ltd., ADR (A)

    137,915        14,610,715  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 21.8%  

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

    637,300        28,006,187  

Haseko Corp.

    2,300,400        29,149,766  

Isuzu Motors, Ltd.

    1,105,300        14,491,082  

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    394,800        18,794,888  

Minebea Mitsumi, Inc.

    1,606,300        24,573,209  

Nidec Corp.

    139,400        17,905,209  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    682,800        28,157,713  

Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.

    146,500        19,128,999  

Open House Co., Ltd.

    332,800        13,154,173  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    428,600        33,918,884  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

    970,300        37,778,718  
    

 

 

 
       265,058,828  
    

 

 

 
Luxembourg - 1.8%  

Aroundtown SA

    2,659,394        22,037,383  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 2.6%  

Euronext NV (B)

    514,691        31,670,195  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 6.3%  

DNB ASA

    1,839,095        33,225,830  

Equinor ASA

    1,682,811        43,528,062  
    

 

 

 
       76,753,892  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Republic of Korea - 1.5%  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    488,300        $   18,279,896  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 2.0%  

Banco Santander SA

    5,227,231        24,870,923  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 3.2%  

Atlas Copco AB, B Shares

    1,088,601        24,932,568  

Epiroc AB, Class B (A)

    1,743,958        14,349,932  
    

 

 

 
       39,282,500  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 5.4%  

Roche Holding AG

    161,909        39,402,564  

Swiss Life Holding AG (A)

    69,714        26,297,147  
    

 

 

 
       65,699,711  
    

 

 

 
Taiwan - 2.1%  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR

    679,380        25,884,378  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 13.5%  

Ashtead Group PLC

    1,162,768        28,705,075  

Barratt Developments PLC

    2,448,957        16,062,638  

Beazley PLC

    3,326,158        22,333,007  

British American Tobacco PLC

    659,302        28,580,917  

Compass Group PLC

    1,766,083        34,736,720  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

    1,763,560        34,156,200  
    

 

 

 
       164,574,557  
    

 

 

 
United States - 2.6%  

Shire PLC

    513,118        30,967,133  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,355,688,950)

 

     1,183,832,305  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $25,824,320 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 10/15/2021, and with a value of $26,342,769.

    $  25,823,423        25,823,423  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $25,823,423)

 

     25,823,423  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,381,512,373)

 

     1,209,655,728  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.6%

 

     6,847,729  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,216,503,457  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica International Growth

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Banks

    10.0      $ 121,059,153  

Insurance

    9.8          118,123,473  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    8.6          104,211,072  

Pharmaceuticals

    6.1          73,558,764  

Machinery

    5.3          63,855,709  

Household Durables

    3.7          45,212,404  

Automobiles

    3.5          42,590,327  

Auto Components

    3.0          35,905,125  

Real Estate Management & Development

    2.9          35,191,556  

Construction & Engineering

    2.9          34,929,148  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    2.9          34,736,720  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    2.8          33,918,884  

Building Products

    2.7          32,990,331  

Capital Markets

    2.6          31,670,195  

Biotechnology

    2.6          30,967,133  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    2.4          28,705,075  

Tobacco

    2.4          28,580,917  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    2.3          28,342,434  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    2.3          28,157,713  

Beverages

    2.3          28,006,187  

Interactive Media & Services

    2.3          27,197,812  

Containers & Packaging

    2.2          26,543,091  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    2.1          25,884,378  

Household Products

    1.7          20,755,407  

Specialty Retail

    1.6          19,128,999  

Metals & Mining

    1.5          18,340,843  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    1.5          18,279,896  

Electrical Equipment

    1.5          17,905,209  

Software

    1.2          14,610,715  

Entertainment

    1.2          14,473,635  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    97.9          1,183,832,305  

Short-Term Investments

    2.1          25,823,423  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   1,209,655,728  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 68,315,521     $ 1,115,516,784     $     $ 1,183,832,305  

Repurchase Agreement

          25,823,423             25,823,423  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 68,315,521     $ 1,141,340,207     $     $ 1,209,655,728  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Security is registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the security is deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the value of the 144A security is $31,670,195, representing 2.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica International Small Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

During the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, international equities declined in U.S. dollar terms with the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Gross falling -7.48%. Concerns about trade disputes, interest rates and the outcome of Great Britain leaving the European Union began to weigh on investor sentiment in the latter part of the period. Japan was the top-performing region, though it generated a negative return of -6.02%. Asia ex-Japan, down -9.02%, was the worst-performing region. Sector performance was led by energy, up 10.77%, and health care, up 2.63%. Financials and consumer discretionary were the worst-performing sectors, down -13.03% and -12.61%, respectively.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica International Small Cap Value (Class I) returned -6.20%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Gross, returned -7.48%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund outperformed the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index due largely to our holdings across diverse industries in Japan. Video-game developer Capcom Co., Ltd. successfully launched a blockbuster game, which surpassed its forecasted lifetime sales in the first three days. Office automation equipment and telecommunication reseller Hikari Tsushin, Inc. saw steady stock appreciation throughout the year thanks to several quarters of good earnings and a share buyback program. Advertising company D.A. Consortium was fully acquired at a significant premium by its parent company Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

A modest allocation in emerging markets weighed the most. Emerging markets stocks suffered late in the period due to a risk-off sentiment among investors and concern over the related strengthening in the U.S. dollar. The United Kingdom was another area where the Fund failed to keep pace with the benchmark. Thomas Cook Group PLC, the British travel services company, lowered full-year guidance on the back of soft demand, tougher competition and the departure of its CFO. Savills PLC also traded lower as investors became concerned about the fate of the U.K. real estate market related to an uncertain outcome for Brexit. We believed the concerns were overblown and investors were not attributing enough value to the company’s U.S. and Asian operations.

Holdings in communication services and financials sectors were top contributors on a sector basis. Capcom Co., Ltd. and D.A. Consortium were key contributors in communication services. In financials, Swissquote Group Holding SA and Rothschild’s & Co.’s were top performers. Swissquote Group Holding SA’s online trading business posted strong results throughout the year and Rothchild & Co.’s advisory business gained market share while margins improved in its wealth management division.

Our holdings in real estate and information technology were among top detractors. Savills PLC led our real estate holdings lower, and our sector underweight hurt as well. In information technology, French IT services company Sopra Steria weighed the most. During the second half of the period, the company’s earnings growth stalled and our outlook for the stock cooled. We were in the process of eliminating the position at period end. Semiconductor manufacturing company Dialog Semiconductor PLC was another laggard. Speculation emerged that Dialog Semiconductor PLC’s largest customer, representing 75% of revenues, could internally source its technology. As these concerns surfaced, we trimmed our position. We believed the valuation at period end reflected nearly a worst-case scenario and implied little value for the remainder of its business. We continued to monitor the position.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Brandon H. Harrell, CFA

Stedman D. Oakey, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.4

Other Investment Company

     0.9  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Transamerica International Small Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

       (6.20 )%         3.62        6.74        01/04/2013  

MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Gross (A)

       (7.48 )%         5.53        8.69           

Class I2 (NAV)

       (6.11 )%         3.71        6.84        01/04/2013  

(A) The MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Gross is an equity index which captures small cap representation across developed markets countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investments in international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Investing in small-and medium-size companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with more established companies. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%  
Australia - 4.5%  

Charter Hall Group, REIT

    1,979,032        $  9,685,807  

FlexiGroup, Ltd. (A)

    3,437,326        3,745,644  

IMF Bentham, Ltd. (A)

    3,508,349        7,351,034  

Pact Group Holdings, Ltd.

    2,623,922        6,486,412  

Senex Energy, Ltd. (A) (B)

    13,902,100        3,978,362  

WPP Aunz, Ltd. (A)

    4,871,526        1,936,743  
    

 

 

 
       33,184,002  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 3.2%  

Barco NV

    57,262        6,520,228  

D’ieteren SA

    195,608        7,736,526  

Fagron

    545,648        8,874,930  
    

 

 

 
       23,131,684  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 3.4%  

Nilfisk Holding A/S (B)

    120,074        4,713,175  

NKT A/S (A) (B)

    151,874        2,856,741  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (C)

    548,700        8,326,005  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    107,967        8,816,318  
    

 

 

 
       24,712,239  
    

 

 

 
Finland - 1.8%  

Raisio OYJ, V Shares

    1,854,800        5,689,295  

Ramirent OYJ

    1,016,635        7,422,073  
    

 

 

 
       13,111,368  
    

 

 

 
France - 3.4%  

ICADE, REIT

    114,800        9,739,117  

Rothschild & Co.

    387,500        15,440,569  
    

 

 

 
       25,179,686  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 6.1%  

Bertrandt AG

    65,709        5,437,749  

DIC Asset AG

    702,078        7,571,118  

Gerresheimer AG

    163,100        11,494,573  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    245,600        5,202,568  

SAF-Holland SA

    684,200        9,971,794  

Takkt AG

    308,113        5,233,932  
    

 

 

 
       44,911,734  
    

 

 

 
Greece - 0.7%  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA

    226,551        5,363,004  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 6.4%  

First Pacific Co., Ltd.

    15,007,550        6,715,981  

Great Eagle Holdings, Ltd.

    1,554,193        7,097,529  

Hopewell Holdings, Ltd.

    1,776,200        5,488,108  

Kerry Logistics Network, Ltd.

    8,985,700        14,250,458  

NewOcean Energy Holdings, Ltd. (B)

    10,073,220        3,655,959  

Pacific Textiles Holdings, Ltd.

    9,145,000        9,234,955  
    

 

 

 
       46,442,990  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 2.9%  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    968,200        6,840,918  

Grafton Group PLC

    426,500        3,940,016  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    319,810        10,397,218  
    

 

 

 
       21,178,152  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 2.7%  

ASTM SpA

    153,800        3,047,340  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA

    470,890        6,944,265  

Prysmian SpA

    513,852        9,982,448  
    

 

 

 
       19,974,053  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Japan - 33.4%  

Aida Engineering, Ltd.

    460,200        $   3,786,831  

Air Water, Inc.

    470,200        7,616,785  

Capcom Co., Ltd.

    705,600        14,708,197  

Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd.

    991,500        7,963,983  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc.

    139,600        3,653,498  

Daiichikosho Co., Ltd.

    89,000        4,107,860  

Denka Co., Ltd.

    583,160        18,965,942  

Dynam Japan Holdings Co., Ltd.

    4,250,700        5,015,873  

GMO internet, Inc. (A)

    274,400        3,921,295  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

    523,400        8,729,571  

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

    73,900        12,906,956  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    152,200        7,631,449  

Kenedix, Inc.

    735,800        3,829,921  

Kintetsu World Express, Inc.

    708,100        11,016,899  

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

    1,190,400        7,409,997  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    405,700        12,459,045  

Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd.

    177,800        6,428,152  

Meitec Corp.

    99,600        4,172,505  

Nakanishi, Inc.

    722,400        16,901,179  

Nichiha Corp.

    234,200        5,172,097  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    298,300        9,447,909  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    1,370,100        16,077,755  

Shinoken Group Co., Ltd. (A)

    328,600        2,717,089  

Sogo Medical Holdings Co., Ltd.

    198,000        4,248,141  

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

    288,700        10,347,418  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.

    113,400        1,937,736  

Token Corp.

    95,200        6,166,885  

Trend Micro, Inc.

    194,300        11,185,027  

Wakita & Co., Ltd.

    465,100        5,012,630  

Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd.

    203,800        10,397,193  
    

 

 

 
       243,935,818  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 3.2%  

ASM International NV (B)

    281,900        12,101,539  

BinckBank NV

    507,244        2,456,062  

Intertrust NV (C)

    566,700        9,141,833  
    

 

 

 
       23,699,434  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 1.6%  

Air New Zealand, Ltd.

    6,518,202        11,917,559  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.6%  

ABG Sundal Collier Holding ASA

    6,867,760        4,113,039  
    

 

 

 
Philippines - 0.3%  

Alliance Global Group, Inc. (B)

    10,822,900        2,304,894  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 2.1%  

Eugene Technology Co., Ltd.

    236,209        2,681,647  

Interpark Holdings Corp.

    723,819        1,348,112  

NongShim Co., Ltd.

    26,900        5,155,942  

Value Added Technology Co., Ltd.

    309,200        6,160,046  
    

 

 

 
       15,345,747  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 1.7%  

Cia de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    517,764        12,500,669  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 3.9%  

Cloetta AB, B Shares

    1,606,000        4,840,818  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    1,678,274        10,109,281  

Nobina AB (C)

    877,472        5,855,023  

Scandic Hotels Group AB (C)

    815,800        7,457,109  
    

 

 

 
       28,262,231  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Switzerland - 2.8%  

Pargesa Holding SA

    207,135        $   15,205,787  

Swissquote Group Holding SA

    94,676        4,922,241  
    

 

 

 
       20,128,028  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 14.7%  

Bellway PLC

    275,100        10,090,010  

Bovis Homes Group PLC

    613,100        7,577,892  

Dialog Semiconductor PLC (B)

    106,687        2,813,464  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    1,136,735        8,783,234  

Inchcape PLC

    528,000        3,646,728  

Informa PLC

    1,718,627        15,683,465  

Inmarsat PLC

    864,000        5,024,532  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    886,135        10,762,654  

International Personal Finance PLC

    2,016,650        4,595,967  

Lancashire Holdings, Ltd. (A)

    1,177,800        8,879,228  

Northgate PLC

    1,066,006        5,134,161  

Redrow PLC

    537,900        3,631,900  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    1,873,800        7,556,344  

Savills PLC

    1,230,100        11,384,765  

Thomas Cook Group PLC

    3,217,800        1,850,797  
    

 

 

 
       107,415,141  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $733,121,064)

 

     726,811,472  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.9%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.9%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (D)

    6,587,825        $   6,587,825  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $6,587,825)

 

     6,587,825  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
1.25% (D), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $689,496 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $706,041.

    $  689,472        689,472  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $689,472)

       689,472  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $740,398,361)

       734,088,769  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.4)%

       (2,712,249
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  731,376,520  
    

 

 

 
 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Capital Markets

    6.3      $   46,477,799  

Real Estate Management & Development

    5.8          42,709,703  

Chemicals

    5.7          41,956,707  

Air Freight & Logistics

    5.1          37,768,026  

Diversified Financial Services

    4.0          29,272,802  

Entertainment

    4.0          29,163,475  

Household Durables

    3.7          27,466,687  

Media

    3.6          26,349,779  

Food Products

    3.3          24,502,373  

Road & Rail

    3.2          23,448,229  

Building Products

    3.2          23,187,588  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    3.1          23,061,225  

Food & Staples Retailing

    2.9          21,073,486  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

    2.6          19,424,924  

Professional Services

    2.6          18,752,087  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    2.4          17,596,650  

Pharmaceuticals

    2.3          17,079,358  

Containers & Packaging

    2.3          16,883,630  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    2.2          16,374,719  

Machinery

    2.1          15,444,271  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    2.0          14,323,779  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    1.8          12,997,325  

Specialty Retail

    1.8          12,906,956  

Electrical Equipment

    1.8          12,839,189  

Airlines

    1.6          11,917,559  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    1.6          11,494,573  

Distributors

    1.6          11,383,254  

Software

    1.5          11,185,027  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Auto Components

    1.4 %        $ 9,971,794  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    1.3          9,234,955  

Insurance

    1.2          8,879,228  

Health Care Providers & Services

    1.2          8,874,930  

Consumer Finance

    1.1          8,341,611  

Tobacco

    1.1          8,326,005  

Transportation Infrastructure

    1.1          8,249,908  

Industrial Conglomerates

    1.1          7,793,002  

Commercial Services & Supplies

    1.0          7,556,344  

Banks

    0.9          6,840,918  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    0.9          6,582,044  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    0.9          6,520,228  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    0.7          5,024,532  

IT Services

    0.5          3,921,295  

Beverages

    0.5          3,653,498  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    99.0          726,811,472  

Short-Term Investments

    1.0          7,277,297  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   734,088,769  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 -
 Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

   

Investments

 

   

Common Stocks

  $     $ 726,811,472     $     $ 726,811,472  

Other Investment Company

    6,587,825                   6,587,825  

Repurchase Agreement

          689,472             689,472  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 6,587,825     $ 727,500,944     $     $ 734,088,769  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $6,208,937. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $30,779,970, representing 4.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Since the Fund’s inception on September 28, 2018 through October 31, 2018, widespread risk-off sentiment sent global stocks sharply lower. Despite strong economic data and solid third quarter 2018 earnings results, markets instead focused on rising interest rates, trade tensions and their potential implications on future earnings growth. The swift change in market sentiment was especially notable in shares of some widely followed technology giants, many of which saw large pullbacks amid heavy selling pressure.

Investors have a variety of issues to fret over, including ongoing political turmoil, tariff announcements, numerous contentious elections, etc. Sticking with a long-term investment approach is certainly more difficult to do when markets aren’t going straight up; however, sell-offs and volatility indicate a healthier investing environment, which could help extend the current growth cycle.

PERFORMANCE

For the period from inception, September 28, 2018, through October 31, 2018, Transamerica International Stock (Class A) returned -8.10%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, returned -8.52%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClariVest employs a strategy of identifying and investing in the securities of firms entering or extending a fundamental growth cycle. We manage this strategy by marrying it with a disciplined approach to portfolio construction. We maintain a balanced profile of growth and value, as demonstrated by a positive exposure to recent earnings growth relative to benchmark, as well as a positive exposure to valuation (via such measures as earnings to price) relative to benchmark.

The Fund outperformed its benchmark since its inception on September 28, 2018 largely due to holdings in financials and health care. On a country basis, our positions in Switzerland and Norway were among contributors. Top stock-level contributors included Novartis AG, a swiss manufacturer of pharmaceutical and consumer health-care products, and Leroy Seafood Group ASA, a Norwegian holding company, which distributes and markets seafood products. Novartis AG’s purchase of biotech company, Endocyte, won approval from analysts who were also impressed with the company’s third quarter earnings. Leroy Seafood Group ASA was helped by higher salmon prices due to strong demand.

Detractors included holding in materials and communication services. On a country basis, holdings in Germany weighed the most. Individual detractors included Covestro AG, a Germany-based producer of polymers and high-performance plastics, and Ashtead Group, Inc., a U.K.-based equipment rental company. Covestro AG shares fell on concerns of weaker pricing for some of its products, and expectations of lower demand from a slowing auto industry. Ashtead Group, Inc. stock was hit in part by a rotation from cyclical to defensive sectors.

David Vaughn, CFA

Alex Turner, CFA

Priyanshu Mutreja, CFA

Stacey Nutt, PhD

Co-Portfolio Managers

ClariVest Asset Management LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     94.6

Exchange-Traded Fund

     1.5  

Preferred Stock

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     2.8  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (8.10 )%(A)       09/28/2018  

Class A (NAV)

       (8.10 )%(A)       09/28/2018  

MSCI EAFE Index (B)

       (8.52 )%(A)          

Class I (NAV)

       (8.10 )%(A)       09/28/2018  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (8.10 )%(A)       09/28/2018  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (8.10 )%(A)       09/28/2018  

(A) Not annualized.

(B) The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the fund fall, the value of the fund will decline. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 94.6%             
Australia - 3.1%             

CSL, Ltd.

    138        $  18,422  

Qantas Airways, Ltd.

    3,216        12,484  

Santos, Ltd.

    4,429        20,788  

St Barbara, Ltd.

    2,091        6,173  
    

 

 

 
       57,867  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.2%             

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA

    41        3,032  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.2%             

Dfds A/S

    180        7,704  

GN Store Nord A/S

    134        5,684  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    129        9,154  
    

 

 

 
       22,542  
    

 

 

 
Finland - 1.2%             

Neste OYJ

    176        14,452  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    530        7,964  
    

 

 

 
       22,416  
    

 

 

 
France - 7.8%             

Air France-KLM (A)

    1,017        9,833  

BNP Paribas SA

    224        11,673  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    74        7,576  

Credit Agricole SA

    995        12,743  

Eiffage SA

    287        28,029  

Engie SA

    442        5,873  

Peugeot SA

    1,266        30,094  

Renault SA

    192        14,337  

Vinci SA

    253        22,517  
    

 

 

 
       142,675  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 7.0%             

Allianz SE

    186        38,747  

BASF SE

    205        15,731  

Cancom SE

    177        7,217  

Covestro AG (B)

    401        25,860  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

    296        5,942  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    259        5,981  

Siltronic AG

    66        6,045  

TAG Immobilien AG

    423        9,649  

Wirecard AG

    70        13,094  
    

 

 

 
       128,266  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 0.4%             

CK Asset Holdings, Ltd.

    1,000        6,508  
    

 

 

 
Israel - 2.7%             

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    1,355        8,449  

Israel Discount Bank, Ltd., A Shares

    4,919        16,075  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR

    1,000        19,980  

Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. (A)

    280        4,340  
    

 

 

 
       48,844  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 2.8%             

Enel SpA

    5,930          29,075  

Eni SpA

    861        15,291  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    3,167        7,015  
    

 

 

 
       51,381  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 28.5%             

ANA Holdings, Inc.

    200        6,725  

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

    300        13,184  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.

    200        7,356  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Japan (continued)             

Fuji Soft, Inc.

    400        $   18,327  

Haseko Corp.

    900        11,404  

Hiroshima Bank, Ltd.

    900        5,551  

Hitachi, Ltd.

    800        24,456  

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

    600        17,127  

ITOCHU Corp.

    2,400        44,510  

JXTG Holdings, Inc.

    3,100        20,947  

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

    1,300        19,897  

KDDI Corp.

    400        9,680  

Kyocera Corp.

    200        10,825  

Marubeni Corp.

    5,800        47,030  

Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd.

    300        7,502  

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.

    900        7,016  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    400        11,258  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

    3,400        20,578  

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

    400        8,970  

Nihon Unisys, Ltd.

    200        4,383  

Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd.

    200        11,310  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co., Ltd.

    1,400        2,952  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.

    1,100        7,026  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    800        32,991  

Nipro Corp.

    600        7,641  

NS Solutions Corp.

    400        11,937  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd.

    1,200        7,179  

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

    1,100        10,980  

SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.

    200        10,873  

Showa Denko KK

    200        8,709  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    200        15,828  

Sony Corp.

    400        21,647  

Sumitomo Corp.

    1,300        19,717  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

    400        15,574  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    400        23,432  
    

 

 

 
       524,522  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 5.8%             

ASR Nederland NV

    125        5,675  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    284        6,501  

NN Group NV

    793        34,050  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    152        11,398  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B

    1,528        49,833  
    

 

 

 
       107,457  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.8%             

Leroy Seafood Group ASA

    1,601        14,759  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 0.2%             

Yanlord Land Group, Ltd.

    4,100        3,739  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 2.1%             

Almirall SA

    266        4,819  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    1,296        7,153  

Banco Santander SA

    1,860        8,850  

Iberdrola SA

    1,562        11,052  

Repsol SA

    382        6,826  
    

 

 

 
       38,700  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 3.2%             

Ahlsell AB (B)

    2,413        12,213  

Boliden AB

    263        6,006  

SSAB AB, B Shares

    1,389        4,505  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    1,729        16,345  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Sweden (continued)             

Volvo AB, Class B

    1,359        $   20,296  
    

 

 

 
       59,365  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 14.1%             

Lonza Group AG (A)

    129        40,563  

Nestle SA

    568        47,952  

Novartis AG

    544        47,639  

Roche Holding AG

    173        42,102  

Straumann Holding AG

    28        19,113  

Swiss Life Holding AG (A)

    59        22,256  

UBS Group AG (A)

    1,108        15,487  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    80        24,838  
    

 

 

 
       259,950  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 12.9%             

3i Group PLC

    1,970        22,059  

Ashtead Group PLC

    575        14,195  

Aviva PLC

    2,062        11,268  

Barclays PLC

    6,780        14,938  

Bellway PLC

    304        11,150  

BP PLC

    5,128        37,043  

Electrocomponents PLC

    825        6,532  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

    1,639        31,744  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    1,616        13,299  

Imperial Brands PLC

    340        11,517  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    15,172        11,072  

Persimmon PLC

    273        7,990  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
United Kingdom (continued)             

Redrow PLC

    766        $   5,172  

Standard Chartered PLC

    1,327        9,300  

Tesco PLC

    10,671        29,062  
    

 

 

 
       236,341  
    

 

 

 
United States - 0.6%             

Shire PLC

    169        10,199  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,896,548)

       1,738,563  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK - 1.1%  
Germany - 1.1%  

Volkswagen AG,
2.62% (C)

    120        20,160  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $21,141)

       20,160  
    

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 1.5%  
United States - 1.5%  

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

    440        27,483  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $29,411)

 

     27,483  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,947,100)

 

     1,786,206  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 2.8%

 

     51,198  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,837,404  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    9.7      $   172,536  

Banks

    9.1          162,270  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    8.3          148,923  

Pharmaceuticals

    8.2          146,284  

Insurance

    7.7          136,834  

Automobiles

    5.9          105,150  

Food Products

    3.9          69,737  

Chemicals

    3.7          66,286  

Electric Utilities

    3.4          60,024  

Construction & Engineering

    3.2          57,725  

Household Durables

    3.2          57,363  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    2.8          49,315  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    2.3          40,563  

Capital Markets

    2.1          37,546  

IT Services

    2.1          36,631  

Food & Staples Retailing

    2.0          35,563  

Airlines

    2.0          34,984  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    1.9          32,991  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    1.8          32,656  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    1.8          32,438  

Biotechnology

    1.6          28,621  

International Equity Funds

    1.5          27,483  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    1.4          25,508  

Beverages

    1.4          25,370  

Paper & Forest Products

    1.4          24,309  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Machinery

    1.1 %        $ 20,296  

Real Estate Management & Development

    1.1          19,896  

Metals & Mining

    1.1          19,636  

Software

    1.0          18,327  

Tobacco

    0.7          11,517  

Electrical Equipment

    0.6          11,310  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    0.6          10,980  

Marine

    0.4          7,704  

Auto Components

    0.4          7,576  

Media

    0.3          5,981  

Multi-Utilities

    0.3          5,873  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    100.0          1,786,206  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   1,786,206  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 31,378     $ 1,707,185     $     $ 1,738,563  

Preferred Stock

          20,160             20,160  

Exchange-Traded Fund

    27,483                   27,483  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 58,861     $ 1,727,345     $     $ 1,786,206  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)

   Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $38,073, representing 2.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(E)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR

   American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Large Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

For the year ended October 31, 2018, U.S. equity markets achieved their 10th consecutive fiscal year gain with the Russell 1000® Value Index advancing 3.03%. However, the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018 was characterized by heightened volatility, with two corrections of roughly 10% each, the first in late January/early February, and the second in October 2018. Also of note, growth stocks significantly outperformed value for the second straight year, with the Russell 1000® Growth Index up 10.71%.

The macroeconomic environment was generally favorable, but deteriorated somewhat as the year progressed. The Trump administration began pursuing significant trade tariffs, affecting prices of certain commodities such as steel, aluminum and soybeans and subsequently earnings for impacted companies. A developing trade war with China had increasingly visible economic effects, notably China’s growth showed signs of slowing. Other concerns that contributed to the market decline in October were rising interest rates in the U.S., deceleration of overall growth worldwide, disappointing earnings at former market leaders such as Amazon.com, Inc. and Alphabet Inc. (Google), and numerous ongoing geopolitical issues.

In contrast to overseas, the U.S. economy remained strong despite softness in the housing and auto industries. Unemployment rates were near 50-year lows, corporate cash flows were robust, and surveys of consumer confidence and small business optimism were at multidecade highs. Furthermore, inflationary pressures remained manageable according to the U.S. Federal Reserve as it continued with its plans to steadily increase short-term interest rates. Concerns about how long this prosperity can continue contributed to the recent market selloff, but our discussions with company managements indicated that the U.S. economy was in good shape.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Large Cap Value (Class A) returned 0.56%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, returned 3.03%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our approach to stock selection is to use bottom-up fundamental research to identify quality businesses selling below their intrinsic worth. We emphasize companies that we believe possess leading competitive positions, strong balance sheets, and healthy free cash flows that investor-oriented managements will use to enhance shareholder value. In addition, our contra-momentum strategy seeks to buy companies that are down in price or have significantly underperformed the market averages.

The Fund underperformed the Russell 1000® Value Index during the 12-month period primarily from stock selection and to a lesser extent sector allocation.

The top two individual detractors from performance were multiline insurance company American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) and chemical manufacturer DowDuPont, Inc. AIG experienced unexpectedly large losses from recent hurricanes and typhoons. We view AIG as an attractively-valued stock with an underperforming and under-earning franchise that, with a new management team in place, should be able to reach and then exceed peer returns over time. DowDuPont, Inc. sold off in part due to a large price increase for ethane, a key raw material in its commodity chemical business. However, we believe investors overreacted to this news and that earnings prospects are good and that the company has the potential to split into three or more pieces of significantly greater value than the current combined entity.

Two notable individual contributors were pharmaceuticals Pfizer, Inc. and Merck & Co., Inc., each of which outperformed a strong health-care sector. Pfizer, Inc. countered investor fears that they might pursue a very large, dilutive acquisition by stating they had no intentions to do so. The company also saw significant positive clinical data on a number of products in its research and development pipeline. Merck & Co., Inc. released favorable lung cancer data on its Keytruda product; whereas, a competitor’s data for lung cancer was unfavorable. Another significant contributor, Nokia OYJ, ADR benefitted from favorable earnings results and the initial roll out of 5G wireless technology.

John Levin

Jack Murphy

Co-Portfolio Managers

Levin Capital Strategies, L.P.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.0

Repurchase Agreement

     4.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (4.98 )%         8.21        11.20        11/15/2010  

Class A (NAV)

       0.56        9.44        11.99        11/15/2010  

Russell 1000® Value Index (A)

       3.03        8.61        11.45           

Class C (POP)

       (1.05 )%         8.64        11.22        11/15/2010  

Class C (NAV)

       (0.16 )%         8.64        11.22        11/15/2010  

Class I (NAV)

       0.78        9.73        12.35        11/15/2010  

Class I2 (NAV)

       0.96        9.86        12.47        11/15/2010  

Class R6 (NAV)

       0.96        N/A          8.50        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (1.82 )%         N/A          2.36        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       0.71        N/A          3.96        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       0.74        N/A          4.92        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced. The Fund may be more concentrated than that of a more diversified fund, subjecting it to greater fluctuation and risk.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.0%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.1%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    140,000        $  24,161,200  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 2.3%  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

    2,425,000        51,070,500  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 3.7%  

General Motors Co.

    2,250,000        82,327,500  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 11.9%  

Bank of America Corp.

    2,800,000        77,000,000  

Cadence BanCorp

    1,220,000        26,913,200  

Citigroup, Inc.

    1,300,000        85,098,000  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    675,000        73,588,500  
    

 

 

 
       262,599,700  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 5.5%  

DowDuPont, Inc.

    2,250,000        121,320,000  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 2.2%  

Nokia OYJ, ADR

    8,801,833        49,466,301  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 2.7%  

International Paper Co.

    1,315,000        59,648,400  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.0%  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    1,000,000        43,760,000  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.8%  

AT&T, Inc.

    3,450,000        105,846,000  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 5.6%  

PG&E Corp. (A)

    1,500,000        70,215,000  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    1,120,000        54,891,200  
    

 

 

 
       125,106,200  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 4.2%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    1,298,011        93,028,448  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 10.5%  

Kraft Heinz Co.

    1,250,000        68,712,500  

Post Holdings, Inc. (A)

    525,000        46,420,500  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (A)

    1,737,885        79,178,040  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

    650,000        38,948,000  
    

 

 

 
       233,259,040  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.3%  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

    300,000        28,233,000  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.4%  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

    300,000        31,419,000  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.0%  

General Electric Co.

    2,100,000        21,210,000  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 8.3%  

American International Group, Inc.

    2,430,000        100,334,700  

Athene Holding, Ltd., Class A (A)

    664,105          30,362,881  

Lincoln National Corp.

    900,000        54,171,000  
    

 

 

 
       184,868,581  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 1.3%  

First Data Corp., Class A (A)

    1,551,109          29,067,783  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.2%  

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A (A)

    141,660        38,651,931  

Fluidigm Corp. (A) (B) (C)

    1,305,269        9,397,937  
    

 

 

 
       48,049,868  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 10.0%  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    450,000        $   47,403,000  

Hess Corp.

    950,000        54,530,000  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    1,800,000        120,726,000  
    

 

 

 
       222,659,000  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 7.8%  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    890,000        65,512,900  

Pfizer, Inc.

    2,480,000        106,788,800  
    

 

 

 
       172,301,700  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.7%  

Intel Corp.

    1,750,000        82,040,000  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.3%  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    300,000        28,566,000  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.2%  

Apple, Inc.

    220,000        48,149,200  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $2,111,383,933)

 

     2,148,157,421  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 4.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (D), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $95,218,822 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 08/15/2021, and with a value of $97,123,604.

    $  95,215,516        95,215,516  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $95,215,516)

 

     95,215,516  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $2,206,599,449)

 

     2,243,372,937  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.3)%

 

     (29,574,751
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  2,213,798,186  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 2,148,157,421     $     $     $ 2,148,157,421  

Repurchase Agreement

          95,215,516             95,215,516  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $     2,148,157,421     $ 95,215,516     $     $     2,243,372,937  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Restricted security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such security held by the Fund is as follows:

 

Investments    Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Common Stocks

  

Fluidigm Corp.

    08/10/2017     $   10,780,537     $   9,397,937       0.4

 

(C)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $9,397,937 or 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Large Core

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In September, U.S. equity markets were mostly flat as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) proceeded with what was a telegraphed raise of interest rates accompanied by some fairly hawkish language given the strength of the U.S. economy. There were positive and negative pieces of news on the trade front throughout the month, lending to an unclear picture of exactly how the U.S. trade situation would play out with the rest of the world. While there was progress made on Canada/U.S. trade relations, the primary focus of most investors was trade with China. The Trump administration pushed ahead with tariffs, leading to China cancelling the latest round of trade negotiations.

Equities pulled back significantly in October as continued trade concerns prevailed in the markets along with a pullback in technology stocks that had been some of the top market performers over recent years. While there was some relief with some positive earnings, the general negative sentiment persisted. A hawkish Fed did little to support markets as the central bank continued to trend toward restrictive policy.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Large Core (Class R4) returned 6.00%. By comparison, its benchmark, the S&P 500®, returned 7.35%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our philosophy is that the most effective way to invest in equities is to categorize stocks according to where they reside in their respective company life cycles, then to let the categorization drive how they are analyzed for investment attractiveness. Through our quantitative framework, we rank companies within fundamentally similar groups of stocks based on six life-cycle stages (three types for growth companies and three for mature companies). Our alpha model then quantitatively assesses the attractiveness of each company based on numerous factors that are relevant to each life-cycle category.

Since we began managing the Fund on September 4, 2018 through October 31, 2018, it outperformed the benchmark.

Over the 12-month period, the top-performing sectors were consumer discretionary and industrials. Within consumer discretionary, among the top-performing holdings were Amazon.com, Inc. and Netflix, Inc. due primarily to underweights. Health care was the largest detracting sector from relative performance with Merck & Co., Inc. and AbbVie, Inc. weighing the most. Based on our proprietary life-cycle categorization approach, our underweight in high-cyclical growth companies was the top contributor while our mature-cyclical holdings weighed the most on performance. In relation to our model factor clusters or groupings, valuation was the most volatile and sentiment deteriorated. There was a bounce back toward the end of the 12-month period in all three of our clusters – sentiment, valuation and quality.

Sheedsa Ali, CFA

Kate Faraday

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.9

Exchange-Traded Fund

     1.9  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.2  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       6.20        N/A          10.56        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       5.67        N/A          9.98        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       6.00        9.96        12.62        09/11/2000  

S&P 500® (A)

       7.35        11.34        13.24           

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Adviser and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Equity funds invest in equity securities, which include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. Because such securities represent ownership in a corporation, they tend to be more volatile than fixed income or debt securities, which do not represent ownership.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.9%  
Aerospace & Defense - 2.3%  

Boeing Co.

    13,403        $  4,756,188  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    4,168        910,625  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    1,546        454,292  
    

 

 

 
       6,121,105  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.6%  

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

    7,625        678,854  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

    13,129        882,006  
    

 

 

 
       1,560,860  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.3%  

American Airlines Group, Inc.

    1,653        57,987  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    15,393        842,459  
    

 

 

 
       900,446  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.3%  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    17,666        696,217  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

    5,698        217,778  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 6.0%  

Bank of America Corp.

    143,459        3,945,122  

Citigroup, Inc.

    7,003        458,416  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    4,492        167,776  

Comerica, Inc.

    21,881        1,784,614  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    68,533        1,849,706  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    51,909        5,659,119  

M&T Bank Corp.

    3,050        504,501  

Regions Financial Corp.

    78,174        1,326,613  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    4,452        278,962  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    2,859        152,185  
    

 

 

 
       16,127,014  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.2%  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

    3,578        228,992  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    27,328        3,071,121  
    

 

 

 
       3,300,113  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 3.2%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    34,906        2,717,432  

Amgen, Inc.

    19,087        3,679,783  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    6,346        1,930,897  

Celgene Corp. (A)

    1,016        72,746  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    814        276,141  
    

 

 

 
       8,676,999  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.4%  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    30,219        966,101  

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (A)

    1,918        40,378  
    

 

 

 
       1,006,479  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.5%  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

    3,532        401,447  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    7,152        910,021  

BlackRock, Inc.

    7,720        3,176,163  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

    8,353        942,636  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    4,914        227,223  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    20,129        994,775  
    

 

 

 
       6,652,265  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.6%  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    19,916          956,565  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    16,529        1,295,047  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Chemicals (continued)  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    15,340        $   1,369,402  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    1,563        614,994  
    

 

 

 
       4,236,008  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%  

Cintas Corp.

    521        94,754  

Copart, Inc. (A)

    4,958        242,496  
    

 

 

 
       337,250  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.5%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    68,533        3,135,384  

F5 Networks, Inc. (A)

    3,410        597,705  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    13,214        386,774  
    

 

 

 
       4,119,863  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.8%  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    14,824        1,323,783  

Discover Financial Services

    7,180        500,231  

Synchrony Financial

    12,993        375,238  
    

 

 

 
       2,199,252  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.8%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    9,106        826,096  

Packaging Corp. of America

    14,234        1,306,824  
    

 

 

 
       2,132,920  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.9%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    11,272        2,313,916  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.4%  

AT&T, Inc.

    47,939        1,470,769  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    26,227        541,325  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    32,964        1,881,915  
    

 

 

 
       3,894,009  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.1%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    5,465        400,912  

Entergy Corp.

    16,103        1,351,847  

Southern Co.

    25,954        1,168,709  
    

 

 

 
       2,921,468  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.9%  

AMETEK, Inc.

    18,795        1,260,768  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    17,904        1,283,180  
    

 

 

 
       2,543,948  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    6,441        485,780  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.6%  

Halliburton Co.

    2,037        70,643  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    30,738        1,131,159  

TechnipFMC PLC

    14,718        387,083  
    

 

 

 
       1,588,885  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.8%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    16,169          1,116,469  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    873        263,454  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class B

    19,286        871,342  

Walt Disney Co.

    22,260        2,556,116  
    

 

 

 
       4,807,381  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.1%  

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

    7,539        678,962  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    113,526        2,169,482  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    13,640        $   2,503,213  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    7,415        197,461  
    

 

 

 
       5,549,118  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.4%  

Kroger Co.

    8,323        247,692  

Sysco Corp.

    13,712        978,077  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    8,052        642,308  

Walmart, Inc.

    19,845        1,990,057  
    

 

 

 
       3,858,134  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.8%  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    3,813        180,164  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    33,580        1,195,448  

General Mills, Inc.

    3,694        161,797  

Hershey Co.

    189        20,252  

Kellogg Co.

    5,973        391,112  

Kraft Heinz Co.

    3,992        219,440  

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

    710        29,806  
    

 

 

 
       2,198,019  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.4%  

Abbott Laboratories

    29,364        2,024,354  

ABIOMED, Inc. (A)

    1,588        541,826  

Align Technology, Inc. (A)

    1,145        253,274  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    4,831        713,056  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    3,931        2,048,758  

Medtronic PLC

    8,288        744,428  
    

 

 

 
       6,325,696  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.3%  

Aetna, Inc.

    1,089        216,058  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    19,608        992,165  

Centene Corp. (A)

    5,683        740,608  

Cigna Corp.

    10,562        2,258,261  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (A)

    12,422        1,204,561  

Humana, Inc.

    399        127,844  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

    6,441        606,162  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    19,560        5,112,006  

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (A)

    537        148,207  
    

 

 

 
       11,405,872  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 0.6%  

Cerner Corp. (A)

    27,943        1,600,575  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.5%  

Carnival Corp.

    19,466        1,090,875  

McDonald’s Corp.

    16,435        2,907,351  

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

    382        38,429  
    

 

 

 
       4,036,655  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.2%  

PulteGroup, Inc.

    17,904        439,901  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 2.4%  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    44,283          2,637,053  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    10,325        1,076,897  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    29,506        2,616,592  
    

 

 

 
       6,330,542  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.7%  

AES Corp.

    124,704        1,818,184  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.2%  

3M Co.

    3,173        $   603,695  

General Electric Co.

    85,062        859,126  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    11,509        1,666,734  
    

 

 

 
       3,129,555  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.7%  

Aflac, Inc.

    11,817        508,958  

Allstate Corp.

    20,697        1,981,117  

American International Group, Inc.

    3,706        153,021  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    21,958        997,332  

Loews Corp.

    43,810        2,039,794  

Progressive Corp.

    13,261        924,292  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    5,210        488,594  

Unum Group

    3,056        110,810  
    

 

 

 
       7,203,918  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 4.5%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,184        1,291,246  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    5,927        6,382,016  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    28,796        4,370,945  
    

 

 

 
       12,044,207  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 3.0%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    3,600        5,752,836  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    1,184        2,219,503  

eBay, Inc. (A)

    5,873        170,493  
    

 

 

 
       8,142,832  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 4.4%  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    6,299        992,848  

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

    3,490        408,121  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    14,403        994,239  

DXC Technology Co.

    9,141        665,739  

International Business Machines Corp.

    17,334        2,000,864  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    8,525        1,685,137  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    35,711        4,922,761  
    

 

 

 
       11,669,709  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4%  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    3,457        1,075,646  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.9%  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    6,357        771,231  

Dover Corp.

    11,946        989,607  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    8,676        832,375  

PACCAR, Inc.

    8,676        496,354  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    435        65,959  

Snap-on, Inc.

    12,409        1,910,242  
    

 

 

 
       5,065,768  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.8%  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,516        485,681  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    56,361          2,149,608  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    6,394        196,552  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    27,423        2,038,077  
    

 

 

 
       4,869,918  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.4%  

Nucor Corp.

    17,477        1,033,240  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.8%  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    75,684        2,044,225  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Multiline Retail - 1.0%  

Dollar General Corp.

    7,720        $   859,854  

Kohl’s Corp.

    7,053        534,124  

Macy’s, Inc.

    6,127        210,095  

Target Corp.

    12,693        1,061,515  
    

 

 

 
       2,665,588  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.0%  

Chevron Corp.

    44,899        5,012,973  

ConocoPhillips

    22,686        1,585,752  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    41,300        3,290,784  

HollyFrontier Corp.

    5,019        338,481  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    18,442        1,299,239  

ONEOK, Inc.

    3,457        226,779  

Phillips 66

    11,870        1,220,473  

Valero Energy Corp.

    3,139        285,932  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    8,739        212,620  
    

 

 

 
       13,473,033  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 3.8%  

Allergan PLC

    4,831        763,346  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    29,080        1,469,703  

Johnson & Johnson

    26,475        3,706,235  

Pfizer, Inc.

    69,338        2,985,694  

Zoetis, Inc.

    13,190        1,189,079  
    

 

 

 
       10,114,057  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.3%  

Robert Half International, Inc.

    12,868        778,900  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.2%  

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (A)

    16,624        669,781  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.9%  

CSX Corp.

    20,555        1,415,417  

Kansas City Southern

    5,115        521,526  

Union Pacific Corp.

    3,173        463,956  
    

 

 

 
       2,400,899  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.6%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    14,540        1,217,143  

Broadcom, Inc.

    2,842        635,159  

Intel Corp.

    63,654        2,984,100  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    5,399        494,225  

Lam Research Corp.

    4,026        570,605  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    13,924        525,213  

Qorvo, Inc. (A)

    2,733        200,903  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    13,896        873,919  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    22,923        2,127,942  
    

 

 

 
       9,629,209  
    

 

 

 
Software - 5.9%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    12,646        3,107,881  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    1,847        189,262  

Intuit, Inc.

    12,409          2,618,299  

Microsoft Corp.

    70,380        7,517,288  

Oracle Corp.

    28,228        1,378,655  

Red Hat, Inc. (A)

    5,447        934,923  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    474        65,052  
    

 

 

 
       15,811,360  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 3.1%  

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    1,421        1,042,261  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    6,978        489,576  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Specialty Retail (continued)  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    1,206        $   56,851  

Gap, Inc.

    8,829        241,032  

Home Depot, Inc.

    25,528        4,489,865  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    4,422        421,063  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (A)

    547        175,450  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    5,336        528,264  

Tractor Supply Co.

    6,495        596,825  

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (A)

    998        273,971  
    

 

 

 
       8,315,158  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 5.3%  

Apple, Inc.

    58,445        12,791,273  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    5,726        87,321  

HP, Inc.

    31,985        772,118  

NetApp, Inc.

    4,073        319,690  

Western Digital Corp.

    2,463        106,081  
    

 

 

 
       14,076,483  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.6%  

Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd. (A)

    8,260        457,686  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    5,605        420,599  

PVH Corp.

    1,797        217,060  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    4,688        607,612  
    

 

 

 
       1,702,957  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 1.8%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    44,378        2,886,345  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    22,450        1,977,172  
    

 

 

 
       4,863,517  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.3%  

WW Grainger, Inc.

    3,378        959,251  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $262,123,953)

 

     262,141,863  
    

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 1.9%  
U.S. Equity Fund - 1.9%  

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

    18,343        4,964,166  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $5,225,261)

 

     4,964,166  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $267,349,214)

 

     267,106,029  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.2%

       526,486  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  267,632,515  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

   

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 262,141,863     $     $     $ 262,141,863  

Exchange-Traded Fund

    4,964,166                   4,964,166  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 267,106,029     $     $     $ 267,106,029  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Jennison Associates LLC Wellington Management Company LLP

U.S. equity markets advanced over the 12-month period, extending gains that stretched back to the aftermath of the credit crisis of 2008. The backdrop was solid. Domestic gross domestic product grew at a healthy pace; employment gains were robust; corporate profit growth showed continued strength; and business and consumer confidence rose. Corporations used lower tax rates to increase capital spending and repurchase shares. Wage growth and low unemployment spurred increased consumer spending. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) raised the federal funds rate incrementally to a still-low range of 2.00% - 2.25%.

Global growth, however, was mixed. In Europe, Brexit negotiations remained contentious, compounding uncertainty about the final outcome. In China, a slowdown in the rate of economic expansion was amplified toward the end of the 12 months by trade discord.

A decline in markets early in the 12-month period in February reflected uncertainty about the Trump administration’s policy initiatives and concerns that as U.S. economic growth gained traction, inflation expectations would rise and monetary tightening would ensue. A deeper decline in October was linked to the administration’s continuing moves to reset global trade practices with new tariffs and penalties for intellectual property infringement. Initially, the Chinese stock market suffered the brunt of the pain, while the U.S. economy, dominated by the services sector, felt little impact. In October, the tone of the rhetoric, aggressiveness of the brinkmanship, and unpredictability of the outcomes unsettled domestic markets as well.

The economic slowdown in China constricted prices of many commodities and fueled concerns that moderating expansion in the world’s second-largest economy will have global growth ramifications. Tremors rippled widely across other emerging markets, where weaker sentiment and the effect of higher U.S. interest rates on local U.S.-dollar-denominated debt added to the toll.

Wellington Management Company LLP

U.S. equities, measured by the S&P 500®, rose for the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate several times during the period, in line with expectations. Despite continued political turmoil and heightened U.S. tensions with Russia and North Korea, strong employment data and corporate earnings helped propel the market to a series of new highs during the first half of the period. In December, tax reform was a key area of focus, culminating with a tax reform bill signed into law by President Trump.

Entering 2018, bullish sentiment was exceptionally strong, as better-than-expected corporate profits helped drive U.S. equities higher. Signs of inflation entered the market in February, leading to heightened levels of volatility. By the summer, talk of tariffs and trade wars had progressed to implementation, raising concerns in an otherwise strong economy. Nonetheless, positive sentiment persisted for much of the summer, fueled by robust earnings growth, fiscal stimulus, the announcement of a preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico, and expectations for stronger U.S. economic growth relative to other regions of the world. This changed in October, as U.S. equities saw their worst performance in recent years. Concerns surrounding slowing global growth, rich valuations and volatile U.S. and China trade relations weighed heavily on sentiment.

Returns varied by market cap, as large-cap stocks, as measured by the S&P 500®, outperformed small and mid-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index and S&P MidCap 400® Index, respectively.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Large Growth (Class R4) returned 10.68%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Russell 1000® Growth Index and the S&P 500®, returned 10.71% and 7.35%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Jennison Associates LLC

Chinese internet companies Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR and Tencent Holdings, Ltd., weighed on relative performance. While the various business segments of Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR provided significant revenue growth, the company’s stock declined on high business investment spending and Chinese government efforts to tighten control of internet and non-traditional financial companies. Tencent Holdings, Ltd. was negatively affected by new restrictions on video-game approvals implemented by Chinese authorities. We believe these restrictions may be lessened in the coming year.

Ongoing concern about data breaches, user-data usage, and increased government scrutiny, coupled with maturation of user engagement, continued to loom over Facebook, Inc., another top individual detractor. However, the company has significant scale benefits and untapped monetization opportunities that we believe should drive better-than-average growth even with higher costs and restriction in data usage.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Information technology positions contributed to Fund performance, led by Amazon.com, Inc., Netflix, Inc., and Apple, Inc. As penetration of Apple, Inc.’s hardware products matured, growth in unit sales slowed. However, the company continued to drive revenue growth across its huge and loyal installed base with product updates and rapid growth in high-margin and recurring-revenue services businesses, such as apps and music.

The Fund’s long-term holdings in U.S. internet companies continued to contribute meaningfully to performance. Amazon.com, Inc. benefited from its market position, scale and execution. Netflix, Inc. continued to raise its competitive barriers with investments in content, resulting in strong subscriber growth and increased pricing and operating leverage.

Digital transformation of the enterprise has become a strategic imperative across many industries and companies. Cloudware, therefore, is no longer primarily a tool to reduce infrastructure costs. Portfolio holdings salesforce.com, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Adobe, Inc., and Red Hat, Inc., which were all contributors, offer mission-critical applications and services that are creating fundamental changes in the way businesses operate.

Payments companies continued to benefit from the long-term shift from cash to electronic credit and debit transactions. Both Fund contributors Mastercard, Inc. and Visa, Inc. have strong market positions with high barriers to entry, pricing power, and solid operating leverage potential. Square, Inc., another contributor, offers innovative low-cost, high-security, easy-to-use digital payment options, in particular for mobile and online transactions.

Boeing Co. was a top performer in industrials. Its gain reflected 787 Dreamliner commercial jet cash generation, solid cost controls and ramped-up 737 jet production. The company’s extensive order backlog reflects strong global demand.

In health care, some biopharmaceutical positions experienced setbacks. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. fell on signs that its non-small cell lung cancer program had been eclipsed by a competing franchise. However, the potentially broad adoption of immuno-oncology therapy in multiple settings points to avenues of future growth for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., in our view. Advances in systems for analyzing genetic variation and function continue to broaden the understanding of the clinical significance of the genome. Fund contributor Illumina, Inc. is at the forefront of this technology.

Wellington Management Company LLP

We adhere to a disciplined portfolio construction process that allows us to assess risk, weight individual positions accordingly, and in the process, build a portfolio that seeks to generate benchmark-relative outperformance largely via stock selection.

The Fund outperformed its benchmark due largely to stock selection within the information technology, consumer discretionary, and communication services sectors. This was partially offset by weaker holdings in health care. Sector allocation, a result of our bottom-up stock selection process, also contributed to relative performance. The Fund’s underweight in materials and lack of allocation in real estate contributed the most.

The Fund’s largest individual contributors included NetApp, Inc., a cloud and data services company; GoDaddy, Inc., a web-hosting company; and Mastercard, Inc., a global financial services corporation. The Fund’s largest individual detractors included Mohawk Industries, Inc. a flooring manufacturer, and underweight positions in Apple, Inc., a global technology company, and Microsoft Corp., a multinational technology and software firm. We eliminated our position in Mohawk Industries, Inc.

 

Blair A. Boyer

Michael A. Del Balso

Spiros Segalas

Co-Portfolio Managers

Jennison Associates LLC

Mammen Chally, CFA

Douglas McLane, CFA

David Siegle, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.6

Other Investment Company

     1.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       10.94        N/A          17.46        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       10.39        N/A          16.87        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       10.68        12.96        14.32        09/11/2000  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       10.71        13.43        15.45     

S&P 500® (B)

       7.35        11.34        13.24           

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

(B) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Adviser and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Equity funds invest in equity securities, which include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. Because such securities represent ownership in a corporation, they tend to be more volatile than fixed income or debt securities, which do not represent ownership.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.6%             
Aerospace & Defense - 3.6%             

Boeing Co.

    68,260        $  24,222,744  

Safran SA

    32,845        4,244,489  
    

 

 

 
       28,467,233  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 1.1%             

Tesla, Inc. (A) (B)

    25,554        8,619,875  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 1.3%             

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    70,767        7,715,018  

SVB Financial Group (A)

    11,007        2,611,191  
    

 

 

 
       10,326,209  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.9%             

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    15,538        3,095,636  

Monster Beverage Corp. (A)

    79,120        4,181,492  
    

 

 

 
       7,277,128  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 3.4%             

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    45,531        5,102,659  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    9,532        2,900,302  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (A)

    48,097        4,433,100  

Celgene Corp. (A)

    31,517        2,256,617  

Incyte Corp. (A)

    19,769        1,281,427  

Seattle Genetics, Inc. (A)

    39,483        2,216,181  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    52,867        8,958,842  
    

 

 

 
       27,149,128  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.3%             

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    56,324        2,525,005  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.2%             

BlackRock, Inc.

    5,968        2,455,354  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    21,040        4,741,785  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    50,544        3,893,910  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    14,825        3,108,358  

S&P Global, Inc.

    17,808        3,246,754  
    

 

 

 
       17,446,161  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.4%             

Albemarle Corp.

    44,983        4,463,213  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    44,285        4,653,911  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    5,553        2,184,939  
    

 

 

 
       11,302,063  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%             

Copart, Inc. (A)

    59,525        2,911,368  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.4%  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    38,068        3,399,472  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    99,173        5,661,787  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.8%  

AMETEK, Inc.

    50,772        3,405,786  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    37,304        2,673,577  
    

 

 

 
       6,079,363  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.4%  

CDW Corp.

    38,489        3,464,395  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 3.0%             

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    77,642        5,361,180  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    62,670        18,912,553  
    

 

 

 
       24,273,733  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.8%  

American Tower Corp.

    26,472        $   4,124,602  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    23,382        2,542,559  
    

 

 

 
       6,667,161  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.8%             

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    64,541        14,756,009  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.8%             

Baxter International, Inc.

    83,987        5,250,027  

Boston Scientific Corp. (A)

    125,265        4,527,077  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    29,871        4,408,960  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    7,931        4,133,478  

Teleflex, Inc.

    15,751        3,791,896  
    

 

 

 
       22,111,438  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%             

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    71,407        18,662,219  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.3%             

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (A)

    6,422        2,956,239  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    55,324        3,937,409  

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

    59,153        6,914,394  

McDonald’s Corp.

    27,291        4,827,778  
    

 

 

 
       18,635,820  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.5%             

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    63,943        3,807,806  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.4%             

Allstate Corp.

    36,958        3,537,620  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 10.0%             

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    26,395        28,785,859  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    17,358        18,690,573  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    140,929        21,391,613  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    315,169        10,797,457  
    

 

 

 
       79,665,502  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 8.7%             

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR (A)

    77,330        11,002,513  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    27,696        44,258,485  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    5,921        11,099,388  

Farfetch, Ltd., Class A (A)

    30,245        621,232  

Wayfair, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    23,913        2,637,365  
    

 

 

 
       69,618,983  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 10.2%             

Adyen NV (A) (C)

    5,143        3,326,783  

EPAM Systems, Inc. (A)

    24,958        2,981,732  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    52,568        10,515,177  

Global Payments, Inc.

    44,638        5,098,999  

GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (A)

    80,734        5,907,307  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    149,176        29,487,620  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    94,958        7,994,514  

Square, Inc., Class A (A)

    29,824        2,190,573  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    99,945        13,777,418  
    

 

 

 
       81,280,123  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.7%             

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    24,375        7,584,281  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    25,643        5,991,487  
    

 

 

 
       13,575,768  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Machinery - 2.1%             

Caterpillar, Inc.

    17,467        $   2,119,097  

Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. (A)

    66,850        1,808,961  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    25,160        3,209,661  

Middleby Corp. (A)

    23,492        2,638,152  

Nordson Corp.

    28,369        3,480,025  

Snap-on, Inc.

    22,060        3,395,916  
    

 

 

 
       16,651,812  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.5%             

Comcast Corp., Class A

    112,085        4,274,922  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.6%             

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    52,336        4,411,925  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.9%             

Concho Resources, Inc. (A)

    30,794        4,283,138  

Continental Resources, Inc. (A)

    58,080        3,059,654  
    

 

 

 
       7,342,792  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 1.1%             

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    66,733        9,171,783  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.6%             

Allergan PLC

    22,009        3,477,642  

AstraZeneca PLC, ADR

    212,677        8,247,614  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    105,234        5,318,526  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    54,060        3,979,357  
    

 

 

 
       21,023,139  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.6%             

Equifax, Inc.

    20,038        2,032,655  

IHS Markit, Ltd. (A)

    53,304        2,800,059  
    

 

 

 
       4,832,714  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.1%             

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

    21,108        2,334,756  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    20,367        3,418,194  

Union Pacific Corp.

    18,851        2,756,393  
    

 

 

 
       8,509,343  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.3%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (A)

    180,106        3,279,730  

Broadcom, Inc.

    21,199        4,737,764  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    89,608        3,380,014  

NVIDIA Corp.

    48,290        10,180,981  

ON Semiconductor Corp. (A)

    131,209        2,230,553  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    25,578        2,374,406  
    

 

 

 
       26,183,448  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Software - 14.1%             

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    75,527        $   18,561,516  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (A)

    38,278        3,405,594  

Microsoft Corp.

    381,387        40,735,946  

Red Hat, Inc. (A)

    27,556        4,729,712  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    157,259        21,582,225  

ServiceNow, Inc. (A)

    32,836        5,944,629  

Splunk, Inc. (A)

    40,866        4,080,061  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    71,636        3,664,898  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    78,016        10,377,688  
    

 

 

 
       113,082,269  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.7%             

Home Depot, Inc.

    35,551        6,252,710  

Tiffany & Co.

    14,601        1,625,091  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    54,382        5,975,494  
    

 

 

 
       13,853,295  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 6.2%  

Apple, Inc.

    205,080        44,883,809  

NetApp, Inc.

    57,528        4,515,372  
    

 

 

 
       49,399,181  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 3.4%  

Kering SA

    9,317        4,141,299  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    197,166        14,795,337  

Under Armour, Inc., Class C (A) (B)

    184,017        3,649,057  

VF Corp.

    53,016        4,393,966  
    

 

 

 
       26,979,659  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $631,551,844)

 

     796,937,651  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.6%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.6%             

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (D)

    12,463,342        12,463,342  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $12,463,342)

 

     12,463,342  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $644,015,186)

 

     809,400,993  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.2)%

 

     (9,398,580
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  800,002,413  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 774,427,623     $ 22,510,028     $     $ 796,937,651  

Other Investment Company

    12,463,342                   12,463,342  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   786,890,965     $   22,510,028     $   —     $   809,400,993  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $12,213,075. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Security is registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the security is deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the value of the 144A security is $3,326,783, representing 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In September, U.S. equity markets were mostly flat as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) proceeded with what was a telegraphed raise of interest rates accompanied by some fairly hawkish language given the strength of the U.S. economy. There were positive and negative pieces of news on the trade front throughout the month, lending to an unclear picture of exactly how the U.S. trade situation would play out with the rest of the world. While there was progress made on Canada/U.S. trade relations, the primary focus of most investors was trade with China. The Trump administration pushed ahead with tariffs, leading to China cancelling the latest round of trade negotiations.

Equities pulled back significantly in October as continued trade concerns prevailed in the markets along with a pullback in technology stocks that had been some of the top market performers over recent years. While there was some relief with some positive earnings, the general negative sentiment persisted. A hawkish Fed did little to support markets as the central bank continued to trend toward restrictive policy.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (Class R4) returned 3.32%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI USA Value Index Gross, returned 3.56%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our philosophy is that the most effective way to invest in equities is to categorize stocks according to where they reside in their respective company life cycles, then to let the categorization drive how they are analyzed for investment attractiveness. Through our quantitative framework, we rank companies within fundamentally similar groups of stocks based on six life-cycle stages (three types for growth companies and three for mature companies). Our alpha model then quantitatively assesses the attractiveness of each company based on numerous factors that are relevant to each life-cycle category.

Since we began managing the Fund on September 4, 2018 through the period ended on October 31, 2018, it underperformed the benchmark.

Over the period, health care was the largest detracting sector from relative performance; AbbVie, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. were among individual detractors. The top-performing sectors were industrials and consumer discretionary. In industrials, the top-performing holdings included General Electric, due to a portfolio underweight, and Caterpillar Inc. Based on our proprietary life-cycle categorization approach, high-stable growth holdings underperformed, while mature-turnaround companies were the best performing. In relation to our model factor clusters or groupings, valuation was the most volatile and sentiment deteriorated. There was a bounce back toward the end of the period in all three of our clusters – sentiment, valuation and quality.

Sheedsa Ali, CFA

Kate Faraday

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.2

Exchange-Traded Fund

     0.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.2  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       3.60        N/A          7.77        05/05/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       3.08        N/A          7.24        05/05/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       3.32        7.42        10.66        09/11/2000  

MSCI USA Value Index Gross (A)

       3.56        9.14        11.37           

(A) The MSCI USA Value Index Gross captures large and mid-cap U.S. securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Adviser and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Value investing carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced. The Fund may be more concentrated than that of a more diversified fund, subjecting it to greater fluctuation and risk.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.0%  

Boeing Co.

    16,230        $  5,759,378  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.1%  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    116,954        6,400,892  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 1.0%  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    27,876        1,098,593  

Lear Corp.

    33,484        4,450,024  

Visteon Corp. (A)

    1,725        136,344  
    

 

 

 
       5,684,961  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 12.1%  

Bank of America Corp.

    681,906        18,752,415  

BB&T Corp.

    98,734        4,853,764  

Citigroup, Inc.

    41,752        2,733,086  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    21,974        820,729  

Comerica, Inc.

    8,263        673,930  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    222,372        6,001,820  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    225,906        24,628,272  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    117,403        7,356,472  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    129,165        6,875,453  
    

 

 

 
       72,695,941  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.9%  

Coca-Cola Co.

    66,751        3,196,038  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    69,892        7,854,463  
    

 

 

 
       11,050,501  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 3.7%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    66,489        5,176,169  

Amgen, Inc.

    64,002        12,338,946  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    15,968        4,858,583  
    

 

 

 
       22,373,698  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.0%  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

    15,890        1,806,057  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    38,158        4,855,224  

BlackRock, Inc.

    2,194        902,656  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    91,293        4,511,700  
    

 

 

 
       12,075,637  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.3%  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    3,450        165,703  

DowDuPont, Inc.

    17,538        945,649  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    76,044        5,958,047  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    77,365        6,906,374  
    

 

 

 
       13,975,773  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 2.3%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    273,024        12,490,848  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (A)

    5,448        997,202  
    

 

 

 
       13,488,050  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.3%  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    89,786        8,017,890  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.8%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    54,852        4,976,173  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.0%  

AT&T, Inc.

    181,013          5,553,479  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    48,842        1,008,099  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    93,392        5,331,749  
    

 

 

 
       11,893,327  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Electric Utilities - 1.8%  

Entergy Corp.

    79,560        $   6,679,062  

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

    60,928        2,272,614  

Southern Co.

    44,454        2,001,764  
    

 

 

 
       10,953,440  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.9%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    78,269        5,609,539  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.8%  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    130,753        4,811,710  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.8%  

Viacom, Inc., Class B

    71,440        2,284,651  

Walt Disney Co.

    23,821        2,735,366  
    

 

 

 
       5,020,017  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.2%  

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

    19,250        1,733,655  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    110,597        2,113,509  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    52,223        9,583,965  
    

 

 

 
       13,431,129  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.9%  

Sysco Corp.

    97,685        6,967,871  

Walmart, Inc.

    42,546        4,266,513  
    

 

 

 
       11,234,384  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.2%  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    183,826        6,544,206  

Ingredion, Inc.

    5,811        587,957  
    

 

 

 
       7,132,163  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.6%  

Abbott Laboratories

    654        45,087  

ABIOMED, Inc. (A)

    8,967        3,059,540  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    40,574        5,988,723  

Medtronic PLC

    3,665        329,190  
    

 

 

 
       9,422,540  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.4%  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    70,115        3,547,819  

Cigna Corp.

    29,056        6,212,463  

Encompass Health Corp.

    47,118        3,171,042  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (A)

    4,293        416,292  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    23,297        6,088,671  

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (A)

    3,269        902,211  
    

 

 

 
       20,338,498  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.9%  

Carnival Corp.

    97,378        5,457,063  

International Game Technology PLC

    1,998        37,063  
    

 

 

 
       5,494,126  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 3.1%  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    123,947        7,381,044  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    64,487          6,725,994  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    52,181        4,627,411  
    

 

 

 
       18,734,449  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.1%  

AES Corp.

    460,973        6,720,986  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 6.0%  

Aflac, Inc.

    170,567        7,346,321  

Allstate Corp.

    80,625        7,717,425  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Insurance (continued)  

American National Insurance Co.

    21,465        $   2,645,347  

Athene Holding, Ltd., Class A (A)

    8,263        377,784  

CNA Financial Corp., Class A

    11,714        508,036  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    112,037        5,088,720  

Loews Corp.

    129,260        6,018,346  

Progressive Corp.

    88,739        6,185,108  
    

 

 

 
       35,887,087  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.9%  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    2,879        5,396,916  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.0%  

Amdocs, Ltd.

    24,789        1,568,400  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    7,537        520,279  

DXC Technology Co.

    654        47,631  

International Business Machines Corp.

    87,382        10,086,504  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    182        35,976  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    43,192        5,954,017  
    

 

 

 
       18,212,807  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 2.2%  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc., Class A

    120,961        5,331,961  

Dover Corp.

    58,859        4,875,880  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    22,791        2,186,568  

Snap-on, Inc.

    4,843        745,531  
    

 

 

 
       13,139,940  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.9%  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    133,649        5,097,373  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    80,609        5,990,861  
    

 

 

 
       11,088,234  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 1.3%  

Nucor Corp.

    113,607        6,716,446  

Southern Copper Corp.

    29,842        1,144,142  
    

 

 

 
       7,860,588  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.1%  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    241,874        6,533,017  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 2.7%  

Dollar General Corp.

    60,468        6,734,926  

Macy’s, Inc.

    22,156        759,729  

Target Corp.

    99,734        8,340,754  
    

 

 

 
       15,835,409  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 7.2%  

Chevron Corp.

    145,412        16,235,250  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    139,653        11,127,551  

HollyFrontier Corp.

    77,365        5,217,496  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    86,383        6,085,682  

Phillips 66

    29,477          3,030,825  

WPX Energy, Inc. (A)

    79,941        1,282,254  
    

 

 

 
       42,979,058  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.1%  

Domtar Corp.

    16,435        761,105  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 6.3%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    100,519        5,080,230  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (A)

    38,611        6,132,199  

Johnson & Johnson

    89,917        12,587,481  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    47,118        3,468,356  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)  

Pfizer, Inc.

    154,836        $   6,667,238  

Zoetis, Inc.

    43,715        3,940,907  
    

 

 

 
       37,876,411  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.0% (B)  

Union Pacific Corp.

    785        114,783  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.2%  

Intel Corp.

    133,553        6,260,965  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    18,251        1,670,696  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    54,948        5,100,823  
    

 

 

 
       13,032,484  
    

 

 

 
Software - 4.4%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    15,549        3,821,322  

Intuit, Inc.

    27,760        5,857,360  

Microsoft Corp.

    72,551        7,749,172  

Oracle Corp.

    174,992        8,546,609  

Red Hat, Inc. (A)

    999        171,469  
    

 

 

 
       26,145,932  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.2%  

Home Depot, Inc.

    31,936        5,616,904  

Tractor Supply Co.

    15,527        1,426,776  
    

 

 

 
       7,043,680  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.1%  

Apple, Inc.

    28,237        6,179,950  

HP, Inc.

    275,024        6,639,079  
    

 

 

 
       12,819,029  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 4.4%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    195,560        12,719,222  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    152,742        13,451,988  
    

 

 

 
       26,171,210  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.9%  

WW Grainger, Inc.

    17,839        5,065,741  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.1%  

Sprint Corp. (A)

    132,481        810,784  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $606,563,149)

 

     594,069,417  
    

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 0.6%  
U.S. Equity Fund - 0.6%  

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

    29,858        3,585,647  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $3,786,720)

 

     3,585,647  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $610,349,869)

 

     597,655,064  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.2%

       1,276,603  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  598,931,667  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

   

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 594,069,417     $     $     $ 594,069,417  

Exchange-Traded Fund

    3,585,647                   3,585,647  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 597,655,064     $     $     $ 597,655,064  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The momentum of the global economy remained strong during the fiscal year, however, overall growth projections started to be revised down later in the 12-month period. In breaking out the constituents of global gross domestic product (“GDP”), it was the U.S. that was the major contributor toward the uptrend. The U.S. economy registered its strongest quarterly growth in over four years during the second quarter of 2018 at an annual rate of 4.2%, up from 2.2% for the first quarter 2018. Pressure on global growth projections increased due to headwinds facing the world economies.

Despite an increase in global trade tensions, rising interest rates and U.S. dollar strength, major U.S. indexes registered positive returns for the 12 months ended October 31, 2018. However, there was a divergence in performance between the U.S. and international markets. Emerging markets overall underperformed in part due to the increased concern over a rising interest rate environment, the strength of the U.S. dollar and the escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

In keeping with its current mandate, the U.S. Federal Reserve increased the benchmark interest rates four times throughout the year. Monetary policy was expected to be less accommodative going forward as world central banks continue to normalize interest rates. The declining effect of the recent fiscal policy initiatives along with the current trade tensions are anticipated to be a drag on global growth. While economic momentum is slowing, equities remain an attractive asset class in our view despite the future uncertainties facing the economy and markets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (Class R4) returned -6.64%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, returned 6.14%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark due to stock selection in the consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, information technology, financial services, materials and industrials sectors, while holdings in health care contributed.

The largest detractors to performance included Olin Corp., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Caesars Entertainment Corp., Stars Group, Inc., and EQT Corp. Top individual contributors included Bio-Techne Corp., Workday, Inc., Delphi Technologies PLC, Universal Health Services, Inc. and Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Our philosophy is built on fundamental research, constant discovery, flexibility and the belief that no single measure of value can be universally applied across all sectors or industries. We seek companies that exhibit what we consider under-recognized growth characteristics, which are attractively valued at purchase and that include an identifiable catalyst, resulting in a favorable upside/downside return profile.

Howard Aschwald, CFA

Timothy D. Chatard, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Quantum Capital Management

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.6

Other Investment Company

     5.2  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (5.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018  
        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (11.98 )%         N/A          (2.77 )%         03/10/2017  

Class A (NAV)

       (6.88 )%         N/A          0.64        03/10/2017  

Class C (POP)

       (8.49 )%         N/A          (0.11 )%         03/10/2017  

Class C (NAV)

       (7.58 )%         N/A          (0.11 )%         03/10/2017  

Class I (NAV)

       (6.64 )%         N/A          0.94        03/10/2017  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (6.60 )%         N/A          0.99        03/10/2017  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (6.49 )%         N/A          0.69        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (6.89 )%         N/A          0.17        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (6.64 )%         6.39        9.80        11/07/2001  

Russell Midcap® Growth Index (A)

       6.14        10.10        15.10           

Class T1 (POP)

       (9.06 )%         N/A          (1.35 )%         03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (6.75 )%         N/A          0.21        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (6.72 )%         N/A          0.84        03/10/2017  

(A) The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% or T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks. Investing in small and medium-sized companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with more established companies. The securities of small and mid-capitalization companies are subject to higher volatility than larger, more established companies.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.6%  
Aerospace & Defense - 3.6%  

Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc., Class A

    31,263        $  2,626,405  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 4.2%  

JetBlue Airways Corp. (A)

    179,737        3,007,000  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 6.3%  

Delphi Technologies PLC

    77,403        1,659,520  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

    135,918        2,862,433  
    

 

 

 
       4,521,953  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.0%  

SVB Financial Group (A)

    6,202        1,471,300  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 4.7%  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (A)

    36,578        3,371,394  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 4.4%  

Olin Corp.

    157,289        3,177,238  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 3.0%  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (A)

    11,766        2,153,649  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 4.7%  

MasTec, Inc. (A)

    78,451        3,413,403  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 3.5%  

Eagle Materials, Inc.

    34,219        2,526,731  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 6.1%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    73,002        1,854,981  

Discover Financial Services

    36,360        2,533,201  
    

 

 

 
       4,388,182  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 2.3%  

Zynga, Inc., Class A (A)

    457,466        1,665,176  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.4%  

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

    20,042        2,436,306  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 8.8%  

Caesars Entertainment Corp. (A) (B)

    404,510        3,474,741  

Stars Group, Inc. (A)

    137,827        2,862,667  
    

 

 

 
       6,337,408  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 3.0%  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    17,624        2,210,578  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.0%  

Bio-Techne Corp.

    8,545        1,433,167  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 5.9%  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    17,032        1,634,050  

ITT, Inc.

    52,023        2,627,162  
    

 

 

 
       4,261,212  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.3%  

EQT Corp.

    92,423        3,139,609  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 12.8%  

Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.

    182,809          2,999,896  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    75,410        2,844,465  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    38,935        3,378,000  
    

 

 

 
       9,222,361  
    

 

 

 
Software - 5.7%  

Dropbox, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    109,292        2,565,083  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    11,525        1,533,056  
    

 

 

 
       4,098,139  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 4.1%  

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (A)

    10,840        2,975,797  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.7%  

Tapestry, Inc.

    28,707        $   1,214,593  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 3.1%  

Air Lease Corp.

    59,209        2,255,863  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $73,675,151)

 

     71,907,464  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 5.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 5.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    3,739,239        3,739,239  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $3,739,239)

 

     3,739,239  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $264,240 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $271,921.

    $  264,231        264,231  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $264,231)

 

     264,231  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $77,678,621)

 

     75,910,934  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (5.2)%

       (3,735,380
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  72,175,554  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 71,907,464     $     $     $ 71,907,464  

Other Investment Company

    3,739,239                   3,739,239  

Repurchase Agreement

          264,231             264,231  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 75,646,703     $ 264,231     $     $ 75,910,934  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $3,571,252. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The market witnessed significantly more moderate returns in the Fund’s 2018 fiscal year relative to its 2017 fiscal year, when both domestic and international equity markets posted returns north of 20% in many asset classes. For the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, the market appeared to reset, with domestic indexes returning modest returns in the low-to-mid single digit range, with international equities and fixed income (as represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index) posting negative returns. There were two notable sell-offs due to concerns over higher inflation that could lead to expedited tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve, and more recent worries of the market reaching peak profit margins while potential growth challenges arose driven from a global trade war and wage inflation. After a period of investor complacency, measured by record low volatility in 2017, the market reset with an increase in volatility, although close to in-line with the long-term history.

Despite the late period noise and volatility, the U.S. economy appeared to be in good health, as gross domestic product growth remained strong and earnings were generally positive and relatively broad based. The environment, however, was certainly not without its risks. Namely, political uncertainty and trade tensions between the U.S. and other global participants continued to present noise and short-termism in the market. This may cause volatility and create opportunities as stock prices dislocate from intrinsic value.

The market continued to trade at an expensive multiple, which was further pronounced when comparing growth against value, as the historic premium growth garnered over value was well above long-term levels, indicating the relative attractiveness of the value style, in our view. We believe the market ultimately rewards fundamentals and valuation, providing a strong backdrop for active value managers going forward.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (Class A) returned 4.75%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index, returned 0.16%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

We seek to invest in companies that we believe present a value or potential worth that is not recognized by prevailing market prices or that have experienced some fundamental changes and are intrinsically undervalued by the investment community. Our process uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods and is based on a four-factor valuation screen.

The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell MidCap® Value Index, led by the consumer discretionary and financial services sectors. Within consumer discretionary, Discovery, Inc. had the largest impact, driven by heightened expectations around future synergies from its acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, as well as the potential for further media merger-and-acquisition activity following AT&T, Inc.’s successful acquisition of Time Warner Cable LLC. The fund benefitted from auto parts retailer, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.. New management improved the business in a number of areas, such as supply chain management, which have helped propel the stock price higher. In financials, the fund benefited from positive stock selection across several industries including insurance and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). At the stock level, Progressive Corp. and Uniti Group, Inc. were two of our top performers. Shares in insurance company Progressive Corp. moved higher on strength in personal lines as industry pricing improved, and top-line growth and underwriting margins continued to surprise to the upside. The company also added market share. Uniti Group, Inc. a telecom infrastructure REIT, had been pressured by financial difficulties facing the company’s largest tenant, Windstream Holdings, Inc. Shares lifted on positive news flow surrounding Windstream Holdings, Inc.‘s ongoing dispute with a creditor attempting to force the company into bankruptcy. We believed the market was pricing in a worst-case scenario on the impact from Windstream Holdings Inc., and at the same time, ignored the continued build in infrastructure in fiber assets and towers.

Energy and health care weighed on relative performance. In energy, our underweight in oil-sensitive stocks, which rallied along with the improving price of oil, was the main detractor. Additionally, we were negatively impacted by natural gas producers Range Resources Corp. and Antero Resources Corp., which were pressured by the weakening of forward-looking natural gas prices. In health care, DENTSPLY SIRONA was the largest detractor. An American dental consumables and equipment manufacturer, the company has been challenged from weakness in the dental industry, and merger synergies not meeting investor expectations. We continued to like the stock and believed these headwinds were not secular, and that the valuation gap will narrow as new management reduces meaningful costs.

Brett P. Hawkins, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     94.1

Repurchase Agreement

     3.0  

Other Investment Company

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     1.8  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (1.01 )%         6.75        04/30/2014  

Class A (NAV)

       4.75        8.09        04/30/2014  

Russell Midcap® Value Index (A)

       0.16        6.96           

Class C (POP)

       3.03        7.30        04/30/2014  

Class C (NAV)

       4.00        7.30        04/30/2014  

Class I (NAV)

       5.16        8.39        04/30/2014  

Class I2 (NAV)

       5.26        8.49        04/30/2014  

Class I3 (NAV)

       5.19        3.36        03/24/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       4.70        2.84        03/24/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       5.07        3.17        03/24/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.22        6.26        07/25/2016  

Class T1 (POP)

       2.36        0.73        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       4.95        2.33        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       5.00        4.11        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell Midcap® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in mid-sized companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with more established companies. The securities of mid-sized companies are subject to higher volatility than larger, more established companies. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued many not appreciate as anticipated or may go down. Value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 94.1%  
Airlines - 3.2%  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    431,616        $  26,509,855  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (A)

    282,200        24,130,922  
    

 

 

 
       50,640,777  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.4%  

CIT Group, Inc.

    802,760        38,034,769  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 2.2%  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

    555,900        35,577,600  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.9%  

United Therapeutics Corp. (A)

    131,900        14,622,434  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.8%  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    257,400        12,720,708  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.5%  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    228,500        24,013,065  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.2%  

Stericycle, Inc. (A)

    401,407        20,058,308  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.6%  

ARRIS International PLC (A)

    1,021,200        25,397,244  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.0%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    643,239        16,344,703  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 1.0%  

Ball Corp.

    361,500        16,195,200  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 1.9%  

LKQ Corp. (A)

    1,117,500        30,474,225  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.5%  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

    1,346,900        28,917,943  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    267,361        11,699,717  
    

 

 

 
       40,617,660  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 7.4%  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    811,600        34,882,568  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    781,200        29,123,136  

PG&E Corp. (A)

    353,300        16,537,973  

PPL Corp.

    1,245,850        37,873,840  
    

 

 

 
       118,417,517  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.4%  

Viacom, Inc., Class B

    717,400        22,942,452  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 8.5%  

Colony Capital, Inc.

    4,523,005        26,550,039  

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

    468,700        15,790,503  

Iron Mountain, Inc.

    657,100        20,113,831  

JBG SMITH Properties

    739,100        27,701,468  

Uniti Group, Inc.

    820,640        15,707,050  

VEREIT, Inc.

    4,194,700        30,747,151  
    

 

 

 
       136,610,042  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 3.5%  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

    229,600        28,954,856  

US Foods Holding Corp. (A)

    950,500        27,726,085  
    

 

 

 
       56,680,941  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 3.6%  

J.M. Smucker, Co.

    217,600        23,570,432  

Kellogg Co.

    328,500        21,510,180  

Post Holdings, Inc. (A)

    139,400        12,325,748  
    

 

 

 
       57,406,360  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.4%  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    195,300        $   22,184,127  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.9%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    259,656        22,849,728  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    538,768        27,261,661  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (A)

    177,403        28,482,051  
    

 

 

 
       78,593,440  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.8%  

Caesars Entertainment Corp. (A) (B)

    2,006,500        17,235,835  

Stars Group, Inc. (A)

    587,100        12,194,067  
    

 

 

 
       29,429,902  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.7%  

AES Corp.

    1,896,500        27,650,970  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 13.9%  

Alleghany Corp.

    59,025        35,455,137  

Allstate Corp.

    169,700        16,243,684  

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (A)

    904,800        25,669,176  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    848,403        28,379,080  

Loews Corp.

    693,820        32,304,259  

Markel Corp. (A)

    18,100        19,787,644  

Progressive Corp.

    243,905        17,000,178  

Unum Group

    217,700        7,893,802  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    277,766        39,764,981  
    

 

 

 
       222,497,941  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 1.7%  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    48,985        6,144,189  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc., Class A (A)

    489,405        21,249,965  
    

 

 

 
       27,394,154  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.3%  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    511,800        33,154,404  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    297,800        19,348,066  
    

 

 

 
       52,502,470  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.8%  

Trinity Industries, Inc.

    430,300        12,285,065  
    

 

 

 
Media - 6.8%  

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A (A)

    247,075        14,473,653  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    953,180        27,937,706  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    452,193        13,900,413  

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A (A)

    264,600        12,523,518  

Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty SiriusXM, Class C (A)

    405,300        16,726,731  

News Corp., Class A

    1,745,700        23,025,783  
    

 

 

 
       108,587,804  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.3%  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

    3,777,945        37,288,317  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.5%  

EQT Corp.

    722,100        24,529,737  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    1,289,500        31,373,535  
    

 

 

 
       55,903,272  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 2.6%  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

    274,900        20,972,121  

Nielsen Holdings PLC

    796,200        20,685,276  
    

 

 

 
       41,657,397  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Software - 2.0%  

CDK Global, Inc.

    417,400        $   23,891,976  

Dell Technologies, Inc., Class V (A)

    86,500        7,818,735  
    

 

 

 
       31,710,711  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.2%  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    419,200        19,761,088  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.6%  

AerCap Holdings NV (A)

    519,600        26,021,568  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,464,762,881)

 

     1,510,222,231  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    18,058,500        18,058,500  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $18,058,500)

 

     18,058,500  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 3.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $47,518,074 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $48,468,737.

    $  47,516,424        $   47,516,424  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $47,516,424)

 

     47,516,424  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,530,337,805)

 

     1,575,797,155  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.8%

 

     28,807,934  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,604,605,089  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 1,510,222,231     $     $     $ 1,510,222,231  

Other Investment Company

    18,058,500                   18,058,500  

Repurchase Agreement

          47,516,424             47,516,424  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 1,528,280,731     $ 47,516,424     $     $ 1,575,797,155  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $17,235,835. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

After a difficult 2017, the key theme for the midstream energy sector is growth. Energy sentiment markedly improved over the year, supported by strengthening oil prices, rising production, and constraints on infrastructure takeaway capacity, resulting in widening differentials for oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (“NGL”). While the midstream sector had its challenges during the year ended October 31, 2018, including tax reform and changes in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations, these issues have now been resolved with no material impact. Growing domestic energy production has overwhelmed existing infrastructure and boosted profits.

Capital spending has returned to record levels with the sector on track to spend approximately $50 billion in 2018, which will eclipse the total amount spent in 2013. Importantly, unlike 2013, most of this growth is being funded without additional equity issuance. In 2013, the sector issued more than $30 billion of equity and this year the total is closer to $5 billion. This self-funding model speaks to the improved financial and operating condition of many bellwether companies. Higher, more stable commodity prices and growing volumes are driving strong operating leverage and improved cash flows. Midstream companies continue to exercise financial discipline with a focus on return on invested capital, self-funding projects, lower leverage and overall improved corporate governance. Nonetheless, despite all the positive developments this year, valuations have not kept pace with the stronger fundamentals in a meaningful way.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (Class A) returned -1.85%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Alerian MLP Total Return Index, returned 7.35% and 0.68%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Performance among master limited partnership (“MLP”) sub-sectors was widely dispersed for the fiscal year. Fund-specific underperformance compared to the Alerian MLP Total Return Index for the fiscal year was primarily driven by an overweight allocation to non-index constituents and an underweight allocation to diversified MLPs. Underperformance was modestly offset by reduced exposure to both liquids and gas transportation & storage MLPs.

The largest individual contributors to performance during the fiscal year were investments in ONEOK, Inc. and Targa Resources Corp. ONEOK, Inc. continued to post strong operating results throughout its expansive footprint in the Bakken and Mid-Continent regions, while Targa Resources Corp. benefited from investors interest in adding exposure to robust NGL prices.

TransCanada Corp. and Enbridge Energy Management LLC were the primary detractors to performance. TransCanada Corp. was pressured due to the underperformance of the Keystone pipeline, which has been running at less than full operating pressure after a line-break in North Dakota in November 2017. Enbridge Energy Management LLC, the corporate tracking stock of Enbridge Energy Partners underperformed when the company first lowered its guidance for 2017 and announced expectations of a distribution cut.

John C. Frey

Portfolio Manager

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     62.3

Master Limited Partnerships

     36.0  

Other Investment Company

     5.9  

Corporate Debt Securities

     1.0  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (5.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (7.26 )%         (4.97 )%         (3.94 )%         04/30/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       (1.85 )%         (3.88 )%         (2.95 )%         04/30/2013  

S&P 500® (A)

       7.35        11.34        12.43     

Alerian MLP Total Return Index (B)

       0.68        (4.84 )%         (3.88 )%            

Class C (POP)

       (3.60 )%         (4.61 )%         (3.69 )%         04/30/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       (2.66 )%         (4.61 )%         (3.69 )%         04/30/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.42 )%         (3.58 )%         (2.67 )%         04/30/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (1.44 )%         (3.48 )%         (2.58 )%         04/30/2013  

Class T1 (POP)

       (4.11 )%         N/A          (5.76 )%         03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (1.67 )%         N/A          (4.27 )%         03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (1.58 )%         N/A          (2.25 )%         12/16/2016  

(A) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Alerian MLP Total Return Index is a composite of the 50 most prominent energy Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) that provides investors with an unbiased, comprehensive benchmark for this asset class.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in MLPs involve risks related to limited control, cash flow changes, dilution risks and risk linked to the general partner’s right to require unit holders to sell their common units at an undesirable time or price. The energy industries can be significantly affected by fluctuations in energy prices and supply and demand of energy fuels, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects, and tax and other government regulations.

The Fund is subject to certain MLP tax risks. As the Fund is registered as a Regulated Investment Company, the Fund does not pay taxes. Changes to government regulations may impact future returns.

The Fund is classified as “non-diversified,” which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. To the extent the Fund invests its assets in fewer issuers, the Fund will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those issuers.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 62.3%  
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 3.1%  

Atlantica Yield PLC

    512,800        $  10,056,008  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 59.2%  

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (A)

    357,591        21,602,072  

Enbridge Energy Management LLC (A) (B)

    697,205        7,397,345  

Enbridge, Inc.

    257,949        8,024,793  

EnLink Midstream LLC

    145,000        1,885,000  

GasLog, Ltd.

    260,947        5,338,976  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    1,049,900        17,869,298  

ONEOK, Inc.

    359,575        23,588,120  

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (B)

    572,700        18,509,664  

Phillips 66

    110,000        11,310,200  

Plains GP Holdings, LP, Class A

    933,213        19,942,762  

SemGroup Corp., Class A

    257,731        4,765,446  

Targa Resources Corp.

    386,250        19,957,538  

TransCanada Corp.

    287,425        10,841,671  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    733,060        17,835,350  
    

 

 

 
       188,868,235  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $198,194,290)

 

     198,924,243  
  

 

 

 
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 36.0% (C)  
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 2.1%  

NextEra Energy Partners, LP

    146,122        6,652,935  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.7%  

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, LP

    60,000        2,239,200  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 33.2%  

Antero Midstream GP, LP

    365,500        5,888,205  

BP Midstream Partners, LP

    148,255        2,705,654  

Buckeye Partners, LP

    121,400        3,983,134  

DCP Midstream, LP

    40,600        1,461,194  

Energy Transfer, LP

    874,837        13,594,967  

Enterprise Products Partners, LP

    372,311        9,985,381  

EQGP Holdings, LP

    39,948        627,184  

EQM Midstream Partners, LP

    80,120        3,678,309  

GasLog Partners, LP

    322,148        8,005,378  

Hoegh LNG Partners, LP

    248,800        4,431,128  

KNOT Offshore Partners, LP

    119,302        2,442,112  

Magellan Midstream Partners, LP

    107,000        6,599,760  

MPLX, LP

    234,081        7,867,462  

Phillips 66 Partners, LP

    87,000        4,255,170  

Shell Midstream Partners, LP

    265,305        5,422,834  

Tallgrass Energy LP

    481,249        10,471,978  

Viper Energy Partners, LP

    189,300          6,807,228  

Western Gas Partners, LP

    196,900        7,789,364  
    

 

 

 
       106,016,442  
    

 

 

 

Total Master Limited Partnerships
(Cost $115,429,911)

 

     114,908,577  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 1.0%  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.0%  

Canbriam Energy, Inc.
9.75%, 11/15/2019 (D)

    $  1,330,000        $   1,306,725  

MEG Energy Corp.
7.00%, 03/31/2024 (D)

    750,000        736,875  

Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.
5.38%, 02/01/2027

    1,000,000        972,500  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $2,891,149)

 

     3,016,100  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 5.9%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 5.9%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (E)

    18,867,926        18,867,926  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $18,867,926)

 

     18,867,926  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (E), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $949,995 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $973,191.

    $  949,962        949,962  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $949,962)

 

     949,962  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $336,333,238)

 

     336,666,808  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (5.5)%

 

     (17,575,499
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  319,091,309  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 198,924,243     $     $     $ 198,924,243  

Master Limited Partnerships

    114,908,577                   114,908,577  

Corporate Debt Securities

          3,016,100             3,016,100  

Other Investment Company

    18,867,926                   18,867,926  

Repurchase Agreement

          949,962             949,962  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 332,700,746     $ 3,966,062     $     $ 336,666,808  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $18,473,813. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    The Fund may directly invest up to, but not more than, 25% of its total assets in equity or debt securities of master limited partnerships and other entities that are treated as qualified publicly traded partnerships for federal income tax purposes. This limit does not apply to master limited partnerships, which are not treated as publicly traded partnerships for federal income tax purposes.
(D)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $2,043,600, representing 0.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Equities posted a stronger-than-average gain during the fiscal year, reflected in the Russell 3000 Growth returning over 10% even after accounting for heavy losses in October 2018. For most of 2018, the market was dominated by a handful of extremely large, highly-priced companies. The market rotation from high-flying technology and e-commerce companies into more reasonably-valued companies was spurred by a renewed focus on market fundamentals, valuation and risk factors that drive long-term performance, in our view. Solid economic growth, full employment and high levels of business and consumer confidence supported strong market performance for most of the year. Late in the 12-month period, though, increased attention was given to the sustainability of those gains in the face of rising interest rates, a stronger dollar and a softening global outlook. Market moves were exacerbated by the tone of trade rhetoric on any given day and potential adverse effects on business investment.

In this environment, we advocate more than ever the need to be selective. It is all the more important to focus on those businesses that are worth owning, that have sustainable competitive positions and that trade at valuations that are more likely to generate a return over the long term greater than the market as a whole.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth (Class A) returned 7.67%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 3000® Growth Index, returned 10.20%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark, driven by unfavorable stock selection and sector allocation decisions.

The single largest company detractor was Facebook, Inc. due to concerns surrounding increased regulatory scrutiny and the need for higher spending to monitor its sites. We continued to have a high degree of conviction in the company based on its dominance in attracting digital advertisers. Its users also continued to be highly engaged.

At the sector level, the largest detractor was health care. Celgene Corp., Cerner Corp. and Novo Nordisk A/S, ADR were among the bottom 10 performers. While the sector was up over the period, these stocks were all down. Despite solid cash flows, strong product pipelines, and attractive valuations, negative sentiment, particularly in big pharmaceuticals/biotechnology companies, continued to overshadow fundamental factors.

The Fund’s biggest relative gains were in industrials and materials. Union Pacific Corp., in addition to posting steady quarterly results, announced it was implementing precision scheduling to improve productivity on its network. Ecolab, Inc. drove the outperformance in materials; this is an unusual materials company in that it is very stable, enjoys pricing power and healthy margins.

TJX Cos., Inc. and Lowe’s Cos., Inc. within consumer discretionary sector also helped performance, driven primarily by strong consumer confidence, a healthy economy and successful execution by respective managements. TJX Cos., Inc. was the single best performer.

The Fund’s holdings in the information technology sector delivered strong absolute performance. Apple, Inc., Intuit Inc., Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. and Mastercard, Inc. performed well. However, Littelfuse, Inc. and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. detracted due primarily to exposure China trade and Brexit worries, respectively.

Melanie H. Peche, CFA

Michael O. Tempest

Co-Portfolio Managers

Alta Capital Management, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.6

Repurchase Agreement

     0.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.0 )* 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     1.77      1.28      8.56      03/01/2000  

Class A (NAV)

     7.67      2.42      9.17      03/01/2000  

Russell 3000® Growth Index (A)

     10.20      13.06      15.33         

Class B (POP)

     1.77      1.46      8.52      03/01/2000  

Class B (NAV)

     6.77      1.57      8.52      03/01/2000  

Class C (POP)

     5.67      1.63      8.37      11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

     6.67      1.63      8.37      11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

     8.05      2.78      8.74      11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

     8.20      2.94      9.86      11/15/2005  

Class T1 (POP)

     5.28      N/A        8.04      03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

     7.96      N/A        9.75      03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

     7.88      N/A        12.60      12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 3000® Growth Index measures the performance of the growth sector of the broad U.S. equity market and is comprised of Russell 3000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.6%  
Banks - 5.2%  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    157,500        $  8,383,725  

Western Alliance Bancorp (A)

    132,500        6,391,800  
    

 

 

 
       14,775,525  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.8%  

Celgene Corp. (A)

    70,200        5,026,320  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.2%  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    79,000        3,541,570  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.6%  

S&P Global, Inc.

    40,500        7,383,960  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 6.4%  

Ecolab, Inc.

    63,800        9,770,970  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    21,000        8,262,870  
    

 

 

 
       18,033,840  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.8%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    38,300        7,862,224  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 5.6%  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    104,600        9,361,700  

Littelfuse, Inc.

    36,300        6,576,108  
    

 

 

 
       15,937,808  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 2.8%  

Walt Disney Co.

    68,800        7,900,304  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.7%  

CVS Health Corp.

    146,000        10,568,940  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 3.0%  

Cerner Corp. (A)

    146,500        8,391,520  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.7%  

Markel Corp. (A)

    6,900        7,543,356  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 9.9%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    13,300        14,504,714  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    90,400        13,721,816  
    

 

 

 
       28,226,530  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 5.0%  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    7,550        14,153,079  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 11.0%  

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

    47,500        5,554,650  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    125,500        8,663,265  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    43,250        8,651,297  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    42,200        8,341,674  
    

 

 

 
       31,210,886  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Machinery - 1.9%  

Middleby Corp. (A)

    49,000        $   5,502,700  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 4.4%  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    148,500        12,518,550  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.8%  

Phillips 66

    78,750        8,097,075  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.3%  

Novo Nordisk A/S, ADR

    148,500        6,412,230  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 2.6%  

Union Pacific Corp.

    51,000        7,457,220  
    

 

 

 
Software - 6.1%  

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (A)

    71,900          7,980,900  

Intuit, Inc.

    43,900        9,262,900  
    

 

 

 
       17,243,800  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 6.3%  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    84,500        8,046,090  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    88,595        9,734,819  
    

 

 

 
       17,780,909  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 6.9%  

Apple, Inc.

    89,900        19,675,514  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.6%  

Fastenal Co.

    141,700        7,284,797  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $237,225,309)

 

     282,528,657  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $1,083,362 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 10/15/2021, and with a value of $1,105,746.

    $  1,083,324        1,083,324  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $1,083,324)

 

     1,083,324  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $238,308,633)

 

     283,611,981  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.0)% (C)

 

     (83,941
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  283,528,040  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 282,528,657     $     $     $ 282,528,657  

Repurchase Agreement

          1,083,324             1,083,324  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 282,528,657     $ 1,083,324     $     $ 283,611,981  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

In the fourth quarter of 2017, buoyed by consumption, business equipment spending, and a general pick-up in global economic activity, gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth accelerated to 2.3% year-over-year. Market participants turned their focus to the eventuality of a near-term fiscal push, notably via tax policy. Equity prices rallied in response, and 2018 and 2019 GDP consensus estimates inched higher.

In late 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed broad tax relief for individuals, small businesses, and corporations into law. Proponents saw the legislation as providing incentives for business investment, while detractors saw it as a costly debt-fueled sugar high.

Volatility increased early in 2018, as the combination of trade tensions and rising interest rates caused investors to reassess growth prospects, sending equity markets lower. A positive string of earnings reports in Q1 and Q2, however, tamped down market volatility and allowed stocks to resume their uptrend.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) raised the Fed Funds Rate target by 25 basis points at the June meeting to a range between 1.75% and 2.00%. Along with raising interest rates, the Federal Open Market Committee also communicated a better outlook for GDP and unemployment, along with slightly higher inflation expectations for the remainder of 2018.

The front end of the yield curve continued to reprice in the first half of the year as the Fed maintained its outlook for steady economic growth and signaled the likelihood of more rate hikes in the future amid increasing Treasury supply. The 10-year Treasury yield settled roughly 11 basis points higher, and the 2-year yield about 25 basis points higher in the second quarter, pushing the spread between the 2- and 10-year Treasuries to its then narrowest level in more than a decade. Additionally, the LIBOR-Option Implied Spread (“OIS”), which had been widening throughout the first quarter of 2018, peaked early in the second quarter before declining materially.

Policy and politics remained center-stage in the third quarter as Washington’s trade spat with China continued to escalate. These risks surrounding trade policy were noted as a concern by the Fed in its September meeting minutes. Even so, the Fed stayed the course on normalizing rates given continued economic strength, hiking again in September to bring the policy rate above 2% for the first time since 2008.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

At the beginning of the fiscal year, in November of 2017, U.S. equity markets marched higher, propelled by a stream of positive economic data, the Fed chair nomination of Jerome Powell and progress on tax reform. The signing of the tax reform act in December resulted in increased earnings estimates for many companies, giving investors hope that 2018 would see an increase in investment spending.

U.S. equity markets in 2018 experienced a significant increase in volatility compared to the unusually mild 2017. Economic growth remained stable as the Fed raised interest rates on two occasions during the first six months of the year in March and in June, bringing the target federal funds rate to a range of between 1.75% - 2.00%. In June, the U.S. administration announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion of annual Chinese imports. Though the impact was modest, the market has continued to grapple with the potential implications for the growth and profitability of global companies.

The Fed continued to raise rates in September, reaching a range of 2.00 - 2.25% and it remained on target to meet its long-term objective of normalizing monetary policy, with economic projections becoming marginally more constructive. Moving into October, the S&P 500® Index sold off sharply as market volatility increased. Corporate fundamentals remained robust and recent economic projections looked solid, with healthy consumer spending, strong growth in inventories and credit spreads that remained relatively tight. We have continued to monitor potential U.S. market risks, which include more interest rate increases, the overhang of midterm elections and U.S./China trade uncertainties.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced (Class A) returned 2.05%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 7.35% and -2.05%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

For the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, the most significant contributor to relative performance in fixed income came from our shorter duration positioning, particularly on the front end of the curve as rates rose and the curve flattened. Carry also contributed to relative returns. This was somewhat offset by spread widening.

 

 

 

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At the asset class level, an overweight to non-agency mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities contributed to outperformance. Underweights to agency residential mortgage-backed securities, government-related and agency securities detracted from relative returns.

From a ratings perspective, excluding cash, security selection within single A rated credits made the most significant contribution to relative returns while selection within AAA detracted for the period.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

Positioning within financials, basic materials and insurance sectors detracted from returns while the pharmaceutical/medical technology, technology and industrial cyclical sectors contributed to returns.

Within the industrial cyclical space, an underweight in Boeing detracted from performance. Boeing Co. started the year strong with solid earnings that drove shares higher. Strong global air traffic propelled increases in production rates while operating improvements in the company’s production line helped operating margins rise above Wall Street expectations. In our analysis, the company has been benefitting from unsustainable tailwinds and squeezing suppliers on costs, all of which could vanish in an economic downturn. Also within the industrial cyclical sector, an overweight position in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. detracted from returns. The company had been fending off investor worry on rising inflation and management’s ability to offset it with stronger pricing. Margin erosion due to weak pricing and increased spending on product launches caused Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. to continue to edge lower. The fiscal year ended with investor sentiment down given concerns on price increases destroying volume and demand.

On the positive side, in the industrial cyclical space, our underweight position in General Electric Co. contributed to performance. The conglomerate’s stock was driven lower by new incremental liabilities in its finance subsidiary while the power division continued to demonstrate weakness. Challenges including insurance and settlement issues, the remaining parts of GE Capital, a weak power segment and a potential dividend cut persisted throughout the year. All weakened investor confidence on the stock. We have continued to remain negative on the name due to our concerns regarding earnings power and lingering risks that are difficult to fully quantify. Also within the industrial cyclical sector, our overweight position in Union Pacific Corp. contributed to performance. The stock rose on news of a large buyback and positive volume growth. The company continued to see productivity improvement, and the potential for margin growth drove investor confidence higher. We have continued to like the name as we believe pricing growth will accelerate in the coming years and volumes should remain favorable to the company.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

 

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Sivakumar N. Rajan

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian Westhoff, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management

Steven G. Lee

Tim Snyder, CFA

Raffaele Zingone, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     58.6

Corporate Debt Securities

     15.8  

U.S. Government Obligations

     8.9  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     6.8  

Commercial Paper

     4.3  

Asset-Backed Securities

     4.1  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     4.0  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     1.1  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.6  

Other Investment Company

     0.5  

Foreign Government Obligations

     0.5  

Municipal Government Obligations

     0.3  

Preferred Stocks

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     (5.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (3.55 )%         5.52        10.36        12/02/1994  

Class A (NAV)

       2.05        6.72        10.99        12/02/1994  

S&P 500® (A)

       7.35        11.34        13.24     

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94           

Class B (POP)

       (4.06 )%         5.46        10.22        10/01/1995  

Class B (NAV)

       0.87        5.62        10.22        10/01/1995  

Class C (POP)

       0.26        5.95        10.28        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       1.25        5.95        10.28        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       2.26        7.00        10.24        11/30/2009  

Class R6 (NAV)

       2.37        N/A          5.55        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (0.47 )%         N/A          3.49        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       2.09        N/A          5.12        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       2.20        N/A          5.05        03/03/2017  

(A) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Fixed income securities have several risks including fluctuations in market value, changes in interest rates as the values will decrease as interest rates rise, and issuers defaulting on their obligations to pay interest or return principal.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 58.6%             
Aerospace & Defense - 1.2%             

Boeing Co.

    6,900        $  2,448,534  

General Dynamics Corp.

    24,150        4,167,807  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    7,480        1,959,386  

United Technologies Corp.

    23,360        2,901,546  
    

 

 

 
       11,477,273  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.3%             

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    41,020        2,245,025  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (A)

    6,030        515,625  
    

 

 

 
       2,760,650  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.3%             

Aptiv PLC

    9,580        735,744  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    18,100        713,321  

Magna International, Inc.

    28,800        1,418,112  
    

 

 

 
       2,867,177  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%             

Ford Motor Co.

    94,040        898,082  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 3.1%             

Bank of America Corp.

    331,020        9,103,050  

Citigroup, Inc.

    89,440        5,854,743  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    14,540        543,069  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    62,700        898,491  

KeyCorp

    176,740        3,209,598  

Regions Financial Corp.

    32,500        551,525  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    47,200        2,957,552  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    117,660        6,263,042  
    

 

 

 
       29,381,070  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.6%             

Coca-Cola Co.

    137,160        6,567,221  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    1,840        366,583  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

    38,280        2,449,920  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    53,200        5,978,616  
    

 

 

 
       15,362,340  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.4%             

AbbVie, Inc.

    14,330        1,115,591  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    13,660        1,530,876  

Amgen, Inc.

    8,500        1,638,715  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    7,360        2,239,427  

Celgene Corp. (A)

    24,570        1,759,212  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    38,330        2,613,339  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    13,860        2,348,716  
    

 

 

 
       13,245,876  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.2%             

Masco Corp.

    57,130        1,713,900  

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (A)

    2,101        44,233  
    

 

 

 
       1,758,133  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.0%             

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    16,630        787,098  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    52,030        2,405,867  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    9,780        2,204,119  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    34,580        2,664,043  

Morgan Stanley

    114,540        5,229,896  

State Street Corp.

    22,570        1,551,688  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    25,400        2,463,546  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

    38,600        1,996,392  
    

 

 

 
       19,302,649  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Chemicals - 1.0%             

Celanese Corp.

    12,100        $   1,172,974  

DowDuPont, Inc.

    102,880        5,547,290  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    31,660        2,480,561  
    

 

 

 
       9,200,825  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.0% (B)             

Cintas Corp.

    1,600        290,992  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.2%             

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    35,130        1,607,198  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    2,500        306,400  
    

 

 

 
       1,913,598  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.5%             

American Express Co.

    8,206        843,002  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    44,010        3,930,093  
    

 

 

 
       4,773,095  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.3%             

Avery Dennison Corp.

    7,300        662,256  

Packaging Corp. of America

    3,200        293,792  

WestRock Co.

    34,380        1,477,309  
    

 

 

 
       2,433,357  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (B)             

H&R Block, Inc.

    10,040        266,462  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%             

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    44,560        9,147,277  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    5,920        259,059  
    

 

 

 
       9,406,336  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.8%  

AT&T, Inc.

    41,470        1,272,300  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    119,060        6,797,135  
    

 

 

 
       8,069,435  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.3%             

Evergy, Inc.

    7,200        403,128  

Exelon Corp.

    84,970        3,722,536  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    31,550        5,442,375  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    62,640        3,069,986  
    

 

 

 
       12,638,025  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.4%             

Eaton Corp. PLC

    50,480        3,617,902  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    27,800        2,096,676  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.2%             

Electronic Arts, Inc. (A)

    24,540        2,232,649  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    9,470        2,857,856  

Walt Disney Co.

    58,090        6,670,475  
    

 

 

 
       11,760,980  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.3%  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    13,810        2,421,998  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    3,860        398,584  

Equinix, Inc.

    2,280        863,527  

Equity Residential

    7,190        467,062  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    9,310        1,154,906  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    30,100        575,211  

Prologis, Inc.

    49,778        3,209,188  

Ventas, Inc.

    19,760        1,146,870  

Vornado Realty Trust

    30,030        2,044,442  
    

 

 

 
       12,281,788  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Food Products - 0.5%             

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

    118,950        $   4,993,521  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.9%             

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    8,410        1,938,505  

Boston Scientific Corp. (A)

    142,180        5,138,385  

Danaher Corp.

    14,880        1,479,072  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    2,090        1,089,266  

Medtronic PLC

    55,480        4,983,214  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    32,648        3,708,486  
    

 

 

 
       18,336,928  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%             

Anthem, Inc.

    9,900        2,728,143  

Cigna Corp.

    25,494        5,450,872  

CVS Health Corp.

    53,100        3,843,909  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    37,000        9,669,950  
    

 

 

 
       21,692,874  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.5%             

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    22,970        1,634,775  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

    5,300        555,069  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    28,270        2,555,891  
    

 

 

 
       4,745,735  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%             

Lennar Corp., Class A

    30,530        1,312,179  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

    60        2,020  
    

 

 

 
       1,314,199  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.3%             

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    4,700        276,219  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    30,030        2,663,060  
    

 

 

 
       2,939,279  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.7%             

Honeywell International, Inc.

    43,210        6,257,672  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.3%             

American International Group, Inc.

    72,290        2,984,854  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    3,330        725,474  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    44,946        2,041,447  

Lincoln National Corp.

    29,490        1,775,003  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    9,260        784,785  

MetLife, Inc.

    59,440        2,448,334  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    12,000        564,840  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    11,640        1,091,599  
    

 

 

 
       12,416,336  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 2.6%             

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    9,111        9,936,274  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    8,750        9,421,738  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    34,880        5,294,435  
    

 

 

 
       24,652,447  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 2.3%             

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    11,570        18,488,976  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    480        899,798  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    17,569        2,203,680  
    

 

 

 
       21,592,454  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 2.5%             

Accenture PLC, Class A

    7,850        1,237,317  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    5,200        1,072,136  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    34,700        4,999,576  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
IT Services (continued)             

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    31,700        $   3,299,970  

First Data Corp., Class A (A)

    24,200        453,508  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    8,290        1,638,684  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    40,350        3,397,067  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    56,530        7,792,660  
    

 

 

 
       23,890,918  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4%             

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    8,034        520,523  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    3,710        1,154,366  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    9,620        2,247,713  
    

 

 

 
       3,922,602  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.5%             

Caterpillar, Inc.

    25,010        3,034,213  

Cummins, Inc.

    9,380        1,282,152  

Deere & Co.

    9,420        1,275,845  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    21,850        2,096,289  

PACCAR, Inc.

    36,790        2,104,756  

Snap-on, Inc.

    11,540        1,776,468  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    21,250        2,476,050  
    

 

 

 
       14,045,773  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.2%             

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    12,500        4,004,625  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    141,120        5,382,317  

Discovery, Inc., Class A (A)

    30,860        999,556  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    32,110        987,061  

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (C)

    38,150        229,663  
    

 

 

 
       11,603,222  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.1%             

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

    48,530        565,374  

Newmont Mining Corp.

    11,780        364,238  
    

 

 

 
       929,612  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.5%             

Ameren Corp.

    24,200        1,562,836  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    11,950        638,488  

Sempra Energy

    24,200        2,664,904  
    

 

 

 
       4,866,228  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.5%             

Dollar General Corp.

    28,480        3,172,103  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    11,270        950,061  

Macy’s, Inc.

    24,677        846,174  
    

 

 

 
       4,968,338  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.3%             

Chevron Corp.

    65,780        7,344,337  

Concho Resources, Inc. (A)

    5,800        806,722  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    23,210        2,607,876  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    45,880        4,832,999  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    33,710        2,686,013  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    58,360        4,111,462  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    64,210        4,306,565  

ONEOK, Inc.

    27,600        1,810,560  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    23,380        3,443,172  
    

 

 

 
       31,949,706  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.3%             

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    19,010        2,612,734  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Pharmaceuticals - 3.0%             

Allergan PLC

    10,360        $   1,636,984  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    34,260        1,731,500  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    35,680        3,869,139  

Johnson & Johnson

    51,170        7,163,288  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    73,920        5,441,251  

Mylan NV (A)

    12,970        405,312  

Nektar Therapeutics (A)

    4,700        181,796  

Pfizer, Inc.

    191,580        8,249,435  

Zoetis, Inc.

    3,290        296,594  
    

 

 

 
       28,975,299  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.2%             

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    30,580        5,132,241  

Union Pacific Corp.

    43,100        6,302,082  
    

 

 

 
       11,434,323  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.3%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    65,890        5,515,652  

Broadcom, Inc.

    14,101        3,151,433  

Intel Corp.

    23,440        1,098,867  

Microchip Technology, Inc. (C)

    40,480        2,662,774  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    11,470        432,648  

NVIDIA Corp.

    24,200        5,102,086  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    48,970        4,545,885  
    

 

 

 
       22,509,345  
    

 

 

 
Software - 4.2%             

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    10,960        2,693,530  

Citrix Systems, Inc. (A)

    5,600        573,832  

Microsoft Corp.

    236,860        25,299,016  

Oracle Corp.

    90,300        4,410,252  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    42,622        5,849,443  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    10,650        1,416,663  
    

 

 

 
       40,242,736  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.3%             

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    5,466        873,248  

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    5,080        3,726,028  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    32,540        2,283,007  

Home Depot, Inc.

    33,890        5,960,573  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    23,570        2,244,335  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (A)

    8,680        2,784,110  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    46,840        4,637,160  
    

 

 

 
       22,508,461  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 3.0%  

Apple, Inc.

    109,370        23,936,718  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    149,780        2,284,145  

HP, Inc.

    103,140        2,489,800  
    

 

 

 
       28,710,663  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.2%             

PVH Corp.

    18,740        2,263,605  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.8%             

Altria Group, Inc.

    40,210        2,615,258  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    62,880        5,537,842  
    

 

 

 
       8,153,100  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.1%             

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (A)

    14,600        548,522  

United Rentals, Inc. (A)

    1,600        192,112  
    

 

 

 
       740,634  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

T-Mobile US, Inc. (A)

    37,480        $   2,569,254  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $411,898,651)

       561,640,719  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.1%             
Banks - 0.1%             

Citigroup Capital XIII,
3-Month LIBOR +
6.37%, 8.89% (D)

    12,963        343,130  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.0% (B)             

State Street Corp.,
Series D, Fixed until 03/15/2024, 5.90%(D)

    3,072        79,995  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.0% (B)             

SCE Trust III,
Series H, Fixed until 03/15/2024, 5.75% (D)

    960        24,125  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $456,527)

       447,250  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.1%             

321 Henderson Receivables VI LLC
Series 2010-1A, Class A, 5.56%, 07/15/2059 (E)

    $  355,387        374,013  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R, 3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%, 3.37% (D), 07/18/2027 (E)

    795,000        793,210  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A, 2.94%, 05/25/2029 (E)

    510,448        497,881  

BXG Receivables Note Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A, 2.88%, 05/02/2030 (E)

    589,831        576,382  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2013-2A, Class A1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.21%, 3.65% (D), 10/18/2030 (E)

    1,975,000        1,977,613  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP
Series 2016-3A, Class A, 2.27%, 07/25/2020 (E)

    540,000        536,333  

ICG US CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
3.69% (D), 01/20/2030 (E)

    670,000        670,318  

JG Wentworth XXII LLC
Series 2010-3A, Class A,
3.82%, 12/15/2048 (E)

    688,877        689,422  

JGWPT XXVIII LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
3.22%, 04/15/2067 (E)

    972,799        924,237  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A2FX,
3.54%, 05/26/2043 (E)

    595,000        591,254  

Longfellow Place CLO, Ltd.
Series 2013-1A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.34%,
3.78% (D), 04/15/2029 (E)

    1,175,000        1,177,127  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)             

MVW Owner Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 09/22/2031 (E)

    $   181,247        $   177,216  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 12/20/2033 (E)

    183,564        177,406  

New Residential Advanced Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,

    

2.58%, 10/15/2049 (E)

    190,000        188,455  

Series 2017-T1, Class AT1,

    

3.21%, 02/15/2051 (E)

    1,000,000        989,646  

New Residential Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,
4.00% (D), 12/25/2057 (E)

    496,502        497,358  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T3, Class AT3,

    

2.83%, 10/16/2051 (E)

    100,000        97,361  

Series 2016-T4, Class AT4,

    

3.11%, 12/15/2050 (E)

    1,100,000        1,088,037  

Octagon Investment Partners 33, Ltd.
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.19%,
3.66% (D), 01/20/2031 (E)

    800,000        800,379  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,

    

2.72%, 08/16/2049 (E)

    500,000        497,207  

Series 2018-T1, Class AT1,

    

3.30%, 08/15/2049 (E)

    1,910,000        1,907,861  

Series 2018-T2, Class AT2,

    

3.60%, 08/15/2050 (E)

    1,890,000        1,884,519  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust

    

Series 2016-A, Class A,

    

2.61%, 03/08/2029 (E)

    652,499        634,857  

Series 2018-A, Class A,

    

3.10%, 11/08/2030 (E)

    173,801        170,913  

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

3.35%, 11/08/2030 (E)

    142,200        140,056  

Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1AR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.27%,
3.74% (D), 07/20/2030 (E)

    800,000        801,261  

SBA Tower Trust
Series 2014-1A, Class C,
2.90% (D), 10/15/2044 (E)

    2,735,000        2,719,743  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC

    

Series 2014-2A, Class A,

    

2.05% (D), 06/20/2031 (E)

    68,737        68,663  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.40%, 03/22/2032 (E)

    58,260        57,837  

Series 2015-1A, Class B,

    

3.05%, 03/22/2032 (E)

    60,559        60,232  

Series 2016-2A, Class A,

    

2.33%, 07/20/2033 (E)

    281,151        275,507  

SolarCity LMC Series III LLC
Series 2014-2, Class A,
4.02%, 07/20/2044 (E)

    417,687        408,539  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC
Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.05%, 04/25/2029 (E)

    543,294        538,924  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)             

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,
2.75%, 11/15/2049 (E)

    $   400,000        $   398,838  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-3, Class A1B,

    

3.00% (D), 03/25/2054 (E)

    544,078        538,342  

Series 2015-4, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 04/25/2055 (E)

    667,486        656,812  

Series 2015-5, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 05/25/2055 (E)

    510,307        501,382  

Series 2015-6, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 04/25/2055 (E)

    581,819        569,057  

Series 2016-1, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 02/25/2055 (E)

    517,844        508,902  

Series 2016-2, Class A1A,

    

2.75% (D), 08/25/2055 (E)

    982,043        957,916  

Series 2016-3, Class A1,

    

2.25% (D), 04/25/2056 (E)

    474,936        462,356  

Series 2016-4, Class A1,

    

2.25% (D), 07/25/2056 (E)

    959,520        929,197  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 10/25/2056 (E)

    1,192,371        1,162,792  

Series 2017-2, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 04/25/2057 (E)

    712,880        697,260  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 07/25/2057 (E)

    519,902        507,481  

Series 2017-6, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 10/25/2057 (E)

    826,144        802,937  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 01/25/2058 (E)

    1,799,906        1,756,497  

Series 2018-4, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 06/25/2058 (E)

    1,082,457        1,045,856  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.41%, 02/15/2048 (E)

    1,755,000        1,726,624  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (E)

    223,869        218,242  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.82%, 06/15/2033 (E)

    870,357        846,560  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
4.12% (D), 10/20/2028 (E)

    815,000        814,998  

Series 2016-2A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.14%,
Zero Coupon (D), 10/20/2028 (E) (F)

    815,000        815,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $39,484,300)

       38,906,816  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 15.8%             
Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%             

Northrop Grumman Corp.
2.55%, 10/15/2022

    1,114,000        1,070,643  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.1%             

FedEx Corp.

    

4.90%, 01/15/2034

    780,000        794,294  

5.10%, 01/15/2044

    160,000        157,954  
    

 

 

 
       952,248  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Airlines - 0.6%             

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

3.20%, 12/15/2029

    $   708,615        $   668,755  

3.70%, 04/01/2028

    1,214,839        1,185,228  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust

    

4.75%, 11/07/2021

    475,242        482,057  

6.82%, 02/10/2024

    1,164,341        1,265,056  

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through Trust
7.03%, 05/01/2021

    465,491        481,625  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.75%, 03/03/2028

    1,372,559        1,360,522  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust
5.38%, 05/15/2023

    692,871        706,542  
    

 

 

 
       6,149,785  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.0% (B)             

BorgWarner, Inc.
3.38%, 03/15/2025

    345,000        330,422  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%             

Ford Motor Co.
4.35%, 12/08/2026

    855,000        775,384  

General Motors Co.

    

4.88%, 10/02/2023

    453,000        458,502  

6.25%, 10/02/2043

    120,000        114,845  
    

 

 

 
       1,348,731  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.9%             

Banco Santander SA
4.38%, 04/12/2028

    600,000        557,262  

Bank of America Corp.

    

Fixed until 10/01/2024,
3.09% (D), 10/01/2025, MTN

    1,038,000        983,705  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (D), 12/20/2028

    244,000        224,847  

4.45%, 03/03/2026, MTN

    1,926,000        1,905,015  

Bank One Corp.
8.00%, 04/29/2027

    300,000        369,227  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (E)

    2,555,000        2,902,857  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    70,000        69,825  

Citigroup, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.44% (D), 07/24/2023

    1,298,000        1,303,205  

Fixed until 01/10/2027,
3.89% (D), 01/10/2028

    747,000        714,349  

4.50%, 01/14/2022

    394,000        402,431  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (E)

    1,655,000        1,863,908  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA

    

2.25%, 01/14/2019

    250,000        249,816  

Fixed until 06/30/2019 (G), 11.00% (D) (E)

    1,309,000        1,369,214  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    370,000        340,493  

Fifth Third Bancorp
3.95%, 03/14/2028 (C)

    794,000        772,067  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.50%, 12/15/2020

    410,000        409,760  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)             

HSBC Holdings PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.32% (D), 05/18/2024

    $   754,000        $   751,919  

Fixed until 09/12/2025,
4.29% (D), 09/12/2026

    1,151,000        1,134,544  

5.25%, 03/14/2044

    200,000        200,093  

Huntington National Bank
3.55%, 10/06/2023

    718,000        707,898  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    

3.38%, 01/12/2023 (E)

    272,000        246,308  

3.88%, 07/14/2027 (E)

    415,000        342,797  

5.02%, 06/26/2024 (E)

    420,000        370,274  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

2.70%, 05/18/2023

    788,000        753,053  

3.38%, 05/01/2023

    923,000        899,953  

4.85%, 02/01/2044

    552,000        556,452  

6.40%, 05/15/2038

    410,000        492,992  

Fixed until 02/01/2024 (G), 6.75% (D)

    48,000        51,192  

8.75%, 09/01/2030

    130,000        176,173  

Nordea Bank Abp
4.25%, 09/21/2022 (E)

    1,970,000        1,967,626  

PNC Bank NA
4.05%, 07/26/2028

    598,000        586,600  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

Fixed until 01/27/2029,
5.08% (D), 01/27/2030

    478,000        468,177  

6.00%, 12/19/2023

    215,000        220,921  

6.10%, 06/10/2023

    270,000        278,092  

6.40%, 10/21/2019

    140,000        143,870  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
Fixed until 09/15/2026,
3.63% (D), 09/15/2031

    1,160,000        1,079,934  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    405,000        394,485  

5.38%, 11/02/2043

    506,000        520,933  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (G), 5.90% (D)

    139,000        140,043  

Wells Fargo Bank NA

    

2.60%, 01/15/2021

    365,000        357,992  

5.95%, 08/26/2036

    320,000        363,954  
    

 

 

 
       27,644,256  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.3%             

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.65%, 02/01/2026

    398,000        378,584  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.44%, 10/06/2048

    857,000        753,773  

Constellation Brands, Inc.

    

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    304,000        285,146  

4.40%, 11/15/2025

    422,000        422,734  

Pernod Ricard SA

    

4.45%, 01/15/2022 (E)

    385,000        392,182  

5.75%, 04/07/2021 (E)

    1,095,000        1,146,714  
    

 

 

 
       3,379,133  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.3%             

AbbVie, Inc.
3.20%, 05/14/2026

    1,146,000        1,048,850  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Biotechnology (continued)             

Biogen, Inc.
4.05%, 09/15/2025

    $   754,000        $   747,571  

Celgene Corp.
3.88%, 08/15/2025

    678,000        652,639  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    

2.95%, 03/01/2027 (C)

    211,000        192,898  

4.15%, 03/01/2047

    190,000        168,531  
    

 

 

 
       2,810,489  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%             

Owens Corning

    

4.20%, 12/15/2022

    844,000        841,503  

4.40%, 01/30/2048

    427,000        333,923  
    

 

 

 
       1,175,426  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.4%             

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    

2.88%, 09/15/2026

    637,000        581,585  

3.70%, 10/15/2024

    604,000        597,782  

7.30%, 06/28/2019

    845,000        868,189  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    

3.20%, 03/02/2027

    187,000        176,290  

3.85%, 05/21/2025

    1,207,000        1,207,154  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.

    

3.75%, 03/26/2025

    877,000        839,428  

3.80%, 06/09/2023

    1,155,000        1,134,763  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    

5.25%, 07/27/2021

    1,867,000        1,941,713  

6.75%, 10/01/2037

    952,000        1,111,242  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    840,000        816,998  

Morgan Stanley

    

4.35%, 09/08/2026, MTN

    373,000        363,246  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    561,000        573,610  

5.75%, 01/25/2021

    1,440,000        1,505,390  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    730,000        799,350  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
4.25%, 03/23/2028 (E)

    1,189,000        1,165,578  
    

 

 

 
       13,682,318  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.1%             

LyondellBasell Industries NV
5.00%, 04/15/2019

    204,000        204,770  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.93%, 04/23/2021 (E)

    485,000        482,576  
    

 

 

 
       687,346  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%  

CK Hutchison International 17 II, Ltd.
2.25%, 09/29/2020 (E)

    360,000        351,063  

ERAC USA Finance LLC

    

2.70%, 11/01/2023 (E)

    200,000        187,858  

3.85%, 11/15/2024 (E)

    560,000        552,361  
    

 

 

 
       1,091,282  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.1%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.13%, 03/01/2019

    175,000        174,699  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    654,000        626,205  
    

 

 

 
       800,904  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Construction & Engineering - 0.3%             

SBA Tower Trust

    

2.88%, 07/10/2046 (E)

    $   607,000        $   592,780  

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (E)

    800,000        782,005  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (E)

    1,615,000        1,580,546  
    

 

 

 
       2,955,331  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.2%             

LafargeHolcim Finance US LLC
4.75%, 09/22/2046 (E)

    780,000        682,112  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
4.25%, 07/02/2024

    1,063,000        1,062,622  
    

 

 

 
       1,744,734  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.4%             

Ally Financial, Inc.

    

3.50%, 01/27/2019

    710,000        709,112  

4.13%, 03/30/2020

    915,000        916,144  

American Express Co.

    

3.00%, 10/30/2024

    315,000        297,743  

4.05%, 12/03/2042

    225,000        210,458  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (E)

    1,104,000        1,012,446  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.30%, 10/30/2024

    656,000        618,814  
    

 

 

 
       3,764,717  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.2%             

International Paper Co.
4.75%, 02/15/2022

    520,000        536,810  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC

    

5.13%, 07/15/2023 (E)

    405,000        395,887  

5.75%, 10/15/2020

    872,197        872,197  
    

 

 

 
       1,804,894  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (B)  

President & Fellows of Harvard College
3.62%, 10/01/2037

    70,000        66,372  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.5%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
4.50%, 05/15/2021

    1,381,000        1,395,907  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
7.13%, 10/15/2020 (E)

    1,312,000        1,395,224  

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.
4.35%, 04/20/2028 (E)

    974,000        930,689  

Jefferies Group LLC / Jefferies Group Capital Finance, Inc.
4.15%, 01/23/2030

    744,000        649,897  
    

 

 

 
       4,371,717  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

AT&T, Inc.

    

3.00%, 06/30/2022

    1,219,000        1,182,479  

3.40%, 05/15/2025

    1,240,000        1,164,268  

4.35%, 06/15/2045

    345,000        282,891  

GTP Acquisition Partners I LLC
2.35%, 06/15/2045 (E)

    165,000        161,324  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    410,000        434,805  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/2028

    135,000        132,806  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    

5.15%, 09/15/2023

    $   1,398,000        $   1,483,374  

5.50%, 03/16/2047

    1,052,000        1,096,156  
    

 

 

 
       5,938,103  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.6%  

Appalachian Power Co.
3.40%, 06/01/2025

    868,000        840,490  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.

    

5.95%, 12/15/2036

    125,000        140,723  

8.88%, 11/15/2018

    28,000        28,058  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.75%, 04/15/2024 - 09/01/2046

    1,596,000        1,450,786  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.60%, 09/15/2047

    230,000        197,226  

Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
3.70%, 06/01/2024

    206,000        206,185  

Jersey Central Power & Light Co.
7.35%, 02/01/2019

    116,000        117,236  

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
4.88%, 08/15/2019 (E)

    410,000        415,359  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC

    

4.10%, 06/01/2022

    895,000        912,123  

5.30%, 06/01/2042

    75,000        83,619  

PacifiCorp

    

3.60%, 04/01/2024

    1,077,000        1,075,232  

5.75%, 04/01/2037

    125,000        145,194  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.00%, 05/15/2025, MTN

    455,000        433,483  
    

 

 

 
       6,045,714  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

    

3.25%, 09/08/2024

    250,000        233,757  

3.88%, 01/12/2028

    870,000        794,041  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.55%, 10/30/2024

    1,000,000        1,009,837  
    

 

 

 
       2,037,635  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.1%  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.00%, 12/21/2020 (E)

    854,000        844,894  

Schlumberger Investment SA
3.65%, 12/01/2023

    105,000        105,088  

Weatherford International, Ltd.
5.95%, 04/15/2042

    120,000        77,400  
    

 

 

 
       1,027,382  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.9%  

American Tower Trust #1
3.65%, 03/23/2048 (E)

    755,000        727,165  

CBL & Associates, LP
5.25%, 12/01/2023 (C)

    754,000        633,360  

EPR Properties
4.75%, 12/15/2026

    1,565,000        1,510,459  

HCP, Inc.
3.40%, 02/01/2025

    1,090,000        1,023,092  

Hospitality Properties Trust
5.00%, 08/15/2022

    909,000        927,879  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Kilroy Realty, LP

    

4.25%, 08/15/2029

    $   865,000        $   827,087  

6.63%, 06/01/2020

    605,000        631,646  

Realty Income Corp.
3.88%, 07/15/2024

    750,000        745,088  

VEREIT Operating Partnership, LP

    

3.00%, 02/06/2019

    278,000        277,908  

4.13%, 06/01/2021

    275,000        276,804  

4.63%, 11/01/2025

    660,000        654,800  
    

 

 

 
       8,235,288  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Sysco Corp.
3.25%, 07/15/2027

    641,000        592,805  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
3.30%, 11/18/2021

    1,027,000        1,014,935  

Walmart, Inc.
3.63%, 12/15/2047

    955,000        845,704  
    

 

 

 
       2,453,444  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.1%  

Danone SA
2.95%, 11/02/2026 (E)

    751,000        682,374  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.

    

2.80%, 07/02/2020

    182,000        180,124  

4.88%, 02/15/2025 (E)

    390,000        395,598  
    

 

 

 
       1,258,096  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.2%  

Abbott Laboratories
3.75%, 11/30/2026

    558,000        549,360  

Becton Dickinson and Co.
3.70%, 06/06/2027

    1,036,000        972,806  
    

 

 

 
       1,522,166  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.4%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.
4.30%, 12/15/2047

    815,000        708,364  

Coventry Health Care, Inc.
5.45%, 06/15/2021

    177,000        184,310  

CVS Health Corp.

    

2.13%, 06/01/2021

    1,125,000        1,084,279  

5.05%, 03/25/2048

    599,000        584,062  

5.30%, 12/05/2043

    162,000        162,509  

Halfmoon Parent, Inc.
4.13%, 11/15/2025 (E)

    470,000        464,546  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2021

    255,000        264,881  
    

 

 

 
       3,452,951  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    561,000        564,546  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.2%  

General Electric Co.

    

Fixed until 01/21/2021 (G), 5.00% (D)

    1,209,000        1,119,836  

6.88%, 01/10/2039, MTN

    818,000        938,098  
    

 

 

 
       2,057,934  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance - 0.4%             

Allstate Corp.
3.28%, 12/15/2026

    $   606,000        $   578,756  

American International Group, Inc.
Fixed until 05/15/2038,
8.18% (D), 05/15/2068

    36,000        44,190  

Athene Global Funding
3.00%, 07/01/2022 (E)

    612,000        592,224  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
4.13%, 01/12/2028

    637,000        584,176  

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
3.00%, 05/15/2022

    755,000        746,664  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.88%, 08/15/2020

    775,000        806,914  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
5.50%, 09/01/2022

    195,000        205,454  
    

 

 

 
       3,558,378  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.1%  

Baidu, Inc.
3.88%, 09/29/2023

    575,000        567,473  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.0% (B)  

Booking Holdings, Inc.
3.60%, 06/01/2026

    369,000        352,410  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.1%             

DXC Technology Co.
4.75%, 04/15/2027

    600,000        595,982  

First Data Corp.
7.00%, 12/01/2023 (E)

    440,000        456,280  

Mastercard, Inc.
2.00%, 04/01/2019

    173,000        172,429  
    

 

 

 
       1,224,691  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.0% (B)             

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
2.13%, 04/27/2020 (E)

    490,000        478,550  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.3%             

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
6.50%, 11/15/2022

    690,000        700,488  

CSC Holdings LLC
10.13%, 01/15/2023 (E)

    200,000        217,580  

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc.
5.25%, 03/19/2021 (E) (G)

    550,000        556,875  

NBCUniversal Media LLC

    

4.38%, 04/01/2021

    909,000        928,251  

4.45%, 01/15/2043

    274,000        254,834  
    

 

 

 
       2,658,028  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.1%             

Anglo American Capital PLC

    

4.00%, 09/11/2027 (E)

    650,000        592,024  

4.75%, 04/10/2027 (E)

    230,000        221,449  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
3.88%, 03/15/2023

    140,000        129,500  
    

 

 

 
       942,973  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.2%             

CMS Energy Corp.

    

3.88%, 03/01/2024

    70,000        69,572  

4.88%, 03/01/2044

    152,000        155,728  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Multi-Utilities (continued)             

Dominion Energy, Inc.
2.58%, 07/01/2020

    $   516,000        $   508,157  

DTE Electric Co.
4.30%, 07/01/2044

    848,000        845,041  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.65%, 11/15/2022

    170,000        162,691  
    

 

 

 
       1,741,189  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.4%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.55%, 03/15/2026

    1,087,000        1,130,953  

Apache Corp.

    

4.25%, 01/15/2044

    47,000        39,416  

4.75%, 04/15/2043

    65,000        57,724  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.12%, 05/04/2026

    1,426,000        1,341,880  

Continental Resources, Inc.
3.80%, 06/01/2024

    210,000        202,837  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP

    

4.90%, 02/01/2024

    382,000        388,202  

5.15%, 02/01/2043

    600,000        526,942  

5.95%, 10/01/2043

    535,000        517,430  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.25%, 02/15/2048

    1,082,000        957,425  

EOG Resources, Inc.
2.45%, 04/01/2020

    290,000        286,806  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    

1.82%, 03/15/2019

    500,000        498,277  

3.04%, 03/01/2026

    975,000        930,771  

Husky Energy, Inc.
4.00%, 04/15/2024

    140,000        138,173  

Kerr-McGee Corp.
6.95%, 07/01/2024

    150,000        167,910  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.15%, 02/01/2024

    858,000        851,934  

Nexen Energy ULC
5.88%, 03/10/2035

    10,000        11,119  

Noble Energy, Inc.
6.00%, 03/01/2041

    75,000        77,854  

Petrobras Global Finance BV
6.25%, 03/17/2024

    350,000        354,025  

Petroleos Mexicanos

    

3.50%, 01/30/2023

    910,000        836,290  

6.50%, 01/23/2029 (E)

    385,000        368,445  

6.88%, 08/04/2026

    450,000        448,200  

Petronas Capital, Ltd.
5.25%, 08/12/2019 (E)

    945,000        959,641  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.20%, 03/15/2028

    790,000        751,709  

Shell International Finance BV

    

2.50%, 09/12/2026

    873,000        792,534  

3.75%, 09/12/2046

    195,000        173,291  

TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.

    

3.75%, 10/16/2023

    120,000        118,900  

4.63%, 03/01/2034

    110,000        105,166  

Western Gas Partners, LP
5.38%, 06/01/2021

    225,000        232,036  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)             

Williams Cos., Inc.

    

3.70%, 01/15/2023

    $   64,000        $   62,808  

5.40%, 03/04/2044

    104,000        100,061  

7.88%, 09/01/2021

    100,000        110,107  
    

 

 

 
       13,538,866  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.3%             

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.40%, 07/15/2044 (E)

    1,021,000        869,592  

Bayer US Finance LLC
3.00%, 10/08/2021 (E)

    575,000        561,960  

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.
4.38%, 03/15/2026

    596,000        575,804  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.20%, 09/23/2026

    692,000        627,109  
    

 

 

 
       2,634,465  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.0% (B)             

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC

    

3.00%, 03/15/2023

    40,000        39,102  

3.75%, 04/01/2024

    37,000        37,088  
    

 

 

 
       76,190  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.2%  

Intel Corp.
2.88%, 05/11/2024

    955,000        918,304  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    

4.13%, 11/01/2021

    193,000        194,793  

4.65%, 11/01/2024

    300,000        305,955  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027

    1,048,000        969,186  
    

 

 

 
       2,388,238  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.1%             

Microsoft Corp.
3.30%, 02/06/2027

    1,157,000        1,122,564  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.4%  

Apple, Inc.
2.85%, 02/23/2023

    1,417,000        1,380,617  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (E)

    859,000        890,138  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.88%, 06/01/2027

    408,000        360,606  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    855,000        789,806  
    

 

 

 
       3,421,167  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.2%             

BAT Capital Corp.

    

2.30%, 08/14/2020 (E)

    282,000        275,966  

3.56%, 08/15/2027 (E)

    1,071,000        979,752  

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
8.13%, 06/23/2019

    340,000        350,507  
    

 

 

 
       1,606,225  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.2%             

Air Lease Corp.
3.50%, 01/15/2022

    1,082,000        1,069,828  

International Lease Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    741,000        803,635  
    

 

 

 
       1,873,463  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

America Movil SAB de CV

    

3.13%, 07/16/2022

    $   407,000        $   396,836  

4.38%, 07/16/2042 (C)

    300,000        277,196  

Crown Castle Towers LLC

    

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (E)

    905,000        891,244  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (E)

    160,000        159,502  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.00%, 11/15/2018 (E)

    588,000        589,176  

Sprint Corp.

    

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    200,000        209,000  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    155,000        165,463  
    

 

 

 
       2,688,417  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $157,034,036)

       151,297,294  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.5%  
Brazil - 0.0% (B)             

Brazil Government International Bond
4.25%, 01/07/2025 (C)

    330,000        318,569  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.1%             

Colombia Government International Bond

    

4.00%, 02/26/2024

    235,000        232,062  

4.50%, 01/28/2026

    650,000        650,000  
    

 

 

 
       882,062  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.1%             

Indonesia Government International Bond

    

4.75%, 01/08/2026 (E)

    610,000        602,861  

5.38%, 10/17/2023 (E)

    315,000        325,446  
    

 

 

 
       928,307  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.1%             

Mexico Government International Bond
3.75%, 01/11/2028 (C)

    1,126,000        1,037,057  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.0% (B)             

Panama Government International Bond
3.88%, 03/17/2028

    315,000        302,560  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 0.0% (B)             

Peru Government International Bond
7.35%, 07/21/2025

    125,000        150,625  
    

 

 

 
Poland - 0.0% (B)             

Republic of Poland Government International Bond
3.00%, 03/17/2023

    275,000        267,842  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 0.0% (B)             

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (E)

    200,000        200,440  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 0.1%             

Korea Development Bank
3.00%, 03/17/2019

    416,000        416,031  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.1%             

Saudi Government International Bond
2.38%, 10/26/2021 (E)

    455,000        434,607  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $5,115,700)

       4,938,100  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.0%

    

Aventura Mall Trust
Series 2013-AVM, Class A,
3.74% (D), 12/05/2032 (E)

    $   700,000        $   707,845  

BB-UBS Trust

    

Series 2012-TFT, Class A,

    

2.89%, 06/05/2030 (E)

    1,145,000        1,121,904  

Series 2012-TFT, Class C,

    

3.47% (D), 06/05/2030 (E)

    1,070,000        1,036,050  

BB-UBS Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2012-SHOW, Class XA,
0.60% (D), 11/05/2036 (E)

    3,045,000        102,009  

BBCMS Trust
Series 2015-MSQ, Class B,
3.89%, 09/15/2032 (E)

    600,000        596,355  

BCAP LLC Trust

    

Series 2009-RR6, Class 2A1,

    

4.14% (D), 08/26/2035 (E)

    7,718        7,697  

Series 2010-RR1, Class 12A1,

    

5.25% (D), 08/26/2036 (E)

    29,948        29,980  

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Trust
Series 2017-VICI, Class A,
3.53%, 10/15/2034 (E)

    700,000        698,450  

CGRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-VN05, Class B,
3.58% (D), 03/13/2035 (E)

    1,550,000        1,530,779  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2014-GC19, Class A3,

    

3.75%, 03/10/2047

    113,286        113,634  

Series 2014-GC19, Class A4,

    

4.02%, 03/10/2047

    220,000        223,316  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A1,
3.50% (D), 06/25/2058 (E)

    412,540        407,815  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,
3.00% (D), 09/25/2064 (E)

    628,115        613,304  

COMM Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2013-CR11, Class AM,

    

4.72% (D), 08/10/2050

    410,000        425,464  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A1,

    

1.71%, 02/10/2028 (E)

    148,760        145,933  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A2,

    

3.37%, 02/10/2028 (E)

    110,000        108,515  

Series 2013-WWP, Class B,

    

3.73%, 03/10/2031 (E)

    1,150,000        1,166,016  

Series 2014-UBS2, Class A5,

    

3.96%, 03/10/2047

    2,415,000        2,439,973  

Series 2015-3BP, Class A,

    

3.18%, 02/10/2035 (E)

    3,250,000        3,130,343  

Series 2016-GCT, Class C,

    

3.46% (D), 08/10/2029 (E)

    520,000        511,413  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2,
3.40%, 10/05/2030 (E)

    830,000        796,335  

Core Industrial Trust
Series 2015-CALW, Class B,
3.25%, 02/10/2034 (E)

    1,040,000        1,025,584  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2009-11R, Class 5A1,
3.79% (D), 08/26/2036 (E)

    $   119,872        $   120,213  

CSMC Trust
Series 2014-4R, Class 21A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%, 2.88% (D), 12/27/2035 (E)

    513,994        509,093  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II
Series 2013-KING, Class E,
3.44% (D), 12/10/2027 (E)

    320,000        315,385  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (D), 04/10/2031 (E)

    675,000        662,008  

Houston Galleria Mall Trust
Series 2015-HGLR, Class A1A2,
3.09%, 03/05/2037 (E)

    700,000        665,376  

Jefferies Resecuritization Trust
Series 2009-R7, Class 1A1,
4.04% (D), 02/26/2036 (E)

    62,033        61,947  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

    

Series 2010-C1, Class B,

    

5.95%, 06/15/2043 (E)

    370,000        372,795  

Series 2012-WLDN, Class A,

    

3.91%, 05/05/2030 (E)

    2,159,768        2,156,336  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2016-1, Class A1,
2.50% (D), 04/25/2057 (E)

    273,053        266,533  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust
Series 2012-C6, Class AS,
3.48%, 11/15/2045

    320,000        316,523  

Morgan Stanley Capital Barclays Bank Trust
Series 2016-MART, Class A,
2.20%, 09/13/2031 (E)

    1,950,000        1,881,088  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust
Series 2014-R3, Class 2A,
3.00% (D), 07/26/2048 (E)

    535,842        515,731  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%, 3.68% (D), 08/15/2034 (E)

    2,682,576        2,680,869  

Nationstar Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2013-A, Class A,
3.75% (D), 12/25/2052 (E)

    259,918        259,777  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (D), 01/25/2054 (E)

    119,713        119,150  

Series 2014-2A, Class A3,

    

3.75% (D), 05/25/2054 (E)

    287,742        286,620  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (D), 11/25/2054 (E)

    220,736        219,589  

Series 2015-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 08/25/2055 (E)

    541,397        538,048  

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 11/26/2035 (E)

    369,814        368,055  

Series 2016-3A, Class A1B,

    

3.25% (D), 09/25/2056 (E)

    379,034        371,565  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust (continued)

 

Series 2016-4A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 11/25/2056 (E)

    $   439,656        $   436,349  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 02/25/2057 (E)

    1,079,014        1,081,260  

Series 2017-2A, Class A3,

    

4.00% (D), 03/25/2057 (E)

    887,518        890,886  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 04/25/2057 (E)

    1,524,886        1,527,971  

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 05/25/2057 (E)

    606,252        606,692  

One Market Plaza Trust
Series 2017-1MKT, Class A,
3.61%, 02/10/2032 (E)

    1,373,000        1,363,985  

Palisades Center Trust
Series 2016-PLSD, Class A,
2.71%, 04/13/2033 (E)

    950,000        925,185  

Provident Funding Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-1, Class 3A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%, 2.86% (D), 05/25/2035

    192,555        191,606  

Queens Center Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-QCA, Class D,
3.47% (D), 01/11/2037 (E)

    410,000        384,215  

UBS-BAMLL Trust
Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (E)

    560,000        554,743  

Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Trust
Series 2016-BOCA, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%, 4.78% (D), 06/15/2029 (E)

    695,000        695,420  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $39,294,484)

 

     38,283,727  
    

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.3%  
California - 0.3%             

Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
6.60%, 08/01/2042

    45,000        59,537  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited

    

7.30%, 10/01/2039

    290,000        394,063  

7.60%, 11/01/2040

    480,000        692,942  

7.70%, 11/01/2030

    340,000        369,570  

7.95%, 03/01/2036

    905,000        958,766  

University of California, Revenue Bonds,
Series AD,
4.86%, 05/15/2112

    40,000        39,026  
    

 

 

 
       2,513,904  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.0% (B)             

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.64%, 04/01/2057

    35,000        37,878  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 0.0% (B)             

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series F,
7.41%, 01/01/2040

    54,000        75,275  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New York - 0.0% (B)             

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series E,
6.81%, 11/15/2040

    $   45,000        $   57,798  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds,
Series CC,
5.88%, 06/15/2044

    45,000        56,076  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series H,
5.39%, 03/15/2040

    40,000        46,030  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
Series 181,
4.96%, 08/01/2046

    70,000        76,263  
    

 

 

 
       236,167  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $3,026,517)

 

     2,863,224  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 6.8%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

5.00%, 08/01/2035

    320,816        339,557  

5.50%, 11/01/2018 - 06/01/2041

    115,747        124,222  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates

    

2.89%, 06/25/2027

    3,403,962        3,310,839  

3.06% (D), 08/25/2024

    3,410,000        3,348,848  

3.49%, 01/25/2024

    1,298,000        1,304,908  

3.53% (D), 07/25/2023

    1,100,000        1,106,355  

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

2.50%, TBA (F)

    3,421,000        3,274,266  

3.00%, TBA (F)

    24,676,000        23,620,054  

3.33% (D), 10/25/2023

    185,795        186,070  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.53%, 3.36% (D), 02/01/2043

    61,924        64,093  

3.50%, 07/01/2028 - 11/01/2028

    389,996        391,179  

3.50%, TBA (F)

    16,166,000        15,796,257  

4.00%, 04/01/2026 - 06/01/2042

    108,313        109,271  

4.00%, TBA (F)

    4,977,000        4,976,805  

4.50%, 02/01/2025 - 06/01/2026

    231,431        237,395  

5.00%, 04/01/2039 - 11/01/2039

    1,367,985        1,447,610  

5.00%, TBA (F)

    2,961,000        3,089,364  

5.50%, 07/01/2019 - 12/01/2041

    1,041,947        1,134,226  

6.00%, 08/01/2036 - 06/01/2041

    1,403,044        1,532,162  

6.50%, 05/01/2040

    132,906        146,923  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS

    

0.78% (D), 02/16/2053

    586,557        28,074  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $66,008,621)

 

     65,568,478  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 8.9%  
U.S. Treasury - 8.0%             

U.S. Treasury Bond

    

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    3,005,000        2,380,876  

2.50%, 02/15/2045 - 05/15/2046

    7,240,000        6,084,789  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)             

U.S. Treasury Bond (continued)

    

2.75%, 08/15/2042 - 11/15/2047

    $   5,430,400        $   4,815,362  

2.88%, 08/15/2045

    1,070,000        970,398  

3.00%, 05/15/2042

    476,000        446,139  

3.13%, 02/15/2042 - 05/15/2048

    1,301,000        1,246,559  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    3,780,000        3,882,178  

3.63%, 02/15/2044

    8,170,000        8,480,205  

4.50%, 02/15/2036

    3,825,500        4,454,466  

4.75%, 02/15/2037

    4,556,000        5,485,353  

5.25%, 02/15/2029

    3,602,000        4,253,737  

U.S. Treasury Note

    

1.00%, 11/30/2019

    7,324,900        7,190,419  

1.13%, 06/30/2021 - 09/30/2021

    2,888,000        2,754,242  

1.50%, 08/15/2026

    3,597,000        3,198,660  

1.63%, 03/31/2019 - 05/15/2026

    4,603,900        4,390,466  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    1,870,500        1,739,346  

2.38%, 01/31/2023

    3,631,000        3,544,197  

2.50%, 05/15/2024

    4,458,000        4,339,236  

2.88%, 05/15/2028 - 08/15/2028

    6,995,300        6,832,327  
    

 

 

 
       76,488,955  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 0.9%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond

    

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    1,219,206        1,284,691  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    2,711,197        3,062,311  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.63%, 01/15/2024

    4,850,903        4,748,924  
    

 

 

 
       9,095,926  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $89,205,017)

       85,584,881  
    

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 4.3%             
Banks - 0.4%             

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
2.28% (H), 12/17/2018

    3,500,000        3,489,982  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.4%             

Cedar Springs Capital Co. LLC
2.35% (H), 12/07/2018

    3,700,000        3,691,490  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%             

Charta LLC
2.30% (H), 11/16/2018

    1,000,000        999,063  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.7%             

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
2.40% (H), 12/17/2018

    200,000        199,399  

Barton Capital Corp.
2.32% (H), 12/11/2018

    2,020,000        2,014,905  

Cafco LLC
2.33% (H), 12/17/2018

    3,700,000        3,689,221  

Crown Point Capital Co.
2.35% (H), 12/07/2018

    1,800,000        1,795,860  

Fairway Finance Corp.

    

2.30% (H), 12/17/2018

    1,400,000        1,395,957  

2.42% (H), 01/03/2019

    2,500,000        2,489,631  

Gotham Funding Corp.
2.29% (H), 11/05/2018

    4,000,000        3,999,000  
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

Le Fayette Asset Securitization LLC
2.45% (H), 12/17/2018 - 01/03/2019

    $   3,400,000        $   3,387,307  

Liberty Funding LLC
2.30% (H), 12/04/2018

    980,000        977,970  

LMA SA
2.65% (H), 02/04/2019

    3,600,000        3,575,300  

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.
2.44% (H), 01/09/2019

    2,400,000        2,389,006  
    

 

 

 
       25,913,556  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.3%             

Schlumberger Investment SA
2.43% (H), 01/03/2019

    3,500,000        3,485,422  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.4%             

Manhattan Asset Funding
2.25% (H), 11/16/2018

    3,700,000        3,696,593  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $41,276,106)

       41,276,106  
    

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.1%  

U.S. Treasury Bill

    

2.21% (H), 01/03/2019

    2,817,000        2,806,330  

2.22% (H), 01/03/2019

    7,340,000        7,312,062  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $10,118,392)

 

     10,118,392  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.5%             

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (H)

    5,012,863        5,012,863  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $5,012,863)

       5,012,863  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.6%             

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (H), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $5,860,311 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 1.13% - 2.13%, due 08/15/2021 - 08/31/2021, and with a total value of $5,983,201.

    $  5,860,107        5,860,107  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $5,860,107)

       5,860,107  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $873,791,321)

       1,011,797,957  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (5.6)%

 

     (53,711,836
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  958,086,121  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Description   Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

    Long       23       12/21/2018     $   3,328,132     $   3,117,765     $   —     $   (210,367

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (I)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 561,640,719     $     $     $ 561,640,719  

Preferred Stocks

    447,250                   447,250  

Asset-Backed Securities

          38,906,816             38,906,816  

Corporate Debt Securities

          151,297,294             151,297,294  

Foreign Government Obligations

          4,938,100             4,938,100  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          38,283,727             38,283,727  

Municipal Government Obligations

          2,863,224             2,863,224  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          65,568,478             65,568,478  

U.S. Government Obligations

          85,584,881             85,584,881  

Commercial Paper

          41,276,106             41,276,106  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

          10,118,392             10,118,392  

Other Investment Company

    5,012,863                   5,012,863  

Repurchase Agreement

          5,860,107             5,860,107  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 567,100,832     $ 444,697,125     $     $ 1,011,797,957  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

LIABILITIES

       

Other Financial Instruments

       

Futures Contracts (J)

  $ (210,367   $     $     $ (210,367
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ (210,367   $     $     $ (210,367
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $4,901,895. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(E)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $109,108,044, representing 11.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(G)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(H)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(I)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(J)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended on October 31, 2018, began with solid U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth of 2.5% year-over-year, buoyed by consumption, business equipment spending and a global pick-up in activity. The GOP-led congress signed broad tax relief for individuals, small businesses, and corporations into law early in 2018, providing at worst a costly debt-fueled sugar high near term, and at best incentives for business investment and more equity-friendly capital structures. Amid a positive string of earnings reports and signs of an economic rebound in the second quarter, investors generally contended less with market volatility and concerns over a more aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”).

The front end of the yield curve continued to reprice throughout the year as the Fed remained confident in its outlook for steady economic growth and signaled further rate hikes amid increasing Treasury supply. During the twelve-month period, the Fed raised the federal funds rate four times and the 10-year US Treasury increased by 77 basis points to end at 3.14%.

Policy and politics remained center-stage as President Trump’s trade spat with China escalated throughout the year. Protectionist and retaliatory trade rhetoric intensified globally. Risks around trade policy were still a concern for the Fed, even as they stayed the course on normalizing rates given continued economic strength.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Short-Term Bond (Class I2) returned 0.81.%. By comparison, its benchmark, ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index, returned 0.41%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

During the past year, we continued to prefer defensive interest rate positioning by focusing on spread products rather than taking on duration risk. Returns were driven more by carry than by spread tightening. Our emphasis remained on seeking carry from spread products, especially in investment grade corporate credit, structured products, and high yield. We were positive on the fundamentals in the U.S. consumer and property markets, with continued positions in private label structured products, including asset-backed securities (“ABS”), commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Within corporate credit, we maintained exposure to financials and utilities.

Yield curve positioning also contributed positively. Credit spread widening, however, mainly within BBB-rated corporate credit, detracted from excess returns. The largest contributions to excess returns by asset class came from allocations to investment grade corporate credit, CMBS and ABS, as well as an underweight to U.S. Treasuries. Security selection within high yield credit also contributed favorably, but was somewhat offset by the allocation to the asset class.

Fixed and floating-rate exposure contributed to performance, with allocation decisions among floating-rate securities contributing the most. At the ratings level, the strategy produced excess performance due to security selection, with the largest contributions coming from A-rated paper. An overweight allocation to BBB-rated paper also contributed to excess returns.

Norbert King

Glen Kneeland

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     2.47  

Duration †

     1.62  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     0.0 %* 

AAA

     14.5  

AA

     7.1  

A

     29.2  

BBB

     39.5  

BB

     2.8  

B

     3.5  

CCC and Below

     0.5  

Not Rated

     2.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.1  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (1.96 )%       0.99      3.58      11/01/2007  

Class A (NAV)

     0.53      1.50      3.84      11/01/2007  

Class C (POP)

     (1.22 )%       0.73      3.06      11/01/2007  

Class C (NAV)

     (0.24 )%       0.73      3.06      11/01/2007  

Class I (NAV)

     0.71      1.72      2.89      11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

     0.81      1.80      4.15      11/08/2004  

ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index (A)

     0.41      0.84      1.70         

Class R6 (NAV)

     0.92      N/A        1.71      05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

     (1.81 )%       N/A        (0.18 )%       03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

     0.69      N/A        1.38      03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

     0.82      N/A        1.79      12/16/2016  

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market, including U.S. Treasury, U.S. agency, foreign government, supranational and corporate securities that have a remaining maturity of less than three years and more than one year.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 2.5% for A and T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Fund is subject to a variety of risks, including credit risk, inflation risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and liquidity risk. Additional risks include investing in foreign markets and non-investment grade securities. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significant affect the value of the Fund.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 17.8%  

Access Point Funding I LLC
Series 2017-A, Class A,
3.06%, 04/15/2029 (A)

    $  4,059,536        $  4,031,068  

Benefit Street Partners CLO VII, Ltd. Series 2015-VIIA, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
3.64% (B), 07/18/2027 (A)

    8,000,000        7,917,944  

BXG Receivables Note Trust

    

Series 2012-A, Class A,

    

2.66%, 12/02/2027 (A)

    3,183,371        3,133,103  

Series 2013-A, Class A,

    

3.01%, 12/04/2028 (A)

    7,616,032        7,457,081  

Series 2017-A, Class A,

    

2.95%, 10/04/2032 (A)

    7,256,316        7,037,479  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class BR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
3.69% (B), 04/15/2027 (A)

    16,270,000        16,155,280  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Series 2003-HE3, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.76%,
3.04% (B), 12/25/2033

    811,366        808,851  

CWABS Asset-Backed Certificates Trust Series 2006-17, Class 2A2,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
2.43% (B), 03/25/2047

    8,401,518        8,203,698  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust

    

Series 2014-1, Class B,

    

2.98%, 05/20/2027 (A)

    746,143        745,400  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,

    

3.27%, 10/22/2029 (A)

    8,658,802        8,559,896  

Golub Capital Partners CLO, Ltd.
Series 2017-34A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.85%,
4.19% (B), 03/08/2029 (A)

    9,000,000        9,018,351  

Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-3A, Class B1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,

    

4.17% (B), 10/22/2025 (A)

    10,000,000        10,001,040  

Series 2015-1A, Class B1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
4.02% (B), 04/20/2027 (A)

    8,000,000        7,969,880  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP
Series 2016-1A, Class B,
3.72%, 03/25/2020 (A)

    15,000,000        15,014,730  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust

    

Series 2013-A, Class A,

    

2.28%, 01/25/2026 (A)

    1,083,207        1,077,297  

Series 2014-AA, Class B,

    

2.07% (B), 11/25/2026 (A)

    3,612,389        3,547,597  

ICG US CLO, Ltd.
Series 2016-1A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
4.21% (B), 07/29/2028 (A)

    6,000,000        5,999,982  

Jamestown CLO IV, Ltd.
Series 2014-4A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
3.79% (B), 07/15/2026 (A)

    12,000,000        11,945,952  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

KVK CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class BR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.80%,
4.11% (B), 05/15/2026 (A)

    $   9,135,000        $   9,135,238  

Marathon CLO VII, Ltd.
Series 2014-7A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.32%,
3.83% (B), 10/28/2025 (A)

      10,000,000          10,009,050  

Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust Series 2012-1A, Class A,
2.51%, 05/20/2030 (A)

    2,508,440        2,486,377  

Mountain View CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class BRR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
3.89% (B), 10/15/2026 (A)

    10,000,000        9,999,850  

MVW Owner Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class B,

    

2.70%, 09/22/2031 (A)

    2,890,708        2,811,080  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.52%, 12/20/2032 (A)

    2,972,542        2,907,724  

New Residential Advanced Receivables Trust
Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,
2.58%, 10/15/2049 (A)

    7,550,000        7,488,621  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2018-RPL1, Class A1,
3.50% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    6,676,023        6,545,358  

New Residential Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,
4.00% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    6,044,366        6,054,788  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T3, Class AT3,

    

2.83%, 10/16/2051 (A)

    10,000,000        9,736,079  

Series 2016-T5, Class AT5,

    

3.33%, 12/15/2051 (A)

    10,000,000        9,857,720  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2018-T2, Class AT2,
3.60%, 08/15/2050 (A)

    9,960,000        9,931,116  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust

    

Series 2014-AA, Class A,

    

2.29%, 07/09/2029 (A)

    3,418,603        3,352,294  

Series 2015-AA, Class A,

    

2.88%, 09/08/2027 (A)

    5,451,171        5,344,379  

Series 2016-A, Class A,

    

2.61%, 03/08/2029 (A)

    10,706,009        10,416,540  

Series 2018-A, Class C,

    

3.74%, 11/08/2030 (A)

    7,109,889        7,006,231  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC

 

Series 2014-2A, Class B,

    

2.40%, 06/20/2031 (A)

    1,784,015        1,782,484  

Series 2014-3A, Class B,

    

2.80%, 10/20/2031 (A)

    2,042,485        2,031,621  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.40%, 03/22/2032 (A)

    689,916        684,909  

Series 2015-1A, Class B,

    

3.05%, 03/22/2032 (A)

    843,231        838,677  

Series 2018-2A, Class B,

    

3.65%, 06/20/2035 (A)

    6,260,788        6,224,865  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC (continued)

 

Series 2018-3A, Class A,

    

3.69%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    $   8,000,000        $   8,006,283  

Series 2018-3A, Class D,

    

5.20%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    4,320,000        4,324,035  

SLM Student Loan Trust
Series 2006-1, Class B,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.20%,
2.69% (B), 01/25/2027

    9,160,000        8,622,292  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC Series 2017-1, Class A,
3.28%, 01/26/2026 (A)

    4,079,995        4,070,346  

Spirit Master Funding LLC
Series 2014-2A, Class A,
5.76%, 03/20/2041 (A)

    6,372,640        6,527,197  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.05%, 04/25/2029 (A)

    7,545,756        7,485,053  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust Series 2018-T1, Class AT1,
3.62%, 10/17/2050 (A)

    17,680,000        17,679,132  

TICP CLO I, Ltd.
Series 2015-1A, Class BR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
3.77% (B), 07/20/2027 (A)

    10,000,000        9,895,340  

TICP CLO III, Ltd.
Series 2018-3R, Class B,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
3.82% (B), 04/20/2028 (A)

    10,000,000        9,962,980  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-3, Class A1B,

    

3.00% (B), 03/25/2054 (A)

    2,230,383        2,206,866  

Series 2015-4, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (B), 04/25/2055 (A)

    7,913,878        7,787,332  

Series 2016-3, Class A1,

    

2.25% (B), 04/25/2056 (A)

    7,862,826        7,654,560  

Series 2016-5, Class A1,

    

2.50% (B), 10/25/2056 (A)

    10,714,853        10,402,466  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2056 (A)

    15,494,085        15,109,722  

Series 2017-2, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    6,954,928        6,802,538  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 07/25/2057 (A)

    12,208,065        11,916,414  

Series 2017-4, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 06/25/2057 (A)

    11,935,159        11,556,899  

Series 2017-6, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2057 (A)

    12,908,500        12,545,891  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (B), 01/25/2058 (A)

    12,546,140        12,243,563  

Series 2018-2, Class A1,

    

3.25% (B), 03/25/2058 (A)

    5,662,644        5,569,133  

Series 2018-3, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 05/25/2058 (A)

    9,463,292        9,415,870  

Trafigura Securitisation Finance PLC

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A2,

    

2.47%, 12/15/2020 (A)

    10,000,000        9,791,750  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,

    

3.73%, 03/15/2022 (A)

    11,000,000        10,990,474  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2017-A, Class A,
2.33%, 03/20/2035 (A)

    $   10,797,508        $   10,402,831  

Welk Resorts LLC

    

Series 2013-AA, Class A,

    

3.10%, 03/15/2029 (A)

    3,354,556        3,323,475  

Series 2015-AA, Class A,

    

2.79%, 06/16/2031 (A)

    4,194,410        4,104,288  

Series 2017-AA, Class A,

    

2.82%, 06/15/2033 (A)

    7,000,698        6,809,285  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.
Series 2016-1A, Class BR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
3.97% (B), 04/20/2028 (A)

    15,000,000        14,928,915  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $508,524,298)

       503,404,560  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 57.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.2%             

Lockheed Martin Corp.
2.50%, 11/23/2020

    7,102,000        6,973,095  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.0%             

America West Airlines Pass-Through Trust

    

7.93%, 07/02/2020

    286,368        287,800  

8.06%, 01/02/2022

    6,170,524        6,577,161  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
3.40%, 04/19/2021

    4,995,000        4,945,405  

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through Trust
6.26%, 05/20/2023

    530,764        538,884  

Southwest Airlines Co.
2.65%, 11/05/2020

    9,964,000        9,843,871  

Virgin Australia Pass-Through Trust
5.00%, 04/23/2025 (A)

    6,448,884        6,535,493  
    

 

 

 
       28,728,614  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 15.4%             

ABN AMRO Bank NV
3.40%, 08/27/2021 (A)

    15,000,000        14,896,290  

Banco Santander SA

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.09%,
3.40% (B), 02/23/2023

    10,000,000        10,007,000  

3.85%, 04/12/2023

    4,600,000        4,451,487  

Bank of America Corp.

    

Fixed until 12/20/2022,
3.00% (B), 12/20/2023

    7,542,000        7,256,906  

Fixed until 01/20/2022,
3.12% (B), 01/20/2023, MTN

    8,000,000        7,817,314  

Fixed until 05/17/2021,
3.50% (B), 05/17/2022, MTN

    15,000,000        14,929,099  

Barclays PLC
3-Month LIBOR + 1.38%,
3.70% (B), 05/16/2024

    10,000,000        9,915,200  

BNP Paribas SA
5.00%, 01/15/2021

    17,935,000        18,505,333  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    600,000        598,500  

Citigroup, Inc.

    

2.90%, 12/08/2021

    4,757,000        4,648,368  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)             

Citigroup, Inc. (continued)

    

Fixed until 01/24/2022,
3.14% (B), 01/24/2023 (C)

    $   13,000,000        $   12,690,785  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.69%,
3.20% (B), 10/27/2022

    3,000,000        2,998,751  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.07%,
3.40% (B), 12/08/2021

    5,000,000        5,078,600  

Citizens Bank NA

    

2.25%, 10/30/2020

    6,000,000        5,845,755  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.34% (B), 03/29/2023

    10,000,000        10,011,965  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (A)

    8,000,000        9,009,829  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.83%,
3.24% (B), 01/10/2022 (C)

    2,900,000        2,936,382  

Fixed until 06/30/2019 (D), 11.00% (A) (B)

    9,781,000        10,230,926  

Danske Bank A/S

    

2.00%, 09/08/2021 (A)

    8,000,000        7,529,379  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.06%,
3.39% (B), 09/12/2023 (A)

    14,743,000        14,298,831  

Discover Bank
7.00%, 04/15/2020

    16,576,000        17,316,017  

Fifth Third Bank
3.35%, 07/26/2021

    14,960,000        14,888,680  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.50%, 12/15/2020

    8,160,000        8,155,216  

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

    

6.75%, 03/19/2020

    13,396,000        13,971,232  

7.25%, 12/15/2021 (C)

    6,340,000        6,909,876  

First Tennessee Bank NA
2.95%, 12/01/2019

    14,548,000        14,505,292  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.92% (B), 05/18/2021

    10,280,000        10,291,390  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.32% (B), 05/18/2024

    11,930,000        11,897,076  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.
2.30%, 01/14/2022

    13,724,000        13,126,220  

ING Bank NV
5.80%, 09/25/2023 (A)

    12,067,000        12,635,060  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
3.38%, 01/12/2023 (A)

    4,864,000        4,404,574  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

4.25%, 10/15/2020

    6,865,000        6,971,671  

4.50%, 01/24/2022

    10,904,000        11,205,908  

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
Fixed until 04/26/2020,
3.09% (B), 04/26/2021

    10,000,000        9,961,300  

National City Corp.
6.88%, 05/15/2019

    3,000,000        3,062,032  

Nordea Bank Abp
4.25%, 09/21/2022 (A)

    5,179,000        5,172,758  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
3.90%, 04/29/2024

    7,811,000        7,747,936  

Regions Financial Corp.
2.75%, 08/14/2022

    12,360,000        11,883,729  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)             

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
3.92% (B), 06/25/2024

    $   9,014,000        $   9,027,218  

6.40%, 10/21/2019

    14,228,000        14,621,295  

Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
3.40%, 01/18/2023

    6,907,000        6,592,981  

Standard Chartered PLC
Fixed until 01/20/2022,
4.25% (B), 01/20/2023 (A)

    10,323,000        10,309,632  

US Bank NA
2.13%, 10/28/2019

    8,770,000        8,718,432  

Wells Fargo Bank NA
2.60%, 01/15/2021

    19,494,000        19,119,709  

Zions Bancorp NA
3.50%, 08/27/2021

    8,390,000        8,346,151  
    

 

 

 
       434,498,085  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.5%             

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.30%, 02/01/2023

    11,291,000        11,009,176  

Constellation Brands, Inc.
3.75%, 05/01/2021

    12,965,000        12,965,956  

Diageo Capital PLC
3.50%, 09/18/2023

    9,800,000        9,760,398  

Pernod Ricard SA
5.75%, 04/07/2021 (A)

    9,466,000        9,913,052  
    

 

 

 
       43,648,582  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.5%             

AbbVie, Inc.
2.50%, 05/14/2020

    6,351,000        6,268,055  

Amgen, Inc.
4.50%, 03/15/2020

    3,695,000        3,769,474  

Biogen, Inc.
2.90%, 09/15/2020

    4,981,000        4,935,156  
    

 

 

 
       14,972,685  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 5.2%             

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
7.30%, 06/28/2019

    18,320,000        18,822,743  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
2.20%, 08/16/2023, MTN

    10,000,000        9,333,779  

Charles Schwab Corp.
2.65%, 01/25/2023

    9,964,000        9,610,003  

Credit Suisse Group AG
3-Month LIBOR + 1.24%,
3.57% (B), 06/12/2024 (A)

    19,750,000        19,789,840  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
3.13%, 12/10/2020

    10,000,000        9,887,107  

Deutsche Bank AG
4.25%, 02/04/2021

    5,560,000        5,538,388  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    

2.35%, 11/15/2021

    8,791,000        8,459,140  

5.75%, 01/24/2022

    14,970,000        15,818,500  

Lazard Group LLC
4.25%, 11/14/2020(C)

    4,176,000        4,230,193  

Morgan Stanley

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.18%,
3.65% (B), 01/20/2022

    14,940,000        15,108,180  

5.75%, 01/25/2021

    8,748,000        9,145,247  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)             

UBS AG
2.20%, 06/08/2020 (A)

    $   11,838,000        $   11,616,440  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG 3-Month LIBOR + 1.44%,
3.81% (B), 09/24/2020 (A) (C)

    8,831,000        8,994,272  
    

 

 

 
       146,353,832  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.7%             

Dow Chemical Co.
8.55%, 05/15/2019

    24,461,000        25,158,452  

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
2.20%, 05/01/2020

    6,000,000        5,926,435  

Huntsman International LLC
5.13%, 11/15/2022

    6,972,000        7,033,005  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.93%, 04/23/2021 (A)

    9,575,000        9,527,150  
    

 

 

 
       47,645,042  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.2%  

CK Hutchison International 17 II, Ltd.
2.25%, 09/29/2020 (A)

    5,000,000        4,875,878  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.2%             

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
2.96% (B), 05/22/2020

    5,975,000        5,985,815  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 2.6%             

Ally Financial, Inc.

    

3.50%, 01/27/2019

    12,000,000        11,985,000  

8.00%, 03/15/2020

    5,717,000        6,017,143  

American Express Co.
3.38%, 05/17/2021

    17,933,000        17,888,789  

Capital One Financial Corp.
2.40%, 10/30/2020

    9,963,000        9,735,308  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.34%, 03/18/2021

    8,000,000        7,813,737  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.

    

3.55%, 04/09/2021

    9,963,000        9,873,251  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.56%,
4.00% (B), 01/15/2020

    3,150,000        3,187,479  

Springleaf Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    6,825,000        7,302,750  
    

 

 

 
       73,803,457  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.4%             

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.
4.25%, 09/15/2022 (A) (C)

    3,035,000        2,943,950  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
5.75%, 10/15/2020

    7,063,826        7,063,826  
    

 

 

 
       10,007,776  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.1%  

Princeton University
4.95%, 03/01/2019

    1,902,000        1,913,880  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 3.1%  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
7.13%, 10/15/2020 (A)

    18,266,000        19,424,674  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.
3.90%, 04/20/2023 (A)

    $   12,251,000        $   12,110,391  

GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co.
2.34%, 11/15/2020

    5,800,000        5,627,255  

Jefferies Group LLC
8.50%, 07/15/2019 (C)

    7,475,000        7,738,220  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
10.38%, 11/01/2018

    13,587,000        13,587,000  

OMX Timber Finance Investments I LLC
5.42%, 01/29/2020 (A)

    20,014,000        20,445,030  

Protective Life Global Funding
2.70%, 11/25/2020 (A)

    8,378,000        8,265,225  
    

 

 

 
       87,197,795  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.20%, 03/01/2022

    9,960,000        9,785,751  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.90%, 05/01/2019

    9,000,000        9,117,810  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
2.86% (B), 05/22/2020

    9,000,000        9,041,256  

2.95%, 03/15/2022

    4,736,000        4,640,106  
    

 

 

 
       32,584,923  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 2.4%             

Appalachian Power Co.
4.60%, 03/30/2021

    4,528,000        4,634,215  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.05%, 08/15/2022

    18,483,000        18,063,131  

Entergy Corp.
4.00%, 07/15/2022

    7,365,000        7,407,026  

Entergy Texas, Inc.
7.13%, 02/01/2019

    14,282,000        14,424,761  

Southern California Edison Co.
1.85%, 02/01/2022

    13,250,000        12,913,208  

Southern Co.
2.35%, 07/01/2021

    11,954,000        11,550,629  
    

 

 

 
       68,992,970  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.8%  

American Tower Corp.
3.00%, 06/15/2023

    9,963,000        9,543,813  

Crown Castle International Corp.
5.25%, 01/15/2023

    9,538,000        9,946,516  

HCP, Inc.
3.15%, 08/01/2022

    14,125,000        13,707,606  

iStar, Inc.
5.00%, 07/01/2019

    4,647,000        4,649,904  

WEA Finance LLC / Westfield UK & Europe Finance PLC
2.70%, 09/17/2019 (A)

    12,570,000        12,526,496  
    

 

 

 
       50,374,335  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.9%  

Kroger Co.
2.80%, 08/01/2022

    10,433,000        10,098,788  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food & Staples Retailing (continued)             

Sysco Corp.
2.50%, 07/15/2021

    $   9,646,000        $   9,393,663  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
3.30%, 11/18/2021

    4,979,000        4,920,508  
    

 

 

 
       24,412,959  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.4%             

General Mills, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 1.01%,
3.46% (B), 10/17/2023

    15,084,000        15,103,975  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.57%,
2.91% (B), 02/10/2021

    14,866,000        14,893,304  

Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV
2.00%, 10/28/2021 (A)

    11,000,000        10,468,878  
    

 

 

 
       40,466,157  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.9%             

DTE Gas Co.
5.00%, 10/01/2019

    14,397,000        14,633,766  

South Jersey Industries, Inc.
0.10%, 06/27/2019 (E)

    10,000,000        10,000,000  
    

 

 

 
       24,633,766  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.1%  

Abbott Laboratories
2.90%, 11/30/2021

    13,000,000        12,774,450  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    

2.89%, 06/06/2022

    9,959,000        9,631,440  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.03%,
3.35% (B), 06/06/2022

    8,124,000        8,171,163  
    

 

 

 
       30,577,053  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.5%  

CVS Health Corp.
2.13%, 06/01/2021

    15,000,000        14,457,058  

Express Scripts Holding Co.
3.90%, 02/15/2022

    9,465,000        9,502,573  

Halfmoon Parent, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.89%,
3.33% (B), 07/15/2023 (A) (C)

    12,689,000        12,678,864  

HCA, Inc.
6.50%, 02/15/2020

    6,200,000        6,401,500  
    

 

 

 
       43,039,995  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.4%             

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
8.75%, 03/15/2022

    7,100,000        7,153,250  

DR Horton, Inc.
2.55%, 12/01/2020

    4,029,000        3,935,097  
    

 

 

 
       11,088,347  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.3%  

Exelon Generation Co. LLC
4.00%, 10/01/2020

    9,554,000        9,631,267  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.2%             

General Electric Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.24% (B), 04/15/2020, MTN

    5,100,000        5,110,585  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance - 1.0%             

Athene Global Funding
3.00%, 07/01/2022 (A)

    $   14,168,000        $   13,710,185  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.88%, 08/15/2020

    6,145,000        6,398,045  

Five Corners Funding Trust
4.42%, 11/15/2023 (A)

    8,785,000        8,971,992  
    

 

 

 
       29,080,222  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.9%             

DXC Technology Co.
2.88%, 03/27/2020

    8,090,000        8,010,828  

First Data Corp.
7.00%, 12/01/2023 (A)

    7,596,000        7,877,052  

Fiserv, Inc.
3.80%, 10/01/2023

    8,477,000        8,460,447  
    

 

 

 
       24,348,327  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.2%             

Mattel, Inc.
4.35%, 10/01/2020 (C)

    7,005,000        6,932,778  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.5%             

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.25%, 09/30/2022

    7,500,000        7,537,500  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
3.58%, 07/23/2020

    17,240,000        17,211,615  

Comcast Corp.
3.45%, 10/01/2021

    9,959,000        9,954,255  

CSC Holdings LLC
6.75%, 11/15/2021

    8,655,000        9,063,083  
    

 

 

 
       43,766,453  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.5%             

ArcelorMittal
5.50%, 03/01/2021

    1,992,000        2,061,987  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.
7.00%, 02/15/2021 (A) (C)

    6,430,000        6,286,611  

Glencore Funding LLC
3.00%, 10/27/2022 (A)

    6,974,000        6,668,846  
    

 

 

 
       15,017,444  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.8%             

Consumers Energy Co.
6.70%, 09/15/2019

    10,000,000        10,311,836  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
2.58%, 07/01/2020

    4,498,000        4,429,630  

NiSource, Inc.
3.85%, 02/15/2023

    7,266,000        7,215,615  
    

 

 

 
       21,957,081  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.7%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
8.70%, 03/15/2019

    2,857,000        2,913,743  

Devon Energy Corp.
3.25%, 05/15/2022

    10,260,000        9,969,522  

El Paso Natural Gas Co. LLC
8.63%, 01/15/2022

    8,935,000        10,154,036  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP

    

4.15%, 10/01/2020 (C)

    $   8,000,000        $   8,068,164  

4.20%, 09/15/2023

    4,980,000        4,955,759  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.15%, 03/01/2022

    4,980,000        5,032,781  

MPLX, LP

    

3.38%, 03/15/2023

    4,499,000        4,384,459  

4.88%, 12/01/2024

    5,661,000        5,796,806  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.63%, 04/15/2023

    14,900,000        15,685,677  

Williams Cos., Inc.
4.55%, 06/24/2024

    7,966,000        8,022,490  

YPF SA
8.50%, 03/23/2021 (A)

    1,743,000        1,759,559  
    

 

 

 
       76,742,996  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.2%             

AstraZeneca PLC
3.50%, 08/17/2023

    9,961,000        9,809,345  

Bayer US Finance LLC
3.00%, 10/08/2021 (A)

    7,474,000        7,304,508  

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.
3.50%, 12/15/2021

    7,400,000        7,234,618  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.40%, 09/23/2021

    9,963,000        9,571,983  
    

 

 

 
       33,920,454  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.3%             

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
9.45%, 08/01/2021

    7,000,000        8,016,009  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.4%             

CDK Global, Inc.
3.80%, 10/15/2019

    11,925,000        11,903,416  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.4%  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
3.50%, 10/05/2021

    7,170,000        7,148,022  

Xerox Corp.
2.75%, 09/01/2020 (C)

    5,626,000        5,462,212  
    

 

 

 
       12,610,234  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 1.2%             

Altria Group, Inc.
9.70%, 11/10/2018

    12,724,000        12,740,464  

BAT Capital Corp.
2.30%, 08/14/2020 (A)

    8,717,000        8,530,495  

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
8.13%, 06/23/2019

    11,299,000        11,648,169  
    

 

 

 
       32,919,128  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.3%  

Air Lease Corp.
3.50%, 01/15/2022

    13,789,000        13,633,874  

International Lease Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    21,682,000        23,514,731  
    

 

 

 
       37,148,605  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.00%, 11/15/2018 (A)

    3,597,000        3,604,194  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Wireless Telecommunication Services (continued)  

Vodafone Group PLC
3-Month LIBOR + 0.99%,
3.43% (B), 01/16/2024

    $   14,944,000        $   14,896,203  
    

 

 

 
       18,500,397  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $1,639,415,186)

       1,620,380,437  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.4%  
Lebanon - 0.3%             

Lebanon Government International Bond
5.15%, 11/12/2018, MTN (F)

    10,100,000        10,084,042  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 0.1%             

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (A)

    2,175,000        2,179,785  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $12,261,667)

 

     12,263,827  
    

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENT - 0.5%             
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.5%  

Spin Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.69% (B), 11/14/2022

    13,197,280        13,190,681  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignment
(Cost $13,156,311)

       13,190,681  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.5%  

20 Times Square Trust

    

Series 2018-20TS, Class C,

    

3.10% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    10,900,000        10,403,129  

280 Park Avenue Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-280P, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
3.53% (B), 09/15/2034 (A)

    15,640,000        15,639,876  

Arroyo Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.76% (B), 04/25/2048 (A)

    11,311,512        11,289,513  

Ashford Hospitality Trust

    

Series 2018-ASHF, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 04/15/2035 (A)

    17,440,000        17,434,428  

Series 2018-ASHF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.10%,
4.38% (B), 04/15/2035 (A)

    10,520,000        10,529,797  

BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2014-FL1, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.20%,
4.36% (B), 12/15/2031 (A)

    10,000,000        10,014,239  

BBCMS Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-DELC, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
3.48% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    14,890,000        14,890,094  

Series 2017-DELC, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
3.98% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    15,000,000        14,971,890  
 

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

BBCMS Mortgage Trust (continued)

    

Series 2017-GLKS, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.03% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    $   10,000,000        $   9,981,254  

Series 2018-TALL, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.12%,
3.40% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    16,120,000        16,094,622  

Series 2018-TALL, Class E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.44%,
4.72% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    15,000,000        15,014,930  

BCAP LLC Trust

    

Series 2009-RR6, Class 2A1,

    

4.14% (B), 08/26/2035 (A)

    53,148        53,006  

Series 2010-RR1, Class 12A1,

    

5.25% (B), 08/26/2036 (A)

    402,544        402,972  

BHMS
Series 2018-ATLS, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
4.18% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    14,900,000        14,899,811  

BX Trust

    

Series 2017-APPL, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 07/15/2034 (A)

    16,278,720        16,273,454  

Series 2017-SLCT, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 07/15/2034 (A)

    13,219,676        13,216,207  

Series 2018-GW, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
3.50% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    5,480,000        5,476,499  

Series 2018-GW, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.77%,
4.05% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    4,250,000        4,257,905  

BXP Trust
Series 2017-CQHP, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    11,825,000        11,776,898  

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Trust
Series 2017-VICI, Class A,
3.53%, 10/15/2034 (A)

    15,000,000        14,966,775  

CCRESG Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2016-HEAT, Class B,

    

4.11%, 04/10/2029 (A)

    4,319,000        4,332,369  

Series 2016-HEAT, Class C,

    

4.92%, 04/10/2029 (A)

    3,619,000        3,671,301  

Series 2016-HEAT, Class D,

    

5.49% (B), 04/10/2029 (A)

    7,290,000        7,425,867  

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-MDRB, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.03% (B), 07/15/2030 (A)

    10,000,000        9,986,222  

CHT Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-CSMO, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    17,400,000        17,443,276  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-1500, Class B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
3.38% (B), 07/15/2029 (A)

    5,000,000        4,993,032  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust (continued)

 

Series 2017-1500, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
3.53% (B), 07/15/2032 (A)

    $   3,500,000        $   3,492,710  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.

    

Series 2014-A, Class A,

    

4.00% (B), 01/25/2035 (A)

    4,560,915        4,584,587  

Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (B), 09/25/2064 (A)

    10,076,960        9,839,341  

CLNS Trust
Series 2017-IKPR, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
3.39% (B), 06/11/2032 (A)

    14,800,000        14,781,296  

COMM Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2014-PAT, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.15%,
4.43% (B), 08/13/2027 (A)

    15,000,000        15,052,541  

Series 2014-PAT, Class E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.15%,
5.43% (B), 08/13/2027 (A)

    5,000,000        5,052,964  

Series 2014-TWC, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.85%,
4.13% (B), 02/13/2032 (A)

    10,000,000        10,009,395  

DBCG Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-BBG, Class B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.13% (B), 06/15/2034 (A)

    12,500,000        12,484,331  

Series 2017-BBG, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.28% (B), 06/15/2034 (A)

    2,500,000        2,496,866  

GPT Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2018-GPP, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 06/15/2035 (A)

    10,000,000        10,000,926  

Series 2018-GPP, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.85%,
4.13% (B), 06/15/2035 (A)

    10,000,000        9,996,710  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A1,
2.06%, 04/10/2031 (A)

    6,298,214        6,121,796  

Hilton Orlando Trust
Series 2018-ORL, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
3.58% (B), 12/15/2034 (A)

    10,000,000        9,990,407  

Hospitality Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-HIT, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
3.63% (B), 05/08/2030 (A)

    7,900,000        7,897,585  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2014-DSTY, Class C,
3.80% (B), 06/10/2027(A)

    10,000,000        9,701,093  

JPMorgan Resecuritization Trust
Series 2010-5, Class 2A2,
3.31% (B), 07/26/2035 (A)

    237,001        237,323  

Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-1A, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (B), 02/25/2030 (A)

    2,207,176        2,172,103  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Metlife Securitization Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.00% (B), 04/25/2055 (A)

    $   13,791,056        $   13,364,631  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2017-3, Class A1,
2.75% (B), 01/25/2061 (A)

    15,892,296        15,475,223  

Monarch Beach Resort Trust
Series 2018-MBR, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
3.98% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    12,000,000        12,000,005  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust

    

Series 2017-ASHF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.20%,
4.48% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    10,800,000        10,815,172  

Series 2018-SUN, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    10,850,000        10,837,950  

Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust
Series 2010-1A, Class A,
4.00%, 07/25/2060 (A)

    5,309,825        4,938,137  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (B), 08/15/2034 (A)

    19,237,211        19,224,970  

MSCG Trust

    

Series 2018-SELF, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.18%,
3.48% (B), 10/15/2028 (A)

    9,810,000        9,810,000  

Series 2018-SELF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
3.95% (B), 10/15/2028 (A)

    5,320,000        5,320,000  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (B), 01/25/2054 (A)

    2,762,598        2,749,616  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (B), 11/25/2054 (A)

    3,393,753        3,376,117  

Series 2016-4A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 11/25/2056 (A)

    5,536,407        5,494,768  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    10,239,044        10,259,758  

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 05/25/2057 (A)

    6,984,464        6,989,544  

Series 2017-5A, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
3.78% (B), 06/25/2057 (A)

    8,461,326        8,653,260  

Series 2018-2A, Class A1,

    

4.50% (B), 02/25/2058 (A)

    10,080,178        10,239,735  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust
Series 2013-2, Class 2A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.19%,
2.36% (B), 12/20/2036 (A)

    7,545,954        7,390,575  

RETL Trust
Series 2018-RVP, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.03% (B), 03/15/2033 (A)

    8,091,424        8,093,747  

Stonemont Portfolio Trust
Series 2017-MONT, Class C, 1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
3.53% (B), 08/20/2030 (A)

    14,812,114        14,812,907  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Tharaldson Hotel Portfolio Trust
Series 2018-THL, Class C, 1-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
3.63% (B), 11/11/2034 (A)

    $   12,983,728        $   13,000,919  

TIAA Seasoned Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2007-C4, Class AJ,
5.48% (B), 08/15/2039

    285,551        286,030  

TRU Trust
Series 2016-TOYS, Class A, 1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (B), 11/15/2030 (A)

    5,760,972        5,759,807  

VSD LLC
3.60%, 12/25/2043 (A)

    1,649,901        1,649,901  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $613,270,256)

 

     609,894,112  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATION - 0.0% (G)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 12-Month LIBOR + 1.77%,
4.52% (B), 08/01/2037

    338,405        355,638  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligation
(Cost $343,150)

 

     355,638  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.7%

 

Securities Lending Collateral - 0.7%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio,
2.19% (H)

    19,045,930        19,045,930  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $19,045,930)

 

     19,045,930  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.8%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
1.25% (H), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $49,902,035 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 1.13%-2.75%, due 08/31/2021 -  09/15/2021, and with a total value of $50,902,386.

    $  49,900,302        49,900,302  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $49,900,302)

       49,900,302  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $2,855,917,100)

       2,828,435,487  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.1%

 

     1,908,345  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  2,830,343,832  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (I)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

  $     $ 503,404,560     $     $ 503,404,560  

Corporate Debt Securities

          1,620,380,437             1,620,380,437  

Foreign Government Obligations

          12,263,827             12,263,827  

Loan Assignment

          13,190,681             13,190,681  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          609,894,112             609,894,112  

U.S. Government Agency Obligation

          355,638             355,638  

Other Investment Company

    19,045,930                   19,045,930  

Repurchase Agreement

          49,900,302             49,900,302  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 19,045,930     $ 2,809,389,557     $     $   2,828,435,487  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $1,420,873,940, representing 50.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $18,650,606. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(E)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $10,000,000 or 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    Security exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Security may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the value of the Regulation S security is $10,084,042, representing 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(H)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(I)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Small Cap Core

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Volatility intensified as the period closed and a steep market pullback erased most of the earlier gains, leaving the Russell 2000® Index up just under two percent for the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. Small-cap stocks were in favor for much of the 12-month period in light of their largely domestic exposure, a positive characteristic following the U.S. corporate tax cut at the end of 2017 and, thereafter, amid worries about the effects of heightened protectionism on global trade. The perception that small caps provided safe haven from the broadened tariff activity dissipated along with the unfavorable market sentiment late in the fiscal year. This dynamic worsened as investors weighed potential impacts of rising interest rates and elevated cost pressures due to a tightening labor market and increasing commodity prices.

The market headwinds largely reflected future risks more so than current reality, as the economy remained in good shape throughout the 12-month period. The fiscal stimulus had the desired effect, and most companies reported double-digit, year-over-year earnings growth in the third quarter of 2018, even adjusting for the lower corporate tax rates. During the October sell-off, investors pondered how long the nearly decade-long expansion could last. This risk aversion pushed many economically-sensitive sectors of the Index into the red, including materials, energy and industrials.

For the full 12-month period, investors once again favored “growth” stocks, with the Russell 2000® Growth Index outperforming the Russell 2000® Value Index. However, amid the volatility and pullback late in the 12-month period, investors became more focused on fundamentals and valuation, which served as a tailwind for the Fund.

The outperformance of companies that are growing the fastest, losing money and trading at high valuations that has prevailed over the recent past is at odds with the historical record in our view, suggesting that the opposite characteristics are the recipe for long-term success. It is the long-term record that we find most credible and upon which our discipline is built.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Small Cap Core (Class R4) returned 2.27%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Russell 2000® Index and the S&P 500®, returned 1.85% and 7.35%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Substantial academic and empirical research has shown the existence of a number of market anomalies that can be profitably exploited by a disciplined approach to security selection and portfolio construction. We continue to believe that the ultimate strength of the Fund’s strategy lies in our ability to produce a portfolio that, in aggregate, maintains objective and economically-meaningful exposures to the factors that our research has shown to be indicative of prospective outperformance.

The Fund outperformed the Russell 2000® Index despite the headwind from investors’ preference for growth stocks. For much of the period, companies trading at higher valuations with the fastest sales growth and those that were losing money substantially outperformed. This was a headwind, since our strategy generally favors companies that are profitable and trade at lower valuation levels. Late in the period, as investor preferences shifted, the Fund benefited and finished ahead of the Index. While earnings-based valuation metrics proved largely ineffective, our exposure to companies with higher free-cash-flow yields was beneficial to relative results. In addition, our stock selection in the consumer discretionary and health-care sectors added significant value, primarily as a result of our specialty retail and pharmaceutical holdings.

Eoin E. Middaugh, CFA

D. Kevin McCreesh, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Systematic Financial Management L.P.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     98.5

Other Investment Company

     3.1  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (3.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (3.37 )%         N/A          0.11        03/10/2017  

Class A (NAV)

       2.24        N/A          3.62        03/10/2017  

Class C (POP)

       0.42        N/A          2.81        03/10/2017  

Class C (NAV)

       1.40        N/A          2.81        03/10/2017  

Class I (NAV)

       2.38        N/A          3.81        03/10/2017  

Class I2 (NAV)

       2.63        N/A          4.02        03/10/2017  

Class I3 (NAV)

       2.57        N/A          3.70        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       2.12        N/A          3.16        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       2.27        4.87        10.74        09/11/2000  

Russell 2000® Index (A)

       1.85        8.01        12.44     

S&P 500® (B)

       7.35        11.34        13.24           

Class T1 (POP)

       (0.19 )%         N/A          0.61        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       2.37        N/A          2.20        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       2.46        N/A          3.80        03/10/2017  

(A) The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities of the Russell 3000® Index based on a combination of market cap and current index membership. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(B) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Small capitalization companies may have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 98.5%  
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.3%  

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (A)

    23,025        $  591,973  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.2%  

Modine Manufacturing Co. (A)

    41,435        539,069  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 8.6%  

1st Source Corp.

    11,170        520,410  

Bancorp, Inc. (A)

    64,250        674,625  

Bank of Marin Bancorp

    7,310        621,277  

Bank of NT Butterfield & Son, Ltd.

    14,495        584,004  

Bank OZK

    18,715        512,042  

BankUnited, Inc.

    17,935        593,649  

Cadence BanCorp

    25,980        573,119  

Cathay General Bancorp

    18,490        696,518  

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

    25,675        694,252  

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    12,120        551,581  

Customers Bancorp, Inc. (A)

    29,965        613,983  

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (A)

    12,470        613,150  

Financial Institutions, Inc.

    18,500        528,175  

First Financial Corp.

    11,760        539,314  

First Internet Bancorp

    19,785        509,859  

First Merchants Corp.

    15,995        665,552  

First of Long Island Corp.

    24,705        499,288  

Franklin Financial Network, Inc. (A)

    19,645        665,965  

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

    10,390        562,619  

Hanmi Financial Corp.

    29,045        609,364  

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

    32,105        638,890  

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

    41,495        600,848  

Independent Bank Corp.

    25,695        568,630  

Pacific City Financial Corp.

    30,745        503,296  

Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp.

    18,685        504,308  

Peoples Bancorp, Inc.

    16,500        564,795  

Preferred Bank

    11,780        605,610  

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

    10,110        657,453  

QCR Holdings, Inc.

    14,715        536,067  

RBB Bancorp

    24,195        522,128  

TCF Financial Corp.

    30,025        626,922  

Veritex Holdings, Inc. (A)

    24,515        577,573  
    

 

 

 
       18,735,266  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 2.1%  

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (A)

    37,355        713,854  

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    30,615        658,222  

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    38,100        568,452  

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (A)

    11,015        674,008  

Myriad Genetics, Inc. (A)

    15,435        695,038  

PDL BioPharma, Inc. (A)

    268,820        669,362  

United Therapeutics Corp. (A)

    5,960        660,726  
    

 

 

 
       4,639,662  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.5%  

NCI Building Systems, Inc. (A)

    49,790        609,928  

Quanex Building Products Corp.

    36,470        540,485  
    

 

 

 
       1,150,413  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.8%  

Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A

    23,875        654,414  

Cowen, Inc. (A)

    40,845        604,506  

Legg Mason, Inc.

    24,065        679,114  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    14,125        645,795  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

    6,270        $   622,862  

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A

    37,610        717,223  
    

 

 

 
       3,923,914  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.3%  

Kraton Corp. (A)

    15,665        431,414  

Methanex Corp.

    8,800        569,624  

Stepan Co.

    8,410        694,582  

Tredegar Corp.

    35,530        660,858  

Trinseo SA

    8,885        478,724  
    

 

 

 
       2,835,202  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.5%  

ACCO Brands Corp.

    65,035        524,833  

Brady Corp., Class A

    16,770        675,663  

Ennis, Inc.

    29,315        567,538  

Herman Miller, Inc.

    19,140        630,663  

Interface, Inc.

    31,465        512,565  

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

    96,170        636,645  

Quad/Graphics, Inc.

    32,090        495,149  

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

    148,366        870,909  

SP Plus Corp. (A)

    18,450        589,662  
    

 

 

 
       5,503,627  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.3%  

ARRIS International PLC (A)

    27,885        693,500  

Ciena Corp. (A)

    23,980        749,615  

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

    21,410        597,767  

Plantronics, Inc.

    11,400        672,258  
    

 

 

 
       2,713,140  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.1%  

AECOM (A)

    21,600        629,424  

Aegion Corp. (A)

    24,535        474,997  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

    9,855        699,508  

Tutor Perini Corp. (A)

    34,090        528,395  
    

 

 

 
       2,332,324  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.3%  

Navient Corp.

    53,465        619,125  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.8%  

Greif, Inc., Class A

    13,320        630,036  

Myers Industries, Inc.

    33,290        527,979  

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (A)

    37,310        584,648  
    

 

 

 
       1,742,663  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.7%  

American Public Education, Inc. (A)

    21,420        701,076  

K12, Inc. (A)

    41,097        879,887  
    

 

 

 
       1,580,963  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

Vonage Holdings Corp. (A)

    49,865        661,210  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.7%  

ALLETE, Inc.

    9,515        704,110  

Portland General Electric Co.

    17,135        772,446  
    

 

 

 
       1,476,556  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.3%  

Regal Beloit Corp.

    8,975        643,507  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 4.5%  

Anixter International, Inc. (A)

    10,580        695,000  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (continued)  

Avnet, Inc.

    15,645        $   626,895  

Belden, Inc.

    10,520        568,606  

CTS Corp.

    19,755        527,261  

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (A) (B)

    42,460        1,231,340  

Fabrinet (A)

    15,785        683,806  

Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd.

    35,095        674,526  

Insight Enterprises, Inc. (A)

    13,770        711,771  

Jabil, Inc.

    26,080        644,958  

Plexus Corp. (A)

    11,855        692,332  

Sanmina Corp. (A)

    23,995        607,074  

Tech Data Corp. (A)

    10,000        706,600  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    35,675        652,853  

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (A)

    19,795        642,348  
    

 

 

 
       9,665,370  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.6%  

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (A)

    71,935        612,886  

Matrix Service Co. (A)

    29,625        602,276  

Noble Corp. PLC (A)

    101,585        509,957  

Precision Drilling Corp. (A) (B)

    190,055        458,033  

SEACOR Holdings, Inc. (A)

    13,745        659,622  

Unit Corp. (A)

    27,646        639,452  
    

 

 

 
       3,482,226  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.4%  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

    18,490        768,629  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 6.4%  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

    42,215        682,617  

Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    57,210        608,714  

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (B)

    169,480        559,284  

Chatham Lodging Trust

    34,160        666,120  

CoreCivic, Inc.

    30,165        677,506  

Franklin Street Properties Corp.

    84,120        585,475  

Government Properties Income Trust (B)

    75,215        664,148  

Hersha Hospitality Trust

    33,405        586,592  

Hospitality Properties Trust

    25,735        659,331  

Kite Realty Group Trust

    44,155        699,415  

MedEquities Realty Trust, Inc.

    55,425        458,365  

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

    52,275        776,807  

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

    38,165        687,733  

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust

    58,005        770,306  

Retail Properties of America, Inc., Class A

    59,235        726,814  

RLJ Lodging Trust

    34,815        676,804  

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

    32,985        714,125  

Select Income REIT

    38,180        721,984  

Senior Housing Properties Trust

    40,235        646,576  

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

    90,530        707,945  

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    30,375        624,206  
    

 

 

 
       13,900,867  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.2%  

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (A)

    45,865        831,074  

SpartanNash Co.

    38,320        684,012  

United Natural Foods, Inc. (A)

    21,680        471,106  

Weis Markets, Inc.

    15,625        721,094  
    

 

 

 
       2,707,286  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.4%  

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

    15,885        773,123  

Dean Foods Co.

    97,970        782,780  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Food Products (continued)  

Flowers Foods, Inc.

    39,285        $   758,593  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (A)

    14,160        645,130  
    

 

 

 
       2,959,626  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.3%  

National Fuel Gas Co.

    13,460        730,743  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.7%  

Accuray, Inc. (A)

    154,325        692,919  

AngioDynamics, Inc. (A)

    33,535        685,120  

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (A)

    17,280        617,933  

CONMED Corp.

    9,755        657,780  

Haemonetics Corp. (A)

    6,475        676,443  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

    7,830        658,346  

Integer Holdings Corp. (A)

    9,105        678,049  

Masimo Corp. (A)

    5,955        688,398  

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

    46,455        753,036  

Natus Medical, Inc. (A)

    20,890        624,193  

OraSure Technologies, Inc. (A)

    41,760        580,464  

Orthofix Medical, Inc. (A)

    12,925        786,099  
    

 

 

 
       8,098,780  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 6.9%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. (A)

    19,195        796,592  

Addus HomeCare Corp. (A)

    11,100        727,050  

Amedisys, Inc. (A)

    6,105        671,550  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (A)

    12,350        625,157  

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (A)

    78,120        697,612  

Chemed Corp.

    2,267        689,916  

Community Health Systems, Inc. (A) (B)

    269,320        851,051  

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (A)

    73,635        650,197  

Encompass Health Corp.

    9,280        624,544  

Ensign Group, Inc.

    19,725        730,614  

Magellan Health, Inc. (A)

    10,065        654,829  

MEDNAX, Inc. (A)

    16,965        700,485  

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (A)

    5,445        690,263  

National HealthCare Corp.

    8,630        686,344  

Owens & Minor, Inc.

    42,475        335,552  

Patterson Cos., Inc.

    32,405        731,705  

Premier, Inc., Class A (A)

    15,750        708,750  

Providence Service Corp. (A)

    9,975        659,248  

Tenet Healthcare Corp. (A)

    25,700        661,261  

Tivity Health, Inc. (A)

    21,095        725,879  

Triple-S Management Corp., Class B (A)

    33,252        570,604  

US Physical Therapy, Inc.

    6,515        700,493  
    

 

 

 
       14,889,696  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 1.1%  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (A)

    51,425        612,472  

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. (B)

    27,215        680,375  

HealthStream, Inc.

    23,150        609,076  

NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (A)

    33,650        497,011  
    

 

 

 
       2,398,934  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.6%  

Brinker International, Inc.

    15,315        663,905  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (A)

    18,520        559,304  
    

 

 

 
       1,223,209  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.6%  

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

    31,035        594,010  

ZAGG, Inc. (A)

    53,845        652,063  
    

 

 

 
       1,246,073  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Insurance - 1.6%  

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (A)

    35,170        $   723,799  

Assured Guaranty, Ltd.

    18,315        732,234  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

    34,075        644,017  

Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A (A)

    159,015        680,584  

Third Point Reinsurance, Ltd. (A)

    53,188        588,259  
    

 

 

 
       3,368,893  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.6%  

DHI Group, Inc. (A)

    308,240        514,761  

QuinStreet, Inc. (A)

    52,070        827,913  
    

 

 

 
       1,342,674  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.2%  

Points International, Ltd. (A)

    42,625        531,107  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.5%  

CACI International, Inc., Class A (A)

    4,090        729,901  

Cardtronics PLC, Class A (A)

    20,025        543,879  

Conduent, Inc. (A)

    35,565        679,291  

CSG Systems International, Inc.

    18,788        659,459  

EVERTEC, Inc.

    30,645        799,222  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    11,560        751,053  

NIC, Inc.

    46,115        613,791  

Perficient, Inc. (A)

    27,145        679,168  

Sykes Enterprises, Inc. (A)

    24,543        752,734  

Teradata Corp. (A)

    17,085        621,894  

Unisys Corp. (A) (B)

    36,145        665,429  
    

 

 

 
       7,495,821  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.8%  

Bruker Corp.

    22,835        715,421  

Cambrex Corp. (A)

    11,845        631,220  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (A)

    5,420        660,264  

ICON PLC (A)

    4,735        653,809  

Luminex Corp.

    25,265        726,874  

Medpace Holdings, Inc. (A)

    11,765        612,956  
    

 

 

 
       4,000,544  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 3.4%  

AGCO Corp.

    11,690        655,108  

Colfax Corp. (A)

    19,835        555,975  

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (A)

    66,234        443,105  

EnPro Industries, Inc.

    10,165        632,263  

Global Brass & Copper Holdings, Inc.

    20,310        642,202  

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

    11,370        687,317  

Meritor, Inc. (A)

    35,515        603,400  

Rexnord Corp. (A)

    23,015        617,032  

Terex Corp.

    17,955        599,517  

Timken Co.

    14,510        573,871  

Titan International, Inc.

    94,080        664,205  

TriMas Corp. (A)

    25,020        736,839  
    

 

 

 
       7,410,834  
    

 

 

 
Marine - 0.5%  

Costamare, Inc.

    119,970        635,841  

Genco Shipping & Trading, Ltd. (A)

    49,450        544,939  
    

 

 

 
       1,180,780  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.9%  

Gannett Co., Inc.

    70,805        686,808  

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A

    12,045        653,321  

MSG Networks, Inc., Class A (A)

    27,265        696,621  
    

 

 

 
       2,036,750  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Metals & Mining - 1.8%  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (B)

    142,315        $   556,452  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

    6,530        622,766  

Materion Corp.

    12,115        688,495  

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

    25,970        698,593  

SunCoke Energy, Inc. (A)

    61,615        690,088  

U.S. Steel Corp.

    24,975        662,587  
    

 

 

 
       3,918,981  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.3%  

Dynex Capital, Inc.

    118,015        683,307  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.0%  

Black Hills Corp.

    12,555        747,023  

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

    25,250        630,240  

NorthWestern Corp.

    12,665        744,195  
    

 

 

 
       2,121,458  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.9%  

Arch Coal, Inc., Class A

    8,530        818,027  

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc. (A)

    251,955        430,843  

Cosan, Ltd., Class A

    100,250        837,088  

Green Plains, Inc.

    42,005        715,765  

Gulfport Energy Corp. (A)

    61,030        555,983  

Halcon Resources Corp. (A) (B)

    159,520        529,606  

Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (A)

    90,230        472,805  

Murphy Oil Corp.

    21,105        672,405  

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., Class A (A)

    162,055        508,853  

Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (A)

    275,265        451,435  

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A

    13,620        569,997  

Peabody Energy Corp.

    20,140        713,963  

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (A)

    25,615        796,114  

SM Energy Co.

    21,795        530,490  

Southwestern Energy Co. (A)

    138,820        741,299  

VAALCO Energy, Inc. (A)

    212,125        420,008  

World Fuel Services Corp.

    25,380        812,160  
    

 

 

 
       10,576,841  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 2.0%  

Boise Cascade Co.

    20,840        641,664  

Domtar Corp.

    15,335        710,164  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

    25,555        556,332  

Mercer International, Inc.

    40,685        618,819  

Resolute Forest Products, Inc. (A)

    52,750        594,493  

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

    18,920        603,926  

Verso Corp., Class A (A)

    21,920        616,171  
    

 

 

 
       4,341,569  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 1.3%  

Edgewell Personal Care Co. (A)

    14,220        682,275  

Inter Parfums, Inc.

    11,440        674,846  

Medifast, Inc.

    3,375        714,420  

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (A)

    5,815        680,471  
    

 

 

 
       2,752,012  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.4%  

Assertio Therapeutics, Inc. (A)

    128,235        622,581  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc. (A)

    25,785        589,961  

Endo International PLC (A)

    41,620        705,043  

Horizon Pharma PLC (A)

    37,460        682,146  

Innoviva, Inc. (A)

    46,125        643,905  

Mallinckrodt PLC (A)

    21,250        532,525  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)  

Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc. (A)

    19,180        $   693,549  

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (A)

    6,545        651,293  
    

 

 

 
       5,121,003  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 1.9%  

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

    22,990        793,385  

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

    32,075        753,442  

Kforce, Inc.

    19,785        609,774  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

    7,865        600,021  

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

    32,145        694,332  

TrueBlue, Inc. (A)

    26,905        627,693  
    

 

 

 
       4,078,647  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.8%  

ArcBest Corp.

    15,786        585,976  

USA Truck, Inc. (A)

    29,580        581,839  

YRC Worldwide, Inc. (A)

    66,760        551,438  
    

 

 

 
       1,719,253  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.6%  

Amkor Technology, Inc. (A)

    89,150        637,422  

Cirrus Logic, Inc. (A)

    18,200        681,408  

Cohu, Inc.

    28,990        602,992  

Diodes, Inc. (A)

    20,105        606,970  

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.

    30,805        626,266  

Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (A)

    9,395        795,663  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    8,895        655,473  

Nanometrics, Inc. (A)

    17,720        568,103  

Synaptics, Inc. (A)

    15,025        564,038  
    

 

 

 
       5,738,335  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.3%  

Progress Software Corp.

    18,585        597,322  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 6.5%  

Aaron’s, Inc.

    10,855        511,596  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

    29,125        573,763  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    22,300        514,238  

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (A)

    130,485        502,367  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (B)

    42,200        579,828  

Caleres, Inc.

    17,710        605,682  

Cato Corp., Class A

    32,840        633,155  

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

    64,270        492,951  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    16,690        590,325  

DSW, Inc., Class A

    17,785        472,192  

Express, Inc. (A)

    61,455        541,419  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    11,600        546,824  

Genesco, Inc. (A)

    13,805        590,716  

Guess?, Inc.

    26,600        564,984  

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

    29,795        604,243  

Hibbett Sports, Inc. (A) (B)

    32,660        570,570  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (A)

    34,410        612,842  

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (B)

    15,980        650,865  

Signet Jewelers, Ltd.

    10,350        580,118  

Tailored Brands, Inc.

    29,220        613,912  

Tilly’s, Inc., A Shares

    33,210        589,145  

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (A)

    14,030        553,624  

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (A)

    63,195        491,025  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (B)

    8,920        529,670  

Zumiez, Inc. (A)

    21,455        499,043  
    

 

 

 
       14,015,097  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.2%  

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (A)

    22,170        $   675,076  

Immersion Corp. (A)

    65,005        650,700  

NCR Corp. (A)

    23,310        625,874  

Stratasys, Ltd. (A)

    30,275        577,042  
    

 

 

 
       2,528,692  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.0%  

Crocs, Inc. (A)

    36,733        754,496  

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (A)

    6,485        824,697  

Fossil Group, Inc. (A)

    34,560        750,298  

Movado Group, Inc.

    18,630        717,441  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    5,480        710,263  

Vera Bradley, Inc. (A)

    43,950        579,700  
    

 

 

 
       4,336,895  
    

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 3.6%  

Axos Financial, Inc. (A)

    20,205        613,424  

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

    36,555        589,267  

First Defiance Financial Corp.

    18,645        507,517  

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (A)

    21,075        648,899  

MGIC Investment Corp. (A)

    55,235        674,419  

Ocwen Financial Corp. (A)

    167,435        586,022  

Oritani Financial Corp.

    44,895        655,916  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

    28,945        578,611  

Radian Group, Inc.

    37,275        715,307  

United Community Financial Corp.

    59,410        543,602  

United Financial Bancorp, Inc.

    34,640        535,188  

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

    12,795        536,878  

Washington Federal, Inc.

    21,700        611,072  
    

 

 

 
       7,796,122  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.2%  

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (A)

    39,170        655,706  

Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A

    16,505        584,112  

Veritiv Corp. (A)

    19,880        662,799  

WESCO International, Inc. (A)

    12,425        623,486  
    

 

 

 
       2,526,103  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

    24,980        770,134  

U.S. Cellular Corp. (A)

    17,355        829,048  
    

 

 

 
       1,599,182  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $219,981,180)

 

     213,578,275  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 3.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 3.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    6,782,725        6,782,725  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $6,782,725)

 

     6,782,725  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.5%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $3,277,591 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $3,344,152.

    $  3,277,477        $   3,277,477  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $3,277,477)

 

     3,277,477  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $230,041,382)

 

     223,638,477  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (3.1)%

 

     (6,749,384
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  216,889,093  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 213,578,275     $     $     $ 213,578,275  

Other Investment Company

    6,782,725                   6,782,725  

Repurchase Agreement

          3,277,477             3,277,477  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 220,361,000     $ 3,277,477     $     $ 223,638,477  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $6,547,706. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Small Cap Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over much of the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, small-cap growth stocks outperformed the overall market due to a number of factors. First, small-cap companies were disproportionately benefiting from the tax cut passed in 2017. Second, economic growth in the U.S. was stronger than overseas and the rising dollar (since mid-April) hurt U.S. companies that export. Finally, small-cap companies were relatively insulated from developing global trade disputes. After 10 months of almost uninterrupted advances, volatility returned to the equity market in September and October, and small caps led the market lower.

The U.S. economy showed a mix of mid-cycle dynamics and late-cycle trends. As typical during a late-cycle phase, tighter employment markets pushed up wages and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s tightening of monetary policy flattened the yield curve. However, credit conditions were not yet restrictive. Moreover, the U.S. corporate backdrop remained strong, and pro-business policies helped boost earnings expectations. Lower tax burdens and access to offshore cash provided companies with additional spending capacity, which was being used on a variety of activities, including investor-friendly actions (buybacks, dividends and mergers/acquisitions) as well as direct boosts to the real economy (raising wages and capital expenditures). We continued to believe a maturing business cycle suggested caution rather than portending disaster.

The aggressive U.S. trade posture was becoming a major risk to the global economy. China and the U.S. are the most central economies in the highly-integrated global trade network. Plans by the U.S. to confront China’s trade and investment policies could ratchet up bilateral commercial tensions, thus complicating future global growth.

At period end, we believed global growth and inflation were firm enough to keep policy makers moving toward tighter monetary policy. We also expected a return to more normalized market volatility due to declining global economic momentum as risks to the monetary, political, and economic outlooks continued. With increased market volatility, we believed that higher-quality companies may outperform the overall market.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Small Cap Growth (Class A) returned 4.50%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, returned 4.13%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Performance in the benchmark was led by non-earning companies, particularly in technology and biotechnology. As a group, non-earning companies in the Russell 2000® Growth Index outperformed companies with earnings. Companies without earnings weren’t represented in the Fund, given our focus on high-quality, profitable businesses.

Despite our quality emphasis, the Fund outperformed its benchmark. From a sector perspective, materials/processing, energy and health care provided the strongest relative outperformance. Technology, financial services and producer durables were the three biggest relative detractors

Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc., a provider of medication management software, was the largest individual contributor. The company’s novel solution addresses a large unmet need for Medicare and Medicaid patients, in our view. We also think there is significant potential for broad application of Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.’s technology, especially considering the shift in health care toward population health and precision medicine.

WageWorks, Inc., a provider of programs for employee spending-account benefits, was the largest detractor. Weakness was related to the company delaying the filing of its 2017 financials. The company announced it was making small changes to its 2016 financials and didn’t expect significant changes to its 2017 results. While this announcement helped alleviate some of our concerns, we believed it was prudent to hold the investment at a minimal position until the revised financials were filed.

W. Conrad Doenges

Andrew Hill

Joseph LaBate

Co-Portfolio Managers

Ranger Investment Management, L.P.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     95.2

Other Investment Company

     7.2  

Repurchase Agreement

     4.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (6.9

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (1.23 )%         7.76        9.98        08/31/2012  

Class A (NAV)

       4.50        8.99        10.99        08/31/2012  

Russell 2000® Growth Index (A)

       4.13        8.75        13.06           

Class C (POP)

       2.94        8.21        10.21        08/31/2012  

Class C (NAV)

       3.87        8.21        10.21        08/31/2012  

Class I (NAV)

       4.82        9.25        11.27        08/31/2012  

Class I2 (NAV)

       5.06        9.42        11.42        08/31/2012  

Class I3 (NAV)

       4.90        N/A          10.07        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       4.48        N/A          9.52        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       4.60        N/A          9.79        03/10/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.06        N/A          12.24        07/25/2016  

Class T1 (POP)

       2.00        N/A          6.89        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       4.66        N/A          8.55        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       4.81        N/A          9.18        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 2000® Index companies with higher price-to-value ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Small capitalization companies may have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 95.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.9%  

Mercury Systems, Inc. (A)

    59,353        $  2,781,282  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 4.7%  

Banc of California, Inc.

    256,284        4,087,730  

CenterState Bank Corp.

    37,235        915,236  

LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc.

    46,665        1,798,002  
    

 

 

 
       6,800,968  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 2.7%  

Repligen Corp. (A)

    71,645        3,884,592  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.1%  

Insteel Industries, Inc.

    59,855        1,563,413  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.7%  

Quaker Chemical Corp.

    13,700        2,464,630  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.8%  

Knoll, Inc.

    205,295        4,075,106  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.5%  

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

    69,640        3,619,887  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.5%  

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

    11,900        2,174,011  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 4.9%  

Calavo Growers, Inc. (B)

    49,475        4,799,075  

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

    14,295        2,232,307  
    

 

 

 
       7,031,382  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 7.4%  

Cantel Medical Corp.

    40,730        3,223,779  

Heska Corp. (A)

    20,457        2,050,201  

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

    66,930        1,787,031  

Neogen Corp. (A)

    23,608        1,433,478  

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (A)

    32,930        2,156,256  
    

 

 

 
       10,650,745  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%  

BioTelemetry, Inc. (A)

    56,160        3,262,896  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 3.8%  

Medidata Solutions, Inc. (A)

    39,295        2,762,438  

Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (A)

    36,283        2,680,588  
    

 

 

 
       5,443,026  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.4%  

Sonic Corp.

    80,763        3,495,423  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 2.6%  

Cavco Industries, Inc. (A)

    11,320        2,270,905  

TopBuild Corp. (A)

    32,330        1,474,895  
    

 

 

 
       3,745,800  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 6.6%  

Evo Payments, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    83,587        1,984,355  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    42,580        2,766,423  

WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR (A)

    93,131        4,674,245  
    

 

 

 
       9,425,023  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 1.1%  

Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A (A)

    39,361        1,582,312  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 7.8%  

Cambrex Corp. (A)

    76,150        4,058,033  

NeoGenomics, Inc. (A)

    116,380        2,146,047  

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (A)

    52,295        5,065,817  
    

 

 

 
       11,269,897  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.1%  

Callon Petroleum Co. (A)

    144,090        $   1,436,577  

WildHorse Resource Development
Corp. (A) (B)

    211,710        4,490,369  
    

 

 

 
       5,926,946  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 3.3%  

Inter Parfums, Inc.

    81,070        4,782,319  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.6%  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    48,505        2,306,898  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 1.1%  

WageWorks, Inc. (A)

    38,625        1,537,661  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 4.5%  

Marten Transport, Ltd.

    128,081        2,466,840  

Saia, Inc. (A)

    63,445        3,988,153  
    

 

 

 
       6,454,993  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.7%  

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

    22,772        2,223,003  

CEVA, Inc. (A)

    35,166        866,490  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (A)

    30,810        1,442,216  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (A)

    26,500        2,160,545  
    

 

 

 
       6,692,254  
    

 

 

 
Software - 12.1%  

Box, Inc., Class A (A)

    84,051        1,512,918  

Mimecast, Ltd. (A)

    61,580        2,146,679  

MINDBODY, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    109,900        3,499,216  

Pegasystems, Inc.

    116,152        6,216,455  

Qualys, Inc. (A)

    55,505        3,954,176  
    

 

 

 
       17,329,444  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 3.7%  

Oxford Industries, Inc.

    23,562        2,096,547  

Steven Madden, Ltd.

    104,444        3,265,964  
    

 

 

 
       5,362,511  
    

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.5%  

LendingTree, Inc. (A) (B)

    3,665        739,194  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.8%  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (A)

    16,109        449,602  

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (A)

    31,768        2,161,495  
    

 

 

 
       2,611,097  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $110,833,160)

 

     137,013,710  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 7.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 7.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    10,397,096          10,397,096  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $10,397,096)

 

     10,397,096  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 4.5%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $6,537,031 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $6,669,222.

    $  6,536,804        $   6,536,804  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $6,536,804)

 

     6,536,804  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $127,767,060)

 

     153,947,610  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (6.9)%

 

     (9,974,381
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  143,973,229  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 137,013,710     $     $     $ 137,013,710  

Other Investment Company

    10,397,096                   10,397,096  

Repurchase Agreement

          6,536,804             6,536,804  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   147,410,806     $   6,536,804     $   —     $   153,947,610  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $10,166,185. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

U.S. stock markets were generally strong over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. Economic growth was not only solid, but rose above recent levels thanks, in part, to changes in tax policy. Wages finally began to rise and corporate profits were strong. Yet, interest rates, while rising, remained low and generally accommodative. Politics around trade were concerning to investors but did not overly affect markets.

In the small-universe, growth indexes led their value counterparts. From a sector standpoint, health care was the cap equity runaway winner, advancing more than twice the next closest sector. Energy and materials were among the weakest.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Small Cap Value (Class R4) returned -6.99%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index, returned -0.59%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark, driven by unfavorable stock selection and sector allocation decisions.

Our weakest sector for stock selection was financials, which was driven by regional banks. This group underwent a transition as a very long credit cycle shifted due to rising interest rates. Hanmi Financial Corp., a Los Angeles-based bank, detracted from performance due to a series of negative earnings announcements tied to rising deposit costs. Customers Bancorp, Inc. also detracted, partly due to rising deposit costs and a delay in the spinoff of its mobile banking division. Our stock selection within industrials was also weak, led lower by Builders FirstSource, Inc., a supplier to contractors in housing, and Rush Enterprises, Inc., a truck retailer.

Our strongest sector for stock selection was energy; most of our holdings either were flat or positive. Our stock selection in health care was also strong, especially in biotechnology, driven by Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., which manufactures countermeasures to biological and chemical threats, and Repligen Corp., a processor of biological compounds.

James W. Gaul, CFA

David Hanna

Douglas A. Riley, CFA

Michael J. Vogelzang, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Boston Advisors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     88.7

Investment Companies

     6.9  

Repurchase Agreement

     2.3  

Master Limited Partnership

     2.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.1  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018  
        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (12.19 )%         N/A          (3.54 )%         04/21/2017  

Class A (NAV)

       (7.12 )%         N/A          0.06        04/21/2017  

Class C (POP)

       (8.76 )%         N/A          (0.73 )%         04/21/2017  

Class C (NAV)

       (7.88 )%         N/A          (0.73 )%         04/21/2017  

Class I (NAV)

       (6.86 )%         N/A          0.32        04/21/2017  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (6.81 )%         N/A          0.35        04/21/2017  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (6.78 )%         N/A          0.49        04/21/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (7.25 )%         N/A          (0.06 )%         04/21/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (6.99 )%         4.36        10.08        01/23/2003  

Russell 2000® Value Index (A)

       (0.59 )%         7.18        10.95           

Class R6 (NAV)

       (6.85 )%         N/A          0.35        04/21/2017  

Class T1 (POP)

       (9.41 )%         N/A          (1.52 )%         04/21/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       (7.06 )%         N/A          0.10        04/21/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       (6.96 )%         N/A          0.27        04/21/2017  

(A) The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 2000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Small capitalization companies may have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. Value stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “growth” stocks. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 88.7%  
Auto Components - 1.5%  

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (A)

    244,340        $  3,706,638  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 15.9%  

Associated Banc-Corp.

    169,405        3,926,808  

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

    234,070        3,628,085  

Cathay General Bancorp

    127,395        4,798,970  

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (A)

    56,270        2,766,796  

Hancock Whitney Corp.

    98,300        4,124,668  

Hanmi Financial Corp.

    114,065        2,393,084  

OFG Bancorp

    268,150        4,582,683  

TCF Financial Corp.

    194,560        4,062,413  

TriState Capital Holdings, Inc. (A)

    153,119        3,861,661  

United Community Banks, Inc.

    156,405        3,889,792  

Veritex Holdings, Inc. (A)

    93,080        2,192,965  
    

 

 

 
       40,227,925  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 3.1%  

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (A)

    77,890        4,766,089  

Repligen Corp. (A)

    58,930        3,195,185  
    

 

 

 
       7,961,274  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.6%  

Evercore, Inc., Class A

    38,865        3,174,882  

Moelis & Co., Class A

    81,920        3,306,291  
    

 

 

 
       6,481,173  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.1%  

Ferro Corp. (A)

    165,520        2,803,909  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.4%  

McGrath RentCorp

    64,890        3,464,477  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 1.3%  

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (A)

    48,585        3,211,468  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.2%  

On Deck Capital, Inc. (A)

    440,170        3,037,173  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 2.1%  

Portland General Electric Co.

    120,605        5,436,873  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 3.6%  

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (A)

    197,300        5,721,700  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    181,065        3,313,489  
    

 

 

 
       9,035,189  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 4.1%  

McDermott International, Inc. (A)

    181,119        1,400,050  

ProPetro Holding Corp. (A)

    258,320        4,559,348  

Unit Corp. (A)

    188,970        4,370,876  
    

 

 

 
       10,330,274  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 9.4%  

National Storage Affiliates Trust

    188,890        5,030,141  

Senior Housing Properties Trust

    307,440        4,940,561  

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

    548,810        4,291,694  

STAG Industrial, Inc.

    204,600        5,413,716  

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    206,110        4,235,560  
    

 

 

 
       23,911,672  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.6%  

Darling Ingredients, Inc. (A)

    201,590        4,164,849  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 2.1%  

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

    67,125        5,186,749  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Health Care Technology - 1.5%  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (A)

    326,420        $   3,887,662  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

    124,030        3,294,237  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 1.1%  

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A (A)

    95,164        2,821,613  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 3.7%  

Assured Guaranty, Ltd.

    113,790        4,549,324  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

    248,485        4,696,367  
    

 

 

 
       9,245,691  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 1.7%  

CACI International, Inc., Class A (A)

    24,480        4,368,701  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 3.9%  

Callaway Golf Co.

    186,585        3,992,919  

Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A

    36,670        2,761,618  

Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A (A)

    76,830        3,088,566  
    

 

 

 
       9,843,103  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 3.0%  

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

    215,610        3,132,813  

Harsco Corp. (A)

    163,715        4,497,251  
    

 

 

 
       7,630,064  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 1.6%  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc. (A)

    157,980        4,090,102  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.1%  

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

    71,850        2,638,332  

Enerplus Corp.

    342,740        3,184,055  

Gulfport Energy Corp. (A)

    220,995        2,013,264  
    

 

 

 
       7,835,651  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 1.1%  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

    131,380        2,860,143  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.4%  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    76,430        3,635,011  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.4%  

Ryder System, Inc.

    62,840        3,475,680  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.0%  

Cohu, Inc.

    118,495        2,464,696  
    

 

 

 
Software - 2.9%  

Hortonworks, Inc. (A)

    167,250        2,987,085  

Upland Software, Inc. (A)

    136,035        4,290,544  
    

 

 

 
       7,277,629  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 3.0%  

Children’s Place, Inc.

    31,150        4,653,810  

Sleep Number Corp. (A)

    80,030        2,910,691  
    

 

 

 
       7,564,501  
    

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 3.3%  

Essent Group, Ltd. (A)

    95,230        3,753,967  

Washington Federal, Inc.

    165,550        4,661,888  
    

 

 

 
       8,415,855  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.7%  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

    97,780        2,355,520  

Triton International, Ltd.

    139,250        4,479,673  
    

 

 

 
       6,835,193  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $217,730,081)

 

     224,505,175  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Small Cap Value

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 6.9%

 

U.S. Equity Funds - 6.9%  

First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund

    51,790        $   2,511,815  

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF

    155,835        4,877,635  

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF

    83,625        10,131,169  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $18,110,417)

 

     17,520,619  
  

 

 

 
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - 2.0%  
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 2.0%  

NextEra Energy Partners, LP

    112,860        5,138,516  
    

 

 

 

Total Master Limited Partnership
(Cost $4,480,784)

 

     5,138,516  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $5,885,035 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $6,006,116.

    $  5,884,831        $   5,884,831  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $5,884,831)

 

     5,884,831  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $246,206,113)

 

     253,049,141  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.1%

 

     226,841  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  253,275,982  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 224,505,175     $     $     $ 224,505,175  

Investment Companies

    17,520,619                   17,520,619  

Master Limited Partnership

    5,138,516                   5,138,516  

Repurchase Agreement

          5,884,831             5,884,831  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 247,164,310     $ 5,884,831     $     $ 253,049,141  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

Volatility intensified as the 12-month period closed and a steep market pullback erased most of the earlier gains, leaving the Russell 2000® Index up just under two percent for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018. Small-cap stocks were in favor for much of the 12-month period in light of their largely domestic exposure, a positive characteristic following the U.S. corporate tax cut at the end of 2017 and, thereafter, amid worries about the effects of heightened protectionism on global trade. The perception that small caps provided safe haven from the broadened tariff activity dissipated along with the unfavorable market sentiment late in the fiscal year. This dynamic worsened as investors weighed potential impacts of rising interest rates and elevated cost pressures due to a tightening labor market and increasing commodity prices.

The market headwinds largely reflected future risks more than current reality, as the economy remained in good shape throughout the 12-month period. The fiscal stimulus had the desired effect, and most companies reported double-digit, year-over-year earnings growth in the third quarter of 2018, even adjusting for the lower corporate tax rates. During the October sell-off, investors pondered how long the nearly decade-long expansion could last. This risk aversion pushed many economically-sensitive sectors of the Index into the red, including materials, energy and industrials.

As the favorable effect of 2017’s fiscal stimulus waned and the specter of sustained and potentially heightened tariff activity loomed, the economy may well soften as cost pressures rise. As such, another low-return market environment could be ahead.

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley

The market witnessed significantly more moderate returns in the Fund’s 2018 fiscal year relative to its 2017 fiscal year, when both domestic and international equity markets posted returns north of 20% in many asset classes. For the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018, the market appeared to reset, with domestic indexes returning modest returns in the low-to-mid single digit range, with international equities and fixed income (as represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index) posting negative returns. There were two notable sell-offs due to concerns over higher inflation that could lead to expedited tightening by U.S. Federal Reserve, and more recent worries of the market reaching peak profit margins while potential growth challenges arose driven from a global trade war and wage inflation. After a period of investor complacency, measured by record low volatility in 2017, the market reset with an increase in volatility, although close to in-line with the long-term history.

Despite the late period noise and volatility, the U.S. economy appeared to be in good health, as gross domestic product growth remained strong and earnings were generally positive and relatively broad based. The environment, however, was certainly not without its risks. Namely, political uncertainty and trade tensions between the U.S. and other global participants continued to present noise and short-termism in the market. This may cause volatility and create opportunities as stock prices dislocate from intrinsic value.

The market continued to trade at an expensive multiple, which was further pronounced when comparing growth against value, as the historic premium growth garnered over value was well above long-term levels, indicating the relative attractiveness of the value style, in our view. We believe the market ultimately rewards fundamentals and valuation, providing a strong backdrop for active value managers going forward.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value (Class A) returned 2.25%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 2500™ Value Index, returned 0.27%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

In the small-cap sleeve, Systematic generally invests in stocks of companies with small capitalizations that are attractively valued. Our security selection process generally favors companies with strong operating cash flow, healthy free cash flow, limited financial leverage and sturdy debt coverage.

The small-cap sleeve outperformed (gross of management fees) its Russell 2000 Value benchmark. On a relative basis, our strong stock selection offset an unfavorable sector allocation impact. Holdings in the consumer discretionary and health-care sectors were especially robust, and were moderately offset by underperformance in materials and financials. Negative sector allocation was widespread but minimal in most. One exception was information technology, where an overweight represented almost half of the negative contribution from sector allocation.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

From a factor attribution standpoint, our focus on balance sheet quality and recurring cash flows positioned the sleeve well despite the volatile year. Avoidance of companies with poor interest coverage minimized our exposure to some of the worst areas of the small-cap universe. Additionally, high exposure to companies with healthy debt-to-equity ratios added materially compared to the Index, as companies with strong leverage ratios outperformed those without. The increase in both short- and long-term interest rates played no small role in this dynamic.

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley

In the mid-cap sleeve, we seek to invest in companies we believe present a value or potential worth that is not recognized by prevailing market prices or that have experienced some fundamental changes and are intrinsically undervalued by the investment community. Our process uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods and is based on a four-factor valuation screen.

The mid-cap sleeve outperformed its benchmark, the Russell MidCap Value Index, led by the consumer discretionary and financial services sectors. Within consumer discretionary, Discovery, Inc. had the largest impact, driven by heightened expectations around future synergies from its acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, as well as the potential for further media merger-and-acquisition activity following AT&T, Inc.’s successful acquisition of Time Warner Cable LLC. The Fund’s sleeve also benefitted from auto parts retailer, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. New management improved the business in a number of areas, such as supply chain management, which have helped propel the stock price higher. In financials, we benefited from positive stock selection across several industries including insurance and real estate investment trusts (REITs). At the stock level, Progressive Corp. and Uniti Group, Inc. were our top performers. Shares in insurance company Progressive Corp. moved higher on strength in personal lines as industry pricing improved, and top-line growth and underwriting margins continued to surprise to the upside. The company also added market share. Uniti Group, Inc., a telecom infrastructure REIT, had been pressured by financial difficulties facing the company’s largest tenant, Windstream Holdings, Inc. Shares lifted on positive news flow surrounding Windstream Holdings, Inc.‘s ongoing dispute with a creditor attempting to force the company into bankruptcy. We believed the market was pricing in a worst-case scenario on the impact from Windstream Holdings, Inc., and at the same time, ignored the continued build in infrastructure in fiber assets and towers.

Energy and health care weighed on relative performance. In energy, our underweight in oil-sensitive stocks, which rallied along with the improving price of oil, was the main detractor. Additionally, we were negatively impacted by natural gas producers Range Resources Corp. and Antero Resources Corp., which were pressured by the weakening of forward-looking natural gas prices. In health care, DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. was the largest detractor. An American dental consumables and equipment manufacturer, the company has been challenged from weakness in the dental industry, and merger synergies not meeting investor expectations. We continued to like the stock and believed these headwinds were not secular, and that the valuation gap will narrow as new management reduces meaningful costs.

 

Kenneth Burgess, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

Brett P. Hawkins, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     96.2

Other Investment Company

     2.3  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.4  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (3.36 )%         6.36        13.05        04/02/2001  

Class A (NAV)

       2.25        7.57        13.69        04/02/2001  

Russell 2500™ Value Index (A)

       0.27        7.17        12.11           

Class B (POP)

       (3.07 )%         6.62        13.06        04/02/2001  

Class B (NAV)

       1.35        6.75        13.06        04/02/2001  

Class C (POP)

       0.71        6.86        12.96        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       1.60        6.86        12.96        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       2.60        7.95        13.18        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       2.72        8.05        14.26        11/15/2005  

Class R6 (NAV)

       2.75        N/A          7.51        05/29/2015  

Class T1 (POP)

       (0.13 )%         N/A          2.87        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       2.44        N/A          4.48        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       2.51        N/A          6.09        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 2500 Value Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 2500 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2500 Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, commonly referred to as “smid” cap.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 7 years) for Class B shares and (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, R6 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Small capitalization companies may have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. Value investing carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that a stock considered undervalued. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 96.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.0%  

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (A)

    86,000        $  3,037,520  

Cubic Corp.

    27,000        1,771,470  

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    16,350        1,789,671  

Elbit Systems, Ltd. (B)

    15,850        1,893,916  
    

 

 

 
       8,492,577  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.8%  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    137,300        8,432,966  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (A)

    73,300        6,267,883  
    

 

 

 
       14,700,849  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.8%  

Dana, Inc.

    84,000        1,307,880  

Gentex Corp.

    26,500        557,825  

Stoneridge, Inc. (A)

    89,700        2,279,277  

Visteon Corp. (A)

    27,800        2,197,312  
    

 

 

 
       6,342,294  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 6.6%  

Bank of Princeton (A)

    40,100        1,132,825  

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

    113,131        3,775,182  

CIT Group, Inc.

    249,700        11,830,786  

Evans Bancorp, Inc.

    11,000        484,000  

First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A

    17,813        7,599,560  

First Community Bankshares, Inc.

    122,980        4,246,499  

First Republic Bank

    8,350        759,767  

Hanmi Financial Corp.

    84,900        1,781,202  

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

    15,100        300,490  

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

    125,382        1,815,531  

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

    216,000        3,557,520  

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

    108,900        3,871,395  

Sterling Bancorp

    169,500        3,047,610  

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

    150,500        2,889,600  

Union Bankshares Corp.

    49,000        1,672,860  

United Community Banks, Inc.

    95,000        2,362,650  

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    34,871        1,790,626  

Webster Financial Corp.

    25,000        1,471,000  
    

 

 

 
       54,389,103  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.3%  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

    171,800        10,995,200  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.6%  

United Therapeutics Corp. (A)

    40,900        4,534,174  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.3%  

American Woodmark Corp. (A)

    17,100        1,033,524  

Continental Building Products, Inc. (A)

    167,900        4,669,299  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (A)

    26,500        944,460  

Insteel Industries, Inc.

    22,000        574,640  

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (A)

    77,200        1,255,272  

Masonite International Corp. (A)

    16,700        925,013  

PGT Innovations, Inc. (A)

    68,500        1,387,810  
    

 

 

 
       10,790,018  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.5%  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    99,600        4,922,232  

Legg Mason, Inc.

    72,200        2,037,484  

Piper Jaffray Cos.

    38,800        2,691,944  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    48,000        2,194,560  

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A

    27,500        524,425  
    

 

 

 
       12,370,645  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Chemicals - 1.6%  

Chase Corp.

    8,000        $   862,720  

Methanex Corp.

    28,500        1,844,805  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    71,800        7,545,462  

Trinseo SA

    40,500        2,182,140  

Venator Materials PLC (A)

    98,600        666,536  
    

 

 

 
       13,101,663  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.4%  

HNI Corp.

    17,900        678,231  

Knoll, Inc.

    74,700        1,482,795  

Stericycle, Inc. (A)

    128,300        6,411,151  

Tetra Tech, Inc.

    44,200        2,918,968  
    

 

 

 
       11,491,145  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.7%  

ARRIS International PLC (A)

    299,006        7,436,279  

KVH Industries, Inc. (A)

    318,500        3,933,475  

NETGEAR, Inc. (A)

    42,650        2,366,222  
    

 

 

 
       13,735,976  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.5%  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

    62,800        3,358,544  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

    50,300        3,570,294  

Granite Construction, Inc.

    50,500        2,308,860  

KBR, Inc.

    160,400        3,172,712  
    

 

 

 
       12,410,410  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.2%  

US Concrete, Inc. (A) (B)

    49,400        1,612,416  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.6%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    191,300        4,860,933  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.6%  

Ball Corp.

    112,200        5,026,560  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 1.2%  

LKQ Corp. (A)

    347,800        9,484,506  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.1%  

K12, Inc. (A)

    26,300        563,083  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.4%  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

    378,100        8,117,807  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    75,776        3,315,958  
    

 

 

 
       11,433,765  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 4.4%  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    225,200        9,679,096  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    230,300        8,585,584  

PG&E Corp. (A)

    115,800        5,420,598  

PPL Corp.

    402,100        12,223,840  
    

 

 

 
       35,909,118  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.5%  

LSI Industries, Inc.

    174,000        751,680  

Regal Beloit Corp.

    45,000        3,226,500  
    

 

 

 
       3,978,180  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.2%  

Belden, Inc.

    29,300        1,583,665  

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

    32,200        702,926  

Coherent, Inc. (A)

    7,800        960,492  

Control4 Corp. (A)

    149,100        4,162,872  

Daktronics, Inc.

    32,400        236,844  

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (A) (B)

    45,900        1,331,100  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (continued)  

Methode Electronics, Inc.

    52,100        $   1,542,160  

Orbotech, Ltd. (A)

    101,100        5,655,534  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    122,500        2,241,750  
    

 

 

 
       18,417,343  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.2%  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

    31,250        1,946,563  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.1%  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class B

    94,219        1,676,156  

Viacom, Inc., Class B

    232,309        7,429,242  
    

 

 

 
       9,105,398  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 8.1%  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

    62,800        1,015,476  

Brandywine Realty Trust

    152,000        2,137,120  

Chatham Lodging Trust

    13,500        263,250  

Colony Capital, Inc.

    1,561,600        9,166,592  

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.

    128,500        3,819,020  

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

    310,000        3,239,500  

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

    116,300        3,918,147  

Iron Mountain, Inc.

    195,400        5,981,194  

JBG SMITH Properties

    256,500        9,613,620  

Lexington Realty Trust

    328,500        2,552,445  

Outfront Media, Inc.

    73,000        1,293,560  

Physicians Realty Trust

    173,700        2,879,946  

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

    62,000        1,117,240  

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

    126,500        2,738,725  

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

    275,500        3,173,760  

Uniti Group, Inc. (A)

    248,278        4,752,041  

VEREIT, Inc.

    1,308,100        9,588,373  
    

 

 

 
       67,250,009  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.0%  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

    67,400        8,499,814  

US Foods Holding Corp. (A)

    266,900        7,785,473  
    

 

 

 
       16,285,287  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 2.3%  

General Mills, Inc.

    55,400        2,426,520  

J.M. Smucker, Co.

    57,000        6,174,240  

Kellogg Co.

    101,500        6,646,220  

Post Holdings, Inc. (A)

    43,500        3,846,270  
    

 

 

 
       19,093,250  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.3%  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

    206,500        7,151,095  

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

    181,500        2,942,115  

OraSure Technologies, Inc. (A)

    89,600        1,245,440  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    64,900        7,371,991  
    

 

 

 
       18,710,641  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.5%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    76,900        6,767,200  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (A)

    34,500        1,746,390  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    192,200        9,725,320  

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (A)

    124,900        1,102,867  

Encompass Health Corp.

    50,500        3,398,650  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (A)

    40,400        6,486,220  
    

 

 

 
       29,226,647  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 0.2%  

Omnicell, Inc. (A)

    28,100        1,986,670  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.8%  

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

    48,900        $   975,555  

Caesars Entertainment Corp. (A) (B)

    762,300        6,548,157  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

    10,200        2,546,022  

Stars Group, Inc. (A)

    231,400        4,806,178  
    

 

 

 
       14,875,912  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.2%  

Helen of Troy, Ltd. (A)

    25,000        3,103,000  

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

    66,000        1,834,800  

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (A)

    39,000        4,864,470  
    

 

 

 
       9,802,270  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.3%  

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

    37,600        2,442,120  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.7%  

AES Corp.

    409,300        5,967,594  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 8.6%  

Alleghany Corp.

    18,200        10,932,376  

Allstate Corp.

    40,300        3,857,516  

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (A)

    282,400        8,011,688  

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

    30,500        1,277,340  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    235,800        7,887,510  

Loews Corp.

    205,200        9,554,112  

Markel Corp. (A)

    5,800        6,340,792  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

    81,450        5,282,032  

United Fire Group, Inc.

    90,318        4,861,818  

Unum Group

    67,200        2,436,672  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    75,400        10,794,264  
    

 

 

 
       71,236,120  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.3%  

IAC/InterActiveCorp (A)

    13,100        2,575,329  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.9%  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc., Class A (A)

    152,725        6,631,320  

Nutrisystem, Inc.

    17,500        622,300  
    

 

 

 
       7,253,620  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 2.2%  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    181,000        11,725,180  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    104,800        6,808,856  
    

 

 

 
       18,534,036  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 2.2%  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    52,700        1,700,629  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

    69,592        2,556,114  

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

    59,500        2,581,705  

Gencor Industries, Inc. (A)

    127,700        1,453,226  

Mueller Industries, Inc.

    81,300        1,979,655  

Oshkosh Corp.

    26,350        1,479,289  

Terex Corp.

    13,400        447,426  

Trinity Industries, Inc.

    133,600        3,814,280  

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

    34,500        2,416,725  
    

 

 

 
       18,429,049  
    

 

 

 
Media - 4.9%  

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    60,087        3,519,896  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    295,959        8,674,558  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    293,400        9,019,116  

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A (A)

    79,800        3,776,934  

Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty SiriusXM, Class C (A)

    95,273        3,931,917  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Media (continued)  

MSG Networks, Inc., Class A (A)

    185,300        $   4,734,415  

News Corp., Class A

    540,500        7,129,195  
    

 

 

 
       40,786,031  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.7%  

Commercial Metals Co.

    126,000        2,401,560  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

    25,000        2,384,250  

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

    27,500        739,750  

TimkenSteel Corp. (A) (B)

    52,300        608,249  
    

 

 

 
       6,133,809  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.4%  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

    1,169,942        11,547,328  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.5%  

NorthWestern Corp.

    75,000        4,407,000  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.8%  

Antero Resources Corp. (A)

    550,704        8,750,687  

Callon Petroleum Co. (A)

    204,000        2,033,880  

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

    38,596        1,417,245  

Energen Corp. (A)

    43,900        3,159,483  

EQT Corp.

    79,600        2,704,012  

Gulfport Energy Corp. (A)

    173,300        1,578,763  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. (A)

    75,000        933,750  

REX American Resources Corp. (A)

    29,600        2,195,432  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    361,700        8,800,161  
    

 

 

 
       31,573,413  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.4%  

Domtar Corp.

    57,500        2,662,825  

P.H. Glatfelter Co.

    53,100        950,490  
    

 

 

 
       3,613,315  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.7%  

Coty, Inc., Class A

    575,200        6,068,360  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 2.5%  

ASGN, Inc. (A)

    34,250        2,297,490  

FTI Consulting, Inc. (A)

    19,500        1,347,645  

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

    82,800        2,857,428  

ICF International, Inc.

    46,050        3,391,122  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

    68,500        5,225,865  

Nielsen Holdings PLC

    204,300        5,307,714  
    

 

 

 
       20,427,264  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.2%  

Newmark Group, Inc., Class A

    198,500        1,933,390  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.2%  

AMERCO

    5,600        1,828,288  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.5%  

AXT, Inc. (A)

    195,400        1,287,686  

Brooks Automation, Inc.

    52,000        1,613,560  

Cohu, Inc.

    185,749        3,863,579  

Entegris, Inc.

    82,000        2,176,280  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    34,100        2,512,829  

Qorvo, Inc. (A)

    32,374        2,379,813  

Silicon Motion Technology Corp., ADR

    62,450        2,347,495  

Universal Display Corp. (B)

    32,700        4,022,427  
    

 

 

 
       20,203,669  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Software - 1.0%  

CDK Global, Inc.

    110,200        $   6,307,848  

TiVo Corp.

    148,398        1,632,378  
    

 

 

 
       7,940,226  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.4%  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

    109,200        2,151,240  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    207,500        4,784,950  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    154,700        7,292,558  

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (A)

    75,800        2,991,068  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (B)

    43,950        2,609,751  
    

 

 

 
       19,829,567  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.0%  

NCR Corp. (A)

    298,700        8,020,095  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.0%  

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (A)

    19,900        2,530,683  

Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd. (A)

    57,500        3,186,075  

Steven Madden, Ltd.

    78,750        2,462,513  
    

 

 

 
       8,179,271  
    

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 1.7%  

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

    130,600        2,105,272  

Oritani Financial Corp.

    43,500        635,535  

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

    92,500        2,257,000  

TrustCo Bank Corp.

    167,500        1,254,575  

United Financial Bancorp, Inc.

    251,658        3,888,116  

Washington Federal, Inc.

    136,000        3,829,760  
    

 

 

 
       13,970,258  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.1%  

AerCap Holdings NV (A)

    176,500        8,839,120  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $709,830,026)

 

     794,660,877  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.3%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.3%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    18,641,814        18,641,814  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $18,641,814)

 

     18,641,814  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $8,811,866 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 10/15/2021, and with a value of $8,991,065.

    $  8,811,560        8,811,560  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $8,811,560)

 

     8,811,560  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $737,283,400)

 

     822,114,251  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.4%

       3,680,948  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  825,795,199  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 794,660,877     $     $     $ 794,660,877  

Other Investment Company

    18,641,814                   18,641,814  

Repurchase Agreement

          8,811,560             8,811,560  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   813,302,691     $   8,811,560     $   —     $   822,114,251  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $18,065,654. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Interest rates generally moved higher throughout the fiscal year ended on October 31, 2018. A significant catalyst was the signing of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December, which cut corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% and bolstered prospects for an improving economy and expectations of higher inflation. The 10-year Treasury rate ended the fiscal year at 3.14%, approximately 76 basis points higher than the beginning of the fiscal year. Concurrent with steadily rising inflation expectations, the U.S Federal Reserve raised their Federal Funds target rate four times throughout the year while continuing to pare back the size of their balance sheet. On the geopolitical front, trade wars and tariffs took center stage during the second half of the year. Although volatile throughout the year, both equities and high yield credit were favorably impacted by a strengthening economy. Equity returns were solid with the S&P 500® returning 7.35%. The ICE BofAML US High Yield index and the ICE BofAML Fixed Rate Preferred index posted returns of 0.86% and -1.23%, respectively.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Strategic High Income (Class A) returned 3.11%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Transamerica Strategic High Income Blended Benchmark, returned 7.35% and 4.61%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The fund invests in a mix of common equities, high yield credit and preferred stocks to generate current income consistent with its primary objective as well as total return. The fund’s focus on higher quality high yield was a drag on performance as lower rated credit outperformed higher rated credit. The ICE BofAML US High Yield (CCC & Lower) returned 4.57% for the year compared to the ICE BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield (BB-B) index return of 0.34%. The portfolio’s preferred equity allocation detracted from total performance as the ICE BofAML Fixed Rate Preferred Securities index returned -1.23% for the year.

Within equity, consumer staples and technology sectors aided relative performance. In consumer staples, Marine Harvest ASA was the standout, benefitting from increasing salmon prices. In technology, Cisco Systems, Inc. increased on better than expected earnings and outlook.

The most notable detractors to relative performance among equites were within the producer durables and health care sectors. In producer durables, Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. declined after several customers failed to renew oil storage contracts causing management to cut its dividend by 30%. In health care, both the weighting and performance of AbbVie, Inc. detracted from relative performance after concerns grew regarding biosimilars competition on its top selling drug Humira.

William M. Bellamy, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     48.8

Common Stocks

     43.1  

Preferred Stocks

     4.3  

Other Investment Company

     3.4  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.6  

Master Limited Partnerships

     1.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.8

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (2.58 )%         4.51        03/01/2014  

Class A (NAV)

       3.11        5.77        03/01/2014  

S&P 500® (A)

       7.35        10.65     

Transamerica Strategic High Income Blended Benchmark (A) (B) (C)

       4.61        8.06           

Class C (POP)

       1.25        4.97        03/01/2014  

Class C (NAV)

       2.24        4.97        03/01/2014  

Class I (NAV)

       3.27        6.02        03/01/2014  

Class I2 (NAV)

       3.45        4.90        03/01/2014  

Class T1 (POP)

       0.56        4.39        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       3.11        6.01        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       3.38        7.53        12/16/2016  

(A) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Transamerica Strategic High Income Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 60% S&P 500® and 40% ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained.

(C) The ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained tracks the performance of BB and B rated high yield bonds.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Fixed income investing is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investing in high-yield securities may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when interest rates increases. Preferred stock tends to vary more with fluctuations in the underlying common stock and less with fluctuations in interest rates and tends to exhibit greater volatility.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 43.1%             
Airlines - 1.5%             

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    30,491        $  1,668,772  

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

    21,066        747,657  
    

 

 

 
       2,416,429  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.4%             

Lear Corp.

    5,025        667,823  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 3.8%             

Citigroup, Inc.

    22,500        1,472,850  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    27,250        2,970,795  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    12,000        1,541,880  
    

 

 

 
       5,985,525  
    

 

 

 

Beverages - 0.0% (A)

    

Thai Beverage PCL (B)

    3        1  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.7%             

AbbVie, Inc.

    35,000        2,724,750  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.9%             

DowDuPont, Inc.

    25,000        1,348,000  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.0%             

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    34,000        1,555,500  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 1.4%             

International Paper Co.

    27,000        1,224,720  

Packaging Corp. of America

    10,000        918,100  
    

 

 

 
       2,142,820  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  

HKT Trust & HKT, Ltd.

    939,540        1,295,784  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    8,000        456,720  
    

 

 

 
       1,752,504  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.3%  

Corning, Inc.

    15,000        479,250  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.0%         

STORE Capital Corp.

    54,008        1,567,852  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.4%             

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

    275,930        705,540  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.5%             

Marine Harvest ASA

    100,000        2,421,029  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.0%             

CVS Health Corp.

    22,000        1,592,580  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.5%             

Carnival Corp.

    25,000        1,401,000  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

    18,500        944,055  
    

 

 

 
       2,345,055  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.4%             

Whirlpool Corp.

    6,000        658,560  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.8%             

Procter & Gamble Co.

    14,825        1,314,681  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.8%             

Allstate Corp.

    11,000        1,052,920  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    25,000        836,250  

MetLife, Inc.

    23,000        947,370  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    16,300        1,528,614  
    

 

 

 
       4,365,154  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 1.9%             

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (C)

    2,800        3,014,956  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Media - 0.7%             

Comcast Corp., Class A

    27,500        $   1,048,850  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.0%  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

    70,000        1,520,400  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.8%             

Dominion Energy, Inc.

    17,500        1,249,850  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 1.1%             

Target Corp.

    20,000        1,672,600  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.5%             

BP PLC, ADR

    40,000        1,734,800  

Chevron Corp.

    8,500        949,025  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    20,000        1,593,600  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B, ADR

    18,575        1,220,563  
    

 

 

 
       5,497,988  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.9%             

Johnson & Johnson

    14,000        1,959,860  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    25,000        1,840,250  

Pfizer, Inc.

    20,000        861,200  
    

 

 

 
       4,661,310  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.5%             

Ryder System, Inc.

    15,655        865,878  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.6%  

Intel Corp.

    26,500        1,242,320  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    20,000        1,257,800  
    

 

 

 
       2,500,120  
    

 

 

 
Software - 2.6%             

Microsoft Corp.

    38,750        4,138,888  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.0%             

Foot Locker, Inc.

    23,050        1,086,577  

Home Depot, Inc.

    10,000        1,758,800  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    4,000        380,880  
    

 

 

 
       3,226,257  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 3.0%  

Apple, Inc.

    21,500        4,705,490  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $58,761,726)

       68,145,640  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 4.3%             
Banks - 1.6%             

Bank of America Corp.,
Series W, 6.63%

    33,000        851,730  

Citigroup, Inc.,
Series J, Fixed until 09/30/2023,
7.13% (D)

    12,000        327,120  

Wells Fargo & Co.,
Series R, Fixed until 03/15/2024,
6.63% (D)

    50,000        1,375,500  
    

 

 

 
       2,554,350  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.4%             

Colony Capital, Inc.

    

Series E, 8.75%

    10,350        267,237  

Series G, 7.50%

    8,250        186,450  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.,
Series C, 6.63%

    10,000        262,400  
    

 

 

 
       716,087  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCKS (continued)             
Insurance - 1.0%             

Kemper Corp.,
7.38%

    39,484        $   1,010,790  

Torchmark Corp.,
6.13%

    20,000        506,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,516,790  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.3%  

AGNC Investment Corp.,
Series B, 7.75%

    15,000        381,150  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.,
Series F, Fixed until 09/30/2022,
6.95% (D)

    25,000        628,250  

Two Harbors Investment Corp.,
Series B, Fixed until 07/27/2027,
7.63% (D)

    39,800        982,264  
    

 

 

 
       1,991,664  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $6,851,472)

       6,778,891  
    

 

 

 
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 1.6%  
Capital Markets - 0.7%             

AllianceBernstein Holding, LP

    40,000        1,156,400  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.9%             

Enterprise Products Partners, LP

    20,260        543,373  

Spectra Energy Partners, LP

    25,000        862,500  
    

 

 

 
       1,405,873  
    

 

 

 

Total Master Limited Partnerships
(Cost $2,410,825)

       2,562,273  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 48.8%  
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.3%             

XPO Logistics, Inc.
6.13%, 09/01/2023 (E)

    $  500,000        512,100  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 1.8%             

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.

    

6.25%, 03/15/2026

    500,000        472,500  

6.63%, 10/15/2022

    818,000        830,270  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

    

7.63%, 03/15/2027

    79,000        84,727  

8.00%, 12/15/2019

    300,000        312,000  

Dana, Inc.
6.00%, 09/15/2023

    1,130,000        1,146,950  
    

 

 

 
       2,846,447  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.2%             

BMC East LLC
5.50%, 10/01/2024 (E)

    2,000,000        1,875,000  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.1%             

BCD Acquisition, Inc.
9.63%, 09/15/2023 (E)

    1,565,000        1,651,075  

MSCI, Inc.
5.75%, 08/15/2025 (E)

    100,000        102,750  
    

 

 

 
       1,753,825  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.9%             

Blue Cube Spinco LLC
9.75%, 10/15/2023

    1,250,000        1,390,625  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 3.4%             

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
5.50%, 04/01/2023 (B)

    $   1,000,000        $   972,500  

Cimpress NV
7.00%, 06/15/2026 (E)

    1,500,000        1,498,125  

FXI Holdings, Inc.
7.88%, 11/01/2024 (E)

    1,250,000        1,165,625  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc.
9.25%, 05/15/2023 (E)

    1,216,000        1,284,947  

Waste Pro USA, Inc.
5.50%, 02/15/2026 (E)

    500,000        473,750  
    

 

 

 
       5,394,947  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.6%             

CommScope Technologies LLC
6.00%, 06/15/2025 (E)

    1,000,000        972,500  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.3%             

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
6.25%, 03/15/2026 (E)

    200,000        195,000  

Tutor Perini Corp.
6.88%, 05/01/2025 (B) (E)

    250,000        250,313  
    

 

 

 
       445,313  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.2%             

US Concrete, Inc.
6.38%, 06/01/2024

    305,000        284,031  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.3%             

Ally Financial, Inc.
8.00%, 03/15/2020

    1,000,000        1,052,500  

Navient Corp.

    

6.50%, 06/15/2022

    500,000        508,750  

7.25%, 01/25/2022, MTN

    400,000        416,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,977,250  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.9%             

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.
5.88%, 05/15/2026 (E)

    1,500,000        1,455,000  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 1.8%             

Carriage Services, Inc.
6.63%, 06/01/2026 (E)

    805,000        807,012  

Service Corp. International
5.38%, 05/15/2024

    2,000,000        2,022,500  
    

 

 

 
       2,829,512  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 3.3%             

Cornerstone Chemical Co.
6.75%, 08/15/2024 (E)

    1,000,000        971,250  

Icahn Enterprises, LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.

    

6.00%, 08/01/2020

    1,965,000        1,982,194  

6.25%, 02/01/2022

    500,000        504,780  

Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.
7.25%, 08/15/2024 (E)

    1,250,000        1,221,875  

Quicken Loans, Inc.
5.75%, 05/01/2025 (E)

    550,000        530,062  
    

 

 

 
       5,210,161  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities - 0.9%             

Drax Finco PLC
6.63%, 11/01/2025 (E)

    $   1,000,000        $   997,500  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC
5.50%, 09/01/2026 (E)

    500,000        492,500  
    

 

 

 
       1,490,000  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 4.0%             

Bristow Group, Inc.
8.75%, 03/01/2023 (B) (E)

    1,500,000        1,413,750  

Enviva Partners, LP / Enviva Partners Finance Corp.
8.50%, 11/01/2021

    2,000,000        2,055,000  

McDermott Technology Americas, Inc. / McDermott Technology US, Inc.
10.63%, 05/01/2024 (E)

    500,000        453,750  

Precision Drilling Corp.
7.13%, 01/15/2026 (E)

    1,000,000        992,500  

Rowan Cos., Inc.
7.38%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    450,000        427,500  

USA Compression Partners, LP / USA Compression Finance Corp.
6.88%, 04/01/2026 (E)

    1,000,000        1,010,000  
    

 

 

 
       6,352,500  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.9%             

Netflix, Inc.
5.88%, 02/15/2025

    1,460,000        1,483,871  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.2%  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 04/01/2023

    1,000,000        1,015,000  

Uniti Group, LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc.
6.00%, 04/15/2023 (E)

    1,000,000        960,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,975,000  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.6%             

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.75%, 03/15/2025 (E)

    1,000,000        932,500  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.2%             

HCA, Inc.
7.50%, 02/15/2022

    1,200,000        1,302,000  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.
8.25%, 05/01/2023 (E)

    500,000        528,125  
    

 

 

 
       1,830,125  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.2%             

Nathan’s Famous, Inc.
6.63%, 11/01/2025 (E)

    2,000,000        1,975,000  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.2%             

Meritage Homes Corp.
7.15%, 04/15/2020

    1,225,000        1,255,625  

PulteGroup, Inc.
5.50%, 03/01/2026

    625,000        612,500  
    

 

 

 
       1,868,125  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 1.1%             

Central Garden & Pet Co.
6.13%, 11/15/2023

    1,700,000        1,729,750  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
IT Services - 1.0%             

First Data Corp.
5.75%, 01/15/2024 (E)

    $   1,500,000        $   1,509,375  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 2.1%             

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.
7.13%, 04/15/2026 (E)

    250,000        257,500  

Meritor, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2024 (B)

    1,250,000        1,231,250  

Mueller Industries, Inc.
6.00%, 03/01/2027

    1,400,000        1,340,500  

Wabash National Corp.
5.50%, 10/01/2025 (E)

    500,000        450,000  
    

 

 

 
       3,279,250  
    

 

 

 
Marine - 0.5%             

Tidewater, Inc.
8.00%, 08/01/2022

    700,000        738,500  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.4%             

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.13%, 02/15/2023

    1,000,000        995,000  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
5.38%, 04/15/2025 (E)

    1,250,000        1,238,281  
    

 

 

 
       2,233,281  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.6%             

U.S. Steel Corp.
6.88%, 08/15/2025

    1,000,000        980,000  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.2%             

Dillard’s, Inc.
7.88%, 01/01/2023

    350,000        382,763  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.0%             

Andeavor Logistics, LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.

    

6.25%, 10/15/2022

    559,000        576,469  

6.38%, 05/01/2024

    450,000        475,650  

Blue Racer Midstream LLC / Blue Racer Finance Corp.
6.63%, 07/15/2026 (E)

    1,000,000        1,015,000  

Cheniere Energy Partners, LP
5.63%, 10/01/2026 (E)

    1,500,000        1,477,500  

Holly Energy Partners, LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp.
6.00%, 08/01/2024 (E)

    300,000        300,750  

HollyFrontier Corp.
5.88%, 04/01/2026

    1,000,000        1,044,537  

PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp.
7.00%, 11/15/2023

    1,000,000        1,033,900  

Valero Energy Corp.
8.75%, 06/15/2030

    300,000        392,537  
    

 

 

 
       6,316,343  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.4%             

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
4.88%, 09/15/2024

    500,000        486,250  

P.H. Glatfelter Co.
5.38%, 10/15/2020

    175,000        174,125  
    

 

 

 
       660,375  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals - 0.6%             

Elanco Animal Health, Inc.
4.90%, 08/28/2028 (E)

    $   1,000,000        $   987,884  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.2%             

AMN Healthcare, Inc.
5.13%, 10/01/2024 (E)

    380,000        366,225  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.2%  

Hunt Cos., Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2026 (E)

    1,000,000        922,500  

WeWork Cos., Inc.
7.88%, 05/01/2025 (B) (E)

    1,000,000        917,500  
    

 

 

 
       1,840,000  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.9%             

Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC
6.75%, 03/15/2022 (E)

    1,415,000        1,446,838  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.8%             

j2 Cloud Services LLC / j2 Global Co-Obligor, Inc.
6.00%, 07/15/2025 (E)

    1,250,000        1,237,500  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.7%             

Foot Locker, Inc.
8.50%, 01/15/2022

    1,438,000        1,617,750  

L Brands, Inc.

    

6.88%, 11/01/2035

    1,000,000        850,000  

6.95%, 03/01/2033

    400,000        315,200  

Lithia Motors, Inc.
5.25%, 08/01/2025 (E)

    1,000,000        942,500  

Rent-A-Center, Inc.
6.63%, 11/15/2020 (B)

    542,000        535,225  
    

 

 

 
       4,260,675  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.1%  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
8.10%, 07/15/2036 (E)

    1,500,000        1,693,002  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.1%  

PVH Corp.
7.75%, 11/15/2023

    100,000        113,300  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.2%             

Radian Group, Inc.
7.00%, 03/15/2021

    $   262,000        $   276,738  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.6%  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
5.63%, 09/01/2025

    1,000,000        952,500  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.8%  

Sprint Corp.
7.25%, 09/15/2021

    1,250,000        1,306,250  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $78,834,226)

       77,164,381  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 3.4%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 3.4%             

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (F)

    5,466,956        5,466,956  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $5,466,956)

       5,466,956  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.6%         

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (F), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $2,586,460 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $2,638,111.

    $  2,586,370        2,586,370  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $2,586,370)

       2,586,370  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $154,911,575)

       162,704,511  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.8)%

       (4,457,585
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  158,246,926  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (G)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 63,681,169     $ 4,464,471     $     $ 68,145,640  

Preferred Stocks

    6,592,441       186,450             6,778,891  

Master Limited Partnerships

    2,562,273                   2,562,273  

Corporate Debt Securities

          77,164,381             77,164,381  

Other Investment Company

    5,466,956                   5,466,956  

Repurchase Agreement

          2,586,370             2,586,370  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   78,302,839     $   84,401,672     $     $   162,704,511  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $5,351,877. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Non-income producing security.
(D)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(E)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $39,484,364, representing 25.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(G)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Credit spreads generally performed well during the last two months of 2017 as the optimism around corporate earnings and a pro-reflationary rise in equities more than offset the impact of treasury rate concerns. In December, investors saw positive performance from credit-related asset classes as the market was able to easily absorb the passage of the GOP tax bill, a U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) rate hike and multi-year highs in oil prices.

The first quarter of 2018 was a tale of two halves for credit markets. Spreads were continuing along their 2017 path tighter throughout most of January amid solid gains for equity markets and higher oil prices. However, enthusiasm began to wane towards the end of January and beginning of February as U.S. Treasury yields surged to reach the highest levels investors had seen since 2014. This continued as evidence of stronger global growth and wage gains led to concerns around inflation and the potential for a more accelerated pace of central bank policy tightening. In March, investors had to contend with a Fed rate hike, softer global growth data, negative headlines related to several large technology companies and the threat of an escalating trade war between the United States and China.

Continuing from March and throughout the second quarter of 2018, most topical were concerns related to U.S. trade policy and the potential impact on global growth expectations. On the central bank front, we saw a Federal Open Market Committee meeting that leaned slightly hawkish and the European Central Bank announced it would end its bond purchase program by the end of 2018. A lack of clarity on trade policy, a stronger dollar and concerns related to China’s growth prospects weighed most on emerging markets fixed income, leaving these assets as the clear underperformer.

Investors experienced a bit of reprieve in the third quarter amid a backdrop of optimism related to U.S. trade policy, easing pressure in select emerging markets, higher oil and other commodity prices and fresh record highs in U.S. equity markets. However, credit spreads came under pressure again in October amid a backdrop of sharply lower equity markets. Investors had to contend with data suggesting softening growth in Europe and emerging markets, Saudi Arabian-driven geopolitical concerns, Italy’s budget woes, and rising U.S. Treasury rates.

Overall for the fiscal year, treasury rates traded significantly higher amid a backdrop of stronger U.S. growth and a relatively hawkish Fed tone. Specifically, 5- and 10-year treasury rates traded approximately 96 and 76 basis points higher, respectively. In this environment, floating-rate securities generally outperformed. Longer duration assets, non-dollar bonds and securities tied to emerging economies generally underperformed.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Unconstrained Bond (Class I) returned -0.14%. By comparison, its benchmark, the ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index, returned 1.85%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund has both top-down and bottom-up elements to it. The global multi-asset team sets top-down targets across all fixed income asset classes with a forward-looking intermediate-term investment horizon of 9-18 months. These targets are expected to be reset 2-6 times per year depending upon the magnitude and frequency of changes in market conditions.

Once given these targets, the fixed income team has flexibility to make tactical adjustments depending on their bottom-up views of market sentiment, valuations and technicals given the backdrop of a shorter investment horizon. Finally, portfolio managers work with analysts in implementing bottom-up credit research and selecting individual issues for the portfolio.

The Fund underperformed the benchmark for the trailing one-year period. The Fund benefitted from a hedged duration profile, however, asset allocation detracted during the period. From an asset allocation standpoint, the Fund benefitted most from exposures to bank loans, investment grade corporate floating-rate bonds and collateralized loan obligation debt tranches. Meanwhile, the Fund was most negatively impacted by holdings in local and hard currency emerging markets sovereign debt.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Top holdings that had the greatest positive impact on the portfolio were short positions in the March and December 2018 10-year treasury futures contracts. Securities that had the largest negative impact were Argentinean and Indonesian sovereign bonds, both with maturities in 2028.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Roberto Coronado

Peter Hu, CFA

Michael J. Kelly, CFA

Steven Oh, CFA

Robert A. Vanden Assem, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     8.39  

Duration †

     2.27  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     1.0

AAA

     7.1  

AA

     3.6  

A

     13.2  

BBB

     26.1  

BB

     21.2  

B

     24.6  

CCC and Below

     1.6  

Not Rated

     5.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (3.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

     (0.14 )%       2.98      12/08/2014  

ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index (A)

     1.85      0.94         

Class I2 (NAV)

     (0.10 )%       3.06      12/08/2014  

Advisor Class (NAV)

     (0.13 )%       3.33      12/16/2016  

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index represents the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) with a constant 3-month average maturity.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in the Fund entails interest rate risk, pre-payment risk, and credit risk as well as additional risks in that it may invest in high-yield/non-investment grade bonds. The Fund may also invest in foreign securities, including emerging markets, which carry currency risk if denominated in non-dollar or non-USD and are difficult to trade during periods of stress. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond. Derivatives involve risks in addition to the risks of underlying securities, particularly counterparty and liquidity risk.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 17.2%  

AIMCO CLO Trust

    

Series 2018-AA, Class B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.85% (A), 04/17/2031 (B)

    $  500,000        $  494,950  

Series 2018-AA, Class D,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.55%,
5.00% (A), 04/17/2031 (B)

    1,500,000        1,483,932  

Ally Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2018-2, Class A3,
2.92%, 11/15/2022

    1,050,000        1,046,078  

American Express Credit Account Master Trust

    

Series 2017-1, Class A,

    

1.93%, 09/15/2022

    2,000,000        1,969,968  

Series 2017-3, Class A,

    

1.77%, 11/15/2022

    1,375,000        1,348,981  

Series 2017-6, Class A,

    

2.04%, 05/15/2023

    700,000        684,725  

Series 2018-4, Class A,

    

2.99%, 12/15/2023

    575,000        572,042  

Series 2018-8, Class A,

    

3.18%, 04/15/2024

    744,000        743,106  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust
Series 2018-2, Class D,
4.01%, 07/18/2024

    960,000        957,187  

Ares XXXVII CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-4A, Class ER,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.27%,
9.71% (A), 10/15/2030 (B)

    4,000,000        3,786,108  

Avery Point VI CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-6A, Class F,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.80%,
9.14% (A), 08/05/2027 (B)

    2,000,000        1,945,306  

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC
Series 2015-1A, Class A,
2.50%, 07/20/2021 (B)

    2,000,000        1,972,440  

BA Credit Card Trust

    

Series 2017-A2, Class A2,

    

1.84%, 01/17/2023

    2,000,000        1,954,214  

Series 2018-A1, Class A1,

    

2.70%, 07/17/2023

    2,000,000        1,979,238  

Series 2018-A2, Class A2,

    

3.00%, 09/15/2023

    910,000        905,344  

BMW Vehicle Lease Trust
Series 2017-2, Class A3,
2.07%, 10/20/2020

    985,000        975,546  

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust
Series 2017-A1, Class A1,
2.00%, 01/17/2023

    1,788,000        1,761,464  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO, Ltd.
Series 2013-3A, Class DR,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
7.94% (A), 10/15/2030 (B)

    4,000,000        3,973,376  

CarMax Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2014-4, Class C,

    

2.44%, 11/16/2020

    1,320,000        1,318,586  

Series 2016-4, Class A4,

    

1.60%, 06/15/2022

    1,724,000        1,674,537  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Carmax Auto Owner Trust (continued)
Series 2018-4, Class A3,
3.36%, 09/15/2023

    $   570,000        $   569,934  

CBAM, Ltd.
Series 2018-5A, Class B1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.85% (A), 04/17/2031 (B)

    1,250,000        1,235,995  

Cedar Funding VII CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2018-7A, Class C,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.22% (A), 01/20/2031 (B)

    750,000        742,162  

Series 2018-7A, Class D,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.55%,
5.02% (A), 01/20/2031 (B)

    3,000,000        2,968,389  

Chase Issuance Trust
Series 2016-A4, Class A4,
1.49%, 07/15/2022

    1,000,000        972,883  

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust

    

Series 2017-A3, Class A3,

    

1.92%, 04/07/2022

    1,862,000        1,830,456  

Series 2018-A1, Class A1,

    

2.49%, 01/20/2023

    1,200,000        1,181,629  

Series 2018-A6, Class A6,

    

3.21%, 12/07/2024

    1,600,000        1,591,414  

Denali Capital CLO X LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class B1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.15%,
5.66% (A), 10/26/2027 (B)

    4,000,000        4,002,844  

Discover Card Execution Note Trust
Series 2015-A4, Class A4,
2.19%, 04/17/2023

    2,000,000        1,962,407  

Elevation CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2017-7A, Class D,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.90%,
5.34% (A), 07/15/2030 (B)

    658,000        647,061  

Series 2017-8A, Class D,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.87%,
5.36% (A), 10/25/2030 (B)

    1,000,000        984,760  

Series 2018-9A, Class E,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 6.30%,
8.52% (A), 07/15/2031 (B)

    3,040,000        3,001,933  

Elm CLO,Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class CR,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.95%,
5.40% (A), 01/17/2029 (B)

    740,000        742,754  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-A, Class A4,

    

1.60%, 06/15/2021

    1,000,000        988,019  

Series 2016-C, Class B,

    

1.73%, 03/15/2022

    1,635,000        1,593,103  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust / Ford Credit
Series 2018-2, Class A,
3.47%, 01/15/2030 (B)

    1,000,000        991,050  

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust
Series 2017-3, Class A,
2.48%, 09/15/2024

    1,750,000        1,687,670  

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust
Series 2017-3A, Class A4,
2.13%, 03/16/2023 (B)

    300,000        291,521  
 

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Greenwood Park CLO, Ltd.
Series 2018-1A, Class E,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.95%,
7.39% (A), 04/15/2031 (B)

    $   1,500,000        $   1,443,513  

Hayfin Kingsland VIII, Ltd.

    

Series 2018-8A, Class A,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.12%,
3.59% (A), 04/20/2031 (B)

    650,000        646,180  

Series 2018-8A, Class B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.48%,
3.95% (A), 04/20/2031 (B)

    725,000        714,845  

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2015-3, Class A4,
1.56%, 10/18/2021

    1,244,521        1,242,430  

Madison Park Funding XIII, Ltd.
Series 2014-13A, Class ER,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.75%,
8.20% (A), 04/19/2030 (B)

    1,500,000        1,501,647  

Madison Park Funding XVII, Ltd.
Series 2015-17A, Class FR,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.48%,
9.95% (A), 07/21/2030 (B)

    2,400,000        2,383,783  

Madison Park Funding XXX, Ltd.

    

Series 2018-30A, Class C,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
4.14% (A), 04/15/2029 (B)

    475,000        471,054  

Series 2018-30A, Class D,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.94% (A), 04/15/2029 (B)

    2,700,000        2,674,525  

Series 2018-30A, Class E,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.95%,
7.39% (A), 04/15/2029 (B)

    2,000,000        1,948,200  

Series 2018-30A, Class F,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 6.85%,
9.29% (A), 04/15/2029 (B)

    2,000,000        1,927,616  

Magnetite VII, Ltd.
Series 2012-7A, Class ER2,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.50%,
8.94% (A), 01/15/2028 (B)

    2,000,000        1,934,298  

Magnetite VIII, Ltd.
Series 2014-8A, Class FR2,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.44%,
9.88% (A), 04/15/2031 (B)

    2,000,000        1,963,812  

Mariner CLO 5, Ltd.
Series 2018-5A, Class E,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.65%,
8.14% (A), 04/25/2031 (B)

    4,000,000        3,921,256  

Mariner CLO LLC
Series 2015-1A, Class CR,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.97% (A), 04/20/2029 (B)

    3,000,000        3,007,317  

Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2016-1, Class A4,
1.46%, 12/15/2022

    2,000,000        1,951,697  

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust

    

Series 2017-A, Class A3,

    

1.74%, 08/16/2021

    2,040,000        2,016,797  

Series 2017-C, Class A3,

    

2.12%, 04/18/2022

    500,000        491,878  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust (continued)

 

Series 2018-A, Class A3,

    

2.65%, 05/16/2022

    $   2,000,000        $   1,984,213  

Octagon Investment Partners 18-R, Ltd.
Series 2018-18A, Class E,
3-Month LIBOR + 8.25%,
10.69% (A), 04/16/2031 (B)

    1,625,000        1,569,024  

OHA Credit Partners, Ltd.
Series 2015-12A, Class FR,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.68%,
10.16% (A), 07/23/2030 (B)

    2,000,000        1,911,592  

Post CLO, Ltd.
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.44% (A), 04/16/2031 (B)

    3,075,000        3,030,391  

Stewart Park CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-1A, Class ER,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.28%,
7.72% (A), 01/15/2030 (B)

    3,500,000        3,449,026  

Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust

    

Series 2016-2, Class A,

    

2.21%, 05/15/2024

    2,000,000        1,945,118  

Series 2016-3, Class B,

    

1.91%, 09/15/2022

    1,900,000        1,879,579  

TCW CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2018-1A, Class D,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.91%,
5.40% (A), 04/25/2031 (B)

    500,000        491,661  

Series 2018-1A, Class E,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.05%,
8.54% (A), 04/25/2031 (B)

    3,000,000        2,942,226  

TICP CLO III, Ltd.
Series 2018-3R, Class E,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.90%,
8.37% (A), 04/20/2028 (B)

    3,000,000        2,986,398  

TICP CLO, Ltd.
Series 2016-5A, Class ER,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.75%,
8.20% (A), 07/17/2031 (B)

    3,000,000        2,941,419  

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2018-C, Class A4,
3.13%, 02/15/2024

    900,000        895,838  

Verizon Owner Trust

    

Series 2017-3A, Class A1A,

    

2.06%, 04/20/2022 (B)

    1,250,000        1,230,070  

Series 2018-1A, Class C,

    

3.20%, 09/20/2022 (B)

    1,200,000        1,187,854  

Voya CLO, Ltd.
Series 2018-1A, Class B,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.80%,
4.14% (A), 04/19/2031 (B)

    750,000        742,081  

World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust
Series 2017-C, Class A,
2.31%, 08/15/2024

    1,850,000        1,812,242  

York CLO-2, Ltd.
Series 2015-1A, Class DR,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.60%,
5.07% (A), 01/22/2031 (B)

    1,475,000        1,459,474  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $123,477,316)

 

     122,232,166  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 51.3%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.4%  

General Dynamics Corp.
2.88%, 05/11/2020

    $   207,000        $   206,236  

Harris Corp.

    

2.70%, 04/27/2020

    363,000        358,997  

4.40%, 06/15/2028

    302,000        301,943  

L3 Technologies, Inc.
4.40%, 06/15/2028

    116,000        115,825  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
3.10%, 01/15/2023

    1,191,000        1,165,991  

Triumph Group, Inc.
4.88%, 04/01/2021

    551,000        518,987  

United Technologies Corp.

    

1.90%, 05/04/2020

    397,000        388,606  

3.95%, 08/16/2025

    116,000        114,872  
    

 

 

 
       3,171,457  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.0% (C)  

FedEx Corp.
4.95%, 10/17/2048

    106,000        103,040  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

Delphi Technologies PLC
5.00%, 10/01/2025 (B)

    625,000        564,063  

Toyota Industries Corp.
3.24%, 03/16/2023 (B)

    484,000        474,223  
    

 

 

 
       1,038,286  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 13.7%  

ADCB Finance Cayman, Ltd.
4.00%, 03/29/2023, MTN (D)

    1,600,000        1,572,832  

AIB Group PLC
4.75%, 10/12/2023 (B)

    330,000        328,945  

Associated Bank NA
3.50%, 08/13/2021

    204,000        202,229  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.
Fixed until 06/15/2026 (E), 6.75% (A) (B)

    563,000        577,779  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Fixed until 11/16/2027 (E), 6.13% (A) (F)

    1,200,000        1,033,500  

Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA
3.50%, 10/12/2027 (D)

    1,500,000        1,338,750  

Bangkok Bank PCL
4.45%, 09/19/2028 (B)

    1,400,000        1,396,836  

Bank of America Corp.

    

2.63%, 04/19/2021, MTN

    893,000        876,088  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.38%,
2.86% (A), 01/23/2022

    1,000,000        993,471  

Fixed until 03/05/2023,
3.55% (A), 03/05/2024

    143,000        140,331  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.16%,
3.63% (A), 01/20/2023, MTN

    2,000,000        2,031,272  

Fixed until 07/23/2023,
3.86% (A), 07/23/2024, MTN

    215,000        213,251  

Bank of China, Ltd.
5.00%, 11/13/2024 (D)

    1,300,000        1,323,525  

BankUnited, Inc.
4.88%, 11/17/2025

    193,000        194,957  

Barclays PLC
Fixed until 09/15/2023 (E), 7.75% (A)

    3,150,000        3,142,755  

BNP Paribas SA

    

3.80%, 01/10/2024 (B)

    1,200,000        1,167,127  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

BNP Paribas SA (continued)

    

Fixed until 03/14/2022 (E), 6.75% (A) (B)

    $   3,305,000        $   3,342,181  

Fixed until 08/16/2028 (E), 7.00% (A) (B) (F)

    1,410,000        1,388,850  

Fixed until 03/30/2021 (E), 7.63% (A) (B)

    400,000        415,500  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
2.87% (A), 02/02/2021

    2,500,000        2,501,763  

China Construction Bank Corp.
Fixed until 05/13/2020,
3.88% (A), 05/13/2025 (D)

    1,500,000        1,485,385  

Citibank NA

    

2.13%, 10/20/2020

    250,000        244,149  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.26%,
2.60% (A), 09/18/2019

    1,000,000        1,000,719  

Citigroup, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.07%,
3.40% (A), 12/08/2021

    1,000,000        1,015,720  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
3.41% (A), 05/17/2024

    505,000        508,018  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.19%,
3.75% (A), 08/02/2021

    1,000,000        1,016,600  

Fixed until 06/01/2023,
4.04% (A), 06/01/2024

    325,000        324,171  

4.45%, 09/29/2027

    98,000        95,368  

Citizens Bank NA
2.25%, 03/02/2020

    300,000        295,726  

Credit Agricole SA

    

Fixed until 01/23/2024 (E), 7.88% (A) (B)

    4,000,000        4,135,000  

Fixed until 12/23/2025 (E), 8.13% (A) (B)

    1,553,000        1,665,695  

Danske Bank A/S
3.88%, 09/12/2023 (B)

    200,000        194,451  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    825,000        759,206  

Fifth Third Bancorp
2.88%, 07/27/2020

    591,000        585,675  

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
3.00%, 03/30/2022, MTN (D)

    1,300,000        1,259,700  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.50%, 12/15/2020

    323,000        322,811  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    

Fixed until 09/12/2025,
4.29% (A), 09/12/2026

    250,000        246,426  

Fixed until 05/22/2027 (E), 6.00% (A)

    1,770,000        1,628,400  

Fixed until 03/23/2023 (E), 6.25% (A)

    409,000        397,241  

Fixed until 03/30/2025 (E), 6.38% (A)

    3,000,000        2,913,750  

Fixed until 03/23/2028 (E), 6.50% (A)

    2,000,000        1,877,500  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.
Fixed until 04/15/2023 (E), 5.70% (A)

    126,000        123,480  

ING Groep NV
Fixed until 04/16/2025 (E), 6.50% (A) (F)

    1,500,000        1,422,000  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
Fixed until 09/17/2025 (E), 7.70% (A) (B) (F)

    1,626,000        1,473,563  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

2.30%, 08/15/2021, MTN

    250,000        242,030  

2.55%, 10/29/2020

    592,000        582,239  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
2.88% (A), 03/09/2021

    3,000,000        3,003,855  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (continued)

    

Fixed until 07/24/2037,
3.88% (A), 07/24/2038

    $   244,000        $   220,781  

Fixed until 11/01/2022 (E), 4.63% (A)

    432,000        399,859  

3-Month LIBOR + 3.47%,
5.99% (A), 01/30/2019 (E)

    3,368,000        3,386,052  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    

Fixed until 06/27/2024 (E), 7.50% (A)

    3,300,000        3,328,875  

Fixed until 09/27/2025 (E), 7.50% (A)

    3,320,000        3,336,600  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
Fixed until 03/08/2027 (E), 6.13%(A) (B)

    1,290,000        1,157,775  

Malayan Banking BHD
Fixed until 10/29/2021,
3.91% (A), 10/29/2026 (D)

    1,200,000        1,182,564  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
3.78%, 03/02/2025

    65,000        63,933  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
3.55%, 03/05/2023

    541,000        534,947  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
3.63%, 06/20/2023

    250,000        247,750  

PNC Bank NA
3-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
3.01% (A), 07/27/2022

    1,700,000        1,702,995  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank
Polski SA Via PKO Finance AB
4.63%, 09/26/2022 (D)

    1,250,000        1,273,438  

QNB Finance, Ltd.
2.13%, 09/07/2021, MTN (D)

    1,250,000        1,185,704  

Regions Bank
Fixed until 08/13/2020,
3.37% (A), 08/13/2021

    533,000        530,386  

Regions Financial Corp.
7.38%, 12/10/2037

    309,000        387,813  

Royal Bank of Canada
3.70%, 10/05/2023, MTN

    141,000        140,279  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

Fixed until 06/25/2023,
4.52% (A), 06/25/2024

    200,000        197,967  

Fixed until 01/27/2029,
5.08% (A), 01/27/2030

    209,000        204,705  

Fixed until 08/15/2021 (E), 8.63% (A)

    557,000        585,546  

Shinhan Bank Co., Ltd.
3.88%, 03/24/2026, MTN (D)

    1,700,000        1,609,519  

Societe Generale SA

    

Fixed until 04/06/2028 (E), 6.75% (A) (B)

    4,100,000        3,618,250  

Fixed until 12/18/2023 (E), 7.88% (A) (B) (F)

    2,000,000        2,012,500  

Standard Chartered PLC
Fixed until 04/02/2022 (E), 7.50% (A) (B) (F)

    3,488,000        3,527,240  

SunTrust Bank
Fixed until 08/02/2021,
3.50% (A), 08/02/2022

    153,000        151,967  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB
3-Month LIBOR + 0.49%,
2.82% (A), 06/17/2019

    1,250,000        1,252,686  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
3.34% (A), 07/13/2021

    1,500,000        1,523,220  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

UniCredit SpA
Fixed until 06/19/2027,
5.86% (A), 06/19/2032 (B)

    $   200,000        $   171,110  

Union Bank of the Philippines
3.37%, 11/29/2022, MTN (D)

    1,000,000        950,439  

US Bank NA
3-Month LIBOR + 0.14%,
2.62% (A), 10/23/2020, MTN

    3,000,000        2,995,615  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.11%,
3.60% (A), 01/24/2023

    2,000,000        2,022,754  

4.30%, 07/22/2027, MTN

    397,000        389,805  

Wells Fargo Bank NA

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.91% (A), 05/24/2019

    1,250,000        1,252,992  

3.55%, 08/14/2023

    322,000        319,133  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    

3.05%, 05/15/2020

    135,000        134,547  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.71%,
3.10% (A), 06/28/2022

    505,000        507,606  

Fixed until 09/21/2027 (E), 5.00% (A)

    900,000        787,417  

Woori Bank
5.13%, 08/06/2028, MTN (D)

    1,300,000        1,294,504  
    

 

 

 
       97,590,093  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.7%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.

    

2.65%, 02/01/2021

    794,000        778,406  

3.65%, 02/01/2026

    204,000        194,048  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.26%,
3.82% (A), 02/01/2021

    3,000,000        3,063,866  

Heineken NV
3.50%, 01/29/2028 (B)

    422,000        399,751  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.

    

4.06%, 05/25/2023 (B)

    97,000        96,479  

4.42%, 05/25/2025 (B)

    249,000        246,070  
    

 

 

 
       4,778,620  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.1%  

Celgene Corp.
3.25%, 02/20/2023

    598,000        579,750  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%  

Standard Industries, Inc.
6.00%, 10/15/2025 (B)

    575,000        565,656  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.1%  

Charles Schwab Corp.
3.85%, 05/21/2025

    449,000        449,057  

Credit Suisse Group AG

    

Fixed until 07/17/2023 (E), 7.50% (A) (B)

    1,745,000        1,775,538  

Fixed until 12/11/2023 (E), 7.50% (A) (B)

    1,700,000        1,769,972  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.29%,
4.73% (A), 04/16/2021

    500,000        519,839  

Deutsche Bank AG

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.23%,
3.54% (A), 02/27/2023 (F)

    2,500,000        2,437,553  

4.25%, 02/04/2021

    151,000        150,413  

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.
8.25%, 10/15/2024

    710,000        733,075  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

FS Energy & Power Fund
7.50%, 08/15/2023 (B)

    $   582,000        $   590,148  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.04%,
3.53% (A), 04/25/2019

    437,000        438,943  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.16%,
3.64% (A), 04/23/2020

    2,000,000        2,022,110  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.36%,
3.85% (A), 04/23/2021

    1,000,000        1,019,800  

Fixed until 11/10/2022 (E),

    333,000        306,360  

5.00% (A), 5.25%, 07/27/2021

    530,000        551,209  

LPL Holdings, Inc.
5.75%, 09/15/2025 (B) (F)

    500,000        485,625  

Morgan Stanley

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
2.89% (A), 02/10/2021, MTN

    3,000,000        3,001,500  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.18%,
3.65% (A), 01/20/2022

    881,000        890,917  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    688,000        703,464  

SURA Asset Management SA
4.88%, 04/17/2024 (D)

    1,550,000        1,530,238  

UBS AG
3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.17% (A), 06/01/2020

    1,700,000        1,715,242  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
2.65%, 02/01/2022 (B)

    800,000        772,168  
    

 

 

 
       21,863,171  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.3%  

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC / Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LP
3.30%, 05/01/2023 (B)

    132,000        129,769  

CNAC HK Finbridge Co., Ltd.
4.88%, 03/14/2025 (D)

    1,300,000        1,289,730  

Ecolab, Inc.
2.38%, 08/10/2022

    400,000        382,505  

Equate Petrochemical BV
3.00%, 03/03/2022 (D)

    1,700,000        1,626,560  

GCP Applied Technologies, Inc.
5.50%, 04/15/2026 (B)

    253,000        244,778  

Israel Chemicals, Ltd.
6.38%, 05/31/2038 (D)

    1,500,000        1,488,150  

Kraton Polymers LLC / Kraton Polymers Capital Corp.
7.00%, 04/15/2025 (B)

    725,000        679,688  

NOVA Chemicals Corp.
5.00%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    575,000        526,125  

Praxair, Inc.
2.25%, 09/24/2020

    385,000        378,704  

SASOL Financing USA LLC
6.50%, 09/27/2028

    1,400,000        1,416,916  

Starfruit Finco BV / Starfruit US Holdco LLC
8.00%, 10/01/2026 (B) (F)

    502,000        486,940  

Syngenta Finance NV
4.44%, 04/24/2023 (B)

    206,000        202,700  

Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc.
5.38%, 09/01/2025 (B)

    600,000        554,580  
    

 

 

 
       9,407,145  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.5%  

ADT Security Corp.
4.13%, 06/15/2023

    $   804,000        $   745,710  

Ahern Rentals, Inc.
7.38%, 05/15/2023 (B)

    615,000        568,875  

Cimpress NV
7.00%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    900,000        898,875  

Jurassic Holdings III, Inc.
6.88%, 02/15/2021 (B) (F)

    599,000        560,065  

Multi-Color Corp.
4.88%, 11/01/2025 (B)

    655,000        599,325  
    

 

 

 
       3,372,850  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.0% (C)  

Anixter, Inc.
6.00%, 12/01/2025 (B) (G)

    331,000        331,828  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.4%  

ABB Finance USA, Inc.
3.38%, 04/03/2023

    230,000        228,132  

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.
8.00%, 05/15/2022

    590,000        601,800  

Mattamy Group Corp.
6.50%, 10/01/2025 (B)

    510,000        479,400  

Tutor Perini Corp.
6.88%, 05/01/2025 (B) (F)

    460,000        460,575  

Weekley Homes LLC / Weekley Finance Corp.
6.00%, 02/01/2023

    520,000        499,200  

William Lyon Homes, Inc.
6.00%, 09/01/2023

    592,000        540,200  
    

 

 

 
       2,809,307  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.9%  

Altice Financing SA
7.50%, 05/15/2026 (B)

    900,000        846,000  

American Express Co.

    

2.50%, 08/01/2022

    755,000        722,987  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
2.96% (A), 02/27/2023

    1,500,000        1,494,389  

BMW US Capital LLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.38%,
2.79% (A), 04/06/2020 (B)

    1,000,000        1,003,053  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.41%,
2.84% (A), 04/12/2021 (B)

    1,000,000        999,107  

3.10%, 04/12/2021 (B)

    329,000        325,562  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.75%, 07/28/2026

    138,000        126,580  

Capital One NA

    

2.65%, 08/08/2022

    750,000        718,673  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.15%,
3.67% (A), 01/30/2023

    1,454,000        1,463,391  

Credit Acceptance Corp.
7.38%, 03/15/2023

    286,000        295,295  

Daimler Finance North America LLC

    

2.00%, 07/06/2021 (B)

    525,000        505,072  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.45%,
2.76% (A), 02/22/2021 (B)

    1,500,000        1,498,680  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.62%,
3.14% (A), 10/30/2019 (B)

    2,500,000        2,509,803  

3.75%, 11/05/2021 (B)

    186,000        175,978  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)  

Enova International, Inc.
8.50%, 09/01/2024 - 09/15/2025 (B)

    $   1,260,000        $   1,187,400  

FirstCash, Inc.
5.38%, 06/01/2024 (B)

    475,000        467,875  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
3.27% (A), 11/04/2019

    1,000,000        999,119  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.

    

3.20%, 07/06/2021

    993,000        972,133  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
3.37% (A), 04/13/2020

    1,000,000        1,004,628  

Fixed until 09/30/2027 (E), 5.75% (A),

    700,000        630,336  

Fixed until 09/30/2028 (E), 6.50% (A) (F)

    2,400,000        2,256,000  

Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.68% (A), 03/08/2019 (B)

    1,200,000        1,200,032  

John Deere Capital Corp.

    

2.35%, 01/08/2021, MTN

    161,000        158,276  

3.65%, 10/12/2023

    106,000        106,379  

Navient Corp.
5.63%, 08/01/2033, MTN

    1,065,000        866,037  

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.
2.15%, 09/28/2020 (B)

    199,000        194,106  

Springleaf Finance Corp.

    

6.88%, 03/15/2025

    850,000        813,875  

7.13%, 03/15/2026

    256,000        242,560  

Synchrony Financial
2.60%, 01/15/2019

    437,000        436,410  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.28%,
2.72% (A), 04/13/2021, MTN

    3,000,000        3,000,510  

2.95%, 04/13/2021, MTN

    230,000        228,496  
    

 

 

 
       27,448,742  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.2%  

Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI
4.75%, 02/01/2026 (B) (F)

    171,000        161,381  

Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc.
7.38%, 12/15/2026

    168,000        179,760  

Intertape Polymer Group, Inc.
7.00%, 10/15/2026 (B)

    600,000        600,000  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.
5.38%, 01/15/2025 (B)

    375,000        363,750  
    

 

 

 
       1,304,891  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.1%  

Ingram Micro, Inc.
5.45%, 12/15/2024

    886,000        863,675  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.2%  

frontdoor, Inc.
6.75%, 08/15/2026 (B)

    591,000        602,820  

Graham Holdings Co.
5.75%, 06/01/2026 (B)

    574,000        578,305  
    

 

 

 
       1,181,125  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.3%  

Aircastle, Ltd.
4.40%, 09/25/2023

    85,000        84,338  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co.
2.34%, 11/15/2020

    $   317,000        $   307,559  

Jefferies Group LLC / Jefferies Group Capital Finance, Inc.
4.15%, 01/23/2030

    117,000        102,202  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.

    

2.30%, 11/01/2020

    153,000        149,805  

2.40%, 04/25/2022

    362,000        349,548  

Fixed until 04/30/2023,
4.75% (A), 04/30/2043

    507,000        503,372  

Quicken Loans, Inc.
5.75%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    530,000        510,787  

Travelport Corporate Finance PLC
6.00%, 03/15/2026 (B)

    273,000        273,682  
    

 

 

 
       2,281,293  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.9%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.40%, 05/15/2025

    940,000        882,590  

Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV
5.13%, 03/11/2023 (D)

    1,500,000        1,454,976  

CenturyLink, Inc.
6.75%, 12/01/2023 (F)

    500,000        510,000  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
5.38%, 03/01/2022 (B)

    455,000        457,844  

Frontier Communications Corp.
9.00%, 08/15/2031 (F)

    1,065,000        654,975  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
6.63%, 08/01/2026

    743,000        707,707  

Inmarsat Finance PLC
6.50%, 10/01/2024 (B)

    600,000        591,750  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA

    

5.50%, 08/01/2023

    1,315,000        1,176,925  

8.50%, 10/15/2024 (B)

    408,000        400,860  

Ooredoo International Finance, Ltd.
3.25%, 02/21/2023, MTN (D)

    1,650,000        1,579,413  

Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC
8.88%, 11/15/2024 (B)

    600,000        639,000  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
2.86% (A), 05/22/2020

    1,000,000        1,004,584  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.77%,
3.10% (A), 06/17/2019

    3,000,000        3,011,477  

3.38%, 02/15/2025

    400,000        386,153  

5.25%, 03/16/2037

    203,000        208,705  
    

 

 

 
       13,666,959  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.4%  

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC

    

3.63%, 01/12/2023 (D)

    1,300,000        1,267,713  

4.88%, 04/23/2030 (D)

    1,200,000        1,190,784  

Adani Transmission, Ltd.
4.00%, 08/03/2026 (D)

    1,200,000        1,050,709  

Atlantic City Electric Co.
4.00%, 10/15/2028

    133,000        133,481  

ENEL Chile SA
4.88%, 06/12/2028

    1,400,000        1,376,900  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  

ENEL Finance International NV

    

2.75%, 04/06/2023 (B)

    $   200,000        $   184,189  

4.25%, 09/14/2023 (B)

    200,000        195,055  

Exelon Corp.
2.85%, 06/15/2020

    1,179,000        1,165,968  

Georgia Power Co.
2.00%, 09/08/2020

    194,000        188,987  

Israel Electric Corp., Ltd.
5.00%, 11/12/2024 (D)

    1,200,000        1,212,000  

Kallpa Generacion SA
4.13%, 08/16/2027 (D)

    1,650,000        1,505,642  

Nevada Power Co.
2.75%, 04/15/2020

    139,000        138,353  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
3.30%, 12/01/2027

    277,000        246,634  
    

 

 

 
       9,856,415  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.3%  

Hubbell, Inc.
3.35%, 03/01/2026

    225,000        210,944  

Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV
3-Month LIBOR + 0.61%,
2.94% (A), 03/16/2022 (B)

    2,000,000        2,021,069  
    

 

 

 
       2,232,013  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.1%  

Allegion US Holding Co., Inc.
3.20%, 10/01/2024

    64,000        59,218  

Trimble, Inc.

    

4.75%, 12/01/2024

    21,000        21,122  

4.90%, 06/15/2028

    388,000        385,051  

TTM Technologies, Inc.
5.63%, 10/01/2025 (B)

    525,000        511,875  
    

 

 

 
       977,266  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.1%  

Apergy Corp.
6.38%, 05/01/2026 (B)

    390,000        394,875  

Calfrac Holdings, LP
8.50%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    605,000        544,500  

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.
6.25%, 10/01/2021

    480,000        470,400  

Genesis Energy, LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp.

    

5.63%, 06/15/2024

    280,000        253,400  

6.00%, 05/15/2023

    650,000        612,625  

Hi-Crush Partners, LP
9.50%, 08/01/2026 (B) (F)

    900,000        715,500  

KCA Deutag UK Finance PLC
9.88%, 04/01/2022 (B)

    950,000        916,750  

Nine Energy Service, Inc.
8.75%, 11/01/2023 (B)

    288,000        292,680  

Noble Holding International, Ltd.

    

7.75%, 01/15/2024

    385,000        359,494  

7.88%, 02/01/2026 (B)

    652,000        647,110  

Pattern Energy Group, Inc.
5.88%, 02/01/2024 (B)

    832,000        823,680  

Pioneer Energy Services Corp.
6.13%, 03/15/2022

    625,000        532,812  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Energy Equipment & Services (continued)  

Trinidad Drilling, Ltd.
6.63%, 02/15/2025 (B)

    $   555,000        $   555,000  

USA Compression Partners, LP / USA Compression Finance Corp.
6.88%, 04/01/2026 (B)

    511,000        516,110  
    

 

 

 
       7,634,936  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.5%  

Netflix, Inc.
5.88%, 02/15/2025

    480,000        487,848  

Walt Disney Co.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.13%,
2.45% (A), 03/04/2020, MTN (F)

    1,000,000        1,001,001  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.19%,
2.51% (A), 06/05/2020, MTN

    2,000,000        2,004,098  
    

 

 

 
       3,492,947  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.1%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
4.00%, 01/15/2024

    123,000        122,790  

American Tower Corp.

    

2.25%, 01/15/2022

    993,000        946,368  

3.60%, 01/15/2028

    24,000        22,079  

CTR Partnership, LP / CareTrust Capital Corp.
5.25%, 06/01/2025

    351,000        342,225  

Duke Realty, LP
4.00%, 09/15/2028

    142,000        138,776  

EPR Properties
4.95%, 04/15/2028

    60,000        57,977  

ESH Hospitality, Inc.
5.25%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    1,015,000        960,444  

Geo Group, Inc.
5.13%, 04/01/2023

    610,000        572,638  

GEO Group, Inc.
5.88%, 10/15/2024

    190,000        176,187  

Iron Mountain, Inc.
4.88%, 09/15/2027 (B)

    550,000        489,500  

iStar, Inc.

    

5.25%, 09/15/2022 (F)

    705,000        682,087  

6.00%, 04/01/2022

    250,000        250,000  

MPT Operating Partnership, LP / MPT Finance Corp.
5.00%, 10/15/2027

    493,000        463,272  

Sabra Health Care, LP
5.13%, 08/15/2026

    750,000        718,055  

Simon Property Group, LP

    

3.38%, 12/01/2027

    18,000        16,974  

4.13%, 12/01/2021

    218,000        221,676  

Trust F/1401
5.25%, 12/15/2024 (D)

    1,300,000        1,295,788  

UDR, Inc.

    

3.50%, 01/15/2028, MTN

    72,000        67,017  

4.40%, 01/26/2029, MTN

    186,000        186,268  

Welltower, Inc.
3.95%, 09/01/2023

    117,000        116,712  
    

 

 

 
       7,846,833  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Albertsons Cos. LLC / Safeway, Inc.
5.75%, 03/15/2025

    $   930,000        $   818,400  

Costco Wholesale Corp.
2.15%, 05/18/2021

    843,000        822,411  

Walmart, Inc.
1.90%, 12/15/2020

    291,000        283,850  
    

 

 

 
       1,924,661  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.5%  

ConAgra Brands, Inc.
4.60%, 11/01/2025

    212,000        212,360  

General Mills, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.54%,
2.98% (A), 04/16/2021

    270,000        269,771  

Gruma SAB de CV
4.88%, 12/01/2024 (D)

    1,200,000        1,212,000  

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc.

    

5.75%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    87,000        83,520  

5.88%, 07/15/2024 (B)

    455,000        446,583  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
2.80%, 07/02/2020

    397,000        392,909  

Land O’ Lakes, Inc.
7.00%, 09/18/2028 (B) (E)

    3,952,000        3,947,060  

Nestle Holdings, Inc.
3.50%, 09/24/2025 (B)

    225,000        221,560  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.88%, 09/30/2027 (B)

    925,000        837,125  

Sigma Finance Netherlands BV
4.88%, 03/27/2028 (D)

    1,350,000        1,270,687  

Tyson Foods, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.45%,
2.76% (A), 08/21/2020

    1,500,000        1,502,687  
    

 

 

 
       10,396,262  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.5%  

China Resources Gas Group, Ltd.
4.50%, 04/05/2022, MTN (D)

    1,000,000        1,008,626  

ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd.
3.25%, 07/24/2022 (D)

    1,500,000        1,437,622  

Transportadora de Gas del Peru SA
4.25%, 04/30/2028 (D)

    1,300,000        1,261,000  
    

 

 

 
       3,707,248  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1%  

Medtronic, Inc.
2.50%, 03/15/2020

    236,000        233,853  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA
6.63%, 05/15/2022 (B)

    292,000        280,612  
    

 

 

 
       514,465  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%  

CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc.
5.13%, 08/01/2021 (F)

    228,000        216,030  

CVS Health Corp.
4.10%, 03/25/2025

    1,160,000        1,145,973  

HCA, Inc.

    

5.25%, 06/15/2026

    480,000        488,400  

5.38%, 02/01/2025

    884,000        889,525  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
3.25%, 09/01/2024

    253,000        241,557  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

MEDNAX, Inc.
5.25%, 12/01/2023 (B)

    $   219,000        $   218,726  

Roche Holdings, Inc.
2.88%, 09/29/2021 (B)

    306,000        302,165  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    

2.38%, 10/15/2022

    642,000        614,456  

3.75%, 07/15/2025

    482,000        477,235  
    

 

 

 
       4,594,067  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.6%  

Eldorado Resorts, Inc.
6.00%, 09/15/2026 (B)

    785,000        768,829  

Gohl Capital, Ltd.
4.25%, 01/24/2027 (D)

    1,250,000        1,168,847  

International Game Technology PLC
6.50%, 02/15/2025 (B)

    560,000        567,000  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
5.00%, 10/15/2025 (B)

    625,000        581,250  

Wyndham Destinations, Inc.

    

4.15%, 04/01/2024

    610,000        587,125  

4.50%, 04/01/2027

    655,000        606,694  
    

 

 

 
       4,279,745  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.0% (C)  

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
4.35%, 02/15/2028

    72,000        63,540  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.2%  

Central Garden & Pet Co.
5.13%, 02/01/2028

    640,000        590,400  

Energizer Gamma Acquisition, Inc.
6.38%, 07/15/2026 (B) (F)

    500,000        500,000  

Procter & Gamble Co.
1.90%, 10/23/2020

    20,000        19,592  
    

 

 

 
       1,109,992  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.2%  

Clearway Energy Operating LLC
5.38%, 08/15/2024

    600,000        593,625  

Empresa Electrica Angamos SA
4.88%, 05/25/2029 (D)

    1,147,800        1,117,900  
    

 

 

 
       1,711,525  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.1%  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    

2.80%, 12/15/2021

    457,000        444,594  

4.20%, 09/15/2028

    357,000        350,389  
    

 

 

 
       794,983  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.9%  

American International Group, Inc.
Fixed until 04/01/2028,
5.75% (A), 04/01/2048

    713,000        673,343  

Amwins Group, Inc.
7.75%, 07/01/2026 (B)

    605,000        621,638  

Assurant, Inc.
Fixed until 03/27/2028,
7.00% (A), 03/27/2048

    2,332,000        2,332,000  

Athene Global Funding
3-Month LIBOR + 1.23%,
3.63% (A), 07/01/2022 (B)

    1,000,000        1,017,433  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance (continued)  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
4.13%, 01/12/2028

    $   100,000        $   91,707  

Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.
2.88%, 11/03/2022

    203,000        198,241  

Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 04/23/2023,
4.70% (A), 04/23/2048 (B)

    304,000        289,199  

Jackson National Life Global Funding
3-Month LIBOR + 0.73%,
3.11% (A), 06/27/2022 (B)

    873,000        880,867  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
3.50%, 05/15/2024, MTN

    400,000        397,442  
    

 

 

 
       6,501,870  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.0% (C)  

Amazon.com, Inc.
2.80%, 08/22/2024

    247,000        235,563  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.6%  

Fiserv, Inc.
4.20%, 10/01/2028

    149,000        147,475  

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.
8.38%, 08/15/2022 (B)

    1,130,000        1,019,825  

IBM Credit LLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.16%,
2.50% (A), 02/05/2021

    1,500,000        1,502,694  

2.65%, 02/05/2021

    530,000        521,787  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.26%,
2.73% (A), 01/20/2021

    500,000        501,162  

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
8.63%, 11/15/2024 (B) (F)

    585,000        549,900  

Total System Services, Inc.
3.80%, 04/01/2021

    318,000        318,568  
    

 

 

 
       4,561,411  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.8%  

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.

    

2.55%, 11/29/2022, MTN

    135,000        130,191  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.23%,
2.56% (A), 03/15/2021, MTN

    2,000,000        2,001,439  

3.15%, 09/07/2021, MTN

    101,000        100,543  

3.45%, 05/15/2023, MTN

    191,000        190,482  

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc.
7.88%, 03/01/2023 (B)

    455,000        457,275  

CNH Industrial Capital LLC
4.20%, 01/15/2024

    170,000        168,228  

CNH Industrial NV

    

3.85%, 11/15/2027, MTN

    171,000        157,974  

4.50%, 08/15/2023

    121,000        121,907  

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.
7.13%, 04/15/2026 (B)

    590,000        607,700  

Novelis Corp.
6.25%, 08/15/2024 (B)

    790,000        782,100  

Nvent Finance Sarl
4.55%, 04/15/2028

    115,000        111,126  

Terex Corp.
5.63%, 02/01/2025 (B)

    595,000        565,994  
    

 

 

 
       5,394,959  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Marine - 0.2%  

Kirby Corp.
4.20%, 03/01/2028

    $   104,000        $   99,659  

Pelabuhan Indonesia II PT
4.25%, 05/05/2025 (D)

    1,300,000        1,222,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,321,659  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.7%  

Altice France SA

    

7.38%, 05/01/2026 (B)

    980,000        938,046  

8.13%, 02/01/2027 (B)

    214,000        211,860  

Altice Luxembourg SA
7.63%, 02/15/2025 (B) (F)

    1,100,000        937,750  

Belo Corp.
7.75%, 06/01/2027

    225,000        239,625  

Block Communications, Inc.
6.88%, 02/15/2025 (B) (F)

    515,000        522,081  

CBS Corp.
3.70%, 08/15/2024

    385,000        372,772  

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.

    

5.00%, 02/01/2028 (B)

    418,000        389,524  

5.38%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    290,000        283,838  

Comcast Corp.

    

3.60%, 03/01/2024

    283,000        280,079  

3.90%, 03/01/2038

    91,000        81,289  

4.15%, 10/15/2028

    875,000        867,811  

CSC Holdings LLC
5.50%, 04/15/2027 (B)

    1,575,000        1,512,000  

Discovery Communications LLC

    

3.50%, 06/15/2022 (B)

    179,000        175,385  

3.90%, 11/15/2024 (B)

    201,000        194,658  

DISH DBS Corp.
5.00%, 03/15/2023 (F)

    555,000        485,625  

EW Scripps Co.
5.13%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    598,000        562,120  

Gray Television, Inc.

    

5.13%, 10/15/2024 (B)

    527,000        499,991  

5.88%, 07/15/2026 (B)

    113,000        108,445  

McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC / McGraw-Hill Global Education Finance
7.88%, 05/15/2024 (B) (F)

    665,000        566,913  

Myriad International Holdings BV
5.50%, 07/21/2025 (D)

    1,300,000        1,325,410  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
5.38%, 07/15/2026 (B)

    487,000        476,043  

Univision Communications, Inc.
5.13%, 05/15/2023 (B)

    935,000        880,770  
    

 

 

 
       11,912,035  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 1.4%  

AK Steel Corp.
6.38%, 10/15/2025 (F)

    315,000        280,350  

Anglo American Capital PLC
4.00%, 09/11/2027 (B)

    800,000        728,645  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
5.75%, 03/01/2025 (F)

    850,000        803,250  

Commercial Metals Co.
5.75%, 04/15/2026 (B)

    490,000        470,400  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Metals & Mining (continued)  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.

    

6.50%, 03/01/2024 (B)

    $   945,000        $   826,875  

7.25%, 04/01/2023 (B)

    231,000        213,386  

GTL Trade Finance, Inc. / Gerdau Holdings, Inc.
5.89%, 04/29/2024 (D)

    1,400,000        1,428,000  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.
7.25%, 01/15/2023 (B)

    486,000        483,570  

Novolipetsk Steel Via Steel Funding DAC
4.50%, 06/15/2023 (D)

    1,600,000        1,544,800  

Severstal OAO Via Steel Capital SA
5.90%, 10/17/2022 (D)

    1,500,000        1,533,270  

Southern Copper Corp.
6.75%, 04/16/2040

    1,200,000        1,365,310  

U.S. Steel Corp.
6.88%, 08/15/2025

    360,000        352,800  
    

 

 

 
       10,030,656  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.1%  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
4.75%, 03/15/2025 (F)

    545,000        519,113  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.0% (C)  

Public Service Co. of Colorado
3.70%, 06/15/2028

    188,000        186,809  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.4%  

Conn’s, Inc.
7.25%, 07/15/2022

    856,000        846,370  

El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV
3.88%, 10/06/2026 (D)

    1,900,000        1,695,750  
    

 

 

 
       2,542,120  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.0%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
6.45%, 09/15/2036

    206,000        223,096  

Andeavor Logistics, LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
3.50%, 12/01/2022

    72,000        70,295  

BP Capital Markets PLC
2.75%, 05/10/2023 (F)

    597,000        574,876  

Callon Petroleum Co.
6.38%, 07/01/2026

    600,000        595,500  

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.
2.95%, 01/15/2023

    675,000        649,752  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
4.25%, 04/15/2027 (F)

    299,000        281,871  

Chaparral Energy, Inc.
8.75%, 07/15/2023 (B)

    600,000        575,460  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC
7.00%, 06/30/2024

    400,000        432,500  

Chevron Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.41%,
2.72% (A), 11/15/2019

    1,000,000        1,004,788  

CNOOC Finance, Ltd.
3.00%, 05/09/2023

    1,650,000        1,575,275  

ConocoPhillips Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
3.21% (A), 05/15/2022

    1,700,000        1,729,351  

Continental Resources, Inc.
4.50%, 04/15/2023

    199,000        199,352  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Ecopetrol SA
5.88%, 05/28/2045

    $   1,500,000        $   1,429,500  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP
4.95%, 05/15/2028

    152,000        148,699  

Enbridge, Inc.

    

Fixed until 01/15/2027,
6.00% (A), 01/15/2077

    1,000,000        934,956  

Fixed until 03/01/2028,
6.25% (A), 03/01/2078

    2,667,000        2,495,553  

Endeavor Energy Resources, LP / EER Finance, Inc.
5.50%, 01/30/2026 (B)

    725,000        744,937  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
Fixed until 02/15/2023 (E), 6.25% (A)

    2,118,000        1,980,330  

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP

    

4.85%, 07/15/2026

    507,000        479,530  

Fixed until 12/15/2022 (E), 6.00% (A)

    1,400,000        1,219,886  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.05%, 02/15/2022

    402,000        405,862  

Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.
5.63%, 02/01/2026 (B)

    600,000        507,000  

Hilcorp Energy I, LP / Hilcorp Finance Co.
5.00%, 12/01/2024 (B)

    640,000        604,000  

Holly Energy Partners, LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp.
6.00%, 08/01/2024 (B)

    414,000        415,035  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.30%, 05/01/2024

    187,000        187,395  

Lonestar Resources America, Inc.
11.25%, 01/01/2023 (B)

    537,000        586,672  

Marathon Oil Corp.
2.80%, 11/01/2022

    476,000        453,649  

MEG Energy Corp.
6.38%, 01/30/2023 (B)

    130,000        125,450  

MPLX, LP
4.00%, 03/15/2028

    125,000        117,393  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.90%, 11/15/2024

    400,000        388,786  

Oil India International Pte, Ltd.
4.00%, 04/21/2027 (D)

    1,500,000        1,341,609  

ONGC Videsh, Ltd.
4.63%, 07/15/2024 (D)

    1,300,000        1,276,834  

PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp.
7.25%, 06/15/2025

    108,000        111,240  

Petroleos Mexicanos

    

5.35%, 02/12/2028 (D)

    500,000        445,450  

6.50%, 01/23/2029 (B)

    74,000        70,818  

6.75%, 09/21/2047

    1,200,000        1,029,960  

QEP Resources, Inc.
5.63%, 03/01/2026 (F)

    675,000        635,344  

Sanchez Energy Corp.
6.13%, 01/15/2023

    470,000        173,900  

SemGroup Corp. / Rose Rock Finance Corp.
5.63%, 11/15/2023

    1,051,000        993,195  

Shelf Drilling Holdings, Ltd.
8.25%, 02/15/2025 (B)

    755,000        756,887  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Southwestern Energy Co.
7.50%, 04/01/2026 (F)

    $   575,000        $   585,063  

Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp.
5.50%, 08/15/2022

    880,000        871,200  

SunCoke Energy Partners, LP / SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp.
7.50%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    520,000        529,100  

Tengizchevroil Finance Co. International, Ltd.
4.00%, 08/15/2026 (D)

    2,000,000        1,861,980  

Total Capital International SA
2.88%, 02/17/2022

    597,000        586,252  

Transportadora de Gas Internacional SA ESP
5.55%, 11/01/2028 (B) (G)

    1,300,000        1,306,630  

Western Gas Partners, LP
4.65%, 07/01/2026

    345,000        336,020  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp.
6.88%, 02/01/2025

    674,000        670,630  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    

3.70%, 01/15/2023

    285,000        279,691  

3.75%, 06/15/2027

    252,000        234,647  
    

 

 

 
       35,233,199  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.7%  

Cascades, Inc.
5.50%, 07/15/2022 (B)

    561,000        556,792  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA
4.50%, 08/01/2024

    1,400,000        1,384,614  

Fibria Overseas Finance, Ltd.
4.00%, 01/14/2025

    1,300,000        1,204,450  

Inversiones CMPC SA
4.38%, 05/15/2023 (D)

    1,500,000        1,484,826  
    

 

 

 
       4,630,682  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.2%  

Coty, Inc.
6.50%, 04/15/2026 (B) (F)

    575,000        536,188  

First Quality Finance Co., Inc.
5.00%, 07/01/2025 (B)

    755,000        694,600  

HLF Financing Sarl LLC / Herbalife International, Inc.
7.25%, 08/15/2026 (B)

    92,000        93,150  
    

 

 

 
       1,323,938  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.5%  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
5.88%, 05/15/2023 (B)

    905,000        863,144  

Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc.
5.38%, 01/15/2023 (B)

    519,000        442,447  

GlaxoSmithKline Capital PLC
3-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.67% (A), 05/14/2021

    2,000,000        2,003,902  

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.
3.38%, 05/15/2023

    143,000        141,580  

Pfizer, Inc.
3.00%, 09/15/2021

    109,000        108,659  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.88%, 09/23/2023

    132,000        124,523  
    

 

 

 
       3,684,255  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Professional Services - 0.2%  

Everi Payments, Inc.
7.50%, 12/15/2025 (B)

    $   775,000        $   771,125  

Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc.

    

6.25%, 05/15/2026 (B) (F)

    189,000        188,055  

8.25%, 11/15/2026 (B)

    640,000        622,400  
    

 

 

 
       1,581,580  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.5%  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
5.75%, 12/01/2025 (B)

    475,000        460,750  

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.
5.88%, 04/01/2024

    1,000,000        960,000  

Longfor Group Holdings, Ltd.
4.50%, 01/16/2028 (D)

    1,500,000        1,266,190  

Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp.
4.88%, 06/01/2023 (B) (F)

    1,040,000        941,200  
    

 

 

 
       3,628,140  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.1%  

Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.
5.13%, 10/01/2023 (B)

    600,000        588,750  

Canadian National Railway Co.
2.85%, 12/15/2021

    152,000        148,999  

Kansas City Southern
4.70%, 05/01/2048

    219,000        211,434  
    

 

 

 
       949,183  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.1%  

Intel Corp.
2.45%, 07/29/2020

    420,000        415,704  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.45%, 05/20/2025

    196,000        187,983  
    

 

 

 
       603,687  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.3%  

Microsoft Corp.

    

2.40%, 02/06/2022

    993,000        966,985  

2.88%, 02/06/2024

    950,000        920,987  
    

 

 

 
       1,887,972  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.5%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
5.75%, 05/01/2020

    272,000        280,023  

AutoNation, Inc.
3.50%, 11/15/2024

    168,000        158,141  

Lithia Motors, Inc.
5.25%, 08/01/2025 (B)

    625,000        589,062  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
3.55%, 03/15/2026

    337,000        319,863  

Party City Holdings, Inc.
6.63%, 08/01/2026 (B)

    587,000        570,858  

QVC, Inc.
4.85%, 04/01/2024

    434,000        427,927  

Staples, Inc.
8.50%, 09/15/2025 (B) (F)

    1,047,000        947,535  
    

 

 

 
       3,293,409  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.5%  

Apple, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.30%,
2.64% (A), 05/06/2019

    1,500,000        1,502,348  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.

    

3.48%, 06/01/2019 (B)

    $   402,000        $   402,503  

6.02%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    560,000        580,299  

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.
8.50%, 04/15/2024 (F)

    970,000        601,400  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.75%, 01/01/2025 (F)

    770,000        700,338  
    

 

 

 
       3,786,888  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.2%  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
5.63%, 09/01/2025

    765,000        728,662  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
6.50%, 12/15/2026

    512,000        517,627  
    

 

 

 
       1,246,289  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.2%  

DP World, Ltd.
5.63%, 09/25/2048 (B)

    1,500,000        1,416,900  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
3.95%, 03/10/2025 (B)

    221,000        215,198  
    

 

 

 
       1,632,098  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

C&W Senior Financing DAC
6.88%, 09/15/2027 (B)

    900,000        857,250  

Sprint Corp.
7.88%, 09/15/2023

    2,790,000        2,978,325  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC
4.74%, 09/20/2029 (B)

    382,000        381,522  

Vodafone Group PLC
4.13%, 05/30/2025

    81,000        79,207  
    

 

 

 
       4,296,304  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $373,657,127)

 

     364,478,605  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 8.1%  
Argentina - 0.8%  

Argentina Republic Government International Bond
5.25%, 01/15/2028

    EUR  6,900,000        5,998,233  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 1.0%  

Colombia Government International Bond

    

3.88%, 04/25/2027

    $  7,400,000        7,044,800  

4.50%, 03/15/2029

    203,000        200,160  
    

 

 

 
       7,244,960  
    

 

 

 
Egypt - 0.5%  

Egypt Government International Bond
6.59%, 02/21/2028 (D)

    3,700,000        3,388,719  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 1.4%  

Indonesia Treasury Bond

    

8.38%, 09/15/2026

    IDR  35,000,000,000        2,268,287  

10.00%, 02/15/2028

    57,800,000,000        4,067,816  

10.50%, 08/15/2030

    50,200,000,000        3,696,424  
    

 

 

 
       10,032,527  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Mexico - 1.1%  

Mexico Bonos

    

Series M,

    

7.25%, 12/09/2021

    MXN  82,000,000        $   3,880,672  

7.50%, 06/03/2027

    90,000,000        4,076,600  
    

 

 

 
       7,957,272  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 1.0%  

Peru Government Bond
5.70%, 08/12/2024

    PEN  9,300,000        2,865,443  

Peru Government International Bond
6.35%, 08/12/2028 (B)

    12,660,000        3,900,508  
    

 

 

 
       6,765,951  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 1.0%  

Qatar Government International Bond
4.50%, 04/23/2028 (D)

    $  7,000,000        7,140,000  
    

 

 

 
Supranational - 0.3%  

European Investment Bank

    

1.38%, 06/15/2020

    993,000        968,344  

2.38%, 06/15/2022

    400,000        389,684  

Inter-American Development Bank
2.63%, 04/19/2021, MTN

    650,000        643,818  
    

 

 

 
       2,001,846  
    

 

 

 
Uruguay - 1.0%  

Uruguay Government International Bond
9.88%, 06/20/2022 (B)

    UYU  229,500,000        6,881,853  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $64,977,220)

 

     57,411,361  
  

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 18.0%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.5%  

Accudyne Industries LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 08/18/2024

    $  401,654        399,746  

Alion Science and Technology Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.80% (A), 08/19/2021 (G)

    907,909        909,800  

Doncasters Finance US LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (A), 04/09/2020

    879,043        812,566  

TransDigm, Inc.

    

Term Loan E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (A), 05/30/2025

    649,031        644,975  

Term Loan F,

    

TBD, 1-Month LIBOR +
2.50%, 06/09/2023 (G) (H)

    660,000        656,462  
    

 

 

 
       3,423,549  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.3%  

DexKo Global, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (A), 07/24/2024

    164,977        165,045  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Auto Components (continued)  

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.53% (A), 03/20/2025 (G)

    $   846,130        $   838,726  

Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
1.25% (A), 03/20/2025 (G)

    99,026        98,160  

USI, Inc.
Repriced Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.39% (A), 05/16/2024

    989,909        983,227  
    

 

 

 
       2,085,158  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.2%  

CWGS Group LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.03% (A), 11/08/2023

    1,131,364        1,087,995  

I-Logic Technologies Bidco, Ltd.
Term Loan,
2-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.64% (A), 12/21/2024

    504,110        502,850  
    

 

 

 
       1,590,845  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.1%  

Grifols Worldwide Operations USA, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Week LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.47% (A), 01/31/2025

    369,375        369,467  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.3%  

C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 07/29/2022

    691,217        690,641  

CD&R Hydra Buyer, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.55% (A), 12/11/2024

    1,251,151        1,248,811  

NCI Building Systems, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (A), 02/07/2025

    23,816        23,767  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 11/15/2023

    465,000        463,090  
    

 

 

 
       2,426,309  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.3%  

Advisor Group, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.04% (A), 08/15/2025

    173,795        174,338  

Crown Finance US, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (A), 02/28/2025

    1,188,190        1,182,249  

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Week LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.22% (A), 10/02/2023

    252,941        252,941  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

Duff & Phelps Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 02/13/2025

    $   633,711        $   632,579  

LPL Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (A), 09/23/2024

    140,807        140,895  
    

 

 

 
       2,383,002  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.4%  

Charter NEX US Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.05% (A), 05/16/2024

    1,169,550        1,167,357  

Ferro Corp.

    

Term Loan B1,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.64% (A), 02/14/2024

    392,035        391,545  

Term Loan B2,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.64% (A), 02/14/2024

    15,222        15,202  

Term Loan B3,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.64% (A), 02/14/2024

    14,898        14,879  

Gruden Acquisition, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
7.89% (A), 08/18/2022

    447,993        451,726  

MacDermid, Inc.
Term Loan B6,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 06/07/2023

    276,676        276,158  

Natgasoline LLC
Term Loan B,
TBD, 10/31/2025 (G) (H)

    155,850        156,045  

PQ Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
5.03% (A), 02/08/2025

    169,958        169,675  

Schenectady International Group, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.19% (A), 10/15/2025

    333,412        330,912  

Trinseo Materials Operating SCA
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (A), 09/06/2024

    67,843        67,291  

Venator Materials Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 08/08/2024

    27,012        26,979  
    

 

 

 
       3,067,769  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.6%  

Asurion LLC

    

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 6.50%,
8.80% (A), 08/04/2025

    63,905        65,556  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)  

Asurion LLC (continued)

    

Term Loan B6,

    

1-Month LIBOR +
3.00%, 5.30% (A), 11/03/2023

    $   703,054        $   703,493  

Term Loan B7,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 11/03/2024

    334,223        334,473  

BrightView Landscapes LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (A), 08/15/2025

    343,697        344,557  

Garda World Security Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
5.82% (A), 05/24/2024

    223,179        223,667  

GFL Environmental, Inc.

    

Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
7.00% (A), 05/30/2025

    39,939        39,365  

Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (A), 05/30/2025 (G)

    945,649        932,055  

IBC Capital, Ltd.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.09% (A), 09/11/2023

    811,969        809,939  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-month LIBOR + 7.00%,
9.34% (A), 09/11/2024

    160,958        161,897  

West Corp.

    

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.53% (A), 10/10/2024

    408,797        406,856  

Term Loan B1,

    

TBD, 10/10/2024 (G) (H)

    260,000        256,750  

Wrangler Buyer Corp.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.01% (A), 09/27/2024

    106,499        106,455  
    

 

 

 
       4,385,063  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.1%  

Forterra Finance LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 10/25/2023 (G)

    683,316        627,906  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.3%  

Altice Financing SA

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.04% (A), 01/31/2026

    1,141,127        1,120,207  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.04% (A), 07/15/2025

    376,238        367,709  

Altice US Finance I Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 07/28/2025

    784,517        782,066  
    

 

 

 
       2,269,982  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Containers & Packaging - 0.3%  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.51% (A), 06/29/2025

    $   510,037        $   510,583  

FPC Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.74% (A), 11/19/2022

    666,574        666,574  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B1,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 10/17/2024

    690,743        684,699  
    

 

 

 
       1,861,856  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.0% (C)  

TMK Hawk Parent Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (A), 08/28/2024

    83,624        80,593  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.1%  

FrontDoor, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (A), 08/14/2025

    107,277        107,813  

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.28% (A), 05/18/2025

    405,322        403,928  
    

 

 

 
       511,741  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.5%  

AI Ladder Subco SARL
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
7.02% (A), 07/09/2025

    660,976        663,455  

AI Mistral Holdco, Ltd.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 03/09/2024

    772,245        765,810  

AlixPartners LLP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%, 5.05% (A), 04/04/2024

    550,683        550,683  

Camelot UK Holdco, Ltd.
Repriced Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 10/03/2023

    784,584        783,603  

Stars Group Holdings BV
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (A), 07/10/2025

    554,625        555,912  
    

 

 

 
       3,319,463  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  

CenturyLink, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 01/31/2025

    1,621,150        1,601,291  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  

Coral-US Co-Borrower LLC
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 01/30/2026

    $   1,605,000        $   1,603,440  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA

    

Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.04% (A), 11/27/2023

    1,175,000        1,173,237  

Term Loan B4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.79% (A), 01/02/2024

    347,634        364,726  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC
Term Loan K,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (A), 01/15/2026

    400,000        399,572  
    

 

 

 
       5,142,266  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.1%  

EXC Holdings III Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (A), 12/02/2024

    35,749        35,972  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 7.50%,
9.97% (A), 12/01/2025

    320,000        324,400  

Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.04% (A), 06/27/2024

    509,482        509,800  
    

 

 

 
       870,172  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.3%  

TTM Technologies, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.76% (A), 09/28/2024

    456,567        455,426  

Verifone Systems, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.32% (A), 08/20/2025

    828,767        828,560  

Verra Mobility Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.04% (A), 02/28/2025

    795,682        799,262  
    

 

 

 
       2,083,248  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.0% (C)  

TerraForm Power Operating LLC
Term Loan B,
1-month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (A), 11/08/2022

    39,323        39,249  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.1%  

ESH Hospitality, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (A), 08/30/2023

    255,595        255,315  

Geo Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.31% (A), 03/22/2024

    237,020        235,983  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

VICI Properties 1 LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.28% (A), 12/20/2024

    $   127,343        $   126,926  
    

 

 

 
       618,224  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.4%  

Albertsons LLC
Term Loan B6,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.31% (A), 06/22/2023

    1,933,331        1,920,644  

Smart & Final Stores LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (A), 11/15/2022

    935,000        900,522  
    

 

 

 
       2,821,166  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.2%  

Dole Food Co., Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 04/06/2024

    721,044        718,678  

JBS USA LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.84% (A), 10/30/2022

    642,324        641,722  

Post Holdings, Inc.
Series A, Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (A), 05/24/2024

    81,631        81,453  
    

 

 

 
       1,441,853  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.2%  

Immucor, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
7.39% (A), 06/15/2021

    595,658        604,097  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.54% (A), 06/30/2025

    463,520        461,589  
    

 

 

 
       1,065,686  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.9%  

Community Health Systems, Inc.
Term Loan H,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.56% (A), 01/27/2021

    704,587        689,320  

Global Medical Response, Inc.

    

Term Loan B1,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.53% (A), 04/28/2022

    246,231        238,844  

Term Loan B2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.53% (A), 03/14/2025

    563,108        552,127  

HC Group Holdings III, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (A), 04/07/2022

    246,193        246,347  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
7.31% (A), 06/19/2025

    $   768,495        $   769,455  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (A), 06/07/2023

    896,809        894,146  

Sotera Health Holdings LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 05/15/2022

    1,347,424        1,347,424  

Sound Inpatient Physicians

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 06/27/2025

    346,454        346,887  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-month LIBOR + 6.75%,
9.05% (A), 06/26/2026

    89,080        89,525  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 02/06/2024

    940,774        887,856  

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.64% (A), 12/30/2022 (G)

    356,260        344,978  

Universal Hospital Services, Inc.
Term Loan,
TBD, 10/18/2025 (G) (H)

    161,149        161,955  
    

 

 

 
       6,568,864  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.1%  

Belmond Interfin Ltd.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 07/03/2024

    1,033,588        1,034,235  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
Term Loan B3,
1-Week LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.47% (A), 09/15/2023

    286,085        286,289  

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (A), 10/06/2024

    535,950        532,888  

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (A), 09/18/2024

    155,175        152,525  

Eldorado Resorts LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.56% (A), 04/17/2024

    205,363        205,363  

Fogo de Chao Churrascaria Holdings LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.55% (A), 04/05/2025

    350,341        351,217  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  

Golden Nugget, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
5.23% (A), 10/04/2023

    $   646,644        $   647,553  

IRB Holding Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
TBD,2-Month LIBOR +
3.25%, 02/05/2025 (G) (H)

    326,074        325,491  

Las Vegas Sands LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.05% (A), 03/27/2025

    474,668        472,780  

Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 08/29/2025

    120,938        121,240  

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (A), 10/13/2023

    705,107        662,139  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
Term Loan B5,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 08/14/2024

    1,148,126        1,136,645  

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
Term Loan B5,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 03/31/2024

    1,126,423        1,124,170  

Station Casinos LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (A), 06/08/2023

    234,105        233,812  

Travelport Finance SARL
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (A), 03/17/2025

    861,897        859,850  
    

 

 

 
       8,146,197  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.2%  

API Heat Transfer ThermaSys Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
8.25% (A), 05/03/2019

    972,410        838,704  

LTI Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (A), 09/06/2025

    360,661        360,210  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-month LIBOR + 6.75%,
9.05% (A), 09/06/2026

    64,009        63,769  

Serta Simmons Bedding LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.77% (A), 11/08/2023

    295,489        266,679  
    

 

 

 
       1,529,362  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Household Products - 0.2%  

Diamond BV
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.53% (A), 09/06/2024

    $   1,169,405        $   1,153,325  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.1%  

Auris Luxembourg III SARL
Term Loan B,
TBD, 07/20/2025 (G) (H)

    145,915        146,736  

One Call Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-month LIBOR + 5.25%,
7.53% (A), 11/25/2022

    351,270        328,437  
    

 

 

 
       475,173  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.7%  

Alliant Holdings I, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.28% (A), 05/09/2025

    1,100,795        1,098,903  

Hub International, Ltd.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.49% (A), 04/25/2025

    328,532        327,594  

Hyperion Insurance Group, Ltd.
Repriced Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (A), 12/20/2024

    958,966        962,761  

NFP Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 01/08/2024

    632,313        629,626  

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 03/01/2021

    822,612        822,318  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 5.75%,
8.05% (A), 02/28/2022

    644,912        645,315  

York Risk Services Holding Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (A), 10/01/2021

    823,566        797,623  
    

 

 

 
       5,284,140  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.8%  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC
Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.14% (A), 07/28/2022

    394,937        392,962  

3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
6.64% (A), 07/28/2022

    445,000        442,219  

First Data Corp.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (A), 04/26/2024

    519,394        518,190  

GTT Communications, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 05/31/2025

    705,138        695,332  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
IT Services (continued)  

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.
Term Loan B7,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.14% (A), 11/03/2023

    $   523,465        $   488,567  

MoneyGram International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 03/27/2020

    1,160,581        1,102,552  

PI US MergerCo, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (A), 12/20/2024

    822,649        818,364  

Tempo Acquisition LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 05/01/2024

    1,030,349        1,029,382  

Verscend Holding Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.80% (A), 08/27/2025

    221,371        222,686  
    

 

 

 
       5,710,254  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.0% (C)  

Zodiac Pool Solutions LLC
Term Loan B,
1-month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 07/02/2025

    52,001        51,936  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.1%  

Avantor, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (A), 11/21/2024

    102,452        103,028  

Parexel International Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 09/27/2024

    942,898        929,148  
    

 

 

 
       1,032,176  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.1%  

Circor International, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.78% (A), 12/11/2024

    1,181,653        1,179,437  

Clark Equipment Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.38% (A), 05/18/2024

    25,502        25,400  

Crosby US Acquisition Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.28% (A), 11/23/2020

    1,225,352        1,207,354  

Engineered Machinery Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.64% (A), 07/19/2024

    1,011,950        1,000,565  

Gardner Denver, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 07/30/2024

    784,339        785,880  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Machinery (continued)  

Hayward Industries, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.79% (A), 08/05/2024

    $   1,047,897        $   1,052,810  

MW Industries, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (A), 09/29/2024

    1,271,273        1,272,862  

Rexnord LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.29% (A), 08/21/2024

    149,779        149,896  

Shape Technologies Group, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 04/20/2025

    319,484        318,685  

Tecomet, Inc.
Repriced Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.78% (A), 05/01/2024

    631,074        631,468  

Wastequip LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.79% (A), 03/20/2025

    110,623        110,969  
    

 

 

 
       7,735,326  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.4%  

Checkout Holding Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (A), 04/04/2021

    995,000        369,809  

Cogeco Communications II L.P.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.38%,
4.68% (A), 01/03/2025

    1,137,150        1,131,180  

CSC Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (A), 07/17/2025

    479,853        477,148  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (A), 01/25/2026

    406,347        406,652  

Delta 2 SARL
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (A), 02/01/2024

    830,000        820,662  

Entravision Communications Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 11/29/2024

    1,168,064        1,151,516  

ION Media Networks, Inc.
Term Loan B3,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 12/18/2020

    225,436        225,577  

McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.30% (A), 05/04/2022

    1,154,348        1,101,990  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Media (continued)  

NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (A), 05/08/2025

    $   92,646        $   92,415  

Numericable Group SA

    

Term Loan B11,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 07/31/2025

    310,023        300,820  

Term Loan B12,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.69%,
5.97% (A), 01/31/2026

    376,992        368,588  

Rentpath, Inc.

    

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 9.00%,
11.31% (A), 12/17/2022

    765,000        445,613  

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.06% (A), 12/17/2021

    368,618        301,713  

Telenet Financing LLC
Term Loan AN,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (A), 08/15/2026

    441,974        440,040  

Unitymedia Finance LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (A), 09/30/2025

    764,378        762,944  

Univision Communications, Inc.
Term Loan C5,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.05% (A), 03/15/2024

    815,924        781,078  

UPC Financing Partnership
Term Loan AR,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (A), 01/15/2026

    151,527        150,840  

Ziggo Secured Finance Partnership
Term Loan E,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.78% (A), 04/15/2025

    850,000        832,601  
    

 

 

 
       10,161,186  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.2%  

Covia Holdings Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.14% (A), 06/01/2025

    696,615        584,112  

U.S. Silica Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.31% (A), 05/01/2025

    715,774        646,702  
    

 

 

 
       1,230,814  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.1%  

Hudson’s Bay Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.54% (A), 09/30/2022

    400,021        391,021  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.8%  

Delek US Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 03/31/2025

    $   277,918        $   277,744  

EG Finco Ltd.

    

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 8.00%,
10.39% (A), 04/20/2026

    270,270        267,568  

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (A), 02/07/2025

    549,323        547,950  

Energy Transfer Equity, LP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (A), 02/02/2024

    256,262        256,101  

Lucid Energy Group II LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.28% (A), 02/17/2025

    828,137        810,884  

Medallion Midland Acquisition LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 10/30/2024

    1,166,609        1,154,213  

MEG Energy Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (A), 12/31/2023

    241,618        241,920  

Osum Productions Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
7.89% (A), 07/28/2020

    912,868        839,839  

TEX Operations Co. LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.30% (A), 08/04/2023

    240,011        239,111  

Traverse Midstream Partners LLC
Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.60% (A), 09/27/2024

    1,043,711        1,048,929  
    

 

 

 
       5,684,259  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.2%  

Coty, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.53% (A), 04/07/2025

    832,913        814,172  

HLF Financing SARL
Term Loan B,
1-month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 08/18/2025

    381,677        382,870  
    

 

 

 
       1,197,042  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.7%  

Akorn, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.81% (A), 04/16/2021

    1,010,000        932,356  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)  

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (A), 09/26/2024

    $   1,273,450        $   1,214,156  

Alvogen Pharma US, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-month LIBOR + 4.75%,
7.05% (A), 04/02/2022

    882,384        884,590  

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.81% (A), 05/04/2025

    657,152        658,795  

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I SARL
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
6.56% (A), 04/29/2024

    637,900        639,229  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.27% (A), 06/02/2025

    388,968        389,185  
    

 

 

 
       4,718,311  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.2%  

Cast and Crew Payroll LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.06% (A), 09/27/2024

    751,404        750,778  

Everi Payments, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 05/09/2024

    671,001        673,797  

Stiphout Finance LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 10/26/2022

    111,533        112,508  
    

 

 

 
       1,537,083  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.3%  

Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.05% (A), 08/01/2025

    679,958        683,924  

CityCenter Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 04/18/2024

    722,251        720,106  

DTZ U.S. Borrower LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 08/21/2025 (G)

    776,821        775,989  
    

 

 

 
       2,180,019  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.1%  

Navistar Financial Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
6.06% (A), 08/03/2025

    661,533        662,773  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Software - 1.9%  

Almonde, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.89% (A), 06/13/2024

    $   962,637        $   956,448  

Applied Systems, Inc.
2nd Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.00%, 9.39% (A), 09/19/2025

    234,232        238,682  

Barracuda Networks, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%, 5.54% (A), 02/12/2025

    1,036,968        1,036,645  

BMC Software Finance, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%, 6.65% (A), 10/02/2025

    1,202,050        1,204,454  

Cypress Intermediate Holdings III, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.31% (A), 04/26/2024

    1,028,993        1,029,207  

Epicor Software Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.56% (A), 06/01/2022

    1,122,279        1,123,282  

Greeneden U.S. Holdings II LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (A), 12/01/2023

    647,644        648,615  

Infor, Inc.
Term Loan B6,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.14% (A), 02/01/2022

    653,363        650,640  

Informatica LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 08/05/2022

    1,183,030        1,185,248  

ION Trading Technologies SARL
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.39% (A), 11/21/2024

    1,005,460        996,662  

Kronos, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.34% (A), 11/01/2023

    497,500        497,759  

MA FinanceCo. LLC
Term Loan B2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 11/19/2021

    456,964        452,508  

Term Loan B3,

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (A), 06/21/2024

    11,271        11,145  

McAfee LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6.79% (A), 09/30/2024

    631,395        632,184  

Seattle Spinco, Inc.
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.80% (A), 06/21/2024

    76,119        75,310  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Software (continued)  

Sophia, LP
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.64% (A), 09/30/2022

    $   1,504,378        $   1,505,005  

SS&C Technologies Holdings Europe SARL
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 04/16/2025

    119,402        118,749  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
4.55% (A), 04/16/2025

    308,055        306,370  

Vertafore, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%, 5.55% (A), 07/02/2025

    510,597        508,409  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

1-month LIBOR + 7.25%,
9.55% (A), 07/02/2026

    202,041        202,041  
    

 

 

 
       13,379,363  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.4%  

Bass Pro Group LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
7.30% (A), 09/25/2024

    1,139,490        1,139,253  

Party City Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
5.06% (A), 08/19/2022

    794,607        796,736  

Staples, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
6.34% (A), 09/12/2024

    817,319        813,616  

Titan Acquisition Ltd.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
5.30% (A), 03/28/2025

    220,221        207,008  
    

 

 

 
       2,956,613  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.1%  

Oberthur Technologies SA
Term Loan B1,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
5.99% (A), 01/10/2024

    992,443        993,684  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.0% (C)  

Varsity Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
5.80% (A), 12/15/2024

    76,924        76,956  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.2%  

Drew Marine Partners LP
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
5.55% (A), 11/19/2020

    1,193,734        1,187,765  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.2%  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.81% (A), 02/02/2024

    $   1,585,676        $   1,582,373  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $130,240,325)

 

     128,110,582  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATION - 0.2%  

Federal National Mortgage Association
4.00%, 07/01/2047

    1,540,200        1,541,096  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligation
(Cost $1,597,476)

 

     1,541,096  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.6%  
U.S. Treasury - 0.6%  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.63%, 02/15/2026

    395,000        357,336  

2.38%, 01/31/2023

    125,000        122,012  

2.50%, 01/31/2025

    500,000        484,336  

2.75%, 06/30/2025 - 02/15/2028

    2,817,000        2,730,219  

2.88%, 08/15/2028

    881,000        860,110  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $4,618,614)

 

     4,554,013  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCK - 0.0% (C)  
Machinery - 0.0% (C)  

Ameriforge Group, Inc. (I)

    2,679        128,592  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $91,086)

 

     128,592  
  

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.6%  
Banks - 1.5%  

Banco Santander SA,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.52%, 4.00% (A)

    49,970        1,107,835  

Bank of America Corp.,
Series K*, Fixed until 12/15/2066, 6.45% (A)

    6,800        172,652  

Deutsche Bank Contingent Capital
Trust II,
6.55% (F)

    39,850        1,001,829  

GMAC Capital Trust I,
Series 2, 3-Month LIBOR + 5.79%, 8.10% (A)

    259,000        6,801,340  

ING Groep NV,
6.13%

    13,745        347,199  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC,
Series S, 6.60%

    43,000        1,086,610  
    

 

 

 
       10,517,465  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCKS (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
Capital Markets - 0.5%  

Apollo Global Management LLC,
Series B, 6.38%

    90,000        $   2,222,100  

Oaktree Capital Group LLC,
Series A, 6.63% (F)

    44,000        1,104,840  
    

 

 

 
       3,326,940  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.0% (C)  

WR Berkley Corp.,
5.70%

    14,170          331,578  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.6%  

Enbridge, Inc.,
Series B, Fixed until 04/15/2023, 6.38% (A)(F)

    60,000        1,480,800  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP,
Series C, Fixed until 05/15/2023, 7.38% (A)

    110,000        2,721,400  
    

 

 

 
       4,202,200  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $18,442,658)

 

     18,378,183  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.2%  

U.S. Treasury Bill

    

2.04% (J) (K), 11/08/2018

    $  1,300,000        1,299,472  

2.09% (J) (K), 12/06/2018

    325,000        324,326  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $1,623,845)

 

     1,623,798  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 1.3%  
Money Market Fund - 1.3%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund

    9,357,456        9,357,456  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment Companies
(Cost $9,357,456)

 

     9,357,456  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 3.7%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 3.7%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (J)

    26,196,178        26,196,178  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $26,196,178)

 

     26,196,178  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $754,279,301)

 

     734,012,030  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)  - (3.2)%

 

     (23,052,828
    

 

 

 

Net Assets  - 100.0%

       $  710,959,202  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Description   Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    Short       (926     12/19/2018     $   (111,259,539   $   (109,673,125   $   1,586,414     $   —  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
   Currency
Purchased
   Currency
Sold
   Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

GSC

     12/19/2018      USD      7,182,613      EUR      6,100,000    $   241,906      $   —  

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (L)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

  $     $ 122,232,166     $     $ 122,232,166  

Corporate Debt Securities

          364,478,605             364,478,605  

Foreign Government Obligations

          57,411,361             57,411,361  

Loan Assignments

          128,110,582             128,110,582  

U.S. Government Agency Obligation

          1,541,096             1,541,096  

U.S. Government Obligations

          4,554,013             4,554,013  

Common Stock

    128,592                   128,592  

Preferred Stocks

    18,378,183                   18,378,183  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

          1,623,798             1,623,798  

Short-Term Investment Companies

    9,357,456                   9,357,456  

Other Investment Company

    26,196,178                   26,196,178  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 54,060,409     $ 679,951,621     $     $ 734,012,030  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (M)

  $ 1,586,414     $     $     $ 1,586,414  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (M)

          241,906             241,906  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 1,586,414     $ 241,906     $     $ 1,828,320  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $200,893,784, representing 28.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(D)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the total value of Regulation S securities is $66,399,583, representing 9.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(F)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $25,646,274. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(G)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(H)    All or a portion of the security represents unsettled loan commitments at October 31, 2018 where the rate will be determined at time of settlement.
(I)    Non-income producing security.
(J)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(K)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. The total value of such securities is $1,623,798.
(L)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(M)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

EUR    Euro
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah
MXN    Mexican Peso
PEN    Peruvian Sol
UYU    Uruguayan Peso

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

GSC    Goldman Sachs & Co.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
TBD    To Be Determined

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica US Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

U.S. equities, measured by the S&P 500®, rose for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) raised its benchmark interest rate several times during the period, in line with expectations. Despite continued political turmoil and heightened U.S. tensions with Russia and North Korea, strong employment data and corporate earnings helped propel the market to a series of new highs during the first half of the period. In December, tax reform was a key area of focus, culminating with a tax reform bill signed into law by President Trump.

Entering 2018, bullish sentiment was exceptionally strong, as better-than-expected corporate profits helped drive U.S. equities higher. Signs of inflation entered the market in February, leading to heightened levels of volatility. By the summer, talk of tariffs and trade wars had progressed to implementation, raising concerns in an otherwise strong economy. Nonetheless, positive sentiment persisted for much of the summer, fueled by robust earnings growth, fiscal stimulus, the announcement of a preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico, and expectations for stronger U.S. economic growth relative to other regions of the world. This changed in October, as U.S. equities saw their worst performance in recent years. Concerns surrounding slowing global growth, rich valuations and volatile U.S. and China trade relations weighed heavily on sentiment.

Returns varied by market cap, as large-cap stocks, as measured by the S&P 500®, outperformed small and mid-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index and S&P MidCap 400® Index, respectively.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica US Growth (Class A) returned 11.74%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 10.71%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

We adhere to a disciplined portfolio construction process that allows us to assess risk, weight individual positions accordingly, and in the process, build a portfolio that seeks to generate benchmark-relative outperformance largely via stock selection.

The Fund outperformed its benchmark due largely to stock selection within the information technology, consumer discretionary, and communication services sectors. This was partially offset by weaker holdings in health care. Sector allocation, a result of our bottom-up stock selection process, also contributed to relative performance. The Fund’s underweight in materials and lack of allocation in real estate contributed the most.

The Fund’s largest individual contributors included NetApp, Inc., a cloud and data services company; GoDaddy, Inc., a web-hosting company; and Mastercard, Inc., a global financial services corporation. The Fund’s largest individual detractors included Mohawk Industries, Inc., a flooring manufacturer, and underweight positions in Apple, Inc., a global technology company, and Microsoft Corp., a multinational technology and software firm. We eliminated our position in Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Mammen Chally, CFA

Douglas McLane, CFA

David Siegle, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.2

Repurchase Agreement

     1.0  

Other Investment Company

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       5.58        10.89        11.33        11/13/2009  

Class A (NAV)

       11.74        12.15        12.04        11/13/2009  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       10.71        13.43        14.62           

Class B (POP)

       5.64        10.96        11.21        11/13/2009  

Class B (NAV)

       10.60        11.09        11.21        11/13/2009  

Class C (POP)

       9.78        11.26        11.19        11/13/2009  

Class C (NAV)

       10.78        11.26        11.19        11/13/2009  

Class I (NAV)

       12.01        12.51        12.78        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       12.18        12.66        12.65        11/13/2009  

Class T (POP)

       2.57        10.59        11.68        02/10/2012  

Class T (NAV)

       12.10        12.57        13.17        02/10/2012  

Class T1 (POP)

       9.10        N/A          13.76        03/17/2017  

Class T1 (NAV)

       11.88        N/A          15.54        03/17/2017  

Advisor Class (NAV)

       11.96        N/A          18.55        12/16/2016  

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares, 8.5% for T shares and 2.5% for T1 shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares or 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and Advisor Class shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.2%             
Aerospace & Defense - 2.7%             

Boeing Co.

    80,291        $  28,492,064  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 0.7%             

SVB Financial Group (A)

    29,634        7,030,074  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.8%             

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    41,126        8,193,533  

Monster Beverage Corp. (A)

    212,678        11,240,032  
    

 

 

 
       19,433,565  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 2.5%             

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    25,209        7,670,342  

Incyte Corp. (A)

    51,385        3,330,776  

Seattle Genetics, Inc. (A)

    104,420        5,861,095  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    54,160        9,177,953  
    

 

 

 
       26,040,166  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.6%             

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    151,403        6,787,396  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.4%             

BlackRock, Inc.

    16,019        6,590,537  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    135,864        10,466,963  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    39,208        8,220,741  
    

 

 

 
       25,278,241  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.7%             

PPG Industries, Inc.

    119,042        12,510,124  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    14,928        5,873,720  
    

 

 

 
       18,383,844  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.7%             

Copart, Inc. (A)

    159,422        7,797,330  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.9%             

Capital One Financial Corp.

    102,329        9,137,980  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.4%         

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    266,581        15,219,109  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 1.5%             

AMETEK, Inc.

    134,275        9,007,167  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    98,403        7,052,543  
    

 

 

 
       16,059,710  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.9%  

CDW Corp.

    101,791        9,162,208  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.0%             

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    36,444        10,998,070  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.0%             

American Tower Corp.

    70,826        11,035,399  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.6%             

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    75,420        17,243,275  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 4.3%             

Baxter International, Inc.

    224,053        14,005,553  

Boston Scientific Corp. (A)

    336,720        12,169,061  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    59,693        8,810,687  

Teleflex, Inc.

    42,187        10,156,098  
    

 

 

 
       45,141,399  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.8%             

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    113,895        29,766,458  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.0%             

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    148,713          10,583,904  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Household Products - 1.0%             

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    171,881        $   10,235,514  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.9%             

Allstate Corp.

    99,346        9,509,399  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 8.9%             

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    43,993        47,977,886  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    19,414        20,904,413  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    165,467        25,116,236  
    

 

 

 
       93,998,535  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 7.7%             

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    35,247        56,325,058  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    9,475        17,761,646  

Wayfair, Inc., Class A (A)

    63,185        6,968,674  
    

 

 

 
       81,055,378  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 9.5%             

EPAM Systems, Inc. (A)

    66,833        7,984,538  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    61,052        12,212,232  

Global Payments, Inc.

    119,189        13,614,959  

GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (A)

    216,315        15,827,769  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    185,640        36,695,459  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    163,629        13,775,925  
    

 

 

 
       100,110,882  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.5%             

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    68,929        16,105,261  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 3.7%             

Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. (A)

    182,507        4,938,639  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    67,633        8,627,942  

Middleby Corp. (A)

    62,260        6,991,798  

Nordson Corp.

    75,187        9,223,189  

Snap-on, Inc.

    58,341        8,981,014  
    

 

 

 
       38,762,582  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.1%             

Comcast Corp., Class A

    302,149        11,523,963  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 1.1%             

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    140,189        11,817,933  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.8%             

Continental Resources, Inc. (A)

    153,947        8,109,928  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.9%             

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    71,586        9,838,780  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.7%             

Allergan PLC

    58,207        9,197,288  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    172,089        8,697,378  
    

 

 

 
       17,894,666  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 1.2%             

Equifax, Inc.

    53,096        5,386,058  

IHS Markit, Ltd. (A)

    143,285        7,526,761  
    

 

 

 
       12,912,819  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.4%             

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

    55,941        6,187,634  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    54,747        9,188,189  
    

 

 

 
       15,375,823  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.3%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (A)

    480,037        8,741,474  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    241,831        9,121,865  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica US Growth

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)  

ON Semiconductor Corp. (A)

    352,975        $   6,000,575  
    

 

 

 
       23,863,914  
    

 

 

 
Software - 12.7%             

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    70,554        17,339,351  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (A)

    102,510        9,120,315  

Microsoft Corp.

    505,568        53,999,718  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    142,051        19,495,079  

ServiceNow, Inc. (A)

    52,753        9,550,403  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    189,560        9,697,889  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    112,881        15,015,431  
    

 

 

 
       134,218,186  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.5%             

TJX Cos., Inc.

    146,293        16,074,675  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 7.5%  

Apple, Inc.

    309,229        67,677,859  

NetApp, Inc.

    153,165        12,021,921  
    

 

 

 
       79,699,780  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 4.3%  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    310,631        23,309,750  

Under Armour, Inc., Class C (A) (B)

    509,557        10,104,515  

VF Corp.

    141,928        11,762,993  
    

 

 

 
       45,177,258  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $683,102,647)

       1,049,875,468  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.0% (C)

 

Securities Lending Collateral - 0.0% (C)  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (D)

    104,328        $   104,328  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $104,328)

       104,328  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (D), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $10,244,583 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.00%, due 10/31/2021, and with a value of $10,452,951.

    $  10,244,228        10,244,228  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $10,244,228)

       10,244,228  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $693,451,203)

       1,060,224,024  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.2)%

 

     (1,706,945
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,058,517,079  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 1,049,875,468     $     $     $ 1,049,875,468  

Other Investment Company

    104,328                   104,328  

Repurchase Agreement

          10,244,228             10,244,228  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   1,049,979,796     $   10,244,228     $   —     $   1,060,224,024  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $102,164. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Balanced II
    Transamerica
Bond
    Transamerica
Capital Growth
   

Transamerica
Concentrated
Growth

    Transamerica
Dividend
Focused
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $     138,279,105     $     646,608,495     $     1,327,797,744     $     187,912,639     $     593,343,296  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

          12,375,516       124,734,473       498,409       4,609,154  

Cash

    1,019,975       19,183                    

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                566              

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    87,882       934       8,744,936       998,752        

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

    15,287                          

Net income from securities lending

    286       3,100       5,659       238       795  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

          4,151,457       10,173,971       45       31,032  

Dividends and/or distributions

    53,384                   52,026       778,045  

Interest

    363,485       5,116,921       4,331       17       160  

Tax reclaims

    294       933             90,449       206,662  

Due from investment manager

    36,239                          

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

    9,047                          

Total assets

    139,864,984       668,276,539       1,471,461,680       189,552,575       598,969,144  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    840,352       12,201,208       17,317,496             3,206,531  

Cash collateral at broker for:

                   

OTC derivatives (E)

                3,550,000              

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    75,857             22,324,832       711,454        

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    6,598,853       15,310,114                    

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    34,763       951,598       6,668,510       129,304       351,479  

Dividends and/or distributions

          319,616                    

Investment management fees

          150,422       978,323       121,018       393,048  

Distribution and service fees

    38,485       60,690       225,763       1,297       25,299  

Transfer agent fees

    1,512       64,250       141,095       6,162       9,726  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    306       1,586       2,680       497       1,592  

Audit and tax fees

    24,396       27,455       23,843       22,210       22,115  

Custody fees

    5,598       21,754       35,356       7,810       17,760  

Legal fees

    1,213       4,272       9,135       1,782       5,826  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    6,975       32,633       57,082       9,732       27,500  

Registration fees

    1,964       4,017       7,211       6,318       8,659  

Other accrued expenses

    997       6,133       7,329       1,464       4,895  

Total liabilities

    7,631,271       29,155,748       51,348,655       1,019,048       4,074,430  

Net assets

  $ 132,233,713     $ 639,120,791     $ 1,420,113,025     $ 188,533,527     $ 594,894,714  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 126,593,379     $ 652,082,836     $ 1,057,523,668     $ 118,271,811     $ 442,480,631  

Total distributable earnings

    5,640,334       (12,962,045     362,589,357       70,261,716       152,414,083  

Net assets

  $ 132,233,713     $ 639,120,791     $ 1,420,113,025     $ 188,533,527     $ 594,894,714  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Balanced II
    Transamerica
Bond
    Transamerica
Capital Growth
   

Transamerica
Concentrated
Growth

    Transamerica
Dividend
Focused
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $     $ 87,523,348     $ 384,192,831     $ 1,298,136     $ 83,566,912  

Class B

          115,497       786,377              

Class C

          44,957,485       149,726,545       1,065,059       5,816,202  

Class I

          396,082,687       719,431,207       30,742,773       16,823,105  

Class I2

          101,250,894       165,523,448       155,403,061       484,565,318  

Class I3

    49,963,617                          

Class R

    82,270,096                          

Class R6

          9,180,560                   4,081,313  

Class T1

          10,320       59,717       11,789       30,858  

Advisor Class

                392,900       12,709       11,006  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

          9,784,126       14,332,038       72,064       7,891,451  

Class B

          12,898       37,541              

Class C

          5,057,797       6,994,557       61,063       552,222  

Class I

          44,202,496       25,573,762       1,718,142       1,589,192  

Class I2

          11,297,504       11,844,645       8,569,623       45,754,138  

Class I3

    4,895,003                          

Class R

    8,063,240                          

Class R6

          1,024,695                   385,509  

Class T1

          1,154       2,223       653       2,904  

Advisor Class

                13,990       705       1,031  

Net asset value per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $     $ 8.95     $ 26.81     $ 18.01     $ 10.59  

Class B

          8.95       20.95              

Class C

          8.89       21.41       17.44       10.53  

Class I

          8.96       28.13       17.89       10.59  

Class I2

          8.96       13.97       18.13       10.59  

Class I3

    10.21                          

Class R

    10.20                          

Class R6

          8.96                   10.59  

Class T1

          8.94       26.86       18.06 (G)       10.63  

Advisor Class

                28.08       18.02 (G)       10.67  

Maximum offering price per share: (H)

                   

Class A

  $     $ 9.40     $ 28.37     $ 19.06     $ 11.21  

Class T1

          9.17       27.55       18.52       10.90  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     136,286,644     $     654,259,950     $     1,025,771,697     $     137,532,336     $     519,589,916  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 822,305     $ 11,948,034     $ 16,879,557     $     $ 3,121,366  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $     $ 12,375,516     $ 124,734,473     $ 498,409     $ 4,609,154  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $ 585     $     $  

 

(E)    OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.
(F)    Net asset value per share for Class B, C, I, I2, I3, R, R6, and Advisor Class Shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, B, C and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(H)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Dynamic
Allocation
    Transamerica
Dynamic
Income
    Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Debt
   

Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Equity

    Transamerica
Event Driven
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $     24,071,620     $     242,771,799     $ 701,573,871     $ 841,119,956     $ 85,897,326  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    1,869,742       850,088       16,849,729       21,123,797       34,699,160  

Cash

    272             5,195,743       251,799        

Cash collateral pledged at custodian for:

                   

OTC derivatives (G)

                1,600,000             3,500,000  

Futures contracts

                            66,514  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

Securities sold short

                            19,299,316  

OTC derivatives (G)

                            135,266  

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                792,231       180,858        

OTC swap agreements, at value

                            57,394  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

                18,466,654             2,866,852  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

                1,330,794              

Net income from securities lending

    858       56,851       42,767       10,270       1,408  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

          131,217       1,609,557       4,741       95,000  

Dividends and/or distributions

                8,965       882,688       25,016  

Interest

    65       30       9,646,729       734       324,668  

Tax reclaims

                415       6,648        

Due from investment manager

    3,322                          

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

                            239,286  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                832,279             34,681  

Total assets

    25,945,879       243,809,985       757,949,734       863,581,491       147,241,887  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Securities sold short, at value (E)

                            24,008,961  

Foreign currency overdraft, at value (D)

                            1,096  

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    5,502,628       22,251,612       47,549,493       2,100,000       2,340,767  

Securities sold short

                            295,564  

Written options and swaptions, at value (F)

                            8,330  

OTC swap agreements, at value

                            18,303  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    898,949                 24,511,148             3,476,409  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

                8,150,000              

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    2,529       623,953       1,054,255       328,469       62,405  

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

                            34,867  

Investment management fees

          97,418       385,886       728,415       125,404  

Distribution and service fees

    7,598       117,817       12,796       2,563        

Transfer agent fees

    2,263       23,825       58,601       8,707       863  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    43       744       1,658       1,436       237  

Audit and tax fees

    18,804       20,300       35,975       36,679       25,600  

Custody fees

    3,653       4,185       126,385       232,538       61,427  

Legal fees

    151       2,380       7,603       4,197       1,043  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    2,375       30,097       70,322       9,075       4,173  

Registration fees

    4,449       6,347       11,366       7,910       2,416  

Other accrued expenses

    2,742       1,968       9,180       5,773       38,350  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                1,235,306             1,554  

Total liabilities

    6,446,184       23,180,646       83,219,974       3,465,762       30,507,769  

Net assets

  $ 19,499,695     $ 220,629,339     $ 674,729,760     $ 860,115,729     $ 116,734,118  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 18,816,035     $ 296,120,415     $ 788,569,363     $     1,036,682,168     $     117,202,623  

Total distributable earnings

    683,660       (75,491,076         (113,839,603     (176,566,439     (468,505

Net assets

  $ 19,499,695     $ 220,629,339     $ 674,729,760     $ 860,115,729     $ 116,734,118  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Dynamic
Allocation
    Transamerica
Dynamic
Income
    Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Debt
   

Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Equity

    Transamerica
Event Driven
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 10,935,371     $ 68,423,946     $ 15,293,582     $ 4,331,022     $  

Class C

    5,944,130       108,855,626       10,088,613       1,624,935        

Class I

    2,609,430       43,329,677       481,999,442       6,653,012       705,748  

Class I2

                161,793,662       847,485,488           116,012,409  

Class R6

                5,512,543              

Class T1

    10,764       10,047       9,960       9,838        

Advisor Class

          10,043       31,958       11,434       15,961  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    926,038       7,745,445       1,553,159       468,348        

Class C

    510,941       12,379,922       1,033,189       177,556        

Class I

    221,486       4,904,019       48,768,895       713,629       68,115  

Class I2

                16,366,946       90,848,499       11,356,704  

Class R6

                558,004              

Class T1

    910       1,134       1,001       1,059        

Advisor Class

          1,137       3,197       1,204       1,539  

Net asset value per share: (H)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.81     $ 8.83     $ 9.85     $ 9.25     $  

Class C

    11.63       8.79       9.76       9.15        

Class I

    11.78       8.84       9.88       9.32       10.36  

Class I2

                9.89       9.33       10.22  

Class R6

                9.88              

Class T1

    11.82 (I)       8.86       9.95       9.29        

Advisor Class

          8.84 (I)       10.00       9.50       10.37  

Maximum offering price per share: (J)

                   

Class A

  $ 12.50     $ 9.27     $ 10.34     $ 9.79     $  

Class T1

  $ 12.12     $ 9.09     $ 10.21     $ 9.53     $  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     21,343,040     $     258,417,504     $     747,823,596     $     917,090,947     $ 88,268,349  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 5,387,020     $ 21,584,365     $ 46,549,840     $ 1,809,960     $ 2,282,067  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 1,869,742     $ 850,088     $ 16,849,729     $ 21,123,797     $ 34,699,160  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $ 793,683     $ 180,991     $ (1,110

(E) Proceeds received from securities sold short

  $     $     $     $     $ 25,691,506  

(F) Premium received on written options and swaptions

  $     $     $     $     $ (39,622

 

(G)    OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.
(H)    Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, R6 and Advisor Class Shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, C and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(I)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(J)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Floating Rate
    Transamerica
Global Equity
   

Transamerica
Government
Money Market

    Transamerica
Growth
   

Transamerica
High Quality
Bond

 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 684,705,880     $ 105,543,420     $ 862,168,890     $ 201,782,797     $ 282,707,650  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    31,348,871       409,945       362,279,094       480,965        

Cash

                            4,614,885  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    5,087,574       11,627             742,535       3,076  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

    15,020,862                          

Net income from securities lending

    1,609       101             318       1,092  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    678,595       13,974       2,622,710       14,942       872  

Dividends and/or distributions

    2,758       150,806             54,548        

Interest

    3,095,378       15       523,779             1,474,216  

Tax reclaims

          46,493             29,096       8,380  

Total assets

    739,941,527       106,176,381       1,227,594,473       203,105,201       288,810,171  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Foreign currency overdraft, at value (D)

          33                    

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    3,443,420       265,926             2,232,765       2,976,678  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    3,498,927                   1,298,259        

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    11,784,652                         2,400,000  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    625,487       62,294       2,366,649       124,277       640,390  

Dividends and/or distributions

    5,306             7,525              

Due to custodian

    313                    

Money market waiver due to investment manager

                511,742              

Investment management fees

    399,682       102,906       141,921       156,310       76,333  

Distribution and service fees

    29,146       31,670       4,426,346             14,519  

Transfer agent fees

    27,321       16,971       212,628       1,412       1,823  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    1,461       305       2,568       602       725  

Audit and tax fees

    37,282       19,075       23,325       16,941       23,094  

Custody fees

    107,807       15,014       49,160       15,249       8,591  

Legal fees

    6,137       1,025       9,465       2,139       2,505  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    29,238       15,122       46,546       12,164       10,755  

Registration fees

    7,231       2,581       7,804       2,004       3,802  

Other accrued expenses

    7,580       855       14,946       1,642       2,031  

Unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments

    2,538                          

Total liabilities

    20,013,528       533,777       7,820,625       3,863,764       6,161,246  

Net assets

  $     719,927,999     $     105,642,604     $     1,219,773,848     $     199,241,437     $     282,648,925  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 727,682,023     $ 93,433,381     $ 1,219,773,848     $ 56,034,414     $ 293,463,332  

Total distributable earnings

    (7,754,024     12,209,223             143,207,023       (10,814,407

Net assets

  $ 719,927,999     $ 105,642,604     $ 1,219,773,848     $ 199,241,437     $ 282,648,925  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Floating Rate
    Transamerica
Global Equity
   

Transamerica
Government
Money Market

    Transamerica
Growth
    Transamerica
High Quality
Bond
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 37,011,081     $ 51,911,659     $ 171,707,322     $     $  

Class B

          187,188       449,468              

Class C

    22,412,088       20,289,078       13,477,230              

Class I

    187,447,067       32,282,846       21,281,375              

Class I2

    473,047,199             4,017,293       185,889,658        

Class I3

                106,430,313             231,290,818  

Class R

                            13,519,988  

Class R2

                728,261,092              

Class R4

                174,149,755             37,838,119  

Class R6

          948,556             13,351,779        

Class T1

    10,564       11,225                    

Advisor Class

          12,052                    

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    3,750,343       3,941,315       171,706,869              

Class B

          14,418       449,139              

Class C

    2,269,803       1,576,283       13,473,702              

Class I

    19,050,629       2,444,977       21,282,142              

Class I2

    47,916,386             4,016,906       16,871,212        

Class I3

                106,430,310             23,623,652  

Class R

                            1,377,446  

Class R2

                728,261,090              

Class R4

                174,149,755             3,865,602  

Class R6

          71,758             1,212,115        

Class T1

    1,071       848                    

Advisor Class

          887                    

Net asset value per share: (E)

                   

Class A

  $ 9.87     $ 13.17     $ 1.00     $     $  

Class B

          12.98       1.00              

Class C

    9.87       12.87       1.00              

Class I

    9.84       13.20       1.00              

Class I2

    9.87             1.00       11.02        

Class I3

                1.00             9.79  

Class R

                            9.82  

Class R2

                1.00              

Class R4

                1.00             9.79  

Class R6

          13.22             11.02        

Class T1

    9.87 (F)       13.23 (F)                    

Advisor Class

          13.59                    

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $ 10.36     $ 13.94     $     $     $  

Class T1

    10.12       13.57                    
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     691,681,371     $     92,856,708     $     862,168,890     $     118,387,987     $     285,433,427  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 3,373,189     $ 260,087     $     $ 2,187,999     $ 2,916,014  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 31,348,871     $ 409,945     $ 362,279,094     $ 480,965     $  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $ (34   $     $     $  

 

(E)    Net asset value per share for Class B, C, I, I2, I3, R, R2, R4, R6, and Advisor shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, B, C and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(G)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
High Yield Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
Muni
   

Transamerica
Inflation
Opportunities

    Transamerica
Inflation-Protected
Securities
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Bond
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 1,485,383,645     $ 97,945,930     $ 151,055,179     $ 137,341,397     $ 3,341,110,605  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    6,133,874       4,208,165                   9,309,013  

Cash

    664,138                   74,336       1,076,184  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

OTC derivatives (E)

                80,000              

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                321       18,204        

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    7,421,023                   106,765       37,829  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

    7,946,675                          

Net income from securities lending

    84,846       20       48       113       9,791  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    1,387,699       319,480             6,661       79,703  

Dividends and/or distributions

          144                    

Interest

    22,267,444       1,566,888       585,812       359,475       20,297,587  

Tax reclaims

                513              

Due from investment manager

                      15,900        

Due from distributor

          5,393                    

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                609,167       305,035        

Total assets

    1,531,289,344       104,046,020       152,331,040       138,227,886       3,371,920,712  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    121,929,013             177,210       215,820       37,846,743  

Cash collateral at broker for:

                   

TBA commitments

                            680,952  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    1,022,268       8,966                    

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    2,690,278                         382,441,241  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,425,192       446,805       68,885       73,181       4,353,660  

Dividends and/or distributions

    237,054       2,269                    

Due to custodian

                78,219              

Investment management fees

    321,647       58,796       83,917             643,788  

Distribution and service fees

    151,554       17,354       580       8,273       84,667  

Transfer agent fees

    50,334       9,593       1,432       875       21,004  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    3,806       201       373       485       6,640  

Audit and tax fees

    37,612       24,566       29,361       25,668       50,985  

Custody fees

    44,692       6,029       13,151       58,513       72,965  

Legal fees

    14,235       890       1,489       1,404       26,358  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    107,813       8,036       6,680       7,324       99,897  

Registration fees

    4,403       5,043       6,063       3,076       12,219  

Other accrued expenses

    14,418       3,385       3,845       1,146       24,340  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                18,067       29,499        

Total liabilities

    128,054,319       591,933       489,272       425,264       426,365,459  

Net assets

  $ 1,403,235,025     $ 103,454,087     $ 151,841,768     $ 137,802,622     $ 2,945,555,253  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,496,415,531     $ 106,500,497     $ 161,124,484     $ 148,964,533     $ 3,091,121,119  

Total distributable earnings

    (93,180,506     (3,046,410     (9,282,716     (11,161,911     (145,565,866

Net assets

  $     1,403,235,025     $     103,454,087     $     151,841,768     $     137,802,622     $     2,945,555,253  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
High Yield Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
Muni
   

Transamerica
Inflation
Opportunities

    Transamerica
Inflation-Protected
Securities
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Bond
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 87,027,895     $ 30,520,855     $ 719,083     $     $  

Class B

    113,416                          

Class C

    31,361,325       11,388,997       456,044              

Class I

    80,140,555       61,523,219       2,156,103              

Class I2

    472,588,760       10,232       148,449,883             1,971,570,751  

Class I3

    298,603,879                   111,873,424       697,789,766  

Class R

    42,801,834                   10,508,311       94,747,685  

Class R4

    361,071,830                   15,420,887       181,447,051  

Class R6

    29,499,054             50,620              

Class T1

    10,526       10,784       10,035              

Advisor Class

    15,951                          

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    9,825,872       2,692,313       75,058              

Class B

    12,809                          

Class C

    3,560,333       1,003,332       48,458              

Class I

    8,995,050       5,414,671       223,868              

Class I2

    52,867,103       901       15,377,198             203,165,651  

Class I3

    33,422,292                   11,621,585       71,776,120  

Class R

    4,791,344                   1,088,839       9,740,233  

Class R4

    40,413,554                   1,601,711       18,662,113  

Class R6

    3,300,987             5,243              

Class T1

    1,190       950       1,046              

Advisor Class

    1,788                          

Net asset value per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $ 8.86     $ 11.34     $ 9.58     $     $  

Class B

    8.85                          

Class C

    8.81       11.35       9.41              

Class I

    8.91       11.36       9.63              

Class I2

    8.94       11.36       9.65             9.70  

Class I3

    8.93                   9.63       9.72  

Class R

    8.93                   9.65       9.73  

Class R4

    8.93                   9.63       9.72  

Class R6

    8.94             9.66              

Class T1

    8.85       11.35       9.59              

Advisor Class

    8.92                          

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $ 9.30     $ 11.72     $ 10.06     $     $  

Class T1

  $ 9.08     $ 11.64     $ 9.84     $     $  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     1,556,551,853     $     99,200,018     $     158,528,477     $     142,860,397     $     3,435,902,580  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 119,412,872     $     $ 173,636     $ 211,309     $ 37,061,855  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 6,133,874     $ 4,208,165     $     $     $ 9,309,013  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $ 326     $ 18,346     $  

 

(E)    OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.
(F)    Net asset value per share for Class B, C, I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6 and Advisor Class Shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, B, C, and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Intermediate
Muni
    Transamerica
International
Equity
    Transamerica
International
Growth
    Transamerica
International
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
International
Stock
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $     1,358,224,955     $     5,501,325,668     $     1,183,832,305     $     733,399,297     $     1,786,206  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    50,948,066       6,208,006       25,823,423       689,472        

Cash

                1,395             44,155  

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                2,106,998       15        

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    219,705       736,323             1,831,444       70  

Net income from securities lending

          279,100       2,740       12,859        

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    4,122,238       13,443,152             96,157        

Dividends and/or distributions

    24,992       23,070,027       3,659,364       2,339,185       389  

Interest

    16,154,552       216       897       24        

Tax reclaims

          7,497,154       2,444,052       660,325       34  

Due from investment manager

                            23,183  

Due from distributor

    58,786                          

Total assets

    1,429,753,294       5,552,559,646       1,217,871,174       739,028,778       1,854,037  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Foreign currency overdraft, at value (D)

          30                   70  

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

          100,261,093             6,587,825        

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    98,730       5,598,604                    

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    4,560,708                          

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    4,845,930       19,485,673       234,925       156,391        

Dividends and/or distributions

    585,365                          

Investment management fees

    545,053       3,656,292       862,067       654,282        

Distribution and service fees

    198,272       130,583       11             114  

Transfer agent fees

    128,779       351,416       8,604       36,555       55  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,690       11,278       2,646       1,777       4  

Audit and tax fees

    35,420       66,103       35,582       27,011       15,353  

Custody fees

    38,779       589,354       180,484       134,251       64  

Legal fees

    12,202       48,733       11,734       7,484       941  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    84,829       381,883       10,926       33,638       20  

Registration fees

    11,732       34,156       8,541       4,234       8  

Other accrued expenses

    12,737       42,923       12,197       8,810       4  

Total liabilities

    11,161,226       130,658,121       1,367,717       7,652,258       16,633  

Net assets

  $ 1,418,592,068     $ 5,421,901,525     $ 1,216,503,457     $ 731,376,520     $ 1,837,404  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,474,339,664     $ 5,358,580,727     $ 1,199,871,419     $ 701,018,857     $ 1,999,970  

Total distributable earnings

    (55,747,596     63,320,798       16,632,038       30,357,663       (162,566

Net assets

  $ 1,418,592,068     $ 5,421,901,525     $ 1,216,503,457     $ 731,376,520     $ 1,837,404  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Intermediate
Muni
    Transamerica
International
Equity
    Transamerica
International
Growth
    Transamerica
International
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
International
Stock
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 269,452,318     $ 202,461,951     $ 48,141     $     $ 459,268  

Class C

    148,671,846       64,846,972                    

Class I

    999,825,264       2,495,943,097       13,125       291,455,111       459,379  

Class I2

    9,965       2,186,243,385       1,216,433,335       439,921,409       459,379  

Class I3

          218,377,984                    

Class R

          37,376,400                    

Class R4

          15,775,042                    

Class R6

          198,632,080       8,856             459,378  

Class T1

    10,339       24,579                    

Advisor Class

    622,336       2,220,035                    

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    24,369,272       11,702,084       6,129             50,000  

Class C

    13,475,003       3,820,578                    

Class I

    90,016,361       142,300,513       1,669       23,431,831       50,000  

Class I2

    897       124,455,116       154,488,917       35,288,284       50,000  

Class I3

          12,352,220                    

Class R

          2,117,495                    

Class R4

          893,970                    

Class R6

          11,202,456       1,125             50,000  

Class T1

    934       1,410                    

Advisor Class

    56,034       124,764                    

Net asset value per share: (E)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.06     $ 17.30     $ 7.85     $     $ 9.19  

Class C

    11.03       16.97                    

Class I

    11.11       17.54       7.86       12.44       9.19  

Class I2

    11.11       17.57       7.87       12.47       9.19  

Class I3

          17.68                    

Class R

          17.65                    

Class R4

          17.65                    

Class R6

          17.73       7.87             9.19  

Class T1

    11.07       17.44 (F)                    

Advisor Class

    11.11       17.79                    

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.43     $ 18.31     $ 8.31     $     $ 9.19  

Class T1

  $ 11.35     $ 17.89     $     $     $  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     1,395,510,594     $     5,660,155,554     $     1,355,688,950     $     739,708,889     $     1,947,100  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $     $ 95,245,738     $     $ 6,208,937     $  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 50,948,066     $ 6,208,006     $ 25,823,423     $ 689,472     $  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $ (31   $ 2,144,999     $ 15     $ (70

 

(E)    Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6 and Advisor Class Shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, C and T1 shares equal net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(G)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Large Cap Value
    Transamerica
Large Core
    Transamerica
Large Growth
   

Transamerica
Large Value
Opportunities

    Transamerica
Mid Cap Growth
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 2,148,157,421     $ 267,106,029     $ 809,400,993     $ 597,655,064     $ 75,646,703  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    95,215,516                         264,231  

Cash

          565,635       5,042,025       1,277,350        

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                190              

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    12,577,429             1,436,398              

Net income from securities lending

    2,986       65       1,786             1,292  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    2,018,608       58,884       305,850       131,462       78,273  

Dividends and/or distributions

    2,922,281       209,921       239,488       540,011       36,148  

Interest

    3,306                         9  

Tax reclaims

    740,324             14,920              

Due from investment manager

                            23,473  

Total assets

    2,261,637,871       267,940,534       816,441,650       599,603,887       76,050,129  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

                12,463,342             3,739,239  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    44,224,056             3,044,057              

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,897,801       68,264       407,839       261,565       62,775  

Investment management fees

    1,339,820       155,490       334,903       270,463        

Distribution and service fees

    69,475       35,141       75,035       56,682       14,111  

Transfer agent fees

    72,805       2,382       6,637       4,916       2,608  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    4,766       689       2,111       1,682       389  

Audit and tax fees

    32,828       19,492       23,581       21,245       21,945  

Custody fees

    49,452       9,149       36,542       18,099       10,686  

Legal fees

    19,076       2,459       7,334       5,605       1,564  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    107,547       9,448       26,259       22,572       12,422  

Registration fees

    6,496       3,481       5,557       4,819       7,301  

Other accrued expenses

    15,563       2,024       6,040       4,572       1,535  

Total liabilities

    47,839,685       308,019       16,439,237       672,220       3,874,575  

Net assets

  $     2,213,798,186     $     267,632,515     $     800,002,413     $     598,931,667     $     72,175,554  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,996,477,635     $ 224,946,140     $ 570,947,007     $ 517,064,224     $ 51,284,636  

Total distributable earnings

    217,320,551       42,686,375       229,055,406       81,867,443       20,890,918  

Net assets

  $ 2,213,798,186     $ 267,632,515     $ 800,002,413     $ 598,931,667     $ 72,175,554  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Large Cap Value
    Transamerica
Large Core
    Transamerica
Large Growth
   

Transamerica
Large Value
Opportunities

    Transamerica
Mid Cap Growth
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 95,523,217     $     $     $     $ 8,997,363  

Class C

    49,838,537                         1,268,054  

Class I

    375,160,927                         664,255  

Class I2

    1,664,183,912                         9,118  

Class I3

          189,482,607       622,541,555       458,785,709       36,796,583  

Class R

          72,763,779       140,192,030       103,700,510       19,710,789  

Class R4

          5,386,129       37,268,828       36,445,448       4,708,690  

Class R6

    27,069,513                          

Class T1

    10,654                         10,051  

Advisor Class

    2,011,426                         10,651  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    7,903,378                         693,128  

Class C

    4,150,632                         101,011  

Class I

    30,843,140                         50,744  

Class I2

    136,902,773                         696  

Class I3

          17,042,104       50,002,368       42,677,561       2,799,846  

Class R

          6,547,123       11,293,896       9,647,188       1,506,827  

Class R4

          484,542       2,996,713       3,390,395       358,634  

Class R6

    2,226,705                          

Class T1

    880                         774  

Advisor Class

    164,513                         815  

Net asset value per share: (E)

                   

Class A

  $ 12.09     $     $     $     $ 12.98  

Class C

    12.01                         12.55  

Class I

    12.16                         13.09  

Class I2

    12.16                         13.10  

Class I3

          11.12       12.45       10.75       13.14  

Class R

          11.11       12.41       10.75       13.08  

Class R4

          11.12       12.44       10.75       13.13  

Class R6

    12.16                          

Class T1

    12.10 (F)                         12.99  

Advisor Class

    12.23                         13.07  

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $ 12.79     $     $     $     $ 13.74  

Class T1

  $ 12.41     $     $     $     $ 13.32  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     2,111,383,933     $     267,349,214     $     644,015,186     $     610,349,869     $     77,414,390  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $     $     $ 12,213,075     $     $ 3,571,252  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 95,215,516     $     $     $     $ 264,231  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $ 194     $     $  

 

(E)    Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6, and Advisor Class Shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, C and T1 shares equal net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(G)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
   

Transamerica
MLP & Energy
Income

    Transamerica
Multi-Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term
Bond
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 1,528,280,731     $ 335,716,846     $     282,528,657     $     1,005,937,850     $ 2,778,535,185  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    47,516,424       949,962       1,083,324       5,860,107       49,900,302  

Cash

    295,662       128,142                   626,457  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

Futures contracts

                      345,000        

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    51,401,684       622,684             626,145        

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

                      126,654        

Net income from securities lending

    5,629       4,598             2,283       3,534  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    1,514,548       13,355       82,888       1,738,023       17,803,512  

Dividends and/or distributions

    931,045       1,556,781       183,615       378,479        

Interest

    1,650       77,786       37       2,677,108       18,972,244  

Tax reclaims

                66,428             3,647  

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

                      30,061        

Total assets

    1,629,947,373       339,070,154       283,944,949       1,017,721,710       2,865,844,881  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    18,058,500       18,867,926             5,012,863       19,045,930  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    5,228,832       405,199             815,407       5,145,975  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

                      51,630,068        

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,466,266       250,212       139,360       1,050,362       7,976,516  

Dividends and/or distributions

                            864,231  

Due to custodian

                      7,079        

Investment management fees

    135,022       352,517       177,889       577,103       1,293,510  

Distribution and service fees

    158,041       21,246       15,936       296,309       528,854  

Transfer agent fees

    76,101       11,270       33,727       87,037       239,665  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    3,786       791       757       2,046       6,709  

Audit and tax fees

    33,612       25,008       19,062       29,872       46,622  

Custody fees

    42,791       11,144       10,306       43,826       70,555  

Legal fees

    13,829       2,639       2,552       8,719       26,404  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    98,420       20,677       13,994       62,213       216,788  

Registration fees

    15,759       5,489       1,148       2,860       14,842  

Other accrued expenses

    11,325       4,727       2,178       9,825       24,448  

Total liabilities

    25,342,284       19,978,845       416,909       59,635,589       35,501,049  

Net assets

  $     1,604,605,089     $     319,091,309     $     283,528,040     $     958,086,121     $     2,830,343,832  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,449,017,813     $ 492,973,839     $ 223,519,687     $ 766,785,126     $ 2,899,405,439  

Total distributable earnings

    155,587,276       (173,882,530     60,008,353       191,300,995       (69,061,607

Net assets

  $ 1,604,605,089     $ 319,091,309     $ 283,528,040     $ 958,086,121     $ 2,830,343,832  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
Opportunities

    Transamerica
MLP & Energy
Income
    Transamerica
Multi-Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term
Bond
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 108,568,254     $ 23,095,762     $ 54,793,832     $ 532,860,769     $ 732,814,896  

Class B

                373,988       942,447        

Class C

    17,476,091       15,954,880       2,958,812       184,726,966       393,543,458  

Class I

    368,787,195       21,257,442       56,246,462       232,307,574       1,451,633,793  

Class I2

    280,298,880       258,764,323       169,130,824             220,648,009  

Class I3

    231,306,762                          

Class R

    69,545,966                          

Class R4

    362,081,950                          

Class R6

    166,518,817                   7,149,265       26,239,506  

Class T1

    10,385       9,313       11,629       10,849       10,221  

Advisor Class

    10,789       9,589       12,493       88,251       5,453,949  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    9,416,269       3,355,692       7,548,781       19,349,221       72,889,445  

Class B

                68,325       34,426        

Class C

    1,539,168       2,327,487       532,828       6,830,520       39,217,974  

Class I

    31,780,251       3,087,012       6,954,465       8,395,644       146,911,063  

Class I2

    24,117,993       37,574,361       20,553,716             22,349,533  

Class I3

    19,818,215                          

Class R

    5,981,097                          

Class R4

    31,060,929                          

Class R6

    14,232,289                   258,330       2,657,284  

Class T1

    897       1,336       1,598       393       1,016  

Advisor Class

    921       1,373       1,545       3,184       550,970  

Net asset value per share: (D)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.53     $ 6.88     $ 7.26     $ 27.54     $ 10.05  

Class B

                5.47       27.38        

Class C

    11.35       6.85       5.55       27.04       10.03  

Class I

    11.60       6.89       8.09       27.67       9.88  

Class I2

    11.62       6.89       8.23             9.87  

Class I3

    11.67                          

Class R

    11.63                          

Class R4

    11.66                          

Class R6

    11.70                   27.67       9.87  

Class T1

    11.57 (E)       6.97       7.28       27.61 (E)       10.06  

Advisor Class

    11.72 (E)       6.98       8.09       27.72       9.90  

Maximum offering price per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $ 12.20     $ 7.28     $ 7.68     $ 29.14     $ 10.31  

Class T1

  $ 11.87     $ 7.15     $ 7.47     $ 28.32     $ 10.06  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     1,482,821,381     $     335,383,276     $     237,225,309     $     867,931,214     $     2,806,016,798  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 17,235,835     $ 18,473,813     $     $ 4,901,895     $ 18,650,606  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 47,516,424     $ 949,962     $ 1,083,324     $ 5,860,107     $ 49,900,302  

 

(D)    Net asset value per share for Class B, C, I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6, and Advisor shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, B, C and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(F)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Small Cap
Core
   

Transamerica
Small Cap
Growth

    Transamerica
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Small/Mid Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Strategic High
Income
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 220,361,000     $ 147,410,806     $ 247,164,310     $ 813,302,691     $ 160,118,141  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    3,277,477       6,536,804       5,884,831       8,811,560       2,586,370  

Cash

                      23,318,655        

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

          605,354             2,460,179        

Net income from securities lending

    2,626       1,303       360       8,116       4,094  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    9,040       168,390       42,060       2,057,734       174,725  

Dividends and/or distributions

    172,271       13,007       184,828       375,702       128,652  

Interest

    114       227       204       306       1,365,387  

Tax reclaims

                            111,106  

Due from investment manager

          115,451       172,177              

Total assets

    223,822,528       154,851,342       253,448,770       850,334,943       164,488,475  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    6,782,725       10,397,096             18,641,814       5,466,956  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

          311,910             4,047,249       476,854  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    32,104       90,032       106,730       745,743       58,629  

Investment management fees

    32,517                   595,186       121,545  

Distribution and service fees

    24,617       18,362       5,931       239,417       41,715  

Transfer agent fees

    2,724       7,853       2,738       117,074       16,429  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    653       481       756       1,923       493  

Audit and tax fees

    22,316       17,543       18,705       23,147       26,964  

Custody fees

    13,629       10,740       10,383       32,616       10,642  

Legal fees

    2,076       1,305       2,493       7,419       1,245  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    11,354       13,465       14,885       79,515       11,128  

Registration fees

    7,059       8,280       8,145       2,527       5,301  

Other accrued expenses

    1,661       1,046       2,022       6,114       3,648  

Total liabilities

    6,933,435       10,878,113       172,788       24,539,744       6,241,549  

Net assets

  $ 216,889,093     $ 143,973,229     $ 253,275,982     $ 825,795,199     $ 158,246,926  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $     211,700,276     $     105,758,680     $     223,647,761     $     669,544,132     $     213,042,427  

Total distributable earnings

    5,188,817       38,214,549       29,628,221       156,251,067       (54,795,501

Net assets

  $ 216,889,093     $ 143,973,229     $ 253,275,982     $ 825,795,199     $ 158,246,926  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Small Cap
Core

    Transamerica
Small Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Small/Mid Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Strategic High
Income
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 3,356,223     $ 18,536,976     $ 3,049,956     $ 357,947,973     $ 27,643,908  

Class B

                      438,122        

Class C

    667,788       4,603,908       785,893       165,646,544       38,321,980  

Class I

    2,046,529       31,592,470       756,015       270,188,342       92,147,842  

Class I2

    21,106,327       35,994,736       212,024,809       19,429,337       11,428  

Class I3

    137,326,013       29,618,805       27,065,450              

Class R

    46,717,648       16,846,257       9,264,339              

Class R4

    5,647,828       6,608,869       252,546              

Class R6

          65,050       56,921       11,821,889        

Class T1

    10,368       91,797       10,010       10,741       11,002  

Advisor Class

    10,369       14,361       10,043       312,251       110,766  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    292,422       2,847,012       286,238       13,449,293       2,534,347  

Class B

                      18,737        

Class C

    59,122       779,421       74,813       7,187,366       3,527,243  

Class I

    177,429       4,686,364       70,314       9,802,526       8,444,298  

Class I2

    1,826,335       5,255,745       19,713,257       703,376       1,092  

Class I3

    11,770,019       4,327,318       2,512,624              

Class R

    4,019,250       2,482,747       863,673              

Class R4

    485,151       969,837       23,509              

Class R6

          9,503       5,265       426,207        

Class T1

    894       14,097       938       403       1,000  

Advisor Class

    898       2,132       929       11,211       10,099  

Net asset value per share: (D)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.48     $ 6.51     $ 10.66     $ 26.61     $ 10.91  

Class B

                      23.38        

Class C

    11.30       5.91       10.50       23.05       10.86  

Class I

    11.53       6.74       10.75       27.56       10.91  

Class I2

    11.56       6.85       10.76       27.62       10.47  

Class I3

    11.67       6.84       10.77              

Class R

    11.62       6.79       10.73              

Class R4

    11.64       6.81       10.74              

Class R6

          6.85       10.81       27.74        

Class T1

    11.60       6.51       10.67       26.67 (E)       11.00  

Advisor Class

    11.55       6.74       10.81       27.85       10.97  

Maximum offering price per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $ 12.15     $ 6.89     $ 11.28     $ 28.16     $ 11.54  

Class T1

  $ 11.90     $ 6.68     $ 10.94     $ 27.35     $ 11.28  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     226,763,905     $     121,230,256     $     240,321,282     $     728,471,840     $     152,325,205  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 6,547,706     $ 10,166,185     $     $ 18,065,654     $ 5,351,877  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 3,277,477     $ 6,536,804     $ 5,884,831     $ 8,811,560     $ 2,586,370  

 

(D)    Net asset value per share for Class B, C, I, I2, I3, R, R4, R6, and Advisor shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, B, C and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Actual net asset value and offering price per share presented differs from calculated net asset value and offering price per share due to rounding.
(F)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Unconstrained
Bond

    Transamerica
US Growth
 

Assets:

       

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 734,012,030     $ 1,049,979,796  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

          10,244,228  

Cash

    488,906        

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

       

TBA commitments

    830,000        

Foreign currency, at value (D)

    2,000        

Receivables and other assets:

       

Investments sold

    1,391,542        

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

    1,337,233        

Net income from securities lending

    18,941        

Shares of beneficial interest sold

          66,486  

Dividends and/or distributions

    51,025       355,897  

Interest

    5,593,576       356  

Tax reclaims

    1,222       234,547  

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

    318,293        

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    241,906        

Total assets

    744,286,674       1,060,881,310  
     

Liabilities:

       

Cash collateral received upon return of:

       

Securities on loan

    26,196,178       104,328  

Payables and other liabilities:

       

Investments purchased

    1,823,201       809,309  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    4,694,939        

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,712       338,814  

Investment management fees

    437,149       696,200  

Distribution and service fees

          146,407  

Transfer agent fees

    5,139       131,717  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    1,206       2,457  

Audit and tax fees

    35,938       26,700  

Custody fees

    108,023       27,855  

Legal fees

    4,817       9,387  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    10,630       59,697  

Registration fees

    1,879       3,456  

Other accrued expenses

    6,429       7,904  

Unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments

    232        

Total liabilities

    33,327,472       2,364,231  

Net assets

  $ 710,959,202     $ 1,058,517,079  
     

Net assets consist of:

       

Paid-in capital

  $ 732,841,157     $ 593,874,843  

Total distributable earnings

    (21,881,955     464,642,236  

Net assets

  $     710,959,202     $     1,058,517,079  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Unconstrained
Bond

    Transamerica
US Growth
 

Net assets by class:

       

Class A

  $     $ 550,529,386  

Class B

          3,279,353  

Class C

          13,929,717  

Class I

    1,816,675       186,752,420  

Class I2

    709,131,897       190,514,211  

Class T

          113,485,581  

Class T1

          12,649  

Advisor Class

    10,630       13,762  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

       

Class A

          26,322,101  

Class B

          168,032  

Class C

          709,566  

Class I

    184,476       8,764,045  

Class I2

    72,269,662       8,957,285  

Class T

          2,019,850  

Class T1

          604  

Advisor Class

    1,080       644  

Net asset value per share: (E)

       

Class A

  $     $ 20.92  

Class B

          19.52  

Class C

          19.63  

Class I

    9.85       21.31  

Class I2

    9.81       21.27  

Class T

          56.19  

Class T1

          20.95 (F)  

Advisor Class

    9.85 (F)       21.38 (F)  

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

       

Class A

  $     $ 22.14  

Class T

  $     $ 61.41  

Class T1

  $     $ 21.49  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     754,279,301     $     683,206,975  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 25,646,274     $ 102,164  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $     $ 10,244,228  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 2,355     $  

 

(E)    Net asset value per share for Class B, C, I, I2, and Advisor shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A, B, C, T and T1 shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.
(G)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A, T and T1 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Balanced II
    Transamerica
Bond
    Transamerica
Capital Growth
   

Transamerica
Concentrated
Growth

    Transamerica
Dividend
Focused
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 1,473,832     $ 547,472     $ 3,915,277     $ 1,907,599     $ 19,678,685  

Interest income

    1,702,910       22,789,286       571,026       35,381       71,167  

Net income from securities lending

    4,351       100,700       199,713       16,588       9,650  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (33           (107,039     (94,383     (71,086

Total investment income

    3,181,060       23,437,458       4,578,977       1,865,185       19,688,416  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    685,647       2,315,738       8,547,049       1,420,487       4,752,415  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

          207,012       776,739       2,932       231,232  

Class B

          2,933       11,899              

Class C

          481,652       1,209,473       10,768       69,133  

Class R

    444,634                          

Class T1

          34       172       30       67  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

          175,928       365,346       39       30,802  

Class B

          1,735       7,659              

Class C

          49,310       135,581       1,056       7,906  

Class I

          305,597       594,537       35,689       22,701  

Class I2

          8,318       14,349       13,003       41,871  

Class I3

    4,044                          

Class R

    3,303                          

Class R6

          590                   294  

Advisor Class

          71       334       26       22  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    3,371       12,253       27,384       4,953       15,970  

Audit and tax fees

    18,601       30,828       33,269       28,359       29,710  

Custody fees

    20,931       80,019       132,739       35,224       68,824  

Legal fees

    5,415       24,138       51,257       9,971       32,997  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    30,349       86,663       159,158       18,866       56,900  

Registration fees

    69,531       129,165       222,274       70,921       99,742  

Other

    4,055       19,461       23,893       7,165       18,683  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1,289,881       3,931,445       12,313,112       1,659,489       5,479,269  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

          (12,503           (13,654      

Class B

          (882     (3,504            

Class C

          (6,816                  

Class I

          (122,836                  

Class I2

          (15,305           (13,118      

Class I3

    (50,758                        

Class R

    (100,672                        

Class R6

          (1,559                  

Class T1

          (2                  

Advisor Class

                      (6     (5

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

                      15,793        

Class B

          106       387              

Class I2

                      13,118        

Class I3

    59                          

Class R

    29,430                          

Class R6

          8                    

Advisor Class

                      4       1  

Net expenses

    1,167,940       3,771,656       12,309,995       1,661,626       5,479,265  

Net investment income (loss)

    2,013,120       19,665,802       (7,731,018     203,559       14,209,151  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    1,468,373       (569,696     67,955,017       19,899,525       78,058,559  

Futures contracts

    68,133                          

Foreign currency transactions

    4       (12,800     (17,769     (3,187      

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,536,510       (582,496     67,937,248       19,896,338       78,058,559  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (240,543     (21,519,403     56,015,528       (5,173,508     (88,893,899

Futures contracts

    4,881                          

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

          39       (3,587            

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (235,662     (21,519,364     56,011,941       (5,173,508     (88,893,899

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    1,300,848           (22,101,860     123,949,189       14,722,830           (10,835,340

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $     3,313,968     $ (2,436,058   $     116,218,171     $     14,926,389     $ 3,373,811  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Dynamic
Allocation
    Transamerica
Dynamic
Income
   

Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Debt

    Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Equity
    Transamerica
Event Driven
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 350,034     $ 11,631,866     $     $ 17,517,977     $ 509,846  

Interest income

    1,109       7,713       52,873,925       169,073       952,606  

Net income from securities lending

    18,409       470,771       428,063       41,928       27,396  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

                (354,889     (1,959,040     (4,013

Total investment income

    369,552       12,110,350       52,947,099       15,769,938       1,485,835  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    104,060       1,367,837       5,515,529       5,036,202       1,466,334  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    20,115       206,687       53,339       22,394        

Class C

    69,174       1,359,526       128,039       25,014        

Class T1

    28       26       26       29        

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    12,487       79,381       31,273       16,918        

Class C

    9,235       148,484       20,896       3,495        

Class I

    3,158       57,333       677,785       10,375       196  

Class I2

                15,101       39,119       9,321  

Class R6

                604              

Advisor Class

          22       44       28       27  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    423       6,413       20,705       14,150       2,880  

Audit and tax fees

    23,578       26,361       49,497       41,078       32,019  

Custody fees

    13,794       15,709       465,617       671,985       207,545  

Legal fees

    857       13,282       46,093       22,096       6,150  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    5,902       75,769       167,256       35,193       13,759  

Registration fees

    53,629       69,873       112,103       91,408       32,163  

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

                1,905             306,375  

Other

    5,073       10,067       37,589       32,473       8,503  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    321,513       3,436,770       7,343,401       6,061,957       2,085,272  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (37,854     (7,651           (137      

Class C

    (30,408     (31,752           (38      

Class I

    (12,255     (8,916           (147     (329

Class I2

                      (8,006     (100,411

Class T1

    (34                        

Advisor Class

          (13                 (36

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

    799       3,061                    

Class C

    29       6,295                    

Class I

    29       1,359                   23  

Class I2

                            4,459  

Net expenses

    241,819       3,399,153       7,343,401       6,053,629       1,988,978  

Net investment income (loss)

    127,733       8,711,197       45,603,698       9,716,309       (503,143
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    372,170       4,538,702       (52,005,641 )(A)      (37,533,487     8,976,368  

Distributions

          57,411                    

Securities sold short

                                (2,782,403

Written options and swaptions

                            (1,714,412

Swap agreements

                            (416,478

Futures contracts

                            (158,918

Forward foreign currency contracts

                1,398,666             (591,228

Foreign currency transactions

                (1,232,199     (382,639     (57,791

Net realized gain (loss)

    372,170       4,596,113       (51,839,174     (37,916,126     3,255,138  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (325,121     (19,499,727     (52,067,809 )(B)      (128,350,219     (4,409,525

Securities sold short

                            1,644,970  

Written options and swaptions

                            31,292  

Swap agreements

                            375,816  

Futures contracts

                            (23,168

Forward foreign currency contracts

                (70,184           111,826  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

                (23,600     (7,924     (295,318

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

        (325,121         (19,499,727     (52,161,593     (128,358,143     (2,564,107

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    47,049       (14,903,614         (104,000,767         (166,274,269     691,031  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 174,782     $ (6,192,417   $ (58,397,069   $ (156,557,960   $ 187,888  

 

(A)    Includes net of realized foreign capital gains tax of $56,477.
(B)    Includes net change in foreign capital gains tax of $(3,314).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Floating Rate
    Transamerica
Global Equity
   

Transamerica
Government
Money Market

    Transamerica
Growth
    Transamerica
High Quality
Bond
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 556,367     $   2,238,855     $     $   2,141,705     $  

Interest income

      37,859,200       4,645         19,799,940       11,459         7,324,298  

Net income from securities lending

    29,598       14,803             8,255       8,496  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

          (216,358           (48,512      

Total investment income

    38,445,165       2,041,945       19,799,940       2,112,907       7,332,794  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    4,645,807       1,012,725       2,885,075       2,022,666       1,091,812  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    100,331       110,930       442,199              

Class B

          4,760       5,596              

Class C

    200,350       397,952       172,268              

Class R

                            83,377  

Class R2

                1,713,591              

Class R4

                459,006             94,824  

Class T1

    26       29                    

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    33,981       83,793       205,495              

Class B

          2,944       2,953              

Class C

    17,580       66,859       26,048              

Class I

    124,011       36,554       42,969              

Class I2

    41,059             419       17,488        

Class I3

                5,278             17,454  

Class R2

                2,164,956              

Class R4

                13,770             2,845  

Class R6

          84             858        

Advisor Class

          26                    

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    17,233       2,827       25,979       5,928       6,614  

Audit and tax fees

    66,132       21,172       12,003       20,575       18,841  

Custody fees

    423,091       54,218       175,345       59,095       30,920  

Legal fees

    35,794       5,873       55,755       11,637       12,573  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    78,663       30,063       301,335       23,363       25,699  

Registration fees

    75,349       88,308       142,070       24,457       39,082  

Other

    22,657       7,327       31,282       6,660       5,637  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    5,882,064       1,926,444       8,883,392       2,192,727       1,429,678  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (10,038     (55,928     (33,728            

Class B

          (3,004     (2,414            

Class C

    (5,664     (43,510     (11,010            

Class I

    (56,823     (16,955     (8,755            

Class I2

                (1,207            

Class I3

                (24,051           (90,825

Class R

                            (4,755

Class R2

                (573,624            

Class R4

                (129,444           (14,866

Advisor Class

          (18                  

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

    662       10,096       1,050,069              

Class B

          473       1,384              

Class C

    154       11,125       49,196              

Class I

    1,232       10,283       58,277              

Class I2

                74,661              

Class I3

                9,579             7,018  

Class R2

                36,070              

Class R4

                156             1,182  

Advisor Class

          3                    

Net expenses

    5,811,587       1,839,009       9,378,551       2,192,727       1,327,432  

Net investment income (loss)

    32,633,578       202,936       10,421,389       (79,820     6,005,362  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Floating Rate
    Transamerica
Global Equity
   

Transamerica
Government
Money Market

    Transamerica
Growth
    Transamerica
High Quality
Bond
 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

  $ 318,096     $ 11,432,187     $     $   107,816,974     $   (2,869,403

Foreign currency transactions

          (28,064           (1,285      

Net realized gain (loss)

    318,096       11,404,123             107,815,689       (2,869,403
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (7,290,500     (12,390,015           (80,754,962     (1,897,277

Unfunded commitment

    (10,867                        

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

          4             (310      

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (7,301,367       (12,390,011           (80,755,272     (1,897,277

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (6,983,271     (985,888           27,060,417       (4,766,680

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   25,650,307     $ (782,952   $   10,421,389     $ 26,980,597     $ 1,238,682  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
High Yield
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
Muni
   

Transamerica
Inflation
Opportunities

    Transamerica
Inflation-Protected
Securities
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Bond
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 2,553,291     $ 7,976     $ 13,583     $     $ 210,730  

Interest income

      102,822,347         4,555,913         5,342,699         4,828,848         95,034,604  

Net income from securities lending

    1,219,998       853       5,133       90       136,922  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

                (771     (8,212      

Total investment income

    106,595,636       4,564,742       5,360,644       4,820,726       95,382,256  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    9,492,366       566,028       1,011,100       613,249       11,588,603  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    241,550       80,885       1,531              

Class B

    5,414                          

Class C

    401,511       118,407       6,434              

Class R

    236,615                   54,957       515,151  

Class R4

    922,142                   48,130       634,779  

Class T1

    26       26       26              

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    201,635       20,501       20              

Class B

    2,384                          

Class C

    49,392       9,232       727              

Class I

    141,865       63,428       978              

Class I2

    45,805             12,919             154,403  

Class I3

    25,083                   9,835       50,784  

Class R

    51,770                         2,448  

Class R4

    27,664                   1,444       19,043  

Class R6

    2,330             4              

Advisor Class

    33                          

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    38,528       2,490       4,094       3,788       72,520  

Audit and tax fees

    45,660       27,370       36,062       20,578       69,601  

Custody fees

    176,869       23,528       48,115       188,274       272,590  

Legal fees

    81,917       5,050       8,567       6,268       154,256  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    244,057       18,355       17,272       20,735       276,157  

Registration fees

    174,276       62,060       69,026       34,844       76,362  

Other

    48,234       11,060       12,530       5,852       72,098  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    12,657,126       1,008,420       1,229,405       1,007,954       13,958,795  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (79,284     (33,417     (3,586            

Class B

    (2,058                        

Class C

    (9,249     (31,274     (419            

Class I

    (28,630     (22,998     (783            

Class I2

    (140,681                       (145,032

Class I3

    (109,498                 (213,383     (103,194

Class R

    (63,766                 (14,994     (7,258

Class R4

    (124,439                 (30,894     (37,880

Class R6

    (7,156                        

Class T1

    (2     (11                  

Advisor Class

    (4                        

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

          5,464       3,919              

Class B

    376                          

Class C

          1,554       65              

Class I

          6,229       225              

Class I3

    7,377                   3,917       4,708  

Class R

    1,034                   401        

Class R4

    10,244                   538       2,899  

Net expenses

    12,111,390       933,967       1,228,826       753,539       13,673,038  

Net investment income (loss)

    94,484,246       3,630,775       4,131,818       4,067,187       81,709,218  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
High Yield
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
Muni
   

Transamerica
Inflation
Opportunities

    Transamerica
Inflation-Protected
Securities
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Bond
 
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

  $ 6,553,769     $ (100,506   $ 917,940     $ (597,019   $ (36,084,758

Written options and swaptions

                      (118,883      

Swap agreements

                      305,991        

Futures contracts

                      507,953        

Forward foreign currency contracts

                866,439       202,001        

Foreign currency transactions

                (73,528     28,755        

Net realized gain (loss)

    6,553,769       (100,506     1,710,851       328,798       (36,084,758
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (100,287,376       (2,439,155       (8,555,032       (5,331,163     (115,255,145

Written options and swaptions

                      14,353        

Swap agreements

                      (173,641      

Futures contracts

                      (16,541      

Forward foreign currency contracts

                150,516       37,375        

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

                (3,680     (10,046     (105,537

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (100,287,376     (2,439,155     (8,408,196     (5,479,663     (115,360,682

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (93,733,607     (2,539,661     (6,697,345     (5,150,865       (151,445,440

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 750,639     $ 1,091,114     $ (2,565,527   $ (1,083,678   $ (69,736,222

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Intermediate
Muni
    Transamerica
International
Equity
    Transamerica
International
Growth (A)
    Transamerica
International
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
International
Stock (B)
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 166,417     $ 187,810,952     $ 40,506,517     $ 28,542,785     $ 981  

Interest income

    42,500,635       1,113,213       183,359       79,504        

Net income from securities lending

          2,278,519       321,404       254,425        

Withholding taxes on foreign income

          (15,646,572     (4,225,947     (2,458,211     (76

Total investment income

    42,667,052       175,556,112       36,785,333       26,418,503       905  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    6,121,835       40,997,126       10,918,133       8,208,168       1,280  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    727,762       618,316       59             114  

Class C

    1,696,716       763,228                    

Class R

          220,152                    

Class R4

          49,286                    

Class T1

    26       59                    

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    135,455       483,752       83             4  

Class C

    99,941       118,932                    

Class I

    1,033,630       2,680,106       42       376,067       46  

Class I2

          179,125       103,409       38,963       3  

Class I3

          19,115                    

Class R

          593                    

Class R4

          1,478                    

Class R6

          15,305                   3  

Advisor Class

    1,403       2,486                    

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    33,825       135,457       32,104       20,704       4  

Audit and tax fees

    51,592       92,948       43,685       36,597       23,509  

Custody fees

    147,445       2,265,364       646,331       474,631       64  

Legal fees

    70,743       285,779       68,424       43,966       942  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    198,537       1,048,440       65,766       81,377       20  

Registration fees

    136,708       339,203       77,832       29,542       395  

Other

    39,220       149,611       62,835       26,867       3  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    10,494,838       50,465,861       12,018,703       9,336,882       26,387  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (291,104     (38,568     (33           (6,105

Class C

    (424,179                        

Class I

                (34           (6,148

Class I2

                            (6,106

Class R6

                            (6,104

Class T1

    (10                        

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

          22,968       2              

Class I

                9              

Net expenses

    9,779,545       50,450,261       12,018,647       9,336,882       1,924  

Net investment income (loss)

    32,887,507       125,105,851       24,766,686       17,081,621       (1,019
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    (5,366,562     168,498,714       174,455,593       51,712,705       (108

Foreign currency transactions

          (2,481,462     (447,505     (214,700     (566

Net realized gain (loss)

    (5,366,562     166,017,252       174,008,088       51,498,005       (674
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (39,608,905     (746,523,817     (354,664,185     (114,653,303     (160,894

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

          (444,980     (148,384     (19,486     (9

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (39,608,905     (746,968,797     (354,812,569       (114,672,789     (160,903

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

      (44,975,467       (580,951,545       (180,804,481     (63,174,784     (161,577

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (12,087,960   $ (455,845,694   $ (156,037,795   $ (46,093,163   $   (162,596

 

(A)    Class A, I and R6 commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
(B)    Commenced operations on September 28, 2018.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Large Cap Value
    Transamerica
Large Core
    Transamerica
Large Growth
   

Transamerica
Large Value
Opportunities

    Transamerica
Mid Cap Growth
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 48,189,926     $ 5,455,832     $ 6,818,485     $ 14,012,944     $ 1,925,310  

Interest income

    518,474       53       371       176       7,302  

Non-cash dividend income

                577,989              

Net income from securities lending

    81,108       3,486       111,930             11,563  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (334,931     (9,064     (102,125     (17,993      

Total investment income

    48,454,577       5,450,307       7,406,650       13,995,127       1,944,175  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    14,624,113       1,742,080       5,639,824       3,115,208       1,291,490  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    252,070                         26,224  

Class C

    505,710                         14,927  

Class R

          388,504       730,528       560,282       125,012  

Class R4

          19,399       100,337       102,613       19,946  

Class T1

    28                         29  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    140,642                         16,964  

Class C

    59,304                         2,780  

Class I

    349,661                         928  

Class I2

    132,309                         6,027  

Class I3

          15,348       51,107       37,785       3,459  

Class R

          2,549       3,776       4,538       598  

Class R4

          582       3,010       3,078       598  

Class R6

    1,792                          

Advisor Class

    5,672                         25  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    53,266       6,807       20,583       15,377       3,863  

Audit and tax fees

    48,699       14,000       20,260       14,376       16,195  

Custody fees

    192,329       35,638       118,971       58,284       44,380  

Legal fees

    108,387       13,482       40,069       27,499       9,102  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    270,085       32,699       71,168       53,786       11,893  

Registration fees

    161,089       35,523       46,245       39,596       89,360  

Other

    52,028       8,367       18,088       9,824       9,832  

Total expenses

    16,957,184       2,314,978       6,863,966       4,042,246       1,693,632  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

                            (19,180

Class C

                            (3,202

Class I

                            (1,038

Class I2

                            (92,399

Class I3

          (91,476     (320,429     (150,123     (60,654

Class R

          (31,888     (56,443     (30,449     (30,713

Class R4

          (3,734     (18,921     (12,336     (14,856

Class T1

                            (13

Advisor Class

                            (17

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

                            645  

Class C

                            198  

Class I3

          56,780       6,078       31,304       4,175  

Class R

          21,998             8,297       5,414  

Class R4

          2,342       439       2,663       1,095  

Advisor Class

                            4  

Net expenses

    16,957,184       2,269,000       6,474,690       3,891,602       1,483,091  

Net investment income (loss)

    31,497,393       3,181,307       931,960       10,103,525       461,084  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    196,906,396       39,299,339       50,891,920       77,317,101       37,031,309  

Foreign currency transactions

          178       (8,977     37        

Net realized gain (loss)

    196,906,396       39,299,517       50,882,943       77,317,138       37,031,309  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (207,866,272     (24,410,390     39,919,496         (62,205,395     (36,990,443

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

                (558            

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (207,866,272       (24,410,390     39,918,938       (62,205,395       (36,990,443

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (10,959,876     14,889,127       90,801,881       15,111,743       40,866  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 20,537,517     $ 18,070,434     $   91,733,841     $ 25,215,268     $ 501,950  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

         
Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
    Transamerica
MLP & Energy
Income
    Transamerica
Multi-Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term
Bond
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $     29,308,160     $ 6,549,107     $     3,062,839     $ 10,696,026     $  

Interest income

    769,586       467,358       30,724       12,373,326       93,544,885  

Net income from securities lending

    64,544       50,470       1,754       41,132       35,975  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (32,607     (314,913     (30,097     (238      

Total investment income

    30,109,683       6,752,022       3,065,220       23,110,246       93,580,860  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    11,402,359       3,524,576       2,126,886       6,647,134       15,361,656  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    278,105       72,059       131,598       1,376,885       2,080,008  

Class B

                5,231       14,610        

Class C

    184,470       195,077       75,594       2,161,989       4,591,766  

Class R

    401,642                          

Class R4

    1,000,493                          

Class T1

    26       24       29       27       26  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    287,645       46,859       227,384       409,202       530,986  

Class B

                6,803       10,004        

Class C

    26,246       38,384       29,800       195,716       373,356  

Class I

    435,757       34,080       98,557       288,301       1,515,999  

Class I2

    22,287       17,577       13,600             28,844  

Class I3

    19,539                          

Class R

    17,587                          

Class R4

    30,015                          

Class R6

    3,707                   612       1,048  

Advisor Class

    22       20       26       93       5,997  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    38,883       7,608       7,148       24,108       72,726  

Audit and tax fees

    36,500       31,438       12,124       41,508       70,675  

Custody fees

    135,173       41,055       37,880       159,729       278,747  

Legal fees

    79,930       14,228       14,708       50,326       153,624  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    256,099       54,330       37,897       146,204       490,155  

Registration fees

    164,568       69,997       77,257       112,364       206,943  

Other

    41,197       14,769       10,568       28,216       74,031  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    14,862,250           4,162,081       2,913,090           11,667,028           25,836,587  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (230,052     (8,648     (106,592            

Class B

                (5,850     (3,907      

Class C

    (15,616     (10,813     (12,793            

Class I

    (193,454                        

Class I2

    (125,752     (10,994                  

Class I3

    (133,669                        

Class R

    (35,081                        

Class R4

    (404,967                        

Class R6

    (20,919                        

Class T1

    (4                        

Advisor Class

    (7     (6                  

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

    6,489       6,922       2,898              

Class B

                276       434        

Class C

          2,953       756              

Class I2

          10,994                    

Class I3

    3,886                          

Class R

    14,989                          

Class R4

    5,437                          

Advisor Class

    3       1                    

Net expenses

    13,733,533       4,152,490       2,791,785       11,663,555       25,836,587  

Net investment income (loss)

    16,376,150       2,599,532       273,435       11,446,691       67,744,273  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    88,071,117       (1,924,106     14,929,869       58,088,507       (9,452,655

Futures contracts

                      101,217        

Foreign currency transactions

          23             26        

Net realized gain (loss)

    88,071,117       (1,924,083     14,929,869       58,189,750       (9,452,655
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (23,334,476     (7,314,992     6,625,651       (47,489,297     (41,360,373

Futures contracts

                      (255,441      

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

          287                    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

        (23,334,476     (7,314,705     6,625,651           (47,744,738     (41,360,373

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    64,736,641       (9,238,788     21,555,520       10,445,012           (50,813,028

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 81,112,791     $     (6,639,256   $     21,828,955     $ 21,891,703     $ 16,931,245  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Small Cap
Core

    Transamerica
Small Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Small/Mid Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Strategic High
Income
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $     3,729,053     $ 914,283     $     4,110,036     $     15,592,971     $ 2,987,072  

Interest income

    26,122       44,408       33,061       35,576       3,973,590  

Net income from securities lending

    32,503       111,054       53,827       95,641       66,866  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (6,622           (7,285     (27,063     (40,972

Total investment income

    3,781,056       1,069,745       4,189,639       15,697,125       6,986,556  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    2,012,003       1,333,533       2,454,763       6,810,257       1,024,945  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    8,561       47,297       7,212       897,930       64,592  

Class B

                      24,868        

Class C

    7,118       43,530       8,759       2,272,265       405,271  

Class R

    256,975       87,703       55,755              

Class R4

    19,414       16,596       840              

Class T1

    27       160       27       28       28  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    5,276       30,294       7,156       718,805       32,321  

Class B

                      9,085        

Class C

    1,059       6,284       951       270,571       41,917  

Class I

    2,082       31,977       1,967       279,430       85,842  

Class I2

    1,893       3,142       18,107       1,554        

Class I3

    11,398       2,526       2,422              

Class R

    1,541       376       266              

Class R4

    582       498       25              

Class R6

          4       4       432        

Advisor Class

    22       32       22       566       228  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    5,761       3,693       6,938       20,738       3,505  

Audit and tax fees

    17,196       10,081       17,025       32,110       33,927  

Custody fees

    48,956       35,838       41,317       120,898       38,993  

Legal fees

    11,813       7,255       84,330       42,407       7,062  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    18,163       30,398       40,012       178,451       23,080  

Registration fees

    89,973       106,937       101,728       109,065       75,943  

Other

    10,786       8,763       12,269       21,980       11,895  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2,530,599       1,806,917       2,861,895       11,811,440       1,849,549  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (4,732     (35,407     (7,466           (7,146

Class B

                      (2,754      

Class C

    (906     (7,658     (1,095           (9,050

Class I

    (1,997     (37,077     (2,552           (15,523

Class I2

    (16,049     (42,856     (238,495           (11

Class I3

    (108,519     (42,160     (37,587            

Class R

    (32,690     (19,357     (11,015            

Class R4

    (5,846     (8,392     (390            

Class R6

          (68     (61            

Class T1

    (7     (65     (11            

Advisor Class

    (7     (11     (12           (106

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

    697       4,641       339             7,146  

Class B

                      1,486        

Class C

    106       1,259       154             9,050  

Class I

    597       4,306       613             35,839  

Class I2

                            11  

Class I3

    460       5,177       3,271              

Class R

          5,009                    

Class R4

    345       1,089       34              

Advisor Class

    1       2       1             21  

Net expenses

    2,362,052           1,635,349       2,567,623       11,810,172       1,869,780  

Net investment income (loss)

    1,419,004       (565,604     1,622,016       3,886,953           5,116,776  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    18,354,781       11,294,709       20,943,085       77,145,651       3,882,079  

Foreign currency transactions

    23             (11           (1,558

Net realized gain (loss)

    18,354,804       11,294,709       20,943,074       77,145,651       3,880,521  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (12,056,862     (3,461,073     (40,264,856     (59,923,934     (5,320,952

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    1             (3           (3,745

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

        (12,056,861         (3,461,073     (40,264,859         (59,923,934     (5,324,697

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    6,297,943       7,833,636       (19,321,785     17,221,717           (1,444,176

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 7,716,947     $ 7,268,032     $     (17,699,769   $ 21,108,670     $ 3,672,600  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Unconstrained
Bond

    Transamerica
US Growth
 

Investment Income:

       

Dividend income

  $ 688,576     $ 8,983,130  

Interest income

    27,126,490       86,661  

Net income from securities lending

    193,071       64,268  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (122,520      

Total investment income

    27,885,617       9,134,059  
     

Expenses:

       

Investment management fees

    3,933,967       7,766,008  

Distribution and service fees:

       

Class A

          1,346,311  

Class B

          43,600  

Class C

          470,770  

Class T1

          32  

Transfer agent fees

       

Class A

          918,608  

Class B

          25,484  

Class C

          105,436  

Class I

    2,740       256,844  

Class I2

    43,843       16,105  

Class T

          85,546  

Advisor Class

    22       28  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    13,807       26,554  

Audit and tax fees

    46,540       37,179  

Custody fees

    386,721       105,748  

Legal fees

    28,483       53,584  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    43,807       136,143  

Registration fees

    46,390       117,422  

Other

    22,560       28,013  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    4,568,880       11,539,415  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

       

Class B

          (7,536

Class I

    (14      

Class I2

    (4,079      

Advisor Class

    (5      

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

       

Class B

          776  

Advisor Class

    2        

Net expenses

    4,564,784       11,532,655  

Net investment income (loss)

    23,320,833       (2,398,596
     

Net realized gain (loss) on:

       

Investments

    (7,989,760     101,172,920  

Futures contracts

    3,959,047        

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (805,115      

Foreign currency transactions

    (272,095      

Net realized gain (loss)

    (5,107,923     101,172,920  
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

    (22,762,189 )(A)      26,345,930  

Unfunded commitment

    (659      

Futures contracts

    965,707        

Forward foreign currency contracts

    241,906        

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    (45,896     (2,332

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

        (21,601,131     26,343,598  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (26,709,054     127,516,518  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (3,388,221   $     125,117,922  

 

(A)    Net change in foreign capital gains tax of $2,827.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Balanced II

    Transamerica Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 2,013,120     $ 818,046     $ 1,007,112     $ 19,665,802     $ 16,440,085  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,536,510       88,798             (582,496     (3,677,055

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Series Portfolios

          8,798,847       2,665,661              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (235,662     2,205,835             (21,519,364     5,899,867  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Series Portfolios

          (1,512,266     2,787,190              

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    3,313,968           10,399,260       6,459,963       (2,436,058     18,662,897  
           

Distributions (G):

                   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

                      (2,976,214      

Class B

                      (8,013      

Class C

                      (1,421,858      

Class I

                      (10,582,642      

Class I2

                      (4,492,263      

Class I3

    (1,119,238                        

Class R

    (1,383,991                        

Class R6

                      (321,402      

Class T1

                      (514      

Advisor Class

                      (1,268      

Net investment income:

                   

Class A

                            (3,287,346

Class B

                            (23,561

Class C

                            (1,620,395

Class I

                            (6,717,471

Class I2

                            (5,174,332

Class R

          (808,533     (1,097,995            

Class R6

                            (203,865

Class T1

                            (382

Advisor Class

                            (354

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (808,533     (1,097,995           (17,027,706

Net realized gains:

                   

Class R

          (7,555,327     (1,641,858            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (7,555,327         (1,641,858            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

        (2,503,229     (8,363,860     (2,739,853     (19,804,174     (17,027,706
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

                      34,165,272       40,198,896  

Class B

                      79,777       12,312  

Class C

                      15,182,942       6,201,229  

Class I

                      306,757,666       70,536,792  

Class I2

                      6,223,598       1,584,985  

Class I3

    1,090,664       143,037                    

Class R

    4,334,814       4,444,753       8,426,436              

Class R6

                      5,495,156       3,851,220  

Class T1

                            19,749  

Advisor Class

                      186,181       10,000  
      5,425,478       4,587,790       8,426,436           368,090,592           122,415,183  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                   

Class I3

          56,191,666                    
            56,191,666                    

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      2,599,757       2,902,072  

Class B

                      7,829       21,922  

Class C

                      1,153,551       1,246,211  

Class I

                      8,614,351       5,327,554  

Class I2

                      4,492,263       5,223,019  

Class I3

    1,119,238                          

Class R

    1,383,991       8,363,860       2,739,853              

Class R6

                      321,402       204,448  

Class T1

                      393       246  

Advisor Class

                      652       354  
      2,503,229       8,363,860       2,739,853       17,190,198       14,925,826  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Balanced II

    Transamerica Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (32,073,539     (46,935,294

Class B

                      (111,196     (446,514

Class C

                      (15,901,194     (18,314,327

Class I

                      (89,887,771     (57,485,644

Class I2

                      (23,364,274     (25,682,096

Class I3

    (8,691,683     (1,127,147                  

Class R

    (15,153,991     (13,166,410     (14,972,910            

Class R6

                      (2,580,180     (842,558

Class T1

                      (9,551      

Advisor Class

                      (197,200      
      (23,845,674     (14,293,557     (14,972,910         (164,124,905         (149,706,433

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      378,629       411,016  

Class B

                      (378,629     (411,016
                               

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      2,793,123        

Class C

                      (2,793,123      
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (15,916,967     54,849,759       (3,806,621     221,155,885       (12,365,424

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (15,106,228     56,885,159       (86,511     198,915,653       (10,730,233
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

    147,339,941       90,454,782       90,541,293       440,205,138       450,935,371  

End of period/year

  $     132,233,713     $     147,339,941     $     90,454,782     $ 639,120,791     $ 440,205,138  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (G)

        $ 61,560     $ 72,977           $ (455,911
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

                      3,751,474       4,340,989  

Class B

                      8,737       1,329  

Class C

                      1,676,024       671,862  

Class I

                      33,657,653       7,593,840  

Class I2

                      681,527       171,019  

Class I3

    104,576       14,171                    

Class R

    414,862       423,788       853,260              

Class R6

                      601,410       415,230  

Class T1

                            2,129  

Advisor Class

                      20,514       1,093  
      519,438       437,959       853,260       40,397,339       13,197,491  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                   

Class I3

          5,619,167                    
            5,619,167                    

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      285,260       312,453  

Class B

                      854       2,361  

Class C

                      127,365       135,072  

Class I

                      946,024       572,687  

Class I2

                      491,573       561,411  

Class I3

    107,753                          

Class R

    133,356       834,377       272,613              

Class R6

                      35,250       21,947  

Class T1

                      43       26  

Advisor Class

                      71       38  
      241,109       834,377       272,613       1,886,440       1,605,995  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (3,514,073     (5,057,768

Class B

                      (12,222     (48,149

Class C

                      (1,755,671     (1,988,549

Class I

                      (9,849,780     (6,193,409

Class I2

                      (2,560,259     (2,767,636

Class I3

    (838,918     (111,746                  

Class R

    (1,453,957     (1,252,751     (1,528,548            

Class R6

                      (283,314     (90,719

Class T1

                      (1,044      

Advisor Class

                      (21,716      
      (2,292,875     (1,364,497     (1,528,548     (17,998,079     (16,146,230

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Balanced II

    Transamerica Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)  

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      41,310       44,274  

Class B

                      (41,254     (44,236
                        56       38  

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      309,018        

Class C

                      (310,890      
                        (1,872      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

                      872,989       (360,052

Class B

                      (43,885     (88,695

Class C

                      (263,172     (1,181,615

Class I

                      24,753,897       1,973,118  

Class I2

                      (1,387,159     (2,035,206

Class I3

    (626,589     5,521,592                    

Class R

    (905,739     5,414       (402,675            

Class R6

                      353,346       346,458  

Class T1

                      (1,001     2,155  

Advisor Class

                      (1,131     1,131  
          (1,532,328         5,527,006           (402,675         24,283,884           (1,342,706

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Balanced reorganized into the Fund on September 15, 2017. Prior to September 15, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Balanced, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 2.01-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on September 15, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(E)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(F)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.
(G)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Capital Growth
    Transamerica
Concentrated Growth
    Transamerica
Dividend Focused
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (7,731,018   $ (5,891,539   $ 203,559     $ 577,613     $ 14,209,151     $ 15,527,281  

Net realized gain (loss)

    67,937,248       195,874,058       19,896,338       12,300,896       78,058,559       45,319,607  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    56,011,941       24,211,473       (5,173,508     32,328,280           (88,893,899     85,078,091  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

        116,218,171           214,193,992           14,926,389           45,206,789       3,373,811           145,924,979  
             

Distributions (C):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (43,513,097           (58,658           (7,676,436      

Class B

    (359,311                              

Class C

    (20,055,109           (61,314           (516,821      

Class I

    (55,327,406           (1,896,304           (2,399,153      

Class I2

    (65,956,671           (10,746,561           (47,996,255      

Class R6

                            (313,512      

Class T1

    (11,709           (635           (1,191      

Advisor Class

    (5,364           (692           (931      

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

                      (2,217           (1,950,815

Class C

                                  (94,324

Class I

                      (161,220           (316,789

Class I2

                      (1,597,015           (15,048,195

Class R6

                                  (51,142

Class T1

                                  (114

Advisor Class

                      (3           (159

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

                      (1,760,455           (17,461,538

Net realized gains:

                       

Class A

          (30,968,652           (98,367           (11,783,484

Class B

          (475,627                        

Class C

          (13,402,952           (105,338           (988,062

Class I

          (27,681,430           (3,547,712           (1,399,900

Class I2

          (61,546,757           (31,167,503           (88,890,353

Class R6

                                  (92,323

Advisor Class

          (1,765           (1,418           (1,229

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (134,077,183           (34,920,338           (103,155,351

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

        (185,228,667         (134,077,183         (12,764,164         (36,680,793     (58,904,299         (120,616,889
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    210,615,143       86,551,909       418,165       326,652       10,375,813       14,292,306  

Class B

    72,154       84,527                          

Class C

    93,876,218       20,534,662       62,569       189,910       851,701       1,943,068  

Class I

    635,496,801       154,609,137       5,250,468       7,782,093       22,514,565       7,812,544  

Class I2

    18,539,341       2,266,207       17,954,090       1,817,712       66,167,413       10,412,578  

Class R6

                            1,074,179       3,171,661  

Class T1

    71,600       10,033             10,000       24,379       10,000  

Advisor Class

    382,462       65,400             10,000             10,000  
      959,053,719       264,121,875       23,685,292       10,136,367           101,008,050       37,652,157  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    42,819,001       30,368,051       58,658       100,584       7,670,992       13,722,660  

Class B

    357,982       472,403                          

Class C

    19,328,218       12,505,792       61,314       105,338       516,570       1,078,282  

Class I

    54,098,365       26,612,251       1,878,811       3,665,935       2,396,839       1,716,450  

Class I2

    65,956,671       61,546,757       10,746,561       32,764,518       47,996,255       103,938,548  

Class R6

                            313,512       143,465  

Class T1

    11,709             635             1,191       114  

Advisor Class

    5,364       1,765       692       1,421       931       1,388  
      182,577,310       131,507,019       12,746,671       36,637,796       58,896,290       120,600,907  

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Capital Growth
    Transamerica
Concentrated Growth
    Transamerica
Dividend Focused
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (99,359,362     (92,900,340     (217,167     (226,124     (21,692,704     (24,283,007

Class B

    (209,205     (285,378                        

Class C

    (24,538,488     (24,734,673     (68,665     (32,460     (1,571,911     (4,012,194

Class I

    (246,590,786     (88,460,334     (9,968,519     (4,300,932     (22,984,684     (3,445,217

Class I2

    (115,092,349     (84,375,674     (65,745,645     (73,467,287     (161,668,665         (230,550,048

Class R6

                            (499,445     (437,919

Class T1

    (30,000                       (3,500      

Advisor Class

    (6,333     (42,830                        
          (485,826,523         (290,799,229         (75,999,996         (78,026,803         (208,420,909     (262,728,385

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    991,771       1,220,208                          

Class B

    (991,771     (1,220,208                        
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    15,746,478             18,910             533,498        

Class C

    (15,746,478           (18,910           (533,498      
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    655,804,506       104,829,665       (39,568,033     (31,252,640     (48,516,569         (104,475,321

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    586,794,010       184,946,474       (37,405,808     (22,726,644         (104,047,057     (79,167,231
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    833,319,015       648,372,541       225,939,335       248,665,979       698,941,771       778,109,002  

End of year

  $     1,420,113,025     $     833,319,015     $     188,533,527     $     225,939,335     $ 594,894,714     $ 698,941,771  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (C)

        $           $ 434,339           $ 447,755  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    7,713,880       3,467,747       23,071       19,611       937,102       1,284,218  

Class B

    3,393       3,850                          

Class C

    4,229,922       970,174       3,458       11,675       76,229       174,383  

Class I

    22,078,737       5,901,067       302,012       470,308       1,912,576       701,195  

Class I2

    1,332,671       153,189       978,081       110,884       5,800,798       933,667  

Class R6

                            96,383       289,192  

Class T1

    2,448       434             616       2,190       902  

Advisor Class

    12,993       2,448             571             821  
      35,374,044       10,498,909       1,306,622       613,665       8,825,278       3,384,378  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    1,815,926       1,482,815       3,377       6,652       686,110       1,279,159  

Class B

    19,257       27,578                          

Class C

    1,019,959       721,211       3,624       7,098       46,353       101,094  

Class I

    2,191,075       1,254,690       109,170       245,049       214,277       159,690  

Class I2

    5,384,218       4,947,489       616,555       2,165,533       4,295,038       9,690,652  

Class R6

                            28,062       13,229  

Class T1

    496             37             107       10  

Advisor Class

    218       83       40       94       82       128  
      10,431,149       8,433,866       732,803       2,424,426       5,270,029       11,243,962  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (3,661,460     (3,740,617     (12,135     (13,679     (1,940,771     (2,199,874

Class B

    (9,832     (13,687                        

Class C

    (1,139,370     (1,204,359     (4,054     (1,968     (140,520     (357,215

Class I

    (8,645,444     (3,432,146     (552,820     (270,330     (2,037,868     (308,146

Class I2

    (8,254,667     (5,593,965     (3,618,649     (4,449,272     (14,378,117     (20,888,012

Class R6

                            (44,719     (39,148

Class T1

    (1,155                       (305      

Advisor Class

    (204     (1,548                        
      (21,712,132     (13,986,322     (4,187,658     (4,735,249     (18,542,300     (23,792,395

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    37,489       51,618                          

Class B

    (47,394     (61,581                        
      (9,905     (9,963                        

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Capital Growth
    Transamerica
Concentrated Growth
    Transamerica
Dividend Focused
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    541,233             985             46,878        

Class C

    (677,285           (1,017           (47,209      
      (136,052           (32           (331      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    6,447,068       1,261,563       15,298       12,584       (270,681     363,503  

Class B

    (34,576     (43,840                        

Class C

    3,433,226       487,026       2,011       16,805       (65,147     (81,738

Class I

    15,624,368           3,723,611       (141,638     445,027       88,985       552,739  

Class I2

    (1,537,778     (493,287         (2,024,013     (2,172,855     (4,282,281         (10,263,693

Class R6

                            79,726       263,273  

Class T1

    1,789       434       37       616       1,992       912  

Advisor Class

    13,007       983       40       665       82       949  
          23,947,104       4,936,490       (2,148,265         (1,697,158         (4,447,324     (9,164,055

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(C)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Dynamic Allocation
    Transamerica
Dynamic Income
    Transamerica
Emerging Markets Debt
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (C)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 127,733     $ 138,526     $ 8,711,197     $ 11,427,095     $ 45,603,698     $ 43,605,804  

Net realized gain (loss)

    372,170       282,931       4,596,113       399,875       (51,839,174     24,041,399  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (325,121     2,073,466       (19,499,727     1,903,163       (52,161,593     (4,838,227

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    174,782       2,494,923       (6,192,417     13,730,133       (58,397,069     62,808,976  
             

Distributions (D):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (68,070           (2,838,673           (694,026      

Class C

    (4,153           (3,951,560           (325,271      

Class I

    (36,886           (1,976,216           (21,985,652      

Class I2

                            (6,633,509      

Class R6

                            (260,275      

Class T1

    (74           (365           (319      

Advisor Class

                (373           (638      

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

          (117,617           (3,635,838           (1,502,424

Class C

          (39,222           (5,048,783           (540,689

Class I

          (43,796           (2,612,863           (26,546,429

Class I2

                                  (10,149,753

Class R6

                                  (112,695

Class T1

                      (214           (285

Advisor Class

                      (237           (2,127

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (200,635           (11,297,935           (38,854,402

Return of capital:

                       

Class A

                (728,928     (862,845     (75,977      

Class C

                (1,014,700     (1,198,163     (35,609      

Class I

                (507,463     (620,077     (2,406,799      

Class I2

                            (726,180      

Class R6

                            (28,493      

Class T1

                (92     (51     (34      

Advisor Class

                (97     (56     (67      

Total dividends and/or distributions from return of capital

                (2,251,280     (2,681,192     (3,273,159      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (109,183     (200,635     (11,018,467     (13,979,127     (33,172,849     (38,854,402
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    3,913,662       579,997       3,774,057       9,563,861       14,063,676       18,132,695  

Class C

    684,440       638,684       2,543,481       7,611,351       2,020,456       2,974,285  

Class I

    1,003,272       1,141,832       10,300,333       16,187,249       276,722,017       396,190,604  

Class I2

                            34,115,378       65,064,423  

Class R6

                            3,625,398       6,940,484  

Class T1

          10,000             10,000             10,000  

Advisor Class

                      10,000       22,552       150,000  
      5,601,374       2,370,513       16,617,871       33,382,461       330,569,477       489,462,491  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    67,754       116,674       3,320,002       4,197,380       756,316       1,440,058  

Class C

    4,117       39,119       4,611,066       5,714,768       333,535       482,010  

Class I

    36,886       42,953       2,271,029       2,776,691       19,397,127       23,550,247  

Class I2

                            7,359,689       10,149,753  

Class R6

                            74,060       42,440  

Class T1

    74             457       265       353       285  

Advisor Class

                470       293       705       2,127  
      108,831       198,746       10,203,024       12,689,397       27,921,785       35,666,920  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

        (2,067,226         (2,524,671     (33,378,047     (37,945,594     (19,118,138     (34,458,493

Class C

    (1,558,934     (3,088,049     (49,751,701     (61,858,475     (4,868,153     (4,311,807

Class I

    (1,463,812     (818,836     (32,069,016     (35,937,418         (429,968,194         (369,817,125

Class I2

                            (73,725,067     (38,056,012

Class R6

                            (4,278,305     (127,367

Advisor Class

                            (239     (142,011
      (5,089,972     (6,431,556         (115,198,764         (135,741,487     (531,958,096     (446,912,815

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Dynamic Allocation
    Transamerica
Dynamic Income
    Transamerica
Emerging Markets Debt
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (C)  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    486,064             1,965,282             85,621        

Class C

    (486,064           (1,965,282           (85,621      
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    620,233       (3,862,297     (88,377,869     (89,669,629     (173,466,834     78,216,596  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    685,832       (1,568,009         (105,588,753     (89,918,623         (265,036,752     102,171,170  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    18,813,863       20,381,872       326,218,092       416,136,715       939,766,512       837,595,342  

End of year

  $     19,499,695     $     18,813,863     $ 220,629,339     $     326,218,092     $ 674,729,760     $     939,766,512  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (D)

        $ 62,709           $ 38,184           $ 1,834,487  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    325,704       51,640       402,454       1,010,414       1,348,306       1,694,018  

Class C

    57,032       58,106       273,393       808,500       188,373       278,533  

Class I

    83,680       104,523       1,110,186       1,709,901       25,892,393       36,551,354  

Class I2

                            3,292,154       6,150,869  

Class R6

                            343,733       633,202  

Class T1

          904             1,057             942  

Advisor Class

                      1,055       2,135       14,038  
      466,416       215,173       1,786,033       3,530,927       31,067,094       45,322,956  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    5,679       10,833       360,155       443,492       72,321       136,141  

Class C

    348       3,663       502,037       606,114       31,901       45,648  

Class I

    3,105       4,007       246,421       293,365       1,828,138       2,211,709  

Class I2

                            697,745       952,460  

Class R6

                            7,049       3,919  

Class T1

    6             49       28       33       26  

Advisor Class

                51       31       67       198  
      9,138       18,503       1,108,713       1,343,030       2,637,254       3,350,101  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (171,845     (226,713     (3,598,352     (4,013,929     (1,873,721     (3,240,365

Class C

    (130,564     (281,777     (5,387,132     (6,561,878     (471,054     (408,551

Class I

    (121,747     (74,048     (3,460,924     (3,802,272     (41,290,406     (35,173,629

Class I2

                            (7,215,697     (3,585,100

Class R6

                            (426,395     (11,769

Advisor Class

                            (23     (13,218
      (424,156     (582,538     (12,446,408     (14,378,079     (51,277,296     (42,432,632

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    39,153             215,660             8,712        

Class C

    (39,713           (216,781           (8,775      
      (560           (1,121           (63      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    198,691       (164,240     (2,620,083     (2,560,023     (444,382     (1,410,206

Class C

    (112,897     (220,008     (4,828,483     (5,147,264     (259,555     (84,370

Class I

    (34,962     34,482       (2,104,317     (1,799,006     (13,569,875     3,589,434  

Class I2

                            (3,225,798     3,518,229  

Class R6

                            (75,613     625,352  

Class T1

    6       904       49       1,085       33       968  

Advisor Class

                51       1,086       2,179       1,018  
      50,838       (348,862     (9,552,783     (9,504,122     (17,573,011     6,240,425  

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(C)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(D)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Emerging
Markets Equity
    Transamerica
Event Driven
    Transamerica
Floating Rate
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 9,716,309     $ 2,569,365     $ (503,143   $ 1,476,913     $ 32,633,578     $ 22,316,072  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (37,916,126     9,797,667       3,255,138       4,674,785       318,096       289,049  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (128,358,143     34,742,625       (2,564,107     31,554       (7,301,367     386,958  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (156,557,960     47,109,657       187,888       6,183,252       25,650,307       22,992,079  
             

Distributions (D):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (71,692                       (1,714,526      

Class C

    (1,032                       (711,254      

Class I

    (72,864           (915           (5,449,204      

Class I2

    (2,365,604           (1,548,315           (25,131,093      

Class T1

    (71                       (451      

Advisor Class

    (110           (160                  

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

          (38,010                       (1,037,595

Class C

          (19,789                       (426,594

Class I

          (9,003           (23           (2,098,647

Class I2

          (2,910,992           (1,538,826           (18,899,972

Class T1

                                  (240

Advisor Class

          (9           (7            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (2,977,803           (1,538,856           (22,463,048

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2,511,373     (2,977,803     (1,549,390     (1,538,856     (33,006,528     (22,463,048
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    4,710,603       9,170,440                   30,977,953       40,831,647  

Class C

    654,698       809,112                   9,398,709       13,841,884  

Class I

    17,741,544       8,973,883       658,461       57,145       158,554,811       89,627,788  

Class I2

    898,106,042       45,502,563       55,373,167       6,817,658       168,091,938       150,996,705  

Class T1

          9,989                         10,000  

Advisor Class

          10,000       9,884       10,000              
      921,212,887       64,475,987       56,041,512       6,884,803       367,023,411       295,308,024  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    71,570       36,183                   1,700,265       1,036,577  

Class C

    1,032       18,967                   701,724       422,179  

Class I

    71,978       9,003       912       23       5,413,873       2,097,097  

Class I2

    2,365,604       2,910,992       1,548,315       1,538,826       25,131,093       19,048,239  

Class T1

    71                         451       240  

Advisor Class

    110       9       160       7              
      2,510,365       2,975,154       1,549,387       1,538,856       32,947,406       22,604,332  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (10,071,471     (2,649,201                 (33,712,226     (9,877,972

Class C

    (1,104,470     (621,743                 (4,872,939     (3,388,071

Class I

    (17,844,573     (2,240,898     (175           (47,531,167     (32,451,925

Class I2

    (114,204,858     (18,532,261     (29,736,125     (20,221,985     (226,818,641     (33,440,263

Advisor Class

                (4,237                  
          (143,225,372         (24,044,103         (29,740,537         (20,221,985         (312,934,973         (79,158,231

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    133,511                         158,465        

Class C

    (133,511                       (158,465      
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    780,497,880       43,407,038       27,850,362       (11,798,326     87,035,844       238,754,125  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    621,428,547       87,538,892       26,488,860       (7,153,930     79,679,623       239,283,156  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Emerging
Markets Equity
    Transamerica
Event Driven
    Transamerica
Floating Rate
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

  $ 238,687,182     $ 151,148,290     $ 90,245,258     $ 97,399,188     $ 640,248,376     $ 400,965,220  

End of year

  $     860,115,729     $     238,687,182     $     116,734,118     $     90,245,258     $     719,927,999     $     640,248,376  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (D)

        $ 2,312,443           $ 1,863,150           $ 26,521  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    412,256       938,973                   3,118,850       4,094,398  

Class C

    57,760       85,065                   946,167       1,386,980  

Class I

    1,692,558       889,138       62,348       5,695       16,033,189       9,015,911  

Class I2

    81,382,284       4,682,241       5,310,123       682,866       16,874,398       15,110,130  

Class T1

          1,053                         1,001  

Advisor Class

          1,193       928       993              
      83,544,858       6,597,663       5,373,399       689,554       36,972,604       29,608,420  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    6,520       4,445                   171,389       103,915  

Class C

    94       2,341                   70,725       42,315  

Class I

    6,512       1,102       87       2       548,089       210,916  

Class I2

    214,082       356,303       150,614       155,124       2,532,602       1,909,734  

Class T1

    6                         46       24  

Advisor Class

    10       1       15       1              
      227,224       364,192       150,716       155,127       3,322,851       2,266,904  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (910,691     (264,637                 (3,399,213     (991,046

Class C

    (101,200     (64,235                 (490,691     (339,808

Class I

    (1,714,681     (214,636     (17           (4,809,523     (3,265,212

Class I2

    (10,383,039     (1,871,886     (2,846,460     (2,007,022     (22,841,767     (3,355,771

Advisor Class

                (398                  
      (13,109,611     (2,415,394     (2,846,875     (2,007,022     (31,541,194     (7,951,837

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    13,376                         16,008        

Class C

    (13,511                       (16,008      
      (135                              

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    (478,539     678,781                   (92,966     3,207,267  

Class C

    (56,857     23,171                   510,193       1,089,487  

Class I

    (15,611     675,604       62,418       5,697       11,771,755       5,961,615  

Class I2

    71,213,327       3,166,658       2,614,277       (1,169,032     (3,434,767     13,664,093  

Class T1

    6       1,053                   46       1,025  

Advisor Class

    10       1,194       545       994              
      70,662,336       4,546,461       2,677,240       (1,162,341     8,754,261       23,923,487  

 

(A)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(C)    Class I commenced operations on November 11, 2016.
(D)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Global Equity     Transamerica Government
Money Market
    Transamerica Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 202,936     $ 541,670     $ 10,421,389     $ 205,016     $ (79,820   $ (67,160

Net realized gain (loss)

    11,404,123       5,033,809             199       107,815,689       86,602,623  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (12,390,011     20,747,076                   (80,755,272     14,287,823  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (782,952     26,322,555       10,421,389       205,215       26,980,597       100,823,286  
             

Distributions (E):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (807,300           (772,195                  

Class B

    (5,993           (31                  

Class C

    (510,170           (867                  

Class I

    (746,307           (194,793                  

Class I2

                (280           (83,895,864      

Class I3

                (990,000                  

Class R2

                (6,272,459                  

Class R4

                (2,190,764                  

Class R6

    (24,294                       (2,445,164      

Class T1

    (179                              

Advisor Class

    (255                              

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

          (967,374           (10,399            

Class B

          (20,351           (57            

Class C

          (786,606           (1,093            

Class I

          (815,513           (1,147            

Class I2

                      (460           (269,162

Class I3

                      (40,253            

Class R2

                      (95,066            

Class R4

                      (56,540            

Class R6

          (14,519                       (2,307

Advisor Class

          (12                        

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (2,604,375           (205,015           (271,469

Net realized gains:

                       

Class I2

                                  (71,424,962

Class R6

                                  (576,608

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

                                  (72,001,570

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

        (2,094,498         (2,604,375         (10,421,389     (205,015         (86,341,028         (72,273,039
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    4,587,452       7,190,126       65,365,822           107,129,499              

Class B

    10,966       27,787       90,724       244,495              

Class C

    1,050,539       1,362,306       12,163,868       15,402,606              

Class I

    5,094,686       9,274,080       7,238,529       12,372,709              

Class I2

                2,658,935       8,645,454       22,203,603       3,468,715  

Class I3

                522,618,214       77,378,722              

Class R2

                166,105,237       4,363,672              

Class R4

                79,350,513       3,706,200              

Class R6

    242,886       933,164                   8,424,302       5,458,217  

Class T1

          10,000                          

Advisor Class

          10,000                          
          10,986,529           18,807,463           855,591,842       229,243,357       30,627,905       8,926,932  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class I3

                      66,989,654              

Class R2

                      632,075,520              

Class R4

                      187,617,564              
                        886,682,738              

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Global Equity     Transamerica Government
Money Market
    Transamerica Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    736,670       924,346       765,363       9,449              

Class B

    5,963       19,753       19       35              

Class C

    467,509       657,493       747       948              

Class I

    627,897       678,324       181,342       1,007              

Class I2

                280       468       83,895,864       71,694,124  

Class I3

                990,183       40,272              

Class R2

                6,272,459       95,066              

Class R4

                2,190,764       56,540              

Class R6

    24,294       14,519                   2,445,164       578,915  

Class T1

    179                                

Advisor Class

    255       12                          
      1,862,767       2,294,447       10,401,157       203,785       86,341,028       72,273,039  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (11,366,028     (14,030,048     (91,066,511     (108,648,516            

Class B

    (129,584     (420,172     (129,481     (484,105            

Class C

    (8,772,107     (15,470,948     (13,504,066     (17,886,249            

Class I

    (6,988,774     (10,255,116     (7,716,977     (11,979,994            

Class I2

                (6,491,761     (12,750,078     (206,716,424     (127,698,429

Class I3

                (539,727,067     (21,859,667            

Class R2

                (79,035,174     (1,615,690            

Class R4

                (97,691,667     (1,080,158            

Class R6

    (406,037     (116,308                 (4,454,630     (926,203
      (27,662,530     (40,292,592     (835,362,704     (176,304,457     (211,171,054         (128,624,632

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    623,334       610,687       275,445       379,513              

Class B

    (623,334     (610,687     (275,445     (379,513            
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    17,269,985             4,889,826                    

Class C

    (17,269,985           (4,889,826                  
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (14,813,234     (19,190,682     30,630,295       939,825,423       (94,202,121     (47,424,661

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (17,690,684     4,527,498       30,630,295       939,825,623           (153,562,552     (18,874,414
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    123,333,288       118,805,790       1,189,143,553       249,317,930       352,803,989       371,678,403  

End of year

  $     105,642,604     $     123,333,288     $     1,219,773,848     $     1,189,143,553     $ 199,241,437     $ 352,803,989  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (E)

        $ 646,424           $           $ (89,625
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    329,924       572,983       65,365,822       107,129,499              

Class B

    798       2,200       90,724       244,495              

Class C

    76,657       113,149       12,163,868       15,402,606              

Class I

    361,573       765,863       7,238,529       12,372,709              

Class I2

                2,658,935       8,645,454       1,945,742       292,258  

Class I3

                522,618,214       77,378,722              

Class R2

                166,105,237       4,363,672              

Class R4

                79,350,513       3,706,200              

Class R6

    17,382       77,051                   749,888       464,849  

Class T1

          835                          

Advisor Class

          868                          
      786,334       1,532,949       855,591,842       229,243,357       2,695,630       757,107  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class I3

                      66,989,654              

Class R2

                      632,075,520              

Class R4

                      187,617,564              
                        886,682,738              

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Global Equity     Transamerica Government
Money Market
    Transamerica Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    53,537       82,457       765,363       9,449              

Class B

    437       1,783       19       35              

Class C

    34,554       59,610       747       949              

Class I

    45,632       59,912       181,342       1,006              

Class I2

                280       468       8,066,910       6,782,793  

Class I3

                990,183       40,272              

Class R2

                6,272,459       95,066              

Class R4

                2,190,764       56,540              

Class R6

    1,764       1,268                   235,112       54,770  

Class T1

    13                                

Advisor Class

    18       1                          
      135,955       205,031       10,401,157       203,785       8,302,022       6,837,563  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (816,151     (1,156,020     (91,066,511     (108,648,516            

Class B

    (9,468     (34,587     (129,481     (484,105            

Class C

    (641,388         (1,297,571     (13,504,066     (17,886,249            

Class I

    (502,507     (841,504     (7,716,977     (11,979,994            

Class I2

                (6,491,761     (12,750,078     (17,999,785     (10,593,001

Class I3

                (539,727,067     (21,859,667            

Class R2

                (79,035,174     (1,615,690            

Class R4

                (97,691,667     (1,080,158            

Class R6

    (29,176     (9,021                 (393,013     (75,219
          (1,998,690     (3,338,703         (835,362,704         (176,304,457         (18,392,798         (10,668,220

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    45,115       50,822       275,445       379,513              

Class B

    (45,637     (51,666     (275,445     (379,513            
      (522     (844                        

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    1,216,143             4,889,826                    

Class C

    (1,242,651           (4,889,826                  
      (26,508                              

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    828,568       (449,758     (19,770,055     (1,130,055            

Class B

    (53,870     (82,270     (314,183     (619,088            

Class C

    (1,772,828     (1,124,812     (6,229,277     (2,482,694            

Class I

    (95,302     (15,729     (297,106     393,721              

Class I2

                (3,832,546     (4,104,156     (7,987,133     (3,517,950

Class I3

                (16,118,670     122,548,981              

Class R2

                93,342,522       634,918,568              

Class R4

                (16,150,390     190,300,146              

Class R6

    (10,030     69,298                   591,987       444,400  

Class T1

    13       835                          

Advisor Class

    18       869                          
      (1,103,431     (1,601,567     30,630,295       939,825,423       (7,395,146     (3,073,550

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(C)    Class I3 commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(D)    Class R2 and R4 commenced operations on October 13, 2017.
(E)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica High Quality Bond

    Transamerica High Yield Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 6,005,362     $ 2,708,942     $ 755,102     $ 94,484,246     $ 97,141,878  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (2,869,403     (74,190           6,553,769       8,403,193  

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Series Portfolios

          1,511,352       (271,995            

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,897,277     (828,500           (100,287,376     47,175,073  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Series Portfolios

          (1,308,687     202,411              

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    1,238,682       2,008,917       685,518       750,639       152,720,144  
           

Distributions (G):

                   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

                      (5,154,162      

Class B

                      (24,048      

Class C

                      (1,878,383      

Class I

                      (6,999,933      

Class I2

                      (35,336,286      

Class I3

    (5,292,699                 (19,478,851      

Class R

    (298,452                 (2,519,293      

Class R4

    (801,249                 (20,574,821      

Class R6

                      (1,801,266      

Class T1

                      (583      

Advisor Class

                      (890      

Net investment income:

                   

Class A

                            (5,827,127

Class B

                            (92,593

Class C

                            (2,246,104

Class I

                            (9,681,538

Class I2

                            (50,961,039

Class I3

          (1,924,637                 (13,116,261

Class R

          (82,945                 (2,340,483

Class R4

          (587,025     (1,008,704           (12,084,000

Class R6

                            (1,069,920

Class T1

                            (349

Advisor Class

                            (588

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (2,594,607     (1,008,704           (97,420,002

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (6,392,400     (2,594,607     (1,008,704     (93,768,516     (97,420,002
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

                      38,203,122       70,224,290  

Class B

                      11,353       8,860  

Class C

                      4,030,047       7,294,651  

Class I

                      147,245,529       158,685,177  

Class I2

                      88,697,016       58,935,984  

Class I3

    140,068,270       153,882,615             9,605,033       77,078,681  

Class R

    1,662,754       1,269,754             10,086,780       9,239,323  

Class R4

    8,465,097       6,586,975       13,158,060       45,360,966       28,031,069  

Class R6

                      15,184,677       32,126,975  

Class T1

                      1       10,000  

Advisor Class

                      2       15,000  
          150,196,121           161,739,344           13,158,060           358,424,526           441,650,010  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                   

Class I3

          180,891,191                   346,225,252  

Class R

          101,647,214                   122,337,520  

Class R4

                            352,098,584  
            282,538,405                   820,661,356  

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica High Quality Bond

    Transamerica High Yield Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      4,703,129       5,328,805  

Class B

                      22,647       85,841  

Class C

                      1,740,441       2,069,004  

Class I

                      6,655,453       9,047,484  

Class I2

                      35,336,278       51,381,833  

Class I3

    5,292,699       1,924,637             19,478,851       13,127,977  

Class R

    298,452       82,945             2,314,432       2,255,774  

Class R4

    801,249       587,025       1,008,704       20,574,821       12,084,000  

Class R6

                      1,801,244       1,065,430  

Class T1

                      583       349  

Advisor Class

                      890       588  
      6,392,400       2,594,607       1,008,704       92,628,769       96,447,085  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (60,670,907     (89,668,464

Class B

                      (193,666     (483,086

Class C

                      (14,199,088     (16,532,355

Class I

                      (230,621,466     (164,267,366

Class I2

                      (474,861,063     (238,843,844

Class I3

    (152,551,826     (93,504,035           (92,903,355     (62,278,765

Class R

    (7,558,553     (83,577,629           (22,751,620     (80,311,956

Class R4

    (10,911,336     (23,281,037     (14,759,138     (54,088,385     (30,083,253

Class R6

                      (20,083,678     (3,288,105
      (171,021,715     (200,362,701     (14,759,138     (970,373,228     (685,757,194

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      1,002,202       1,099,262  

Class B

                      (1,002,202     (1,099,262
                               

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      4,219,166        

Class C

                      (4,219,166      
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (14,433,194     246,509,655       (592,374     (519,319,933     673,001,257  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (19,586,912     245,923,965       (915,560     (612,337,810     728,301,399  
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

    302,235,837       56,311,872       57,227,432       2,015,572,835       1,287,271,436  

End of period/year

  $     282,648,925     $     302,235,837     $     56,311,872     $     1,403,235,025     $     2,015,572,835  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (G)

        $ 497,616     $ 18,954           $ (69,333
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

                      4,192,701       7,618,203  

Class B

                      1,257       978  

Class C

                      442,594       795,710  

Class I

                      16,024,804       17,234,944  

Class I2

                      9,668,351       6,363,591  

Class I3

    14,232,135       15,387,079             1,040,594       8,184,824  

Class R

    166,877       124,806             1,099,763       980,153  

Class R4

    858,785       658,874       1,306,444       4,939,205       2,989,897  

Class R6

                      1,650,554       3,430,588  

Class T1

                            1,089  

Advisor Class

                            1,628  
      15,257,797       16,170,759       1,306,444       39,059,823       47,601,605  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                   

Class I3

          18,089,119                   37,423,688  

Class R

          10,164,721                   13,223,534  

Class R4

                            38,058,540  
            28,253,840                   88,705,762  

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica High Quality Bond

    Transamerica High Yield Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)  

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      518,144       575,392  

Class B

                      2,474       9,279  

Class C

                      192,548       224,497  

Class I

                      728,522       969,541  

Class I2

                      3,843,781       5,496,562  

Class I3

    538,744       192,876             2,123,331       1,392,459  

Class R

    30,326       8,300             252,341       239,501  

Class R4

    81,558       58,827       100,380       2,245,041       1,281,835  

Class R6

                      196,275       113,280  

Class T1

                      64       37  

Advisor Class

                      97       63  
      650,628       260,003       100,380       10,102,618       10,302,446  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (6,693,769     (9,740,126

Class B

                      (21,180     (52,217

Class C

                      (1,567,720     (1,800,372

Class I

                      (25,266,623     (17,753,679

Class I2

                      (51,651,838     (25,548,022

Class I3

    (15,466,620     (9,349,681           (10,121,460     (6,621,144

Class R

    (766,564     (8,351,020           (2,469,136     (8,534,812

Class R4

    (1,107,350     (2,327,257     (1,466,640     (5,908,619     (3,192,345

Class R6

                      (2,185,438     (350,654
          (17,340,534         (20,027,958         (1,466,640         (105,885,783         (73,593,371

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      109,646       118,528  

Class B

                      (109,518     (118,400
                        128       128  

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      467,228        

Class C

                      (469,554      
                        (2,326      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

                      (1,406,050     (1,428,003

Class B

                      (126,967     (160,360

Class C

                      (1,402,132     (780,165

Class I

                      (8,513,297     450,806  

Class I2

                      (38,139,706     (13,687,869

Class I3

    (695,741     24,319,393             (6,957,535     40,379,827  

Class R

    (569,361     1,946,807             (1,117,032     5,908,376  

Class R4

    (167,007     (1,609,556     (59,816     1,275,627       39,137,927  

Class R6

                      (338,609     3,193,214  

Class T1

                      64       1,126  

Advisor Class

                      97       1,691  
      (1,432,109     24,656,644       (59,816     (56,725,540     73,016,570  

 

(A)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.01-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    Class I3, R, and R4 commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(D)    Class I3, R, and R4 commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(E)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(F)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(G)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica High Yield Muni

    Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)  

From operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 3,630,775     $ 3,052,788     $ 4,131,818     $ 2,861,864  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (100,506     (1,691,804     1,710,851       (1,877,583

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,439,155     (457,090     (8,408,196     1,501,989  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    1,091,114       903,894       (2,565,527     2,486,270  
         

Distributions (B):

               

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Class A

    (1,114,939           (13,213      

Class C

    (336,838           (10,155      

Class I

    (2,178,524           (17,402      

Class I2

    (375           (4,136,050      

Class R6

                (1,243      

Class T1

    (370           (226      

Net investment income:

               

Class A

          (1,178,305           (8,352

Class C

          (308,289           (5,089

Class I

          (1,565,656           (5,546

Class I2

          (311           (2,557,524

Class R6

                      (766

Class T1

          (196           (91

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (3,052,757           (2,577,368

Net realized gains:

               

Class A

          (604,129            

Class C

          (178,015            

Class I

          (616,425            

Class I2

          (136            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (1,398,705            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3,631,046     (4,451,462     (4,178,289     (2,577,368
         

Capital share transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold:

               

Class A

    13,238,105       12,021,066       171,506       107,026  

Class C

    2,041,923       4,710,986       22,175       280,258  

Class I

    31,116,577       42,919,531       2,075,115       345  

Class I2

                26,457,996       20,887,256  

Class T1

          10,000             10,000  
      46,396,605       59,661,583       28,726,792       21,284,885  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

               

Class A

    1,110,296       1,749,501       13,213       8,352  

Class C

    335,430       480,775       10,155       5,089  

Class I

    2,156,673       2,164,413       17,402       5,546  

Class I2

    375       450       4,136,050       2,557,524  

Class R6

                1,243       766  

Class T1

    370       196       226       91  
      3,603,144       4,395,335       4,178,289       2,577,368  

Cost of shares redeemed:

               

Class A

    (17,450,672     (36,645,665     (208,620     (126,065

Class C

    (2,652,436     (6,431,286     (125,378     (94,689

Class I

    (27,374,270     (42,283,798     (149,821     (1,050,645

Class I2

                (47,474,764     (30,262,957
      (47,477,378     (85,360,749     (47,958,583     (31,534,356

Automatic conversions:

               

Class A

    169,090             136,219        

Class C

    (169,090           (136,219      
                         

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    2,522,371       (21,303,831     (15,053,502     (7,672,103

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (17,561     (24,851,399     (21,797,318     (7,763,201
         

Net assets:

               

Beginning of year

    103,471,648       128,323,047       173,639,086       181,402,287  

End of year

  $     103,454,087     $     103,471,648     $     151,841,768     $     173,639,086  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (B)

        $           $ 129,877  

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica High Yield Muni

    Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)  
         

Capital share transactions - shares:

               

Shares issued:

               

Class A

    1,141,289       1,065,647       17,343       10,823  

Class C

    176,016       419,479       2,276       28,812  

Class I

    2,681,393       3,797,704       210,283       34  

Class I2

                2,639,987       2,102,026  

Class T1

          901             1,014  
      3,998,698       5,283,731       2,869,889       2,142,709  

Shares reinvested:

               

Class A

    96,160       156,291       1,342       845  

Class C

    29,019       42,883       1,047       523  

Class I

    186,431       192,099       1,767       560  

Class I2

    32       41       416,744       257,004  

Class R6

                126       77  

Class T1

    32       17       23       9  
      311,674       391,331       421,049       259,018  

Shares redeemed:

               

Class A

    (1,507,408     (3,229,878     (21,100     (12,714

Class C

    (229,802     (570,388     (12,905     (9,679

Class I

    (2,369,628     (3,765,771     (15,133     (106,800

Class I2

                (4,798,718     (3,035,681
          (4,106,838         (7,566,037         (4,847,856         (3,164,874

Automatic conversions:

               

Class A

    14,575             13,953        

Class C

    (14,563           (14,200      
      12             (247      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

               

Class A

    (255,384     (2,007,940     11,538       (1,046

Class C

    (39,330     (108,026     (23,782     19,656  

Class I

    498,196       224,032       196,917       (106,206

Class I2

    32       41       (1,741,987     (676,651

Class R6

                126       77  

Class T1

    32       918       23       1,023  
      203,546       (1,890,975     (1,557,165     (763,147

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

    Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)     December 31, 2016  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 4,067,187     $ 1,797,750     $ 895,162     $ 81,709,218     $ 43,933,188     $ 7,558,985  

Net realized gain (loss)

    328,798       (1,745,267           (36,084,758     12,477,427        

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Series Portfolios

          425,860       (242,185           2,063,488       3,195,662  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (5,479,663     219,794               (115,360,682     32,404,587        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Series Portfolios

          57,860       2,279,047             (33,975     745,508  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,083,678     755,997       2,932,024       (69,736,222     90,844,715       11,500,155  
             

Distributions (G):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class I2

                      (56,958,858            

Class I3

    (3,170,576                 (18,678,249            

Class R

    (221,753                 (2,316,866            

Class R4

    (419,738                 (6,318,383            

Net investment income:

                       

Class I2

                            (32,710,168      

Class I3

          (747,945                 (9,025,255      

Class R

          (640                 (1,786,781      

Class R4

          (500,748     (963,275           (5,678,068     (8,450,944

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (1,249,333     (963,275           (49,200,272     (8,450,944

Net realized gains:

                       

Class R4

                                  (2,733,553

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

                                  (2,733,553

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3,812,067     (1,249,333     (963,275     (84,272,356     (49,200,272       (11,184,497
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class I2

                      170,041,312       96,286,499        

Class I3

    5,308,071         117,226,159             327,773,739       279,773,243        

Class R

    1,154,166       1,733,248             11,712,541       5,371,127        

Class R4

    3,154,125       5,685,936         9,978,849       29,943,124       33,305,979       49,265,943  
      9,616,362       124,645,343       9,978,849         539,470,716       414,736,848       49,265,943  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class I2

                              1,965,902,863        

Class I3

          64,350,738                   447,822,600        

Class R

          114,858,579                   365,849,559        
            179,209,317                   2,779,575,022        

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class I2

                      56,958,858       32,710,168        

Class I3

    3,170,576       747,945             18,678,249       9,025,255        

Class R

    221,753       640             2,316,866       1,786,781        

Class R4

    419,738       500,748       963,275       6,318,383       5,678,068       11,184,497  
      3,812,067       1,249,333       963,275       84,272,356       49,200,272       11,184,497  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

    Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F)     December 31, 2016  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class I2

                      (210,656,380     (61,273,519      

Class I3

    (36,960,643     (37,521,717           (243,489,920     (115,505,985      

Class R

    (3,185,784     (103,703,045           (26,653,038     (265,031,197      

Class R4

    (10,803,958     (46,803,450     (25,694,006     (133,539,468     (70,336,140     (117,221,441
      (50,950,385       (188,028,212       (25,694,006     (614,338,806     (512,146,841       (117,221,441

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (37,521,956     117,075,781       (14,751,882     9,404,266       2,731,365,301       (56,771,001

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (42,417,701     116,582,445       (12,783,133     (144,604,312     2,773,009,744       (56,455,343
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of period/year

    180,220,323       63,637,878       76,421,011       3,090,159,565       317,149,821       373,605,164  

End of period/year

  $   137,802,622     $ 180,220,323     $ 63,637,878     $   2,945,555,253     $   3,090,159,565     $ 317,149,821  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (G)

        $ 256,608     $ 12,483           $ 116,401     $  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class I2

                      16,901,618       9,479,538        

Class I3

    535,774       11,729,019             33,140,821       27,440,507        

Class R

    114,762       166,354             1,173,956       518,373        

Class R4

    317,869       570,654       998,930       2,986,752       3,273,804       4,819,538  
      968,405       12,466,027       998,930       54,203,147       40,712,222       4,819,538  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class I2

                            195,080,630        

Class I3

          6,435,074                   44,438,308        

Class R

          11,485,858                   36,303,963        
            17,920,932                   275,822,901        

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class I2

                      5,746,230       3,211,417        

Class I3

    321,631       75,159             1,882,526       883,049        

Class R

    22,492       64             233,150       175,171        

Class R4

    42,564       50,137       96,143       635,395       558,412       1,100,156  
      386,687       125,360       96,143       8,497,301       4,828,049       1,100,156  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class I2

                      (21,260,163     (5,993,619      

Class I3

    (3,717,133     (3,757,939           (24,719,482     (11,289,609      

Class R

    (319,623     (10,381,068           (2,668,167     (25,996,213      

Class R4

    (1,086,797     (4,702,027     (2,571,487     (13,497,368     (6,911,750     (11,527,736
      (5,123,553     (18,841,034     (2,571,487     (62,145,180     (50,191,191     (11,527,736

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class I2

                      1,387,685       201,777,966        

Class I3

    (2,859,728     14,481,313             10,303,865       61,472,255        

Class R

    (182,369     1,271,208             (1,261,061     11,001,294        

Class R4

    (726,364     (4,081,236     (1,476,414     (9,875,221     (3,079,534     (5,608,042
      (3,768,461     11,671,285       (1,476,414     555,268       271,171,981       (5,608,042

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017 the Fund underwent a 0.97-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split.See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond reorganized into the Fund on March 24, 2017. Prior to March 24, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(E)    Effective March 24, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.06-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(F)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 24, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(G)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

    Transamerica International Equity     Transamerica International Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 32,887,507     $ 25,280,545     $ 125,105,851     $ 127,719,112     $ 24,766,686     $ 17,040,088  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (5,366,562       (13,096,372     166,017,252       7,287,796       174,008,088       20,855,566  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (39,608,905     (4,660,695       (746,968,797     651,118,939         (354,812,569     246,629,606  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (12,087,960     7,523,478       (455,845,694     786,125,847       (156,037,795     284,525,260  
             

Distributions (E):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (6,652,422           (7,233,243                  

Class C

    (2,839,371           (1,696,387                  

Class I

    (23,377,634           (71,524,342                  

Class I2

    (249           (73,435,227           (22,882,446      

Class I3

                (6,742,243                  

Class R

                (842,448                  

Class R4

                (495,072                  

Class R6

                (6,002,484                  

Class T1

    (233           (257                  

Advisor Class

    (15,541           (12,723                  

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

          (7,077,061           (3,475,006            

Class C

          (2,590,948           (296,476            

Class I

          (15,613,065           (25,478,447            

Class I2

          (215           (28,776,503             (12,679,466

Class I3

                                   

Class R

                                   

Class R4

                                   

Class R6

                      (1,696,461            

Class T1

          (121                        

Advisor Class

          (999           (7            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (25,282,409           (59,722,900           (12,679,466

Net realized gains:

                       

Class A

          (2,348,489           (754,292            

Class C

          (1,227,296           (153,044            

Class I

          (4,235,485           (4,062,192            

Class I2

          (61           (4,352,408            

Class R6

                      (256,047            

Advisor Class

          (65           (26            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (7,811,396           (9,578,009            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (32,885,450     (33,093,805     (167,984,426     (69,300,909     (22,882,446     (12,679,466
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    83,072,555       127,063,834       64,373,383       97,978,419       54,621        

Class C

    25,376,273       44,612,182       18,947,231       26,852,093              

Class I

    470,615,460       561,748,181       1,402,209,858       817,811,367       14,760        

Class I2

                472,898,109       426,556,746       204,015,943       64,868,372  

Class I3

                7,325,000       142,118,819              

Class R

                6,693,917       3,034,009              

Class R4

                3,190,561       2,018,635              

Class R6

                116,826,370       128,349,753       10,000        

Class T1

          10,000       19,501       10,000              

Advisor Class

    920,032       297,993       3,217,928       243,000              
        579,984,320         733,732,190         2,095,701,858         1,644,972,841         204,095,324         64,868,372  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class I3

                      189,770,376              

Class R

                      141,711,875              

Class R4

                      40,890,816              
                        372,373,067              

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

    Transamerica International Equity     Transamerica International Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D)  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    6,315,321       8,781,198       6,766,872       4,066,061              

Class C

    2,420,139       3,293,954       1,457,576       331,067              

Class I

    17,091,456       14,264,507       66,820,752       27,551,001              

Class I2

    249       276       73,383,042       33,128,911       22,882,446       12,679,466  

Class I3

                6,742,243                    

Class R

                842,448                    

Class R4

                495,072                    

Class R6

                5,818,711       1,952,508              

Class T1

    233       121       257                    

Advisor Class

    15,549       1,064       12,723       33              
      25,842,947       26,341,120       162,339,696       67,029,581       22,882,446       12,679,466  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (123,909,894     (242,114,748     (121,294,978     (186,662,747            

Class C

    (54,059,017     (63,778,002     (19,063,281     (24,663,772            

Class I

    (371,398,458     (480,603,723     (921,944,493     (444,064,244            

Class I2

                (410,622,817     (167,240,592     (199,968,352     (144,995,285

Class I3

                (42,708,376     (92,278,290            

Class R

                (11,926,655     (112,621,640            

Class R4

                (7,622,080     (25,727,316            

Class R6

                (82,327,404     (29,882,324            

Class T1

                (3,000                  

Advisor Class

    (593,806     (364     (1,039,455                  
      (549,961,175     (786,496,837     (1,618,552,539     (1,083,140,925     (199,968,352     (144,995,285

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    626,308             1,070,593                    

Class C

    (626,308           (1,070,593                  
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    55,866,092       (26,423,527     639,489,015       1,001,234,564       27,009,418       (67,447,447

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    10,892,682       (51,993,854     15,658,895       1,718,059,502       (151,910,823     204,398,347  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    1,407,699,386       1,459,693,240       5,406,242,630       3,688,183,128       1,368,414,280       1,164,015,933  

End of year

  $   1,418,592,068     $   1,407,699,386     $   5,421,901,525     $   5,406,242,630     $   1,216,503,457     $   1,368,414,280  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (E)

        $           $ 124,339,695           $ 17,130,762  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    7,367,657       11,307,705       3,345,096       5,549,640       6,129        

Class C

    2,251,056       3,973,189       990,908       1,495,354              

Class I

    41,611,382       49,660,381       72,686,607       45,394,285       1,669        

Class I2

                24,147,942       22,941,097       22,568,356       7,899,403  

Class I3

                382,352       7,622,880              

Class R

                347,591       162,589              

Class R4

                163,495       106,585              

Class R6

                5,988,101       7,264,628       1,125        

Class T1

          902       981       575              

Advisor Class

    81,533       25,967       163,897       12,488              
      51,311,628       64,968,144       108,216,970       90,550,121       22,577,279       7,899,403  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class I3

                      11,005,711              

Class R

                      8,218,564              

Class R4

                      2,371,458              
                        21,595,733              

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    562,468       786,355       354,101       250,837              

Class C

    215,990       296,062       77,243       20,640              

Class I

    1,515,988       1,268,871       3,458,631       1,680,964              

Class I2

    22       25       3,796,329       2,020,055       2,556,698       1,765,942  

Class I3

                346,467                    

Class R

                43,180                    

Class R4

                25,440                    

Class R6

                298,090       117,976              

Class T1

    21       11       13                    

Advisor Class

    1,380       93       649       2              
      2,295,869       2,351,417       8,400,143       4,090,474       2,556,698       1,765,942  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

    Transamerica International Equity     Transamerica International Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D)  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (11,005,031     (21,586,049     (6,293,427     (10,569,316            

Class C

    (4,818,479     (5,693,151     (1,013,783     (1,428,808            

Class I

    (32,923,381     (42,799,733     (48,536,128     (25,188,905            

Class I2

                (20,919,149     (9,295,411     (22,294,920     (18,038,551

Class I3

                (2,175,713     (4,829,477            

Class R

                (615,778     (6,038,651            

Class R4

                (386,909     (1,386,099            

Class R6

                (4,229,345     (1,604,693            

Class T1

                (159                  

Advisor Class

    (52,907     (32     (52,272                  
      (48,799,798     (70,078,965     (84,222,663     (60,341,360     (22,294,920     (18,038,551

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    55,888             57,628                    

Class C

    (55,998           (58,687                  
      (110           (1,059                  

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    (3,019,018     (9,491,989     (2,536,602     (4,768,839     6,129        

Class C

    (2,407,431     (1,423,900     (4,319     87,186              

Class I

    10,203,989       8,129,519       27,609,110       21,886,344       1,669        

Class I2

    22       25       7,025,122       15,665,741       2,830,134       (8,373,206

Class I3

                (1,446,894     13,799,114              

Class R

                (225,007     2,342,502              

Class R4

                (197,974     1,091,944              

Class R6

                2,056,846       5,777,911       1,125        

Class T1

    21       913       835       575              

Advisor Class

    30,006       26,028       112,274       12,490              
      4,807,589       (2,759,404     32,393,391       55,894,968       2,839,057       (8,373,206

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(C)    Class I3, R, and R4 commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(D)    Class A, I and R6 commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
(E)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica International
Small Cap Value
    Transamerica
International Stock
    Transamerica Large Cap Value  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018 (A)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (B) (C)  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 17,081,621     $ 11,768,227     $ (1,019   $ 31,497,393     $ 30,856,386  

Net realized gain (loss)

    51,498,005       (11,061,004     (674     196,906,396       236,962,877  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

        (114,672,789         161,945,205           (160,903         (207,866,272         142,147,449  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (46,093,163     162,652,428       (162,596     20,537,517       409,966,712  
           

Distributions (D):

                   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

                      (11,859,895      

Class C

                      (5,416,437      

Class I

    (10,430,076                 (31,656,405      

Class I2

    (16,845,554                 (218,906,146      

Class R6

                      (2,153,741      

Class T1

                      (1,252      

Advisor Class

                      (266,827      

Net investment income:

                   

Class A

                            (1,517,664

Class C

                            (261,945

Class I

          (5,411,353                 (2,156,247

Class I2

          (9,647,157                 (30,774,782

Class R6

                            (155,446

Class T1

                            (88

Advisor Class

                            (5,549

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (15,058,510                 (34,871,721

Net realized gains:

                   

Class A

                            (7,349,150

Class C

                            (2,326,510

Class I

          (1,747,486                 (6,704,664

Class I2

          (2,967,180                 (153,964,634

Class R6

                            (356,571

Class T1

                             

Advisor Class

                            (760

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (4,714,666                 (170,702,289

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (27,275,630     (19,773,176           (270,260,703     (205,574,010
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

                500,000       34,593,548       94,657,916  

Class C

                      17,855,992       33,693,765  

Class I

    94,653,501       44,630,443       500,000       250,391,490       232,983,500  

Class I2

    33,676,992       33,951,499       500,000       108,243,725       13,973,464  

Class R6

                500,000       14,820,432       12,977,158  

Class T1

                            10,000  

Advisor Class

                      3,807,018       1,955,932  
      128,330,493       78,581,942       2,000,000       429,712,205       390,251,735  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      11,013,056       8,551,096  

Class C

                      4,516,691       1,746,557  

Class I

    10,395,926       7,143,991             23,645,791       5,508,390  

Class I2

    16,845,554       12,614,337             218,906,146       184,739,416  

Class R6

                      2,153,741       512,017  

Class T1

                      1,252       88  

Advisor Class

                      266,827       6,309  
      27,241,480       19,758,328             260,503,504       201,063,873  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (43,942,788     (81,255,547

Class C

                      (14,620,812     (12,234,617

Class I

    (106,602,952     (50,999,085           (109,385,787     (60,586,338

Class I2

    (96,240,090     (52,181,750           (366,829,095     (376,660,043

Class R6

                      (4,042,101     (1,407,636

Advisor Class

                      (3,808,195     (28,719
      (202,843,042     (103,180,835           (542,628,778     (532,172,900

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica International
Small Cap Value
    Transamerica
International Stock
    Transamerica Large Cap Value  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018 (A)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (B) (C)  

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      1,226,810        

Class C

                      (1,226,810      
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (47,271,069     (4,840,565     2,000,000       147,586,931       59,142,708  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

        (120,639,862         138,038,687           1,837,404       (102,136,255     263,535,410  
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

    852,016,382       713,977,695             2,315,934,441       2,052,399,031  

End of period/year

  $ 731,376,520     $ 852,016,382     $ 1,837,404     $     2,213,798,186     $     2,315,934,441  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (D)

        $ 8,700,560                 $  
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

                50,000       2,698,430       7,320,426  

Class C

                      1,400,182       2,616,690  

Class I

    6,666,008       3,595,476       50,000       19,553,345       17,717,019  

Class I2

    2,377,703       2,714,906       50,000       8,395,702       1,071,513  

Class R6

                50,000       1,169,860       993,893  

Class T1

                            772  

Advisor Class

                      294,246       146,939  
      9,043,711       6,310,382       200,000       33,511,765       29,867,252  

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      888,955       671,032  

Class C

                      366,611       137,803  

Class I

    756,067       653,016             1,894,844       428,366  

Class I2

    1,223,352       1,150,943             17,566,281       14,433,951  

Class R6

                      172,714       39,777  

Class T1

                      101       7  

Advisor Class

                      21,309       469  
      1,979,419       1,803,959             20,910,815       15,711,405  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (3,439,031     (6,128,935

Class C

                      (1,158,223     (943,819

Class I

    (7,875,057     (4,375,350           (8,610,289     (4,658,563

Class I2

    (6,688,786     (4,072,330           (28,422,613     (29,007,137

Class R6

                      (316,095     (106,421

Advisor Class

                      (296,278     (2,172
      (14,563,843     (8,447,680           (42,242,529     (40,847,047

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      93,591        

Class C

                      (94,309      
                        (718      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

                50,000       241,945       1,862,523  

Class C

                      514,261       1,810,674  

Class I

    (452,982     (126,858     50,000       12,837,900       13,486,822  

Class I2

    (3,087,731     (206,481     50,000       (2,460,630     (13,501,673

Class R6

                50,000       1,026,479       927,249  

Class T1

                      101       779  

Advisor Class

                      19,277       145,236  
      (3,540,713     (333,339     200,000       12,179,333       4,731,610  

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 28, 2018.
(B)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(C)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(D)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Large Core

    Transamerica Large Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D) (E)     December 31, 2016  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 3,181,307     $ 2,226,229     $ 177,737     $ 931,960     $ 1,589,700     $ 155,715  

Net realized gain (loss)

    39,299,517       3,897,015             50,882,943       11,903,358        

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Series Portfolios

            (19,816,427     53,941             (18,964,494     8,322,753  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (24,410,390     24,167,359             39,918,938       125,466,931        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Series Portfolios

          20,356,926       517,564             26,621,833         (7,744,083

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    18,070,434       30,831,102       749,242       91,733,841       146,617,328       734,385  
             

Distributions (F):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class I3

    (10,516,433                   (28,859,138            

Class R

    (3,613,975                 (5,525,002            

Class R4

    (415,139                 (1,583,244            

Net investment income:

                       

Class I3

          (1,635,730                 (1,664,195      

Class R

          (410,548                        

Class R4

          (110,146       (181,583           (72,614     (186,262

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (2,156,424     (181,583           (1,736,809     (186,262

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (14,545,547     (2,156,424     (181,583     (35,967,384     (1,736,809     (186,262
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class I3

    4,729,131       3,285,480             6,841,505         151,283,465        

Class R

    7,465,152       1,752,760             21,627,998       6,415,777        

Class R4

    247,225       507,092       717,967       4,763,363       2,739,917       6,537,096  
      12,441,508       5,545,332       717,967       33,232,866       160,439,159       6,537,096  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class I3

            202,902,469                   523,865,143        

Class R

          80,657,396                   249,085,885        
            283,559,865                   772,951,028        

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class I3

    10,516,433       1,635,730             28,859,138       1,664,195        

Class R

    3,613,975       410,548             5,525,002              

Class R4

    415,139       110,146       181,583       1,583,244       72,614       186,262  
      14,545,547       2,156,424       181,583       35,967,384       1,736,809       186,262  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class I3

    (29,006,226     (26,623,832           (124,042,641     (110,808,783      

Class R

    (15,975,810     (13,446,133           (41,908,897     (137,271,406      

Class R4

    (7,151,105     (1,245,212     (2,829,799     (9,679,726     (63,806,341     (32,094,032
      (52,133,141     (41,315,177     (2,829,799     (175,631,264     (311,886,530     (32,094,032

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (25,146,086     249,946,444       (1,930,249     (106,431,014     623,240,466       (25,370,674

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (21,621,199     278,621,122       (1,362,590     (50,664,557     768,120,985       (24,822,551

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Large Core

    Transamerica Large Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (C) (D) (E)     December 31, 2016  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of period/year

  $ 289,253,714     $ 10,632,592     $ 11,995,182     $ 850,666,970     $ 82,545,985     $ 107,368,536  

End of period/year

  $     267,632,515     $     289,253,714     $     10,632,592     $     800,002,413     $     850,666,970     $     82,545,985  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (F)

        $ 74,641     $ 239           $     $  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class I3

    415,662       321,661             544,684       14,366,914        

Class R

    649,806       174,357             1,685,024       608,139        

Class R4

    21,702       50,512       82,789       379,499       264,867       754,059  
      1,087,170       546,530       82,789       2,609,207       15,239,920       754,059  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class I3

          20,290,247                   52,386,514        

Class R

          8,065,740                   24,908,589        
            28,355,987                   77,295,103        

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class I3

    936,284       157,778             2,466,584       152,755        

Class R

    322,061       39,592             473,842              

Class R4

    37,013       10,752       20,235       135,546       6,902       20,696  
      1,295,358       208,122       20,235       3,075,972       159,657       20,696  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class I3

    (2,538,402     (2,541,126           (9,830,830     (10,084,253      

Class R

    (1,402,664     (1,301,769           (3,366,115     (13,015,583      

Class R4

    (630,684     (121,104     (322,872     (763,105     (6,055,730     (3,564,316
      (4,571,750     (3,963,999     (322,872     (13,960,050     (29,155,566     (3,564,316

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class I3

    (1,186,456     18,228,560             (6,819,562     56,821,930        

Class R

    (430,797     6,977,920             (1,207,249     12,501,145        

Class R4

    (571,969     (59,840     (219,848     (248,060     (5,783,961     (2,789,561
      (2,189,222     25,146,640       (219,848     (8,274,871     63,539,114       (2,789,561

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.81-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(E)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.35-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(F)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

    Transamerica Mid Cap Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F) (G)     December 31, 2016  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 10,103,525     $ 6,092,901     $ 1,694,515     $ 461,084     $ 498,390     $ (14,277

Net realized gain (loss)

    77,317,138       (659,438           37,031,309       10,843,576        

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Series Portfolios

            (99,187,677       (1,133,458           (93,487     660,335  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (62,205,395     49,510,590       7,646,532         (36,990,443     9,945,942        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Series Portfolios

          100,830,830                   1,228,606       1,163,662  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    25,215,268       56,587,206       8,207,589       501,950         22,423,027         1,809,720  
             

Distributions (H):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

                      (175,096            

Class C

                      (24,769            

Class I

                      (13,939            

Class I2

                      (3,238,011            

Class I3

      (16,314,502                 (931,099            

Class R

    (3,039,969                 (417,313            

Class R4

    (1,213,363                 (179,887            

Class T1

                      (193            

Advisor Class

                      (217            

Net investment income:

                       

Class I3

          (4,251,676                        

Class R

          (636,201                        

Class R4

          (857,573     (1,735,308                  

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (5,745,450     (1,735,308                  

Net realized gains:

                       

Class R4

                            (428,539       (1,611,795

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

                            (428,539     (1,611,795

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (20,567,834     (5,745,450     (1,735,308     (4,980,524     (428,539     (1,611,795
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

                      2,994,683       2,751,634        

Class C

                      283,781       269,670        

Class I

                      239,069       195,964        

Class I2

                      10,000              

Class I3

    4,874,180       137,858,532             929,592       34,898,658        

Class R

    5,317,383       1,138,409             6,970,413       2,380,532        

Class R4

    4,045,018       2,805,938       9,184,835       2,683,100       1,532,756       1,991,283  

Class T1

                      7       10,000        

Advisor Class

                      7              
      14,236,581       141,802,879       9,184,835       14,110,652       42,039,214       1,991,283  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class A

                            7,872,924        

Class C

                            1,181,785        

Class I

                            471,916        

Class I2

                            159,214,123        

Class I3

          423,874,680                   35,433,677        

Class R

          229,097,355                   53,042,698        

Advisor Class

                            10,563        
            652,972,035                   257,227,686        

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

    Transamerica Mid Cap Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F) (G)     December 31, 2016  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

                      174,864              

Class C

                      24,769              

Class I

                      13,939              

Class I2

                      3,238,011              

Class I3

    16,314,502       4,251,676             931,099              

Class R

    3,039,969       636,201             417,313              

Class R4

    1,213,363       857,573       1,735,308       179,887       428,539       1,611,795  

Class T1

                      193              

Advisor Class

                      217              
      20,567,834       5,745,450       1,735,308       4,980,292       428,539       1,611,795  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

                      (3,391,002     (1,434,367      

Class C

                      (256,183     (94,913      

Class I

                      (191,629     (50,573      

Class I2

                      (159,904,186     (16,215,111      

Class I3

    (86,641,189     (84,132,643           (10,472,053     (26,918,711      

Class R

    (19,194,740     (123,829,312           (12,235,911     (31,318,210      

Class R4

    (22,703,298     (54,673,477     (17,518,104     (8,366,810     (10,043,950     (4,109,017
        (128,539,227       (262,635,432       (17,518,104       (194,817,774     (86,075,835     (4,109,017

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                      112,171              

Class C

                      (112,171            
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (93,734,812     537,884,932       (6,597,961     (175,726,830     213,619,604       (505,939

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (89,087,378     588,726,688       (125,680     (180,205,404     235,614,092       (308,014
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of period/year

    688,019,045       99,292,357       99,418,037       252,380,958       16,766,866       17,074,880  

End of period/year

  $ 598,931,667     $ 688,019,045     $ 99,292,357     $ 72,175,554     $   252,380,958     $   16,766,866  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (H)

        $ 392,497     $ 7,142           $ 507,592     $  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

                      201,861       207,218        

Class C

                      19,610       20,405        

Class I

                      15,967       14,478        

Class I2

                      695              

Class I3

    440,353       13,947,453             61,776       2,618,465        

Class R

    480,715       111,438             470,142       172,128        

Class R4

    368,137       279,076       1,039,429       179,281       113,827       163,448  

Class T1

                            760        
      1,289,205       14,337,967       1,039,429       949,332       3,147,281       163,448  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class A

                            600,232        

Class C

                            92,065        

Class I

                            35,727        

Class I2

                            12,026,921        

Class I3

          42,387,468                   2,676,644        

Class R

          22,909,736                   4,006,821        

Advisor Class

                            800        
            65,297,204                   19,439,210        

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

                      11,993              

Class C

                      1,744              

Class I

                      949              

Class I2

                      219,974              

Class I3

    1,484,294       414,615             63,125              

Class R

    276,508       62,039             28,331              

Class R4

    110,399       85,164       191,499       12,187       32,568       128,997  

Class T1

                      14              

Advisor Class

                      15              
      1,871,201       561,818       191,499       338,332       32,568       128,997  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

    Transamerica Mid Cap Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D) (E) (F) (G)     December 31, 2016  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

                      (228,648     (107,035      

Class C

                      (17,757     (7,301      

Class I

                      (12,693     (3,684      

Class I2

                      (11,096,731     (1,150,163      

Class I3

    (7,843,770     (8,152,852           (700,091     (1,920,073      

Class R

    (1,737,549     (12,455,699           (825,320     (2,345,275      

Class R4

    (2,076,810     (5,454,390     (1,968,045     (548,376     (750,445     (338,006
      (11,658,129     (26,062,941     (1,968,045     (13,429,616     (6,283,976     (338,006

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                      7,507              

Class C

                      (7,755            
                        (248            

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

                      (7,287     700,415        

Class C

                      (4,158     105,169        

Class I

                      4,223       46,521        

Class I2

                      (10,876,062     10,876,758        

Class I3

    (5,919,123     48,596,684             (575,190     3,375,036        

Class R

    (980,326     10,627,514             (326,847     1,833,674        

Class R4

    (1,598,274     (5,090,150     (737,117     (356,908     (604,050     (45,561

Class T1

                      14       760        

Advisor Class

                      15       800        
      (8,497,723     54,134,048       (737,117     (12,142,200     16,335,083       (45,561

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value reorganized into the Fund on May 5, 2017. Prior to May 5, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective May 5, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.56-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on May 5, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(E)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.84-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(F)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(G)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(H)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities    

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

From operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 16,376,150     $ 9,940,826     $ 2,599,532     $ 7,690,180  

Net realized gain (loss)

    88,071,117       45,269,180       (1,924,083     16,075,000  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (23,334,476     15,028,559       (7,314,705     (11,004,717

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    81,112,791       70,238,565       (6,639,256     12,760,463  
         

Distributions (D):

               

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Class A

    (8,172,969           (282,971      

Class C

    (1,292,636           (160,718      

Class I

    (30,090,327           (316,956      

Class I2

    (23,409,015           (2,627,809      

Class I3

    (20,225,453                  

Class R

    (6,113,362                  

Class R4

    (30,226,839                  

Class R6

    (1,475,600                  

Class T1

    (740           (98      

Advisor Class

    (796           (106      

Net investment income:

               

Class A

          (900,992           (1,455,657

Class C

          (49,168           (926,627

Class I

          (3,648,391           (1,970,470

Class I2

          (3,775,673           (10,351,944

Class R6

          (259            

Class T1

                      (197

Advisor Class

          (4           (298

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (8,374,487           (14,705,193

Net realized gains:

               

Class A

          (6,370,108            

Class C

          (587,982            

Class I

          (23,154,423            

Class I2

          (22,656,746            

Class R6

          (3,526            

Advisor Class

          (666            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (52,773,451            

Return of capital:

               

Class A

                (1,111,923     (543,510

Class C

                (631,550     (345,976

Class I

                (1,245,522     (735,723

Class I2

                (10,326,185     (3,865,159

Class T1

                (386     (77

Advisor Class

                (399     (110

Total dividends and/or distributions from return of capital

                (13,315,965     (5,490,555

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

      (121,007,737     (61,147,938     (16,704,623       (20,195,748
         

Capital share transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold:

               

Class A

    44,765,561       82,092,377       5,635,060       7,849,028  

Class C

    5,071,156       13,111,964       1,360,328       2,395,568  

Class I

    185,045,880         244,496,929       25,864,814       29,089,625  

Class I2

    8,824,715       1,471,503       97,728,579       5,251,286  

Class I3

    3,386,198       38,123,383              

Class R

    9,920,268       6,253,869              

Class R4

    21,810,715       17,889,964              

Class R6

    168,510,517       21,110,275              

Class T1

    3       10,000             10,000  

Advisor Class

    3       20,000             10,000  
      447,335,016       424,580,264         130,588,781       44,605,507  

Issued from fund acquisition:

               

Class I3

          291,240,513              

Class R

          132,969,517              

Class R4

          465,442,058              
            889,652,088              

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities    

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

               

Class A

    8,066,660       7,220,302       1,277,238       1,692,339  

Class C

    1,212,653       598,740       641,039       924,288  

Class I

    27,039,120       26,017,180       1,308,067       1,550,070  

Class I2

    23,409,015       26,432,419       12,953,994       14,217,103  

Class I3

    20,225,453                    

Class R

    5,895,337                    

Class R4

    30,226,839                    

Class R6

    1,475,600       3,785              

Class T1

    740             484       274  

Advisor Class

    796       670       505       408  
      117,552,213       60,273,096       16,181,327       18,384,482  

Cost of shares redeemed:

               

Class A

    (57,698,324     (48,726,575     (14,280,863     (20,445,016

Class C

    (5,874,543     (2,914,305     (8,269,989     (10,205,393

Class I

    (231,019,544     (177,722,775     (51,699,906     (20,540,482

Class I2

    (43,247,424     (55,798,588     (43,159,307     (73,809,028

Class I3

    (62,073,657     (55,941,759            

Class R

    (33,430,531     (50,380,405            

Class R4

    (106,310,216     (60,490,724            

Class R6

    (12,079,445     (4,838,114            

Advisor Class

          (10,033            
      (551,733,684     (456,823,278       (117,410,065       (124,999,919

Automatic conversions:

               

Class A

    189,811             278,203        

Class C

    (189,811           (278,203      
                         

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    13,153,545       917,682,170       29,360,043       (62,009,930

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (26,741,401     926,772,797       6,016,164       (69,445,215
         

Net assets:

               

Beginning of year

    1,631,346,490       704,573,693       313,075,145       382,520,360  

End of year

  $   1,604,605,089     $   1,631,346,490     $ 319,091,309     $ 313,075,145  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (D)

        $ 8,127,824           $ (1,528,065
         

Capital share transactions - shares:

               

Shares issued:

               

Class A

    3,792,820       6,858,224       763,587       1,003,454  

Class C

    434,104       1,107,514       186,369       304,506  

Class I

    15,675,022       20,419,935       3,418,089       3,723,548  

Class I2

    732,396       124,535       13,238,834       685,313  

Class I3

    286,586       3,181,906              

Class R

    827,297       512,308              

Class R4

    1,851,424       1,484,698              

Class R6

    13,745,333       1,754,629              

Class T1

          833             1,235  

Advisor Class

          1,621             1,251  
      37,344,982       35,446,203       17,606,879       5,719,307  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

               

Class I3

          24,417,361              

Class R

          11,148,053              

Class R4

          39,022,272              
            74,587,686              

Shares reinvested:

               

Class A

    698,412       621,368       178,008       216,771  

Class C

    106,001       51,839       89,570       118,908  

Class I

    2,332,970       2,229,407       182,231       199,301  

Class I2

    2,018,019       2,263,049       1,796,995       1,818,061  

Class I3

    1,734,601                    

Class R

    505,604                    

Class R4

    2,592,353                    

Class R6

    126,228       322              

Class T1

    64             66       35  

Advisor Class

    68       57       70       52  
      10,114,320       5,166,042       2,246,940       2,353,128  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities    

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Shares redeemed:

               

Class A

    (4,874,055     (4,096,947     (1,975,741     (2,562,351

Class C

    (506,316     (245,294     (1,137,821     (1,309,167

Class I

    (19,281,697     (14,783,811     (7,025,681     (2,641,581

Class I2

    (3,621,304     (4,632,890     (5,833,306     (9,482,816

Class I3

    (5,203,773     (4,598,466            

Class R

    (2,812,602     (4,199,563            

Class R4

    (8,897,529     (4,992,289            

Class R6

    (1,001,676     (396,759            

Advisor Class

          (825            
      (46,198,952     (37,946,844     (15,972,549     (15,995,915

Automatic conversions:

               

Class A

    15,516             37,031        

Class C

    (15,730           (37,219      
      (214           (188      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

               

Class A

    (367,307     3,382,645       (997,115     (1,342,126

Class C

    18,059       914,059       (899,101     (885,753

Class I

    (1,273,705     7,865,531       (3,425,361     1,281,268  

Class I2

    (870,889     (2,245,306     9,202,523       (6,979,442

Class I3

    (3,182,586     23,000,801              

Class R

    (1,479,701     7,460,798              

Class R4

    (4,453,752     35,514,681              

Class R6

    12,869,885       1,358,192              

Class T1

    64       833       66       1,270  

Advisor Class

    68       853       70       1,303  
      1,260,136       77,253,087       3,881,082       (7,923,480

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(C)    Class I3, R, and R4 commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(D)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Multi-Cap Growth
    Transamerica Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term Bond
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 273,435     $ 464,546     $ 11,446,691     $ 9,576,374     $ 67,744,273     $ 52,271,428  

Net realized gain (loss)

    14,929,869       12,103,202       58,189,750       22,528,824       (9,452,655     (2,199,067

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    6,625,651       40,261,380       (47,744,738     94,310,995       (41,360,373     4,706,987  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    21,828,955       52,829,128       21,891,703       126,416,193       16,931,245       54,779,348  
             

Distributions (D):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (2,492,435           (18,631,456           (18,213,891      

Class B

    (39,519           (39,885                  

Class C

    (507,414           (5,735,192           (6,540,709      

Class I

    (2,716,513           (8,731,540           (33,893,076      

Class I2

    (6,851,441                       (9,547,261      

Class R6

                (317,627           (373,863      

Class T1

    (542           (368           (230      

Advisor Class

    (532           (899           (70,294      

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

                      (6,499,930           (19,196,837

Class B

                      (3,434            

Class C

          (19           (1,011,781           (6,870,311

Class I

          (24,737           (3,301,226           (22,553,104

Class I2

          (430,759                       (7,636,970

Class R6

                      (128,030           (19,654

Class T1

                      (67           (125

Advisor Class

                      (74           (336

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (455,515           (10,944,542           (56,277,337

Net realized gains:

                       

Class A

          (9,176,019           (1,538,902            

Class B

          (264,885           (11,291            

Class C

          (1,794,873           (723,850            

Class I

          (7,032,558           (715,081            

Class I2

          (29,460,257                        

Class R6

                      (22,299            

Advisor Class

          (1,766                        

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (47,730,358           (3,011,423            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

      (12,608,396       (48,185,873       (33,456,967       (13,955,965     (68,639,324     (56,277,337
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    2,845,093       3,868,799       36,633,991       194,851,948       213,003,959       429,018,787  

Class B

    1,374             13,908       104,609              

Class C

    667,603       822,734       25,585,598       45,022,538       36,853,985       63,615,527  

Class I

    5,244,696       25,526,401       55,084,342       74,657,629       928,696,994       894,410,421  

Class I2

    60,834,413       1,460,963                   117,327,477       226,064,769  

Class R6

                660,956       3,349,901       29,103,138       1,380,048  

Class T1

          10,140             10,000             10,098  

Advisor Class

          10,000       78,689       10,000       5,788,823       40,843  
      69,593,179       31,699,037         118,057,484         318,006,625         1,330,774,376         1,614,540,493  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    2,461,301       9,029,367       18,275,344       7,879,486       17,028,111       17,774,062  

Class B

    39,329       263,164       39,296       14,616              

Class C

    499,621       1,740,513       5,461,657       1,619,346       5,872,168       6,131,759  

Class I

    2,681,959       6,994,746       7,931,626       3,683,954       27,768,981       18,654,392  

Class I2

    6,851,441       29,891,016                   9,547,261       7,690,380  

Class R6

                317,627       150,329       373,694       19,754  

Class T1

    542             368       67       230       125  

Advisor Class

    532       1,766       899       74       70,294       336  
      12,534,725       47,920,572       32,026,817       13,347,872       60,660,739       50,270,808  

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Multi-Cap Growth
    Transamerica Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term Bond
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (7,421,570     (9,684,516     (114,314,282     (96,998,922     (430,846,080     (440,706,214

Class B

    (85,035     (88,515     (204,202     (378,996            

Class C

    (1,281,280     (1,999,107     (42,300,880     (56,909,943     (151,834,719     (172,869,720

Class I

    (13,126,602     (15,268,843     (94,861,437     (47,047,417     (794,307,491     (579,954,021

Class I2

    (43,410,187     (58,452,194                 (326,983,740     (88,195,875

Class R6

                (3,509,962     (1,036,001     (4,514,560     (360,132

Class T1

                                  (98

Advisor Class

                            (410,066     (8
      (65,324,674     (85,493,175     (255,190,763     (202,371,279       (1,708,896,656       (1,282,086,068

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    246,789       561,428       1,145,242       1,310,454              

Class B

    (246,789     (561,428     (1,145,242     (1,310,454            
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    5,288,683             25,323,116             7,411,824        

Class C

    (5,288,683           (25,323,116           (7,411,824      
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    16,803,230       (5,873,566     (105,106,462     128,983,218       (317,461,541     382,725,233  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    26,023,789       (1,230,311     (116,671,726     241,443,446       (369,169,620     381,227,244  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    257,504,251       258,734,562         1,074,757,847       833,314,401       3,199,513,452       2,818,286,208  

End of year

  $   283,528,040     $   257,504,251     $ 958,086,121     $   1,074,757,847     $ 2,830,343,832     $ 3,199,513,452  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (D)

        $ 9,031           $ 173,021           $ (541,126
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    382,041       568,857       1,298,925       7,473,049       21,028,863       42,029,320  

Class B

    236             508       4,059              

Class C

    115,472       162,126       923,557       1,737,413       3,645,273       6,244,662  

Class I

    641,026       3,618,805       1,945,171       2,799,028       93,387,841       89,102,548  

Class I2

    7,341,659       195,998                   11,808,140       22,524,741  

Class R6

                23,582       128,418       2,933,332       137,623  

Class T1

          1,522             378             991  

Advisor Class

          1,218       2,774       375       581,072       4,065  
      8,480,434       4,548,526       4,194,517       12,142,720       133,384,521       160,043,950  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    345,688       1,463,431       653,585       299,319       1,684,437       1,740,678  

Class B

    7,270       54,948       1,416       576              

Class C

    91,006       358,868       199,112       63,373       582,165       601,792  

Class I

    338,632       1,028,639       282,422       139,272       2,795,907       1,858,739  

Class I2

    852,169       4,325,762                   961,750       766,945  

Class R6

                11,311       5,667       37,733       1,969  

Class T1

    76             13       2       22       12  

Advisor Class

    68       259       32       3       7,078       33  
      1,634,909       7,231,907       1,147,891       508,212       6,069,092       4,970,168  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (1,011,315     (1,442,562     (4,067,002     (3,619,896     (42,567,492     (43,162,772

Class B

    (15,054     (17,267     (7,347     (14,386            

Class C

    (226,693     (376,047     (1,530,412     (2,193,976     (15,037,337     (16,970,642

Class I

    (1,584,611     (2,073,088     (3,345,104     (1,770,029     (79,905,360     (57,845,195

Class I2

    (5,118,950     (7,827,370                 (33,008,014     (8,795,787

Class R6

                (124,352     (39,052     (454,569     (35,879

Class T1

                                  (9

Advisor Class

                            (41,278      
      (7,956,623     (11,736,334     (9,074,217     (7,637,339     (171,014,050     (126,810,284

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    33,649       86,199       40,742       49,435              

Class B

    (44,349     (110,724     (41,025     (49,771            
      (10,700     (24,525     (283     (336            

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    675,305             876,784             734,583        

Class C

    (881,210           (893,954           (736,042      
      (205,905           (17,170           (1,459      

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Multi-Cap Growth
    Transamerica Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term Bond
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (C)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    425,368       675,925       (1,196,966     4,201,907       (19,119,609     607,226  

Class B

    (51,897     (73,043     (46,448     (59,522            

Class C

    (901,425     144,947       (1,301,697     (393,190     (11,545,941     (10,124,188

Class I

    (604,953     2,574,356       (1,117,511     1,168,271       16,278,388       33,116,092  

Class I2

    3,074,878       (3,305,610                 (20,238,124     14,495,899  

Class R6

                (89,459     95,033       2,516,496       103,713  

Class T1

    76       1,522       13       380       22       994  

Advisor Class

    68       1,477       2,806       378       546,872       4,098  
      1,942,115       19,574       (3,749,262     5,013,257       (31,561,896     38,203,834  

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(C)    Advisor Class commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(D)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Small Cap Core    

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C) (D)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (E) (F)  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 1,419,004     $ 933,032     $ 100,266     $ (565,604   $ (875,287

Net realized gain (loss)

    18,354,804       5,468,338             11,294,709       10,735,168  

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Series Portfolios

            (47,991,746     243,734              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (12,056,861     2,267,684             (3,461,073     15,784,843  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Series Portfolios

          47,847,340       2,263,938              

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    7,716,947       8,524,648       2,607,938       7,268,032       25,644,724  
           

Distributions (G):

                   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

    (153,549                 (1,803,881      

Class C

    (25,343                 (390,836      

Class I

    (84,391                 (2,668,855      

Class I2

    (1,300,776                 (4,230,808      

Class I3

    (5,641,764                 (3,224,876      

Class R

    (1,731,562                 (1,622,178      

Class R4

    (310,768                 (568,604      

Class R6

                      (5,894      

Class T1

    (359                 (1,084      

Advisor Class

    (471                 (1,548      

Net investment income:

                   

Class R4

          (13,209     (106,674            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (13,209     (106,674            

Net realized gains:

                   

Class A

                            (6,093,796

Class C

                            (1,028,759

Class I

                            (2,491,220

Class I2

                            (32,431,383

Class R6

                            (30,128

Advisor Class

                            (5,508

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

                            (42,080,794

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (9,248,983     (13,209     (106,674       (14,518,564       (42,080,794
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

    1,000,871       837,158             12,387,704       10,899,962  

Class C

    144,309       12,670             2,021,512       2,142,285  

Class I

    517,371       214,113             10,959,812       26,832,249  

Class I2

    2,614,929       180,882             4,159,437       758,685  

Class I3

    3,623,967       10,922,377             789,527       33,968,740  

Class R

    1,433,778       1,333,867             7,066,340       1,250,562  

Class R4

    910,722       1,087,037       1,271,274       1,125,023       539,552  

Class R6

                      63        

Class T1

                      79,383       10,000  

Advisor Class

          10,000                   14,550  
      10,245,947       14,598,104         1,271,274       38,588,801       76,416,585  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                   

Class A

          2,987,994                    

Class C

          770,505                    

Class I

          1,643,572                    

Class I2

          39,744,526                    

Class I3

          164,067,863                   17,586,938  

Class R

          67,963,093                   40,910,118  

Class R4

                            11,132,383  

Advisor Class

          9,800                    
            277,187,353                   69,629,439  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Small Cap Core    

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C) (D)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (E) (F)  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

    153,549                   1,798,719       6,067,726  

Class C

    25,106                   389,283       1,027,285  

Class I

    84,391                   2,658,470       1,538,133  

Class I2

    1,300,776                   4,230,808       32,431,383  

Class I3

    5,641,764                   3,224,876        

Class R

    1,731,562                   1,622,178        

Class R4

    310,768       13,209       106,674       568,604        

Class R6

                      5,894       30,128  

Class T1

    359                   1,084        

Advisor Class

    471                   1,548       5,508  
      9,248,746       13,209       106,674       14,501,464       41,100,163  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (1,219,124     (435,979           (10,203,758     (6,930,735

Class C

    (89,602     (163,862           (880,271     (440,072

Class I

    (172,921     (224,352           (7,958,712     (2,601,404

Class I2

    (12,199,516     (11,361,954           (18,453,485     (19,599,510

Class I3

    (24,604,114     (27,112,967           (7,688,540     (20,916,482

Class R

    (9,069,694     (17,737,657           (8,397,749     (27,317,128

Class R4

    (4,693,244     (6,838,672     (2,057,728     (741,682     (6,529,406

Advisor Class

                      (2,465      
      (52,048,215     (63,875,443     (2,057,728     (54,326,662     (84,334,737

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    36,600                   233,833        

Class C

    (36,600                 (233,833      
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (32,553,522     227,923,223       (679,780     (1,236,397     102,811,450  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (34,085,558     236,434,662       1,821,484       (8,486,929     86,375,380  
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

    250,974,651       14,539,989       12,718,505       152,460,158       66,084,778  

End of period/year

  $   216,889,093     $   250,974,651     $   14,539,989     $   143,973,229     $   152,460,158  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (G)

        $ 1,089,419     $ 5,199           $ (732,251
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

    81,560       72,977             1,797,590       1,589,648  

Class C

    12,157       1,119             320,311       343,854  

Class I

    41,258       18,574             1,550,025       3,855,586  

Class I2

    212,994       15,802             587,212       104,057  

Class I3

    292,360       967,173             106,934       5,090,756  

Class R

    111,877       115,859             975,150       184,955  

Class R4

    73,631       93,465       115,106       159,986       80,310  

Class T1

          864             12,342       1,585  

Advisor Class

                            1,402  
      825,837       1,285,833       115,106       5,509,550       11,252,153  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                   

Class A

          262,942                    

Class C

          68,530                    

Class I

          144,152                    

Class I2

          3,485,319                    

Class I3

          14,387,627                   2,729,704  

Class R

          5,959,897                   6,349,742  

Class R4

                            1,727,879  

Advisor Class

          858                    
            24,309,325                   10,807,325  

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

    13,124                   283,263       977,090  

Class C

    2,166                   67,118       178,039  

Class I

    7,194                   405,255       240,709  

Class I2

    110,799                   636,212       5,020,338  

Class I3

    475,296                   484,216        

Class R

    146,000                   245,042        

Class R4

    26,181       1,156       10,653       85,504        

Class R6

                      887       4,663  

Class T1

    30                   170        

Advisor Class

    40                   235       862  
      780,830       1,156       10,653       2,207,902       6,421,701  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Small Cap Core    

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C) (D)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (E) (F)  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (102,925     (38,160           (1,519,276     (1,040,338

Class C

    (7,564     (14,338           (137,629     (73,599

Class I

    (14,402     (19,347           (1,154,309     (376,935

Class I2

    (1,005,243     (993,336           (2,608,822     (2,835,117

Class I3

    (2,018,291     (2,334,146           (1,075,653     (3,008,639

Class R

    (751,562     (1,562,821           (1,179,783     (4,092,359

Class R4

    (376,326     (592,530     (210,127     (103,894     (979,948

Advisor Class

                      (367      
      (4,276,313     (5,554,678     (210,127     (7,779,733     (12,406,935

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    2,904                   31,813        

Class C

    (2,948                 (35,003      
      (44                 (3,190      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

    (5,337     297,759             593,390       1,526,400  

Class C

    3,811       55,311             214,797       448,294  

Class I

    34,050       143,379             800,971       3,719,360  

Class I2

    (681,450     2,507,785             (1,385,398     2,289,278  

Class I3

    (1,250,635     13,020,654             (484,503     4,811,821  

Class R

    (493,685     4,512,935             40,409       2,442,338  

Class R4

    (276,514     (497,909     (84,368     141,596       828,241  

Class R6

                      887       4,663  

Class T1

    30       864             12,512       1,585  

Advisor Class

    40       858             (132     2,264  
      (2,669,690     20,041,636       (84,368     (65,471     16,074,244  

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(C)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.44-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(D)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feederstructure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months ofJanuary 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(E)    Class I3, R, and R4 commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(F)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(G)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Small Cap Value

    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D)  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 1,622,016     $ 902,986     $ 44,412     $ 3,886,953     $ (402,299

Net realized gain (loss)

    20,943,074       14,690,324             77,145,651       107,344,174  

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Series Portfolios

          4,987,862       34,016              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (40,264,859     8,637,238             (59,923,934     72,322,791  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Series Portfolios

          (5,039,261       1,123,681              

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (17,699,769     24,179,149       1,202,109       21,108,670       179,264,666  
           

Distributions (E):

                   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

    (108,556                 (43,122,222      

Class B

                      (639,012      

Class C

    (35,407                 (32,267,610      

Class I

    (104,035                 (30,473,301      

Class I2

    (10,810,508                 (2,520,225      

Class I3

    (1,436,337                        

Class R

    (455,240                        

Class R4

    (13,409                        

Class R6

    (2,639                 (494,961      

Class T1

    (439                 (1,292      

Advisor Class

    (453                 (17,021      

Net investment income:

                   

Class A

                            (2,976,859

Class C

                            (745,005

Class I

                            (1,892,802

Class I2

                            (234,153

Class R4

          (6,110     (57,375            

Class R6

                            (13,648

Advisor Class

                            (4

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (6,110     (57,375           (5,862,471

Net realized gains:

                   

Class A

                            (18,330,193

Class B

                            (499,496

Class C

                            (14,159,982

Class I

                            (8,156,693

Class I2

                            (932,170

Class R6

                            (54,160

Advisor Class

                            (462

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

                            (42,133,156

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (12,967,023     (6,110     (57,375       (109,535,644     (47,995,627
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

    1,710,750       706,527             35,241,213       63,364,690  

Class B

                      17,146       67,532  

Class C

    50,657       25,426             16,161,565       22,623,383  

Class I

    43,451       1,970,178             93,438,856       103,309,527  

Class I2

    7,908,511       273,374             820,884       516,914  

Class I3

    803,587       34,058,827                    

Class R

    2,439,583       404,165                    

Class R4

    28,958       146,453       396,114              

Class R6

                      10,097,334       3,044,908  

Class T1

                            10,000  

Advisor Class

                      166,800       134,507  
      12,985,497       37,584,950       396,114       155,943,798         193,071,461  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                   

Class A

          2,495,036                    

Class C

          824,598                    

Class I

          639,862                    

Class I2

            262,835,266                    

Class I3

          17,165,386                    

Class R

          35,584,048                    

Class R6

          56,472                    

Class T1

          9,968                    

Advisor Class

          9,995                    
            319,620,631                    

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Small Cap Value

    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D)  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

    108,556                   41,347,231       20,401,389  

Class B

                      616,613       463,513  

Class C

    34,117                   29,995,369       13,256,501  

Class I

    104,035                   25,040,503       8,092,037  

Class I2

    10,810,508                   2,520,225       1,166,323  

Class I3

    1,436,337                          

Class R

    455,240                          

Class R4

    13,409       6,110       57,375              

Class R6

    2,639                   494,961       67,808  

Class T1

    439                   1,292        

Advisor Class

    453                   17,021       466  
      12,965,733       6,110       57,375       100,033,215       43,448,037  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (1,168,433     (640,919           (92,835,823     (121,154,535

Class B

                      (533,712     (1,891,522

Class C

    (74,348     (20,194           (55,805,642     (69,587,487

Class I

    (1,760,708     (211,610           (65,498,780     (57,688,794

Class I2

    (36,295,986     (27,229,294           (2,661,806     (2,360,345

Class I3

    (6,884,739     (19,980,994                  

Class R

    (4,288,362     (25,014,729                  

Class R4

    (104,869     (6,783,482     (1,241,683            

Class R6

                      (1,861,419     (379,530
      (50,577,445     (79,881,222       (1,241,683       (219,197,182       (253,062,213

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      4,877,540       3,516,440  

Class B

                      (4,877,540     (3,516,440
                               

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    14,772                   42,926,528        

Class C

    (14,772                 (42,926,528      
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (24,626,215     277,330,469       (788,194     36,779,831       (16,542,715

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (55,293,007     301,503,508       356,540       (51,647,143     114,726,324  
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

    308,568,989       7,065,481       6,708,941       877,442,342       762,716,018  

End of period/year

  $   253,275,982     $   308,568,989     $ 7,065,481     $ 825,795,199     $ 877,442,342  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (E)

        $ 637,513     $           $ 822,486  
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

    144,318       62,428             1,254,521       2,265,562  

Class B

                      745       2,630  

Class C

    4,302       2,232             660,996       912,026  

Class I

    3,580       169,873             3,206,944       3,567,317  

Class I2

    649,754       24,123             28,361       18,001  

Class I3

    66,437       3,072,379                    

Class R

    206,866       35,280                    

Class R4

    2,453       13,003       39,617              

Class R6

                      344,513       103,831  

Class T1 (A)

                            355  

Advisor Class

                      6,083       4,515  
      1,077,710       3,379,318       39,617       5,502,163       6,874,237  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                   

Class A

          225,399                    

Class C

          74,769                    

Class I

          57,440                    

Class I2

          23,579,640                    

Class I3

          1,539,952                    

Class R

          3,192,339                    

Class R6

          5,040                    

Class T1

          900                    

Advisor Class

          891                    
            28,676,370                    

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Small Cap Value

    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B) (C)     December 31, 2016     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (D)  

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

    9,326                   1,515,105       747,030  

Class B

                      25,512       18,781  

Class C

    2,954                   1,261,900       545,535  

Class I

    8,892                   888,591       288,075  

Class I2

    923,186                   89,306       41,477  

Class I3

    122,345                          

Class R

    38,843                          

Class R4

    1,143       559       5,829              

Class R6

    225                   17,465       2,403  

Class T1

    38                   48        

Advisor Class

    38                   597       16  
      1,106,990       559       5,829       3,798,524       1,643,317  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (99,636     (56,826           (3,302,754     (4,316,782

Class B

                      (21,574     (74,384

Class C

    (6,460     (1,738           (2,291,705     (2,796,491

Class I

    (151,703     (17,768           (2,269,591     (2,014,153

Class I2

    (3,046,861     (2,416,585           (91,680     (80,676

Class I3

    (581,031     (1,707,458                  

Class R

    (365,190     (2,244,465                  

Class R4

    (8,799     (613,048     (122,618            

Class R6

                      (65,370     (12,854
      (4,259,680     (7,057,888     (122,618     (8,042,674     (9,295,340

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      175,520       126,093  

Class B

                      (198,264     (139,953
                        (22,744     (13,860

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    1,229                   1,488,416        

Class C

    (1,246                 (1,717,127      
      (17                 (228,711      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

    55,237       231,001             1,130,808       (1,178,097

Class B

                      (193,581     (192,926

Class C

    (450     75,263             (2,085,936     (1,338,930

Class I

    (139,231     209,545             1,825,944       1,841,239  

Class I2

    (1,473,921     21,187,178             25,987       (21,198

Class I3

    (392,249     2,904,873                    

Class R

    (119,481     983,154                    

Class R4

    (5,203     (599,486     (77,172            

Class R6

    225       5,040             296,608       93,380  

Class T1

    38       900             48       355  

Advisor Class

    38       891             6,680       4,531  
      (2,074,997     24,998,359       (77,172     1,006,558       (791,646

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 2.16-for-1 share split. The Capital share transactions – shares has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Statements of Changes in Net Assets represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(E)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Strategic
High Income
    Transamerica
Unconstrained Bond
    Transamerica US Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 5,116,776     $ 4,802,189     $ 23,320,833     $ 6,660,303     $ (2,398,596   $ 2,219,323  

Net realized gain (loss)

    3,880,521       9,030,193       (5,107,923     6,573,151       101,172,920       100,647,830  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (5,324,697     3,139,383       (21,601,131     1,148,745       26,343,598       137,501,273  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    3,672,600       16,971,765       (3,388,221       14,382,199         125,117,922         240,368,426  
             

Distributions (C):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (892,273                       (50,554,272      

Class B

                            (546,263      

Class C

    (1,116,453                       (5,140,014      

Class I

      (3,068,436           (83,485           (18,709,124      

Class I2

    (441           (20,859,820           (22,693,124      

Class T

                            (4,498,847      

Class T1

    (396                       (1,169      

Advisor Class

    (4,389           (345           (1,259      

Net investment income:

                       

Class A

          (890,762                       (300,861

Class C

          (1,351,056                       (18

Class I

          (2,400,293           (29,338           (612,803

Class I2

          (407           (7,789,343           (1,330,410

Class T

                                  (118,454

Class T1

          (217                        

Advisor Class

          (486           (251            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (4,643,221           (7,818,932           (2,362,546

Net realized gains:

                       

Class A

                                  (9,431,729

Class B

                                  (160,941

Class C

                                  (1,012,745

Class I

                                  (3,408,145

Class I2

                                  (5,475,375

Class T

                                  (833,124

Advisor Class

                                  (211

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

                                  (20,322,270

Return of capital:

                       

Class I

                (10,079                  

Class I2

                (2,519,473                  

Advisor Class

                (43                  

Total dividends and/or distributions from return of capital

                (2,529,595                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (5,082,388     (4,643,221     (23,473,245     (7,818,932     (102,144,072     (22,684,816
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    13,479,563       2,604,986                   19,735,361       18,566,843  

Class B

                            21,100       30,524  

Class C

    7,806,763       2,480,440                   2,900,954       1,598,793  

Class I

    30,253,939       15,390,430       1,404,290       2,036,489       9,344,791       9,805,089  

Class I2

                481,390,903       38,959,786       21,977,924       2,952,866  

Class T

                            606,724       626,800  

Class T1

          10,000                         10,000  

Advisor Class

    107,000       15,201             10,000             10,000  
      51,647,265       20,501,057         482,795,193       41,006,275       54,586,854       33,600,915  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class A

          28,861,366                          

Class C

          53,942,865                          

Class I

          22,194,649                          

Class I2

          9,808                          
              105,008,688                          

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Strategic
High Income
    Transamerica
Unconstrained Bond
    Transamerica US Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    859,497       839,426                   49,576,762       9,537,986  

Class B

                            543,134       159,875  

Class C

    1,071,787       1,273,462                   5,084,390       974,829  

Class I

    2,992,295       2,313,769       93,465       29,421       18,392,313       3,966,146  

Class I2

    441       407       23,379,293       7,863,241       22,693,124       6,804,498  

Class T

                            4,398,658       926,321  

Class T1

    396       217                   1,169        

Advisor Class

    4,389       486       388       251       1,259       211  
      4,928,805       4,427,767       23,473,146       7,892,913       100,690,809       22,369,866  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (7,592,489     (15,969,213                 (65,737,546     (59,971,042

Class B

                            (375,423     (784,678

Class C

    (12,945,203     (22,923,946                 (5,726,054     (8,670,918

Class I

    (12,039,725     (15,715,712     (1,686,071     (265,705     (27,869,439     (25,861,694

Class I2

                (35,769,369     (5,485,322     (88,711,712     (89,116,391

Class T

                            (9,372,231     (9,945,457

Advisor Class

    (15,831                              
      (32,593,248     (54,608,871     (37,455,440     (5,751,027     (197,792,405     (194,350,180

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                            2,351,872       2,717,208  

Class B

                            (2,351,872     (2,717,208
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    582,350                         39,772,817        

Class C

    (582,350                       (39,772,817      
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    23,982,822       75,328,641       468,812,899       43,148,161       (42,514,742     (138,379,399

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    22,573,034       87,657,185       441,951,433       49,711,428       (19,540,892     79,304,211  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    135,673,892       48,016,707       269,007,769       219,296,341       1,078,057,971       998,753,760  

End of year

  $   158,246,926     $   135,673,892     $   710,959,202     $   269,007,769     $   1,058,517,079     $   1,078,057,971  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (C)

        $ (416,364         $ (7,174         $ 1,339,868  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    1,195,062       246,530                   924,713       1,013,965  

Class B

                            1,054       1,589  

Class C

    701,212       234,012                   145,833       90,039  

Class I

    2,705,748       1,449,619       137,448       200,492       433,222       512,782  

Class I2

                47,346,225       3,849,972       1,016,540       160,321  

Class T

                            10,843       13,819  

Class T1

          944                         544  

Advisor Class

    9,630       1,465             1,016             569  
      4,611,652       1,932,570       47,483,673       4,051,480       2,532,205       1,793,628  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class A

          2,855,808                          

Class C

          5,357,800                          

Class I

          2,195,729                          

Class I2

          1,009                          
            10,410,346                          

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    77,461       79,620                   2,533,308       560,399  

Class B

                            29,486       9,820  

Class C

    96,929       121,233                   274,832       59,769  

Class I

    269,390       218,645       9,298       2,897       924,698       229,788  

Class I2

    42       40       2,343,459       781,386       1,144,383       395,151  

Class T

                            83,928       21,709  

Class T1

    36       20                   60        

Advisor Class

    394       45       39       25       63       12  
      444,252       419,603       2,352,796       784,308       4,990,758       1,276,648  

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Strategic
High Income
    Transamerica
Unconstrained Bond
    Transamerica US Growth  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (B)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A) (B)  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (681,019     (1,506,401                 (3,117,096     (3,219,928

Class B

                            (18,983     (44,994

Class C

    (1,165,635     (2,186,787                 (288,060     (487,937

Class I

    (1,080,662     (1,497,533     (168,551     (26,015     (1,301,306     (1,400,518

Class I2

                (3,596,561     (548,489     (4,162,695     (4,702,781

Class T

                            (166,565     (216,035

Advisor Class

    (1,435                              
      (2,928,751     (5,190,721     (3,765,112     (574,504     (9,054,705     (10,072,193

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                            112,570       148,318  

Class B

                            (119,823     (155,494
                              (7,253     (7,176

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    51,290                         1,745,914        

Class C

    (51,562                       (1,857,940      
      (272                       (112,026      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    642,794       1,675,557                   2,199,409       (1,497,246

Class B

                            (108,266     (189,079

Class C

    (419,056     3,526,258                   (1,725,335     (338,129

Class I

    1,894,476       2,366,460       (21,805     177,374       56,614       (657,948

Class I2

    42       1,049       46,093,123       4,082,869       (2,001,772     (4,147,309

Class T

                            (71,794     (180,507

Class T1

    36       964                   60       544  

Advisor Class

    8,589       1,510       39       1,041       63       581  
      2,126,881       7,571,798       46,071,357       4,261,284       (1,651,021     (7,009,093

 

(A)    Class T1 commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Advisor Class commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(C)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Event Driven
 

Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 187,888  
   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Purchases of long-term investments

    (596,295,950

Proceeds of long-term investments

    602,250,320  

Purchases to cover securities sold short

      (186,168,530

Proceeds from securities sold short

    199,107,304  

Net purchases/proceeds of short-term investments

      (22,750,959

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    2,564,107  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (3,255,138

Net amortization (accretion) of discount and premium

    (176,551

(Increase) decrease in receivables for investments sold

    132,311  

(Increase) decrease in receivables for interest

    (68,039

(Increase) decrease in receivables for dividends

    86,083  

(Increase) decrease in receivables for net income from securities lending

    861  

Increase (decrease) in payables for investments purchased

    (3,946,125

Increase (decrease) in dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    34,867  

Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities

    86,492  

Increase (decrease) in collateral for securities on loan

    379,012  

Net cash provided by (used for) swap agreement transactions

    78,277  

Net cash provided by (used for) written options and swaptions transactions

    (1,674,790

Net cash provided by (used for) in futures contracts transactions

    (363,914

Net cash provided by (used for) in forward foreign currency contracts

    (944,337

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    (10,736,811
   

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Increase (decrease) in foreign cash overdraft

    1,066  

Proceeds from shares sold, net of receivable for shares sold

    55,946,512  

Payment of shares redeemed, net of payable for shares redeemed

    (29,707,306

Cash distributions paid

    (3

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

    26,240,269  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currencies

    15,503,458  

Cash and foreign currencies, at beginning of year (A) (B)

  $ 7,202,074  

Cash and foreign currencies, at end of year (B)

  $ 22,705,532  
   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

   

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short paid

  $ 271,508  

Non-cash financing activities included herein consist of reinvestment of distributions

  $ 1,549,387  

 

  (A)    Beginning balance is reflective of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash, a consensus of the FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force.
  (B)    For the year ended October 31, 2018, the beginning and ending cash balances consist of the following:

 

     Beginning of Year     End of Year  

Assets:

       

Cash

  $ 17     $  

Cash collateral pledged at custodian:

       

OTC derivatives

          3,500,000  

Futures contracts

          66,514  

Cash collateral pledged at broker:

       

Securities sold short

          19,299,316  

OTC derivatives

    7,152,671       135,266  

Futures contracts

    49,386        

Total assets

    7,202,074       23,001,096  
     

Liabilities:

       

Cash collateral received at custodian for:

       

Securities sold short

          295,564  

Total liabilities

          295,564  

Net cash per statement of assets and liabilities

  $ 7,202,074     $   22,705,532  

Total cash and foreign currencies per statement of cash flows

  $   7,202,074     $ 22,705,532  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year
indicated:
  Transamerica Balanced II  
  Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.17     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.18       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.07       0.15  

Total investment operations

    0.25       0.17  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.17      

Net realized gains

    (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.21      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.21     $ 10.17  

Total return

    2.49     1.70 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   49,964     $   56,169  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.59     0.66 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50     0.50 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.73     1.23 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     40 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 15, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Balanced II
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.17     $ 10.11     $ 9.68     $ 9.85     $ 9.04     $ 7.80  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.13       0.14       0.11       0.10       0.10       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.06       0.91       0.63       (0.11     0.82       1.30  

Total investment operations

    0.19       1.05       0.74       (0.01     0.92       1.37  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.09     (0.12     (0.10     (0.11     (0.13

Net realized gains

    (0.04     (0.90     (0.19     (0.06            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.16     (0.99     (0.31     (0.16     (0.11     (0.13

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.20     $ 10.17     $ 10.11     $ 9.68     $ 9.85     $ 9.04  

Total return

    1.85     10.68 %(E)      7.69     (0.08 )%      10.35     17.65

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   82,270     $   91,171     $   90,455     $   90,541     $   77,447     $   52,672  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.09     1.20 %(F)      1.18     1.16     1.21     1.28

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01 %(G)      1.13 %(F)(H)      1.09 %(H)(I)      1.10     1.10     1.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.22     0.95 %(F)      1.13     1.00     1.09     0.85

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     40 %(E)      37     50     92     123

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Balanced reorganized into the Fund on September 15, 2017. Prior to September 15, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Balanced, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 2.01-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on September 15, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond (A)  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.34     $ 9.31     $ 9.22     $ 9.46     $ 9.38  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.33       0.33       0.36 (C)       0.28       0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.39     0.05       0.07       (0.23     0.08  

Total investment operations

    (0.06     0.38       0.43       0.05       0.37  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.35     (0.34     (0.29     (0.29

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.95     $ 9.34     $ 9.31     $ 9.22     $ 9.46  

Total return (D)

    (0.67 )%      4.12     4.78     0.56     3.98

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   87,523     $   83,251     $   86,305     $   68,304     $   73,829  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99     0.97     0.93     0.88     0.91

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.97 %(E)      0.97     0.91 %(C)      0.88     0.89

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.58     3.59     3.92 %(C)      3.03     3.04

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     34     47     27     26

 

(A)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond (A)  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.35     $ 9.32     $ 9.22     $ 9.46     $ 9.39  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.25       0.25       0.28 (C)       0.21       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     0.05       0.08       (0.24     0.07  

Total investment operations

    (0.15     0.30       0.36       (0.03     0.28  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25       (0.27     (0.26     (0.21     (0.21

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.95     $ 9.35     $ 9.32     $ 9.22     $ 9.46  

Total return (D)

      (1.64 )%      3.20     3.95     (0.28 )%      2.98

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 115     $ 531     $   1,355     $   2,164     $   3,644  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.11     1.87     1.80     1.71     1.72

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.85     1.85     1.79 %(C)      1.71     1.72

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.70     2.69     3.03 %(C)      2.18     2.24

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     34     47     27     26

 

(A)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.

(C)

   Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

(D)

   Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond (A)
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.28     $ 9.25     $ 9.16     $ 9.40     $ 9.32  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.27       0.27       0.29 (C)       0.22       0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.39     0.05       0.07       (0.23     0.08  

Total investment operations

    (0.12     0.32       0.36       (0.01     0.30  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.29     (0.27     (0.23     (0.22

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.89     $ 9.28     $ 9.25     $ 9.16     $ 9.40  

Total return (D)

    (1.33 )%      3.41     4.18     (0.15 )%      3.26

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   44,958     $   49,394     $   60,126     $   64,995     $   68,629  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.63     1.65     1.64     1.59     1.60

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.61 %(E)      1.65     1.62 %(C)      1.59     1.60

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.93     2.90     3.20 %(C)      2.32     2.33

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     34     47     27     26

 

(A)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond (A)  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23     $ 9.47     $ 9.39  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.36       0.36       0.38 (C)       0.31       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     0.06       0.07       (0.23     0.08  

Total investment operations

    (0.04     0.42       0.45       0.08       0.39  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.36     (0.38     (0.36     (0.32     (0.31

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23     $ 9.47  

Total return

    (0.39 )%      4.54     5.05     0.84     4.25

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   396,083     $   181,977     $   162,875     $   55,370     $   42,545  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.64     0.67     0.67     0.61     0.62

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.59     0.67     0.65 %(C)      0.61     0.62

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.94     3.88     4.20 %(C)      3.33     3.29

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     34     47     27     26

 

(A)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond (A)  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23     $ 9.48     $ 9.40  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.37       0.37       0.39 (C)       0.32       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     0.06       0.07       (0.24     0.09  

Total investment operations

    (0.03     0.43       0.46       0.08       0.40  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.37     (0.39     (0.37     (0.33     (0.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23     $ 9.48  

Total return

    (0.32 )%      4.65     5.17     0.83     4.35

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   101,251     $   118,738     $   137,246     $   355,272     $   540,719  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.53     0.56     0.55     0.51     0.52

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52 %(D)      0.56     0.53 %(C)      0.51     0.52

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.03     3.99     4.23 %(C)      3.40     3.26

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     34     47     27     26

 

(A)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Bond (A)  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (B)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23     $ 9.45  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (C)

    0.37       0.37       0.40 (D)       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     0.06       0.06       (0.21

Total investment operations

    (0.03     0.43       0.46       (0.07

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.37     (0.39     (0.37       (0.15

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $   9.23  

Total return

    (0.30 )%      4.65     5.16     (0.79 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   9,181     $   6,283     $   3,028     $ 50  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.53     0.56     0.55     0.52 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.51     0.56     0.52 %(D)      0.52 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.05     4.01     4.38 %(D)      3.55 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     34     47     27 %(E) 

 

(A)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.

(B)

   Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.

(C)

   Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.

(D)

   Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.03% higher and 0.03% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

(E)

   Not annualized.

(F)

   Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Bond (A)  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (B)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.34     $ 9.22  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (C)

    0.35       0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     0.12  

Total investment operations

    (0.05     0.34  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

      (0.35       (0.22

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   8.94     $   9.34  

Total return (D)

    (0.56 )%      3.77 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 20  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.81 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76 %(G)      0.81 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.78     3.71 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     34

 

(A)    Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income.
(B)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(C)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 28.32     $ 25.70     $ 25.35     $ 24.40     $ 21.40  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.21     (0.24     (0.14 )(B)      (0.19     (0.15

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    4.14       7.40       1.33       1.80       3.64  

Total investment operations

    3.93       7.16       1.19       1.61       3.49  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (5.44     (4.54     (0.84     (0.66     (0.49

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 26.81     $ 28.32     $ 25.70     $ 25.35     $ 24.40  

Total return (C)

    16.52     34.66     4.77     6.77     16.52

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   384,193     $   223,299     $   170,198     $   160,269     $   124,413  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.23     1.23     1.21     1.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.23     1.22 %(B)      1.21     1.26

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.78 )%      (0.95 )%      (0.57 )%(B)      (0.75 )%      (0.63 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    40     66     32     24     30

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 23.48     $ 22.28     $ 22.30     $ 21.76     $ 19.31  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.37     (0.39     (0.33 )(B)      (0.38     (0.32

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.28       6.13       1.15       1.58       3.26  

Total investment operations

    2.91       5.74       0.82       1.20       2.94  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (5.44     (4.54     (0.84     (0.66     (0.49

Net asset value, end of year

  $   20.95     $   23.48     $   22.28     $   22.30     $   21.76  

Total return (C)

    15.30     33.36     3.78     5.72     15.44

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 786     $ 1,694     $ 2,584     $ 3,870     $ 4,932  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.46     2.32     2.20     2.13     2.16

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.20     2.20     2.19 %(B)      2.20     2.20

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.74 )%      (1.89 )%      (1.54 )%(B)      (1.73 )%      (1.54 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    40     66     32     24     30

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 23.83     $ 22.50     $ 22.46     $ 21.84     $ 19.33  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.34     (0.35     (0.28 )(B)      (0.33     (0.28

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.36       6.22       1.16       1.61       3.28  

Total investment operations

    3.02       5.87       0.88       1.28       3.00  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (5.44     (4.54     (0.84     (0.66     (0.49

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 21.41     $ 23.83     $ 22.50     $ 22.46     $ 21.84  

Total return (C)

    15.65     33.68     4.03     5.98     15.74

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   149,727     $   84,852     $   69,159     $   68,922     $   50,879  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.93     1.97     1.96     1.92     1.95

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.93     1.97     1.95 %(B)      1.92     1.95

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.52 )%      (1.69 )%      (1.30 )%(B)      (1.47 )%      (1.34 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    40     66     32     24     30

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 29.39     $ 26.43     $ 25.98     $ 24.92     $ 21.78  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.16     (0.18     (0.07 )(B)      (0.12     (0.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    4.34       7.68       1.36       1.84       3.70  

Total investment operations

    4.18       7.50       1.29       1.72       3.63  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (5.44     (4.54     (0.84     (0.66     (0.49

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 28.13     $ 29.39     $ 26.43     $ 25.98     $ 24.92  

Total return

    16.77     35.03     5.09     7.07     16.88

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   719,431     $   292,452     $   164,575     $   153,719     $   161,858  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.96     0.94     0.92     0.95

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.96     0.93 %(B)      0.92     0.95

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.55 )%      (0.69 )%      (0.28 )%(B)      (0.46 )%      (0.31 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    40     66     32     24     30

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 17.26     $ 17.43     $ 17.40     $ 16.88     $ 14.88  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.05     (0.08     (0.03 )(B)      (0.06     (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.20       4.45       0.90       1.24       2.52  

Total investment operations

    2.15       4.37       0.87       1.18       2.49  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (5.44     (4.54     (0.84     (0.66     (0.49

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.97     $ 17.26     $ 17.43     $ 17.40     $ 16.88  

Total return

    16.90     35.14     5.25     7.19     17.05

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   165,523     $   230,981     $   241,857     $   1,039,343     $   836,984  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.83     0.85     0.81     0.79     0.81

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.83     0.85     0.81 %(B)      0.79     0.81

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.38 )%      (0.56 )%      (0.18 )%(B)      (0.34 )%      (0.20 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    40     66     32     24     30

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 28.34     $ 23.02  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.19     (0.14

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    4.15       5.46  

Total investment operations

    3.96       5.32  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (5.44      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   26.86     $   28.34  

Total return (C)

    16.64     23.11 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 60     $ 12  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.07     1.09 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.69 )%      (0.88 )%(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    40     66

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 29.37     $ 25.71  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.21     (0.19

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    4.36       8.39  

Total investment operations

    4.15       8.20  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (5.44     (4.54

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   28.08     $   29.37  

Total return

    16.71     38.67 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 393     $ 29  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.03     1.04 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.71 )%      (0.81 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    40     66

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Concentrated Growth
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 17.93     $ 17.38     $ 16.80     $ 16.22     $ 15.57  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.06     (0.04     (0.02 )(C)      0.01       0.00 (D)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.17       3.13       0.62       0.61       0.65  

Total investment operations

    1.11       3.09       0.60       0.62       0.65  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

          (0.06     (0.02            

Net realized gains

    (1.03     (2.48           (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.03     (2.54     (0.02     (0.04      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 18.01     $ 17.93     $   17.38     $   16.80     $   16.22  

Total return (E)

    6.39     20.50     3.59     3.81     4.17 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,298     $   1,018     $ 768     $ 681     $ 444  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     2.79     1.12     1.06     1.18 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.20     1.11 %(C)      1.06     1.18 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.32 )%      (0.21 )%      (0.10 )%(C)      0.07     0.03 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    23     15     83     34     18 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Concentrated Growth  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 17.50     $ 17.06     $ 16.59     $ 16.14     $ 15.57  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.17     (0.14     (0.13 )(C)      (0.11     (0.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.14       3.06       0.60       0.60       0.64  

Total investment operations

    0.97       2.92       0.47       0.49       0.57  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (1.03     (2.48           (0.04      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   17.44     $   17.50     $   17.06     $   16.59     $   16.14  

Total return (D)

    5.71     19.75     2.83     3.02     3.66 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 1,065     $ 1,033     $ 721     $ 421     $ 274  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.86     1.85     1.81     1.80     1.93 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.86     1.85     1.81 %(C)      1.80     1.93 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.98 )%      (0.86 )%      (0.81 )%(C)      (0.67 )%      (0.67 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    23     15     83     34     18 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Concentrated Growth
 
  Class I (A)  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (B)
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 17.79     $ 17.26     $ 16.67     $ 16.09     $ 15.76     $ 12.24  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (C)

    0.00 (D)       0.02       0.03 (E)       0.04       0.02       (0.00 )(E) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.16       3.10       0.61       0.60       0.76       3.87  

Total investment operations

    1.16       3.12       0.64       0.64       0.78       3.87  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.03     (0.11     (0.05     (0.02           (0.00 )(E) 

Net realized gains

    (1.03     (2.48           (0.04     (0.45     (0.34

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.06     (2.59     (0.05     (0.06     (0.45     (0.35

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 17.89     $ 17.79     $ 17.26     $ 16.67     $ 16.09     $ 15.76  

Total return

    6.74     20.97     3.87     3.95     6.13 %(F)      31.84

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   30,743     $   33,077     $   24,424     $   23,460     $   19,643     $   13,761  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87     0.87     0.83     0.83     1.08 %(G)      2.18

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87     0.87     0.82 %(E)      0.88     1.00 %(G)      1.25

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.02     0.13     0.19 %(E)      0.27     0.16 %(G)      (0.02 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    23     15     83     34     18 %(F)      15

 

(A)    Prior to February 28, 2014, information provided in previous periods reflects The Torray Resolute Fund, which is the accounting survivor pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization. Prior to January 1, 2014, the financial highlights were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm.
(B)    Effective at the close of business on February 28, 2014, the fiscal year end of the Fund changed to October 31. The Financial Highlights represent activity for the ten months of January 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014. Refer to the notes to the financial statements for details.
(C)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Concentrated Growth
 
  Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 18.01     $ 17.45     $ 16.85     $ 16.26     $ 15.57  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.02       0.04       0.06 (C)       0.07       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.17       3.13       0.61       0.60       0.65  

Total investment operations

    1.19       3.17       0.67       0.67       0.69  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.04     (0.13     (0.07     (0.04      

Net realized gains

    (1.03     (2.48           (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.07     (2.61     (0.07     (0.08      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 18.13     $ 18.01     $ 17.45     $ 16.85     $ 16.26  

Total return

    6.86     21.02     4.02     4.11     4.43 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   155,403     $   190,788     $   222,753     $   390,712     $   353,480  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.77     0.72     0.73     0.77 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.77     0.72 %(C)      0.73     0.77 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.12     0.27     0.36 %(C)      0.41     0.42 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    23     15     83     34     18 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica
Concentrated Growth
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 17.94     $ 16.23  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.02     (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.17       1.73  

Total investment operations

    1.15       1.71  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(C)       

Net realized gains

    (1.03      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.03      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   18.06     $   17.94  

Total return (D)

    6.57     10.60 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 12     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     1.01 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     1.01 %(F)(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.14 )%      (0.17 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    23     15 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica
Concentrated Growth
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 17.90     $ 17.51  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.01     0.00 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.17       2.87  

Total investment operations

    1.16       2.87  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized gains

    (1.03     (2.48

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.04     (2.48

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   18.02     $   17.90  

Total return

    6.71     19.12 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 13     $ 12  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.97     0.96 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.95 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.07 )%      0.00 %(E)(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    23     15 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Rounds to less than 0.01% or (0.01)%.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.53     $ 11.15     $ 12.75     $ 13.35     $ 11.98  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.21       0.20       0.23 (B)       0.23       0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.19     1.92       0.23       (0.18     1.47  

Total investment operations

    0.02       2.12       0.46       0.05       1.67  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.24     (0.23     (0.22     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (0.75     (1.50     (1.83     (0.43     (0.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.96     (1.74     (2.06     (0.65     (0.30

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.59     $ 11.53     $ 11.15     $ 12.75     $ 13.35  

Total return (C)

    (0.20 )%      20.35     4.30     0.32     14.14

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   83,567     $   94,083     $   86,943     $   51,809     $   63,639  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.01     0.97     0.97     0.96

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.01     0.97 %(B)      0.97     0.96

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.85     1.77     2.09 %(B)      1.74     1.55

Portfolio turnover rate

    22     14     54     15     21

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.47     $ 11.09     $ 12.70     $ 13.32     $ 11.96  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.11       0.11       0.14 (B)       0.12       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.19     1.91       0.22       (0.19     1.49  

Total investment operations

    (0.08     2.02       0.36       (0.07     1.58  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.14     (0.14     (0.12     (0.12

Net realized gains

    (0.75     (1.50     (1.83     (0.43     (0.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.86     (1.64     (1.97     (0.55     (0.22

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.53     $ 11.47     $ 11.09     $ 12.70     $ 13.32  

Total return (C)

    (1.06 )%      19.42     3.41     (0.62 )%      13.30

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   5,816     $   7,080     $   7,755     $   4,749     $   4,419  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.86     1.84     1.80     1.81     1.81

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.86     1.84     1.80 %(B)      1.81     1.81

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.02     0.96     1.23 %(B)      0.89     0.74

Portfolio turnover rate

    22     14     54     15     21

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.52     $ 11.14     $ 12.75     $ 13.35     $ 11.98  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.21       0.25 (B)       0.25       0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     1.93       0.22       (0.18     1.47  

Total investment operations

    0.05       2.14       0.47       0.07       1.70  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.26     (0.25     (0.24     (0.23

Net realized gains

    (0.75     (1.50     (1.83     (0.43     (0.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.98     (1.76     (2.08     (0.67     (0.33

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.59     $ 11.52     $ 11.14     $ 12.75     $ 13.35  

Total return

    0.06     20.56     4.38     0.49     14.37

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   16,823     $   17,286     $   10,559     $   6,318     $   6,311  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.84     0.81     0.81     0.80

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.84     0.80 %(B)      0.81     0.80

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.98     1.91     2.26 %(B)      1.88     1.80

Portfolio turnover rate

    22     14     54     15     21

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.53     $ 11.15     $ 12.75     $ 13.36     $ 11.98  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.23       0.26 (B)       0.26       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.19     1.92       0.23       (0.18     1.48  

Total investment operations

    0.05       2.15       0.49       0.08       1.72  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.27     (0.26     (0.26     (0.24

Net realized gains

    (0.75     (1.50     (1.83     (0.43     (0.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.99     (1.77     (2.09     (0.69     (0.34

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.59     $ 11.53     $ 11.15     $ 12.75     $ 13.36  

Total return

    0.08     20.67     4.57     0.52     14.56

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   484,565     $   576,947     $   672,378     $   852,448     $   1,402,739  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.74     0.70     0.71     0.70

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.74     0.70 %(B)      0.71     0.70

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.14     2.07     2.31 %(B)      1.98     1.88

Portfolio turnover rate

    22     14     54     15     21

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.52     $ 11.15     $ 12.75     $ 13.25  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.24       0.21       0.27 (C)       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.18     1.93       0.22       (0.48

Total investment operations

    0.06       2.14       0.49       (0.37

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.27     (0.26     (0.13

Net realized gains

    (0.75     (1.50     (1.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.99     (1.77     (2.09     (0.13

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.59     $ 11.52     $   11.15     $   12.75  

Total return

    0.17     20.67     4.57     (2.79 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   4,082     $   3,524     $ 474     $ 49  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.74     0.71     0.72 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.74     0.70 %(C)      0.72 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.11     1.90     2.39 %(C)      1.99 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    22     14     54     15

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.56     $ 11.09  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.21       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.18     0.48  

Total investment operations

    0.03       0.60  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.13

Net realized gains

    (0.75      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.96     (0.13

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.63     $   11.56  

Total return (C)

    (0.06 )%      5.50 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 31     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99     0.98 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99     0.98 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.91     1.67 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    22     14

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.61     $ 12.19  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.22       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.19     0.92  

Total investment operations

    0.03       1.09  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.17

Net realized gains

    (0.75     (1.50

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.97     (1.67

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.67     $   11.61  

Total return

    (0.09 )%      10.16 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.94 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.90 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.97     1.78 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    22     14

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Allocation  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.77     $ 10.48     $ 11.10     $ 11.73     $ 11.12  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.11       0.11       0.12 (C)       0.07       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.03       1.32       (0.23     0.04 (D)       0.61  

Total investment operations

    0.14       1.43       (0.11     0.11       0.69  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.10     (0.14     (0.05     (0.11     (0.05

Net realized gains

                (0.46     (0.63     (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.10     (0.14     (0.51     (0.74     (0.08

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.81     $ 11.77     $ 10.48     $ 11.10     $ 11.73  

Total return (E)

    1.17     13.73     (0.99 )%      0.91     6.31

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   10,935     $   8,560     $   9,348     $   14,100     $   12,115  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.56     1.59     1.33     1.36     1.32

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10     1.10     1.09 %(C)      1.10     1.11

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    0.95     0.96     1.14 %(C)      0.63     0.70

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    25     3     142     308     194

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Allocation
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.59     $ 10.32     $ 10.96     $ 11.60     $ 11.05  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.03       0.02       0.04 (C)       (0.01     (0.00 )(D) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.02       1.30       (0.22     0.04 (E)       0.60  

Total investment operations

    0.05       1.32       (0.18     0.03       0.60  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.05           (0.04     (0.02

Net realized gains

                (0.46     (0.63     (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.01     (0.05     (0.46     (0.67     (0.05

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.63     $ 11.59     $ 10.32     $ 10.96     $ 11.60  

Total return (F)

    0.40     12.82     (1.64 )%      0.15     5.46

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   5,944     $   7,231     $   8,710     $   11,492     $   7,266  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.29     2.32     2.06     2.12     2.09

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.85     1.85     1.83 %(C)      1.85     1.85

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    0.22     0.21     0.37 %(C)      (0.13 )%      (0.03 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    25     3     142     308     194

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Allocation
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.74     $ 10.47     $ 11.08     $ 11.71     $ 11.09  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.15       0.13       0.15 (C)       0.10       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.02       1.31       (0.23     0.04 (D)       0.61  

Total investment operations

    0.17       1.44       (0.08     0.14       0.72  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.17     (0.07     (0.14     (0.07

Net realized gains

                (0.46     (0.63     (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.13     (0.17     (0.53     (0.77     (0.10

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.78     $ 11.74     $ 10.47     $ 11.08     $ 11.71  

Total return

    1.45     13.89     (0.65 )%      1.15     6.57

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   2,610     $   3,012     $   2,324     $   3,889     $   3,521  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.29     1.03     1.08     1.03

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.83 %(C)      0.85     0.85

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.22     1.21     1.39 %(C)      0.91     0.98

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    25     3     142     308     194

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Allocation
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.77     $ 11.06  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.12       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.01       0.64  

Total investment operations

    0.13       0.71  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.08      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.82     $   11.77  

Total return (E)

    1.11     6.42 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.41     1.43 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10     1.10 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    0.96     0.97 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    25     3

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.45     $ 9.46     $ 9.38     $ 10.48     $ 10.16  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.32       0.32       0.36 (C)       0.39       0.38  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.54     0.06       0.32       (0.87     0.26  

Total investment operations

    (0.22     0.38       0.68       (0.48     0.64  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.32     (0.32     (0.33     (0.45     (0.32

Net realized gains

                (0.20     (0.17      

Return of capital

    (0.08     (0.07     (0.07            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (0.39     (0.60     (0.62     (0.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.83     $ 9.45     $ 9.46     $ 9.38     $ 10.48  

Total return (D)

    (2.38 )%      4.12     7.79     (4.78 )%      6.39

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   68,424     $   97,964     $   122,240     $   175,092     $   259,348  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     0.89     0.89     0.89     0.89

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.89     0.88 %(C)      0.89     0.87

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    3.48     3.41     3.89 %(C)      3.84     3.63

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    23     9     27     159     102

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.41     $ 9.42     $ 9.34     $ 10.44     $ 10.12  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.26       0.25       0.28 (C)       0.31       0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.54     0.06       0.33       (0.87     0.27  

Total investment operations

    (0.28     0.31       0.61       (0.56     0.56  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.26     (0.28     (0.37     (0.24

Net realized gains

                (0.20     (0.17      

Return of capital

    (0.07     (0.06     (0.05            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.34     (0.32     (0.53     (0.54     (0.24

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.79     $ 9.41     $ 9.42     $ 9.34     $ 10.44  

Total return (D)

    (3.07 )%      3.34     7.00     (5.53 )%      5.61

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   108,855     $   161,999     $   210,600     $   289,060     $   400,142  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.69     1.65     1.65     1.65     1.63

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.67     1.65     1.64 %(C)      1.65     1.63

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.77     2.68     3.11 %(C)      3.09     2.86

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    23     9     27     159     102

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.45     $ 9.46     $ 9.38     $ 10.48     $ 10.16  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.35       0.35       0.39 (C)       0.41       0.40  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.53     0.06       0.31       (0.87     0.26  

Total investment operations

    (0.18     0.41       0.70       (0.46     0.66  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.34     (0.34     (0.35     (0.47     (0.34

Net realized gains

                (0.20     (0.17      

Return of capital

    (0.09     (0.08     (0.07            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.43     (0.42     (0.62     (0.64     (0.34

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.84     $ 9.45     $ 9.46     $ 9.38     $ 10.48  

Total return

    (2.04 )%      4.37     8.06     (4.56 )%      6.64

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   43,330     $   66,235     $   83,297     $   144,733     $   242,703  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.68     0.66     0.65     0.66     0.64

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.67     0.66     0.64 %(C)      0.66     0.64

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    3.78     3.66     4.25 %(C)      4.05     3.83

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    23     9     27     159     102

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.47     $ 9.46  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.31       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.51     0.11  

Total investment operations

    (0.20     0.26  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.20

Return of capital

    (0.08     (0.05

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.41       (0.25

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.86     $ 9.47  

Total return (D)

      (2.28 )%      2.84 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.83     0.80 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.83     0.80 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    3.36     2.52 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    23     9

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.45     $ 9.48  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.32       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.51     0.08  

Total investment operations

    (0.19     0.24  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.22

Return of capital

    (0.09     (0.05

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42       (0.27

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.84     $ 9.45  

Total return

      (2.05 )%      2.59 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.77 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.67     0.67 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    3.52     2.50 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    23     9

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.92     $ 10.50     $ 9.70     $ 10.75     $ 10.83  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.51       0.55       0.63 (B)       0.60       0.61  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.23     0.38       0.49       (1.26     (0.11

Total investment operations

    (0.72     0.93       1.12       (0.66     0.50  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.32     (0.51     (0.30     (0.39     (0.58

Return of capital

    (0.03           (0.02            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.51     (0.32     (0.39     (0.58

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.85     $ 10.92     $ 10.50     $ 9.70     $ 10.75  

Total return (C)

    (6.65 )%      8.96     11.86     (6.30 )%      4.81

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   15,294     $   21,804     $   35,765     $   59,093     $   81,684  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12     1.12     1.15     1.11     1.18

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12     1.12     1.15 %(B)      1.11     1.18

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.81     5.20     6.39 %(B)      5.94     5.68

Portfolio turnover rate

    221     247     257     237     321

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.85     $ 10.43     $ 9.66     $ 10.72     $ 10.80  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.42       0.48       0.55 (B)       0.53       0.54  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.22     0.36       0.49       (1.26     (0.11

Total investment operations

    (0.80     0.84       1.04       (0.73     0.43  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.42     (0.25     (0.33     (0.51

Return of capital

    (0.03           (0.02            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29     (0.42     (0.27     (0.33     (0.51

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.76     $ 10.85     $ 10.43     $ 9.66     $ 10.72  

Total return (C)

    (7.36 )%      8.26     11.01     (7.02 )%      4.12

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   10,089     $   14,023     $   14,363     $   17,462     $   27,202  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.88     1.87     1.89     1.84     1.84

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.88     1.87     1.88 %(B)      1.84     1.84

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.03     4.53     5.56 %(B)      5.23     5.02

Portfolio turnover rate

    221     247     257     237     321

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.95     $ 10.52     $ 9.72     $ 10.78     $ 10.85  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.54       0.60       0.66 (B)       0.64       0.65  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.24     0.37       0.49       (1.27     (0.10

Total investment operations

    (0.70     0.97       1.15       (0.63     0.55  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.54     (0.33     (0.43     (0.62

Return of capital

    (0.04           (0.02            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (0.54     (0.35     (0.43     (0.62

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.88     $ 10.95     $ 10.52     $ 9.72     $ 10.78  

Total return

    (6.36 )%      9.33     12.27     (6.03 )%      5.30

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   481,999     $   682,535     $   618,258     $   581,888     $   340,068  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.82     0.82     0.81     0.81

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.82     0.82 %(B)      0.81     0.81

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.12     5.62     6.60 %(B)      6.39     6.00

Portfolio turnover rate

    221     247     257     237     321

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.95     $ 10.52     $ 9.72     $ 10.78     $ 10.85  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.55       0.62       0.65 (B)       0.64       0.66  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.23     0.36       0.51       (1.26     (0.10

Total investment operations

    (0.68     0.98       1.16       (0.62     0.56  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.34     (0.55     (0.33     (0.44     (0.63

Return of capital

    (0.04           (0.03            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.55     (0.36     (0.44     (0.63

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.89     $ 10.95     $ 10.52     $ 9.72     $ 10.78  

Total return

    (6.21 )%      9.44     12.25     (5.86 )%      5.39

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   161,794     $   214,450     $   169,122     $   60,406     $   143,512  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.72     0.72     0.70     0.71

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.72     0.72 %(B)      0.70     0.71

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.21     5.83     6.48 %(B)      6.29     6.16

Portfolio turnover rate

    221     247     257     237     321

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.94     $ 10.52     $ 9.71     $   10.37  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.58       0.64       0.66 (C)       0.28  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.26     0.33       0.51       (0.66

Total investment operations

    (0.68     0.97       1.17       (0.38

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.34     (0.55     (0.33     (0.28

Return of capital

    (0.04           (0.03      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.55     (0.36     (0.28

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.88     $ 10.94     $   10.52     $ 9.71  

Total return

    (6.30 )%      9.45     12.36     (3.71 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   5,512     $   6,933     $ 87     $ 48  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.72     0.72     0.71 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.72     0.72 %(C)      0.71 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.50     5.87     6.62 %(C)      6.66 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    221     247     257     237

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets
Debt
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $   11.02     $   10.62  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.55       0.38  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.26     0.32  

Total investment operations

    (0.71     0.70  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.30

Return of capital

    (0.03      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.36     (0.30

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.95     $ 11.02  

Total return (C)

    (6.51 )%      6.64 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.96     0.96 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.24     5.58 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    221     247

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Emerging
Markets Debt
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.07     $ 10.20  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.55       0.57  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.25     0.72  

Total investment operations

    (0.70     1.29  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.42

Return of capital

    (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (0.42

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.00     $   11.07  

Total return

    (6.43 )%      12.71 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 32     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.93     0.92 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.28     6.01 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    221     247

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.01     $ 8.83     $ 8.50     $ 10.25     $ 10.40  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.07 (B)       0.12       0.07 (C)       0.06       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.75     2.20       0.34       (1.70     (0.16

Total investment operations

    (1.68     2.32       0.41       (1.64     (0.05

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.14     (0.08     (0.11     (0.10

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.25     $ 11.01     $ 8.83     $ 8.50     $   10.25  

Total return (D)

      (15.32 )%      26.75     4.88       (16.17 )%      (0.40 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 4,331     $   10,421     $   2,368     $ 1,669     $ 1,495  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.53 %(E)      1.59     1.73     1.60     1.62

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.53 %(E)      1.59     1.72 %(C)      1.60     1.62

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.61 %(B)      1.16     0.87 %(C)      0.63     1.05

Portfolio turnover rate

    75 %(F)      49     61     89     69

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.89     $ 8.74     $ 8.41     $ 10.14     $ 10.32  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01 (B)       0.02       0.02 (C)       0.01       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.75     2.22       0.34       (1.70     (0.15

Total investment operations

    (1.74     2.24       0.36       (1.69     (0.11

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(D)      (0.09     (0.03     (0.04     (0.07

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.15     $   10.89     $ 8.74     $ 8.41     $   10.14  

Total return (E)

      (15.95 )%      25.97     4.28       (16.73 )%      (1.05 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 1,625     $ 2,552     $   1,846     $ 1,882     $ 1,424  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.23 %(F)      2.28     2.33     2.28     2.29

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.23 %(F)      2.28     2.32 %(C)      2.28     2.29

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.09 %(B)      0.23     0.23 %(C)      0.08     0.36

Portfolio turnover rate

    75 %(G)      49     61     89     69

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

(C)

   Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

(D)

   Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.07     $ 8.88     $ 8.55     $ 10.30     $ 10.43  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13 (B)       0.17       0.08 (C)       0.10       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.77     2.19       0.36       (1.72     (0.13

Total investment operations

    (1.64     2.36       0.44       (1.62     (0.01

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.17       (0.11     (0.13     (0.12

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.32     $ 11.07     $ 8.88     $ 8.55     $ 10.30  

Total return

      (15.01 )%      27.20     5.30       (15.89 )%      (0.04 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 6,653     $   8,072     $ 476     $ 1,281     $   1,147  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20 %(D)      1.27     1.31     1.25     1.29

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20 %(D)      1.27     1.31 %(C)      1.25     1.29

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.20 %(B)      1.64     1.04 %(C)      1.01     1.22

Portfolio turnover rate

    75 %(E)      49     61     89     69

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.08     $ 8.89     $ 8.56     $ 10.30     $ 10.44  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19 (B)       0.13       0.12 (C)       0.12       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.83     2.24       0.33       (1.72     (0.16

Total investment operations

    (1.64     2.37       0.45       (1.60     (0.01

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.18     (0.12     (0.14     (0.13

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.33     $ 11.08     $ 8.89     $ 8.56     $ 10.30  

Total return

    (14.94 )%      27.35     5.41     (15.74 )%      (0.02 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   847,486     $   217,617     $   146,458     $   270,402     $   241,658  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(D)      1.17     1.19     1.14     1.17

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(D)      1.17     1.18 %(C)      1.14     1.17

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.83 %(B)      1.37     1.46 %(C)      1.26     1.44

Portfolio turnover rate

    75 %(E)      49     61     89     69

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Emerging
Markets Equity
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.02     $ 9.50  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.11 (C)       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.77     1.42  

Total investment operations

    (1.66     1.52  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.07      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.29     $   11.02  

Total return (D)

      (15.18 )%      16.00 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 12  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.34 %(F)      1.41 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.03 %(C)      1.59 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    75 %(H)      49

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Emerging
Markets Equity
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.28     $ 8.38  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.12 (C)       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.81     2.79  

Total investment operations

    (1.69     2.91  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.01

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.50     $   11.28  

Total return

      (15.09 )%      34.72 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 13  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.30 %(E)      1.36 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.07 %(C)      1.34 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    75 %(G)      49

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Event Driven
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.46     $ 9.78  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    (0.02     0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.08       0.60  

Total investment operations

    0.06       0.70  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.02

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.36     $   10.46  

Total return

    0.57     7.19 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 706     $ 60  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.69     1.81 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.49     1.44 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, excluding dividends, interest and fees from borrowings from securities sold short

    1.35     1.38 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    (0.15 )%      1.03 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    514     633

 

(A)    Commenced operations on November 11, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Event Driven
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
      October 31,
  2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.31     $ 9.83     $ 9.66     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    (0.04     0.16       0.15 (D)       (0.03 )(E) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.11       0.48       0.04 (F)       (0.31 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    0.07       0.64       0.19       (0.34

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.16     (0.02      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.31     $ 9.83     $ 9.66  

Total return

    0.68     6.55     1.98     (3.30 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   116,012     $   90,175     $   97,399     $   125,039  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.68     1.76     2.57     2.96 %(E)(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.60     1.62     2.53 %(D)      2.77 %(E)(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, excluding dividends, interest and fees from borrowings from securities sold short

    1.35     1.45     1.73 %(D)      1.66 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    (0.40 )%      1.55     1.62 %(D)      (0.44 )%(E)(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    514     633     579     305 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 31, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Reclassified fees for borrowings from securities sold short from net realized gain (loss) to expenses. Please reference the Reclassification section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.
(F)    The per share amount may differ with the change in aggregate gains (losses) as shown in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values during the year.
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Event Driven
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.47     $ 10.07  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    (0.03     0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.09       0.30  

Total investment operations

    0.06       0.41  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.01

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.37     $   10.47  

Total return

    0.57     4.04 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 16     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.82     1.91 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.55     1.58 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, excluding dividends, interest and fees from borrowings from securities sold short

    1.35     1.42 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    (0.29 )%      1.22 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    514     633

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82     $ 9.92     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.42       0.38       0.40 (D)       0.34       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.10     0.03       0.12       (0.08     (0.10

Total investment operations

    0.32       0.41       0.52       0.26       0.21  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.42     (0.39     (0.39     (0.35     (0.29

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.39     (0.39     (0.36     (0.29

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82     $ 9.92  

Total return (E)

    3.32     4.14     5.50     2.73     2.17

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   37,011     $   38,312     $   6,327     $   3,360     $   633  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.08     1.11     1.11     1.21

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.05     1.05     1.05 %(D)      1.05     1.06

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    4.22     3.79     4.05 %(D)      3.46     3.08

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    54     55     50     41     73

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82     $ 9.92     $  10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.35       0.30       0.32 (D)       0.27       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.10     0.04       0.13       (0.08     (0.10

Total investment operations

    0.25       0.34       0.45       0.19       0.14  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.35     (0.32     (0.32     (0.28     (0.22

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.32     (0.32     (0.29     (0.22

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82     $ 9.92  

Total return (E)

    2.55     3.36     4.70     1.98     1.43

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   22,412     $   17,549     $   6,669     $   2,904     $   1,672  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.83     1.83     1.84     1.86     1.97

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.80     1.80     1.80 %(D)      1.80     1.80

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    3.50     3.05     3.30 %(D)      2.78     2.45

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    54     55     50     41     73

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
          October 31,
      2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.94     $ 9.92     $ 9.79     $ 9.92     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.45       0.40       0.41 (D)       0.35       0.33  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.10     0.04       0.14       (0.09     (0.09

Total investment operations

    0.35       0.44       0.55       0.26       0.24  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.45     (0.42     (0.42     (0.38     (0.32

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.45     (0.42     (0.42       (0.39       (0.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.84     $ 9.94     $ 9.92     $ 9.79     $ 9.92  

Total return

    3.57     4.40     5.75     2.66     2.45

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   187,447     $   72,316     $   13,061     $   787     $   412  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.85     0.87     0.97

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80     0.80     0.80 %(D)      0.80     0.80

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    4.56     4.02     4.21 %(D)      3.57     3.27

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    54     55     50     41     73

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
          October 31,
      2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82     $ 9.92     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.45       0.41       0.42 (D)       0.38       0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     0.03       0.13       (0.09     (0.10

Total investment operations

    0.36       0.44       0.55       0.29       0.24  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.46     (0.42     (0.42     (0.38     (0.32

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.46     (0.42     (0.42     (0.39     (0.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82     $ 9.92  

Total return

    3.64     4.45     5.81     2.99     2.47

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   473,047     $   512,061     $   374,908     $   336,546     $   213,481  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.75     0.77     0.87

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.75 %(D)(F)      0.80     0.80

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    4.54     4.12     4.32 %(D)      3.79     3.37

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    54     55     50     41     73

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.97     $ 9.99  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.42       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      (0.09       (0.02 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.33       0.22  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.24

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.87     $ 9.97  

Total return (F)

    3.39     2.20 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   11     $   10  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

       

Expenses to average net assets

    0.99     1.00 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    4.24     3.73 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    54     55

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.58     $ 11.14     $ 11.15     $ 11.08     $ 10.96  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.05 (B)       0.08       0.08 (C)       0.05 (B)       0.18 (B)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.20     2.64       (0.09     0.02       0.10  

Total investment operations

    (0.15     2.72       (0.01     0.07       0.28  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.28                 (0.16

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.17     $ 13.58     $ 11.14     $ 11.15     $ 11.08  

Total return (D)

    (1.18 )%      24.92     (0.09 )%      0.63     2.54

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   51,912     $   42,264     $   39,699     $   48,311     $   56,663  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45 %(E)      1.49     1.39     1.36 %(E)      0.75 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.35 %(E)      1.35     1.34 %(C)      1.35 %(E)      0.74 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.35 %(B)      0.68     0.74 %(C)      0.46 %(B)      1.64 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(F)      38     63     51 %(F)      150 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class B  
       October 31,
  2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   13.33     $   10.90     $   10.99     $   11.00     $   10.89  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.07 )(B)      (0.01     0.00 (C)(D)       (0.03 )(B)      0.10 (B)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.18     2.59       (0.09     0.02       0.08  

Total investment operations

    (0.25     2.58       (0.09     (0.01     0.18  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.10     (0.15                 (0.07

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.98     $ 13.33     $ 10.90     $ 10.99     $ 11.00  

Total return (E)

    (1.91 )%      23.96     (0.82 )%      (0.09 )%      1.64

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 187     $ 910     $ 1,642     $ 3,380     $ 6,460  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.63 %(F)      2.44     2.31     2.27 %(F)      1.63 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.10 %(F)      2.10     2.09 %(D)      2.10 %(F)      1.53 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.52 )%(B)      (0.08 )%      0.03 %(D)      (0.28 )%(B)      0.95 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(G)      38     63     51 %(G)      150 %(G) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class C  
       October 31,
  2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.27     $ 10.89     $ 10.98     $ 10.99     $ 10.88  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.06 )(B)      (0.01     0.00 (C)(D)       (0.03 )(B)      0.09 (B)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.19     2.58       (0.09     0.02       0.10  

Total investment operations

    (0.25     2.57       (0.09     (0.01     0.19  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.19                 (0.08

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.87     $ 13.27     $ 10.89     $ 10.98     $ 10.99  

Total return (E)

    (1.91 )%      23.90     (0.82 )%      (0.09 )%      1.73

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   20,289     $   44,450     $   48,720     $   61,427     $   74,772  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.18 %(F)      2.21     2.13     2.10 %(F)      1.49 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.10 %(F)      2.10     2.09 %(D)      2.10 %(F)(G)      1.47 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.41 )%(B)      (0.07 )%      (0.01 )%(D)      (0.29 )%(B)      0.87 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(H)      38     63     51 %(H)      150 %(H) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.61     $ 11.19     $ 11.17     $ 11.06     $ 10.96  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.08 (B)       0.11       0.11 (C)       0.09 (B)       0.21 (B)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.20     2.64       (0.08     0.02       0.09  

Total investment operations

    (0.12     2.75       0.03       0.11       0.30  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.29     (0.33     (0.01           (0.20

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.20     $ 13.61     $ 11.19     $ 11.17     $ 11.06  

Total return

    (0.94 )%      25.20     0.24     0.99     2.75

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   32,283     $   34,572     $   28,605     $   37,576     $   33,329  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12 %(D)      1.14     1.04     1.03 %(D)      0.46 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(D)      1.10     1.02 %(C)      1.04 %(D)      0.44 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.59 %(B)      0.93     1.04 %(C)      0.78 %(B)      1.88 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(E)      38     63     51 %(E)      150 %(E) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
      October 31,
  2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.62     $ 11.22     $ 11.18     $ 11.63  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.10 (C)       0.13       0.09 (D)       0.03 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.20     2.63       (0.05     (0.48 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.10     2.76       0.04       (0.45

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.30     (0.36     (0.00 )(F)       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   13.22     $   13.62     $   11.22     $   11.18  

Total return

    (0.80 )%      25.19     0.36     (3.87 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 949     $ 1,114     $ 140     $ 48  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02 %(I)      1.04     0.95     0.93 %(H)(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02 %(I)      1.04     0.94 %(D)      0.93 %(H)(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.70 %(C)      1.01     0.82 %(D)      0.61 %(C)(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(J)      38     63     51 %(J) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.58     $ 11.97  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.06 (C)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.20     1.53  

Total investment operations

    (0.14     1.61  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.21      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   13.23     $   13.58  

Total return (D)

    (1.07 )%      13.45 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26 %(G)      1.28 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26 %(G)      1.28 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.44 %(C)      0.96 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(H)      38

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.99     $ 11.52  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09 (C)       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.20     2.36  

Total investment operations

    (0.11     2.48  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.29     (0.01

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   13.59     $   13.99  

Total return

    (0.85 )%      21.59 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 12     $ 12  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.22 %(F)      1.23 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(F)      1.10 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.60 %(C)      1.06 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(G)      38

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
      October 31,
  2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)(C)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Total investment operations

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return (D)

    0.46     0.01     0.01     0.01     0.01

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   171,707     $   191,477     $   192,607     $   105,532     $   100,310  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.68     0.78     0.87     1.07     1.09

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.25     0.82     0.43 %(C)      0.27     0.22

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.44     0.01     0.01 %(C)      0.00 %(F)      0.01

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(F)    Rounds to less than 0.01% or (0.01)%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)(C)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Total investment operations

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

      (0.00 )(B)        (0.00 )(B)        (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return (D)

    0.01     0.01     0.01     0.01     0.01

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 449     $ 764     $   1,383     $   2,418     $   3,820  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.84     1.80     1.79     1.83     1.86

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.66     0.79     0.43 %(C)      0.26     0.22

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.01     0.01     0.01 %(C)      0.01     0.01

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)(C)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Total investment operations

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return (D)

    0.01     0.01     0.01     0.01     0.01

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   13,477     $   19,707     $   22,189     $   21,500     $   24,180  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.46     1.56     1.61     1.68     1.67

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.69     0.81     0.43 %(C)      0.27     0.22

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.01     0.01     0.01 %(C)      0.00 %(F)      0.01

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(F)    Rounds to less than 0.01% or (0.01)%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)(C)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.95     0.01     0.01     0.02     0.01

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   21,281     $   21,578     $   21,185     $   18,529     $   19,325  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52     0.62     0.69     0.78     0.77

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (D)

    0.76     0.82     0.43 %(C)      0.26     0.21

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.94     0.01     0.01 %(C)      0.01     0.02

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)(C)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Total investment operations

    0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)       0.00 (B)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.01     0.01     0.01     0.02     0.01

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   4,017     $   7,850     $   11,954     $   35,245     $   31,522  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.32     0.43     0.48     0.54     0.53

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (D)

    1.64     0.79     0.43 %(C)      0.26     0.21

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.00 %(B)      0.01     0.01 %(C)      0.01     0.02

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Government
Money Market
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       0.00 (C)  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.00 (C)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    1.41     0.34 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   106,431     $   122,549  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.32     0.40 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.30     0.30 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.41     0.86 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Government
Money Market
 
    Class R2  
     October 31,
2018
      October 31,
  2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       0.00 (C)  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.00 (C)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.91     0.02 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   728,262     $   634,919  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.88     0.91 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.80     0.80 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.92     0.30 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 13, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Government
Money Market
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       0.00 (C)  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.00 (C)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   1.00     $   1.00  

Total return

    1.21     0.03 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   174,150     $   190,300  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.57     0.65 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.50     0.50 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.19     0.61 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 13, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and/or its affiliates have voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in order to avoid a negative yield. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to recapture such amounts in certain circumstances, and amounts have been so recaptured. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Growth  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.85     $ 13.02     $ 15.06     $ 16.18     $ 15.89  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      0.00 (B)(C)       (0.01     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.04       3.41       (0.15     1.69       2.50  

Total investment operations

    1.04       3.41       (0.15     1.68       2.49  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.01                 (0.00 )(B) 

Net realized gains

    (3.86     (2.57     (1.89     (2.80     (2.20

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.87     (2.58     (1.89     (2.80     (2.20

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.02     $ 13.85     $ 13.02     $ 15.06     $ 16.18  

Total return

    9.17     32.38     (1.13 )%      12.30     17.17

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   185,890     $   344,218     $   369,391     $   516,868     $   529,426  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.87     0.85     0.84     0.84

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.87     0.84 %(C)      0.84     0.84

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.03 )%      (0.02 )%      0.01 %(C)      (0.07 )%      (0.06 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    42     50     36     33     31

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Growth  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.85     $  13.02     $  15.06     $  14.59  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.01     (0.01     (0.00 )(C)(D)      (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.05       3.42       (0.15     0.49  

Total investment operations

    1.04       3.41       (0.15     0.47  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.01            

Net realized gains

    (3.86     (2.57     (1.89      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.87     (2.58     (1.89      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.02     $ 13.85     $ 13.02     $ 15.06  

Total return

    9.25     32.29     (1.13 )%      3.22 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   13,351     $   8,586     $   2,287     $   52  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.87     0.85     0.84 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.87     0.83 %(C)      0.84 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.04 )%      (0.05 )%      (0.03 )%(C)        (0.31 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    42     50     36     33

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.03% higher and 0.03% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Quality Bond  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.97     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.21       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.15     (0.04

Total investment operations

    0.06       0.05  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.08

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.79     $ 9.97  

Total return

    0.57     0.51 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   231,291     $   242,577  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.44     0.48 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.40     0.40 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.16     1.63 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    120     31 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Quality Bond  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.99     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.15     (0.03

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.03  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.04

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.82     $ 9.99  

Total return

    0.14     0.32 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   13,520     $   19,443  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     0.97 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90 %(E)      0.97 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.60     1.03 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    120     31 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Quality Bond  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/years

  $ 9.97     $ 9.98     $ 10.03     $ 10.17     $ 10.29     $ 10.49  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.19       0.11       0.14       0.10       0.13       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.01 (E)       (0.01     (0.06     (0.07     (0.14

Total investment operations

    0.03       0.12       0.13       0.04       0.06       0.02  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.13     (0.18     (0.18     (0.18     (0.22

Net asset value, end of period/years

  $ 9.79     $ 9.97     $ 9.98     $ 10.03     $ 10.17     $ 10.29  

Total return

    0.31     1.13 %(F)      1.31     0.38     0.55     0.19

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/years (000’s)

  $   37,838     $   40,216     $   56,312     $   57,227     $   58,080     $   64,958  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.75 %(G)      0.78     0.76     0.77     0.75

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65     0.66 %(G)(H)      0.64 %(I)      0.65     0.65     0.65

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.89     1.33 %(G)      1.34     1.01     1.21     1.56

Portfolio turnover rate

    120     31 %(F)      92     70     92     77

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.01-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.34     $ 9.06     $ 8.97     $ 9.68     $ 9.75  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.50       0.48       0.49 (B)       0.48       0.50  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     0.30       0.10       (0.58     0.05  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.78       0.59       (0.10     0.55  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.49     (0.50     (0.50     (0.49     (0.49

Net realized gains

                      (0.12     (0.13

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.49     (0.50     (0.50     (0.61     (0.62

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.86     $ 9.34     $ 9.06     $ 8.97     $ 9.68  

Total return (C)

    (0.20 )%      8.63     6.95     (1.11 )%      5.85

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   87,028     $   104,904     $   114,761     $   127,509     $   135,250  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08     1.04     1.02     1.00     0.97

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.04     1.01 %(B)      1.00     0.97

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.45     5.24     5.64 %(B)      5.14     5.10

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39     49     61     48

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.35     $ 9.07     $ 8.97     $ 9.69     $ 9.76  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.43       0.41       0.42 (B)       0.40       0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.53     0.29       0.10       (0.59     0.05  

Total investment operations

    (0.10     0.70       0.52       (0.19     0.47  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.40     (0.42     (0.42     (0.41     (0.41

Net realized gains

                      (0.12     (0.13

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (0.42     (0.42     (0.53     (0.54

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.85     $ 9.35     $ 9.07     $ 8.97     $ 9.69  

Total return (C)

      (1.08 )%      7.75     6.18     (2.03 )%      4.99

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 113     $   1,307     $   2,723     $   3,977     $   6,435  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.06     1.85     1.83     1.80     1.80

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.75     1.85     1.82 %(B)      1.80     1.80

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.63     4.43     4.86 %(B)      4.32     4.28

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39     49     61     48

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.30     $ 9.02     $ 8.92     $ 9.64     $ 9.72  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.43       0.42       0.43 (B)       0.41       0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.50     0.29       0.10       (0.59     0.05  

Total investment operations

    (0.07     0.71       0.53       (0.18     0.47  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.42     (0.43     (0.43     (0.42     (0.42

Net realized gains

                      (0.12     (0.13

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.43     (0.43     (0.54     (0.55

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.81     $ 9.30     $ 9.02     $ 8.92     $ 9.64  

Total return (C)

    (0.88 )%      7.91     6.34     (1.95 )%      4.98

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   31,361     $   46,129     $   51,787     $   58,147     $   69,198  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.75     1.73     1.74     1.74     1.74

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.72     1.73     1.73 %(B)      1.74     1.74

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.74     4.56     4.93 %(B)      4.41     4.33

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39     49     61     48

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.40     $ 9.13     $ 9.03     $ 9.74     $ 9.82  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.52       0.52       0.52 (B)       0.51       0.52  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     0.28       0.10       (0.59     0.05  

Total investment operations

    0.03       0.80       0.62       (0.08     0.57  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.52     (0.53     (0.52     (0.51     (0.52

Net realized gains

                      (0.12     (0.13

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52     (0.53     (0.52     (0.63     (0.65

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.91     $ 9.40     $ 9.13     $ 9.03     $ 9.74  

Total return

    0.17     8.83     7.33     (0.85 )%      5.95

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   80,141     $   164,626     $   155,777     $   127,675     $   305,992  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.74     0.73     0.73     0.74     0.75

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.71     0.73     0.72 %(B)      0.74     0.75

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.67     5.54     5.86 %(B)      5.32     5.32

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39     49     61     48

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.43     $ 9.15     $ 9.05     $ 9.77     $ 9.84  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.54       0.53       0.53 (B)       0.52       0.53  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.50     0.29       0.10       (0.60     0.06  

Total investment operations

    0.04       0.82       0.63       (0.08     0.59  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.53     (0.54     (0.53     (0.52     (0.53

Net realized gains

                      (0.12     (0.13

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.53     (0.54     (0.53     (0.64     (0.66

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.94     $ 9.43     $ 9.15     $ 9.05     $ 9.77  

Total return

    0.30     9.05     7.43     (0.84 )%      6.16

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   472,589     $   858,441     $   958,137     $   788,225     $   806,431  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.63     0.63     0.63     0.64     0.65

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.61     0.63     0.62 %(B)      0.64     0.65

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.83     5.65     6.01 %(B)      5.51     5.43

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39     49     61     48

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.43     $ 9.25  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.54       0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.50     0.18  

Total investment operations

    0.04       0.50  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.54     (0.32

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.93     $ 9.43  

Total return

    0.33     5.51 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   298,604     $   380,900  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.63     0.63 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.60 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.85     5.69 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.43     $ 9.25  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.49       0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.50     0.19  

Total investment operations

    (0.01     0.48  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.49     (0.30

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.93     $ 9.43  

Total return

    (0.17 )%      5.19 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   42,802     $   55,724  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.14 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10     1.10 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.35     5.12 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.43     $ 9.25  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.52       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.51     0.18  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.49  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.51     (0.31

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.93     $ 9.43  

Total return

    0.08     5.35 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   361,071     $   369,181  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.88     0.88 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.61     5.43 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.43     $ 9.15     $ 9.05     $ 9.56  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.54       0.54       0.52 (C)       0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.50     0.28       0.11       (0.51

Total investment operations

    0.04       0.82       0.63       (0.29

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.53     (0.54     (0.53     (0.22

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.94     $ 9.43     $ 9.15     $ 9.05  

Total return

    0.29     9.06     7.43       (3.04 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   29,499     $   34,335     $   4,086     $ 49  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.63     0.63     0.63     0.63 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.61     0.63     0.61 %(C)      0.63 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.85     5.73     5.81 %(C)      5.64 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39     49     61

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.34     $ 9.19  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.51       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     0.16  

Total investment operations

    0.02       0.47  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

      (0.51       (0.32

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.85     $ 9.34  

Total return (C)

    0.01     5.12 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86     0.87 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.84     0.87 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.60     5.43 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.41     $ 9.13  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.52       0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      (0.50     0.28  

Total investment operations

    0.02       0.73  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.51       (0.45

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.92     $ 9.41  

Total return

    0.09     8.09 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 16     $ 16  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.83     0.83 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.81     0.83 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.64     5.46 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.60     $ 11.88     $ 11.47     $ 11.46     $ 10.21  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.40       0.34       0.31 (C)       0.33       0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.26     (0.11     0.47       0.36       1.31  

Total investment operations

    0.14       0.23       0.78       0.69       1.65  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.40     (0.35     (0.30     (0.32     (0.38

Net realized gains

          (0.16     (0.07     (0.36     (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (0.51     (0.37     (0.68     (0.40

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.34     $ 11.60     $ 11.88     $ 11.47     $ 11.46  

Total return (D)

    1.19     2.26     6.72     6.24     16.49

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   30,521     $   34,191     $   58,848     $   24,700     $   4,492  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.04     0.98     1.29     2.27

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91     0.91     0.91 %(C)      0.91     0.91

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    3.45     3.02     2.59 %(C)      2.88     3.11

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    119     115     61     78     266

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.61     $ 11.88     $ 11.48     $ 11.47     $ 10.21  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.33       0.28       0.24 (C)       0.26       0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.26     (0.11     0.46       0.37       1.26  

Total investment operations

    0.07       0.17       0.70       0.63       1.60  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.28     (0.23     (0.26     (0.32

Net realized gains

          (0.16     (0.07     (0.36     (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.33     (0.44     (0.30     (0.62     (0.34

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.35     $ 11.61     $ 11.88     $ 11.48     $ 11.47  

Total return (D)

    0.59     1.64     6.12     5.62     15.94

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   11,389     $   12,109     $   13,670     $   3,708     $   1,398  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.76     1.80     1.73     2.04     2.98

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.51     1.51     1.51 %(C)      1.51     1.51

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.84     2.42     2.02 %(C)      2.31     3.08

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    119     115     61     78     266

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.62     $ 11.89     $ 11.48     $ 11.47     $ 10.21  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.42       0.36       0.33 (C)       0.34       0.43  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.26     (0.10     0.46       0.37       1.25  

Total investment operations

    0.16       0.26       0.79       0.71       1.68  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.42     (0.37     (0.31     (0.34     (0.40

Net realized gains

          (0.16     (0.07     (0.36     (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.53     (0.38     (0.70     (0.42

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.36     $ 11.62     $ 11.89     $ 11.48     $ 11.47  

Total return

    1.35     2.41     6.96     6.38     16.76

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   61,523     $   57,151     $   55,795     $   19,085     $   5,042  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.83     0.77     1.07     2.04

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.76     0.76 %(C)      0.76     0.76

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    3.59     3.17     2.76 %(C)      3.04     3.91

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    119     115     61     78     266

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.62     $ 11.89     $ 12.10  

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.42       0.37       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.26     (0.11     (0.21 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.16       0.26       (0.18

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.42     (0.37     (0.03

Net realized gains

          (0.16      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.53     (0.03

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.36     $   11.62     $   11.89  

Total return

    1.42     2.44     (1.47 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

    0.68     0.72     0.66 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    3.67     3.21     3.22 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    119     115     61

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 30, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.60     $ 11.10  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.41       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.26     0.51 (D)  

Total investment operations

    0.15       0.72  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.40     (0.22

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.35     $   11.60  

Total return (E)

    1.26     6.48 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.97 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.97 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    3.54     2.99 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    119     115

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.97     $ 9.99     $ 9.57     $ 9.95     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.20 (C)       0.14       0.08 (D)       0.00 (E)       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.38     (0.03     0.34       (0.34     (0.06

Total investment operations

    (0.18     0.11       0.42       (0.34     0.10  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.13           (0.02     (0.15

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Return of capital

                      (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.21     (0.13           (0.04     (0.15

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   9.58     $   9.97     $   9.99     $   9.57     $ 9.95  

Total return (F)

    (1.81 )%      1.11     4.39     (3.48 )%      1.01 %(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 719     $ 634     $ 645     $ 516     $ 299  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95 %(H)      1.55     1.00     0.99     1.01 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(H)      1.00     0.99 %(D)      1.00     1.00 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.02 %(C)      1.39     0.81 %(D)      0.01     2.30 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(J)      41     39     35     57 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.81     $ 9.84     $ 9.50     $ 9.94     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.13 (C)       0.07       0.01 (D)       (0.08     0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.38     (0.03     0.33       (0.34     (0.04

Total investment operations

    (0.25     0.04       0.34       (0.42     0.05  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.07           (0.01     (0.11

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Return of capital

                      (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.15     (0.07           (0.02     (0.11

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   9.41     $   9.81     $   9.84     $   9.50     $ 9.94  

Total return (F)

    (2.59 )%      0.46     3.58     (4.22 )%      0.52 %(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 456     $ 709     $ 517     $ 371     $ 380  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.81 %(H)      1.80     1.77     1.77     1.77 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.75 %(H)      1.75     1.74 %(D)      1.75     1.75 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.35 %(C)      0.70     0.12 %(D)      (0.85 )%      1.39 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(J)      41     39     35     57 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.03     $ 10.03     $ 9.59     $ 9.95     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.18 (C)       0.17       0.10 (D)       0.01       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     (0.03     0.34       (0.33     (0.06

Total investment operations

    (0.16     0.14       0.44       (0.32     0.12  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.14           (0.02     (0.17

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Return of capital

                      (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.14           (0.04     (0.17

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.63     $   10.03     $ 10.03     $   9.59     $ 9.95  

Total return

    (1.67 )%      1.47     4.59     (3.22 )%      1.16 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   2,156     $ 270     $   1,336     $ 259     $ 277  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82 %(F)      0.81     0.79     0.78     0.84 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75 %(F)      0.75     0.74 %(D)      0.75     0.75 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.81 %(C)      1.76     0.98 %(D)      0.05     2.67 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(H)      41     39     35     57 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.05     $ 10.05     $ 9.60     $ 9.96     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.24 (C)       0.17       0.10 (D)       0.02       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     (0.02     0.35       (0.34     (0.01

Total investment operations

    (0.16     0.15       0.45       (0.32     0.13  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.15           (0.02     (0.17

Net realized gains

                      (0.01      

Return of capital

                      (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.15           (0.04     (0.17

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.05     $ 9.60     $ 9.96  

Total return

    (1.63 )%      1.53     4.69     (3.19 )%      1.26 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   148,450     $   171,965     $   178,853     $   234,802     $   245,715  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70 %(F)      0.70     0.68     0.66     0.72 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70 %(F)      0.70     0.67 %(D)      0.66     0.72 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.38 %(C)      1.67     0.99 %(D)      0.21     2.11 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(H)      41     39     35     57 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $   10.05     $   10.05     $ 9.92  

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.24 (C)       0.17       0.03 (D)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.39     (0.02     0.10  

Total investment operations

    (0.15     0.15       0.13  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.15      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.66     $ 10.05     $   10.05  

Total return

    (1.53 )%      1.53     1.31 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 51     $ 51     $ 51  

Expenses to average net assets

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70 %(F)      0.70     0.66 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70 %(F)      0.70     0.64 %(D)(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.37 %(C)      1.69     1.15 %(D)(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(H)      41     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 25, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Inflation
Opportunities
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.99     $ 9.86  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.21 (C)       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.39     0.12 (D)  

Total investment operations

    (0.18     0.22  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.09

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   9.59     $   9.99  

Total return (E)

    (1.86 )%      2.23 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.94 %(G)      0.95 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.11 %(C)      1.66 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36 %(I)      41

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Inflation-Protected
Securities
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.97     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.26       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     (0.06

Total investment operations

    (0.08     0.02  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.05

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.63     $ 9.97  

Total return

    (0.88 )%      0.16 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   111,874     $   144,334  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.56     0.52 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.40     0.40 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.59     1.45 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

    134     51 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year
indicated:
  Transamerica Inflation-Protected
Securities
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.98     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.21       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     (0.07

Total investment operations

    (0.13     (0.02

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.00 )(D) 

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.65     $ 9.98  

Total return

    (1.29 )%      (0.20 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   10,508     $   12,683  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.05     1.01 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92 %(H)      1.00 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.07     0.85 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    134     51 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.97     $ 9.93     $ 9.69     $ 9.93     $ 9.85     $ 11.09  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.23 (E)       0.12 (E)       0.11       (0.01     0.09       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     0.01 (F)       0.26       (0.21     0.19       (0.97

Total investment operations

    (0.11     0.13       0.37       (0.22     0.28       (0.95

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.09     (0.13           (0.14     (0.03

Net realized gains

                            (0.03     (0.26

Return of capital

                      (0.02     (0.03      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.23     (0.09     (0.13     (0.02     (0.20     (0.29

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.63     $ 9.97     $ 9.93     $ 9.69     $ 9.93     $ 9.85  

Total return

    (1.15 )%      1.37 %(G)      3.76     (2.18 )%      2.74     (8.55 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   15,421     $   23,203     $   63,638     $   76,421     $   85,490     $   86,788  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.81     0.81 %(H)(I)      0.82     0.80     0.78     0.76

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65 %(I)(K)      0.66 %(H)(I)(K)      0.64 %(J)      0.65     0.65     0.65

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.33 %(E)      1.41 %(E)(H)      1.13     (0.13 )%      0.93     0.23

Portfolio turnover rate

    134 %(L)      51 %(G)(L)      52     54     81     99

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.97-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(J)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.
(K)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Organization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reorganization.
(L)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.20     $ 10.08  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.27       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     0.14  

Total investment operations

    (0.22     0.28  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.16

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.70     $ 10.20  

Total return

    (2.22 )%      2.92 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,971,571     $   2,058,090  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.41     0.43 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.41 %(E)      0.43 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.68     2.29 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     22 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.08  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.27       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     0.15  

Total investment operations

    (0.22     0.29  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.15

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.72     $ 10.22  

Total return

    (2.21 )%      2.87 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   697,789     $   628,055  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.41     0.42 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.40     0.40 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.70     2.33 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     22 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year
indicated:
  Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
  Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.08  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.22       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.48     0.14  

Total investment operations

    (0.26     0.25  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.11

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.73     $ 10.22  

Total return

    (2.61 )%      2.50 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   94,748     $   112,450  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91     0.91 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90 %(E)      0.91 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.18     1.75 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     22 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.03     $ 10.04     $ 10.32     $ 10.10     $ 10.62  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.24       0.17       0.22       0.21       0.24       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     0.21       0.10       (0.18     0.37       (0.38

Total investment operations

    (0.25     0.38       0.32       0.03       0.61       (0.13

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.19     (0.24     (0.23     (0.27     (0.36

Net realized gains

                (0.09     (0.08     (0.12     (0.03

Return of capital

                                  (0.00 )(E) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.25     (0.19     (0.33     (0.31     (0.39     (0.39

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.72     $ 10.22     $ 10.03     $ 10.04     $ 10.32     $ 10.10  

Total return

    (2.46 )%      3.75 %(F)      3.21     0.21     5.99     (1.22 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   181,447     $   291,565     $   317,150     $   373,605     $   410,662     $   400,409  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.66     0.68 %(G)      0.71     0.71     0.72     0.72

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65 %(H)      0.65 %(G)      0.63 %(I)      0.65     0.65     0.65

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.41     1.99 %(G)      2.08     1.99     2.32     2.39

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     22 %(F)      50     46     184     200

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond reorganized into the Fund on March 24, 2017. Prior to March 24, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective March 24, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.06-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 24, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.40     $ 11.57     $ 11.31     $ 11.16     $ 10.37  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.26       0.23       0.21 (C)       0.19       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     (0.10     0.30       0.29       0.78  

Total investment operations

    (0.08     0.13       0.51       0.48       1.03  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.23     (0.20     (0.18     (0.24

Net realized gains

          (0.07     (0.05     (0.15      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.26     (0.30     (0.25     (0.33     (0.24

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.06     $ 11.40     $ 11.57     $ 11.31     $ 11.16  

Total return (D)

    (0.73 )%      1.20     4.58     4.37     10.05

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   269,452     $   312,347     $   426,748     $   117,387     $   35,974  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.78     0.78     0.89     1.12

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.67     0.68     0.68 %(C)      0.86     0.86

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.29     2.00     1.79 %(C)      1.69     2.27

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    34     55     34     55     107

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.38     $ 11.54     $ 11.28     $ 11.14     $ 10.36  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.19       0.16       0.14 (C)       0.12       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.35     (0.09     0.31       0.29       0.78  

Total investment operations

    (0.16     0.07       0.45       0.41       0.96  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.16     (0.14     (0.12     (0.18

Net realized gains

          (0.07     (0.05     (0.15      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.19     (0.23     (0.19     (0.27     (0.18

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.03     $ 11.38     $ 11.54     $ 11.28     $ 11.14  

Total return (D)

    (1.43 )%      0.67     4.00     3.70     9.35

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   148,672     $   180,744     $   199,784     $   47,543     $   9,960  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.53     1.54     1.53     1.65     1.87

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.28     1.29     1.29 %(C)      1.46     1.46

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    1.67     1.39     1.18 %(C)      1.09     1.69

Portfolio turnover rate (F)

    34     55     34     55     107

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.46     $ 11.62     $ 11.36     $ 11.20     $ 10.41  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A) (B)

    0.27       0.24       0.22 (C)       0.20       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.35     (0.09     0.30       0.31       0.78  

Total investment operations

    (0.08     0.15       0.52       0.51       1.04  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.24     (0.21     (0.20     (0.25

Net realized gains

          (0.07     (0.05     (0.15      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.27     (0.31     (0.26     (0.35     (0.25

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.11     $ 11.46     $ 11.62     $ 11.36     $ 11.20  

Total return

    (0.71 )%      1.39     4.62     4.59     10.16

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   999,826     $   914,290     $   833,151     $   215,560     $   22,007  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.58     0.59     0.59     0.70     0.92

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.58     0.59     0.61 %(C)      0.71     0.71

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (B)

    2.38     2.09     1.86 %(C)      1.82     2.44

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

    34     55     34     55     107

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.46     $ 11.62     $ 11.78  

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.28       0.25       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.35     (0.09     (0.16 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    (0.07     0.16       (0.14

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.25     (0.02

Net realized gains

          (0.07      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.32     (0.02

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.11     $   11.46     $   11.62  

Total return

    (0.60 )%      1.49       (1.18 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.47     0.48     0.48 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.47     0.48     0.48 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.49     2.20     2.02 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    34     55     34

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 30, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.41     $ 11.08  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.26       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.35     0.33 (D)  

Total investment operations

    (0.09     0.46  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.13

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.07     $   11.41  

Total return (F)

    (0.77 )%      4.20 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.73 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.73 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.35     1.89 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    34     55

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.45     $ 11.06  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.26       0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     0.46 (D)  

Total investment operations

    (0.08     0.66  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.20

Net realized gains

          (0.07

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.26     (0.27

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.11     $   11.45  

Total return (F)

    (0.73 )%      6.02 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 622     $ 298  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

    0.68     0.69 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.30     2.01 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    34     55

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.29     $ 16.49     $ 17.37     $ 17.61     $ 18.44  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.33       0.43       0.29 (B)       0.33       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.79     2.61       (0.78     (0.00 )(C)      (0.58

Total investment operations

    (1.46     3.04       (0.49     0.33       (0.10

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.53     (0.20     (0.30     (0.29     (0.34

Net realized gains

          (0.04     (0.09     (0.28     (0.39

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.53     (0.24     (0.39     (0.57     (0.73

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 17.30     $ 19.29     $ 16.49     $ 17.37     $ 17.61  

Total return (D)

    (7.82 )%      18.72     (2.83 )%      1.94     (0.51 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   202,462     $   274,610     $   313,394     $   249,773     $   61,566  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.20     1.24     1.42     1.29

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.22     1.20     1.30 %(B)      1.32     1.29

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.74     2.43     1.78 %(B)      1.87     2.62

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22     19     21     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 18.97     $ 16.22     $ 17.11     $ 17.34     $ 18.21  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.21       0.29       0.17 (B)       0.20       0.33  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.78     2.58       (0.76     (0.00 )(C)      (0.54

Total investment operations

    (1.57     2.87       (0.59     0.20       (0.21

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.08     (0.21     (0.15     (0.27

Net realized gains

          (0.04     (0.09     (0.28     (0.39

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.43     (0.12     (0.30     (0.43     (0.66

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 16.97     $ 18.97     $ 16.22     $ 17.11     $ 17.34  

Total return (D)

    (8.49 )%      17.88     (3.47 )%      1.21     (1.19 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   64,847     $   72,542     $   60,630     $   62,013     $   36,867  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.94     1.94     1.96     1.96     1.98

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.94     1.94     1.96 %(B)      1.96     1.98

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.12     1.64     1.07 %(B)      1.13     1.82

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22     19     21     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.55     $ 16.73     $ 17.60     $ 17.80     $ 18.60  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.42       0.50       0.36 (B)       0.39       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.83     2.63       (0.79     (0.00 )(C)      (0.52

Total investment operations

    (1.41     3.13       (0.43     0.39       (0.04

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.60     (0.27     (0.35     (0.31     (0.37

Net realized gains

          (0.04     (0.09     (0.28     (0.39

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.60     (0.31     (0.44     (0.59     (0.76

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 17.54     $ 19.55     $ 16.73     $ 17.60     $ 17.80  

Total return

    (7.49 )%      19.09     (2.46 )%      2.29     (0.20 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   2,495,943     $   2,242,175     $   1,552,632     $   1,043,345     $   567,267  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.89     0.89     0.90     0.93     0.95

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.89     0.89     0.90 %(B)      0.93     0.95

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.17     2.77     2.20 %(B)      2.20     2.63

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22     19     21     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.58     $ 16.75     $ 17.62     $ 17.81     $ 18.60  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.43       0.52       0.37 (B)       0.41       0.52  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.82     2.63       (0.79     (0.00 )(C)      (0.54

Total investment operations

    (1.39     3.15       (0.42     0.41       (0.02

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.62     (0.28     (0.36     (0.32     (0.38

Net realized gains

          (0.04     (0.09     (0.28     (0.39

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.62     (0.32     (0.45     (0.60     (0.77

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 17.57     $ 19.58     $ 16.75     $ 17.62     $ 17.81  

Total return

    (7.40 )%      19.23     (2.38 )%      2.40     (0.07 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   2,186,243     $   2,298,782     $   1,704,610     $   573,806     $   595,742  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.79     0.81     0.83     0.85

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.79     0.80 %(B)      0.83     0.85

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.21     2.87     2.27 %(B)      2.28     2.83

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22     19     21     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 19.58     $ 17.24  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.43       0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.84     1.89  

Total investment operations

    (1.41     2.34  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.49      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 17.68     $ 19.58  

Total return

    (7.41 )%      13.57 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   218,378     $   270,144  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.79     0.79 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.21     3.70 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 19.51     $ 17.24  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.34       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.83     1.79  

Total investment operations

    (1.49     2.27  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.37      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 17.65     $ 19.51  

Total return

    (7.89 )%      13.22 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   37,376     $   45,713  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.28     1.29 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.72     4.08 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 19.54     $ 17.24  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.38       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.82     1.82  

Total investment operations

    (1.44     2.30  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.45      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 17.65     $ 19.54  

Total return

    (7.59 )%      13.34 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   15,775     $   21,339  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.04     1.04 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.95     4.04 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 19.76     $ 16.90     $ 17.62     $ 18.65  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.46       0.56       0.42 (C)       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.87     2.62       (0.84     (1.13

Total investment operations

    (1.41     3.18       (0.42     (1.03

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.62     (0.28     (0.21      

Net realized gains

          (0.04     (0.09      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.62     (0.32     (0.30      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 17.73     $ 19.76     $ 16.90     $   17.62  

Total return

    (7.43 )%      19.24     (2.37 )%      (5.52 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   198,633     $   180,679     $   56,917     $   47  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.79     0.81     0.83 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.79     0.80 %(C)      0.83 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.35     3.06     2.53 %(C)      1.35 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22     19     21

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 19.31     $ 17.38  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.46       0.43  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.88     1.50  

Total investment operations

    (1.42     1.93  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.45      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   17.44     $   19.31  

Total return (C)

    (7.58 )%      11.10 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   25     $   11  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.03     1.03 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.38     3.72 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 19.85     $ 16.71  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.43       0.33  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.88     2.86  

Total investment operations

    (1.45     3.19  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.61     (0.01

Net realized gains

          (0.04

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.61     (0.05

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 17.79     $   19.85  

Total return

    (7.58 )%      19.18 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   2,220     $ 248  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.99     0.99 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.20     1.99 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period indicated:  

Transamerica International Growth

 
    Class A     Class I     Class R6  
     October 31,
2018 (A)
    October 31,
2018 (A)
    October 31,
2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.89     $ 8.89     $ 8.89  

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09       0.13       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.13     (1.16     (1.18

Total investment operations

    (1.04     (1.03     (1.02

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.85     $ 7.86     $ 7.87  

Total return

      (11.70 )%(C)(D)        (11.59 )%(D)        (11.47 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period (000’s)

  $ 48     $ 13     $ 9  

Expenses to average net assets

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.43 %(E)      1.36 %(E)      0.83 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.30 %(E)      1.05 %(E)      0.83 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.49 %(E)      2.27 %(E)      2.72 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    119 %(D)      119 %(D)      119 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Growth  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.02     $ 7.27     $ 7.80     $ 8.51     $ 8.65  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.16       0.11       0.11 (B)       0.13       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.16     1.72       (0.40     (0.08     (0.13

Total investment operations

    (1.00     1.83       (0.29     0.05        

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.08     (0.08     (0.15     (0.06

Net realized gains

                (0.16     (0.61     (0.08

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.15     (0.08     (0.24     (0.76     (0.14

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.87     $ 9.02     $ 7.27     $ 7.80     $ 8.51  

Total return

    (11.29 )%      25.45     (3.75 )%      0.74     0.05

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,216,433     $   1,368,414     $   1,164,016     $   675,208     $   564,135  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87     0.95     0.97     1.00     1.00

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87     0.95     0.96 %(B)      1.00     1.00

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.80     1.36     1.52 %(B)      1.58     1.53

Portfolio turnover rate

    119     15     15     39     39

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Small Cap Value  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.67     $ 11.39     $ 12.40     $ 11.81     $ 12.24  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.27       0.18       0.25 (B)       0.22       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.08     2.42       (0.55     0.64       (0.44

Total investment operations

    (0.81     2.60       (0.30     0.86       (0.19

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.42     (0.24     (0.29     (0.18     (0.15

Net realized gains

          (0.08     (0.42     (0.09     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.32     (0.71     (0.27     (0.24

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.44     $ 13.67     $ 11.39     $ 12.40     $ 11.81  

Total return

    (6.20 )%      23.51     (2.48 )%      7.52     (1.67 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   291,455     $   326,445     $   273,540     $   367,502     $   214,170  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12     1.12     1.12     1.12     1.15

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12     1.12     1.11 %(B)      1.12     1.15

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.92     1.48     2.18 %(B)      1.78     2.03

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     25     20     26     21

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Small Cap Value  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.70     $ 11.42     $ 12.43     $ 11.82     $ 12.25  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.27       0.19       0.27 (B)       0.22       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.07     2.42       (0.56     0.66       (0.43

Total investment operations

    (0.80     2.61       (0.29     0.88       (0.19

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.25     (0.30     (0.18     (0.15

Net realized gains

          (0.08     (0.42     (0.09     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.43     (0.33     (0.72     (0.27     (0.24

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.47     $ 13.70     $ 11.42     $ 12.43     $ 11.82  

Total return

    (6.11 )%      23.58     (2.38 )%      7.73     (1.66 )% 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   439,922     $   525,571     $   440,438     $   598,764     $   533,058  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     1.02     1.02     1.02     1.05

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     1.02     1.01 %(B)      1.02     1.05

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.95     1.56     2.36 %(B)      1.84     1.91

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     25     20     26     21

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period indicated:   Transamerica International Stock  
    Class A     Class I     Class I2     Class R6  
     October 31,
2018 (A)
    October 31,
2018 (A)
    October 31,
2018 (A)
    October 31,
2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $   10.00     $   10.00     $   10.00     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    (0.01     (0.00 )(D)      (0.00 )(D)      (0.00 )(D) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.80     (0.81     (0.81     (0.81

Total investment operations

    (0.81     (0.81     (0.81     (0.81

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.19     $ 9.19     $ 9.19     $ 9.19  

Total return

    (8.10 )%(E)(F)      (8.10 )%(E)      (8.10 )%(E)      (8.10 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period (000’s)

  $ 459     $ 459     $ 459     $ 460  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    14.60 %(H)      14.44 %(H)      14.35 %(H)      14.35 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25 %(H)      1.00 %(H)      1.00 %(H)      1.00 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    (0.74 )%(H)      (0.49 )%(H)      (0.49 )%(H)      (0.50 )%(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (I)

    2 %(E)      2 %(E)      2 %(E)      2 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 28, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
   

October 31,

2015

    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.56     $ 12.36     $ 12.71     $ 13.30     $ 14.24  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.14       0.14       0.14 (B)       0.16       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.04     2.28       0.98       0.54       1.40  

Total investment operations

    0.10       2.42       1.12       0.70       1.55  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.17     (0.15     (0.15     (0.17

Net realized gains

    (1.45     (1.05     (1.32     (1.14     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.57     (1.22     (1.47     (1.29     (2.49

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.09     $ 13.56     $ 12.36     $ 12.71     $ 13.30  

Total return (C)

    0.56     20.29     9.83     5.44     12.09

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   95,523     $   103,851     $   71,700     $   31,566     $   31,677  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08     1.06     1.05     1.05     1.07

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08     1.06     1.04 %(B)      1.05     1.07

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.06     1.11     1.16 %(B)      1.23     1.13

Portfolio turnover rate

    139     128     127     129     87

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.48     $ 12.31     $ 12.67     $ 13.26     $ 14.20  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.04       0.04       0.05 (B)       0.06       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02     2.27       0.98       0.55       1.39  

Total investment operations

    0.02       2.31       1.03       0.61       1.45  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.04     (0.09     (0.07     (0.06     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (1.45     (1.05     (1.32     (1.14     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.49     (1.14     (1.39     (1.20     (2.39

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.01     $ 13.48     $ 12.31     $ 12.67     $ 13.26  

Total return (C)

    (0.16 )%      19.37     9.00     4.68     11.30

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   49,839     $   49,014     $   22,482     $   11,128     $   9,402  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.80     1.79     1.80     1.81     1.79

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.80     1.79     1.80 %(B)      1.81     1.79

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.33     0.30     0.43 %(B)      0.45     0.49

Portfolio turnover rate

    139     128     127     129     87

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.64     $ 12.43     $ 12.77     $ 13.35     $ 14.28  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.17       0.15       0.17 (B)       0.19       0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.04     2.31       0.99       0.56       1.39  

Total investment operations

    0.13       2.46       1.16       0.75       1.59  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.20     (0.18     (0.19     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (1.45     (1.05     (1.32     (1.14     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.61     (1.25     (1.50     (1.33     (2.52

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.16     $ 13.64     $ 12.43     $ 12.77     $ 13.35  

Total return

    0.78     20.55     10.14     5.78     12.40

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   375,161     $   245,508     $   56,161     $   15,090     $   13,348  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80     0.79     0.79     0.78     0.79

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80     0.79     0.78 %(B)      0.78     0.79

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.31     1.17     1.37 %(B)      1.49     1.55

Portfolio turnover rate

    139     128     127     129     87

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.63     $ 12.42     $ 12.76     $ 13.34     $ 14.27  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.19       0.19 (B)       0.20       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.03     2.28       0.98       0.56       1.39  

Total investment operations

    0.16       2.47       1.17       0.76       1.60  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.21     (0.19     (0.20     (0.21

Net realized gains

    (1.45     (1.05     (1.32     (1.14     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.63     (1.26     (1.51     (1.34     (2.53

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.16     $ 13.63     $ 12.42     $ 12.76     $ 13.34  

Total return

    0.96     20.66     10.25     5.90     12.53

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,664,184     $   1,899,205     $   1,898,665     $   1,818,476     $   1,739,472  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.69     0.69     0.68     0.69

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.69     0.68 %(B)      0.68     0.69

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.46     1.44     1.60 %(B)      1.58     1.59

Portfolio turnover rate

    139     128     127     129     87

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.63     $ 12.42     $ 12.76     $ 13.07  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.18       0.17       0.15 (C)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02     2.30       1.02       (0.28 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.16       2.47       1.17       (0.20

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.21     (0.19     (0.11

Net realized gains

    (1.45     (1.05     (1.32      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.63     (1.26     (1.51     (0.11

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.16     $ 13.63     $ 12.42     $   12.76  

Total return

    0.96     20.66     10.25     (1.53 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   27,069     $   16,356     $   3,391     $   49  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.69     0.69     0.69 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.69     0.68 %(C)      0.69 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.42     1.29     1.25 %(C)      1.48 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    139     128     127     129 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.57     $ 12.94  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.15       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02     0.65  

Total investment operations

    0.13       0.74  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.11

Net realized gains

    (1.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.60     (0.11

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   12.10     $   13.57  

Total return (C)

    0.71     5.77 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.94     0.93 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.20     1.13 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    139     128

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.70     $ 13.78  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.17       (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.04     1.12  

Total investment operations

    0.13       1.10  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.13

Net realized gains

    (1.45     (1.05

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.60     (1.18

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.23     $ 13.70  

Total return

    0.74     8.62 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   2,011     $   1,989  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.89     0.88 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.30     (0.17 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    139     128

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Core  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.02     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.14 (C)       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       1.01  

Total investment operations

    0.69       1.10  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.59     (0.08

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.12     $ 11.02  

Total return

    6.20     11.09 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   189,483     $   200,790  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.66 %(E)      0.72 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.64 %(E)      0.64 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.24 %(C)      1.32 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    130 %(G)      41 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Core  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.01     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.08 (C)       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       1.01  

Total investment operations

    0.63       1.06  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.53     (0.05

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.11     $ 11.01  

Total return

    5.67     10.68 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   72,764     $   76,828  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15 %(E)      1.22 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.14 %(E)      1.14 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.74 %(C)      0.82 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    130 %(G)      41 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Core  
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.01     $ 9.52     $ 8.98     $ 9.17     $ 8.05     $ 5.94  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.12 (E)       0.09       0.15       0.10       0.06       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       1.50       0.54       (0.20     1.12       2.11  

Total investment operations

    0.67       1.59       0.69       (0.10     1.18       2.20  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.10     (0.15     (0.09     (0.06     (0.09

Net realized gains

    (0.45                              

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.56     (0.10     (0.15     (0.09     (0.06     (0.09

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.12     $ 11.01     $ 9.52     $ 8.98     $ 9.17     $ 8.05  

Total return

    6.00     16.72 %(F)      7.79     (1.02 )%      14.80     37.13

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   5,386     $   11,636     $   10,633     $   11,995     $   7,872     $   7,478  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91 %(G)      1.05 %(H)      1.34     1.28     1.43     1.46

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.89 %(G)      0.90 %(H)      0.90 %(I)      0.90     0.90     0.90

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.01 %(E)      1.10 %(H)      1.65     1.04     0.75     1.16

Portfolio turnover rate

    130 %(J)      41 %(F)      47     64     70     116

 

(A)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(C)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.81-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Growth  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.72     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.03       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.22       1.72  

Total investment operations

    1.25       1.75  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.07     (0.03

Net realized gains

    (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52     (0.03

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.45     $ 11.72  

Total return

    10.94     17.49 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   622,541     $   666,225  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70     0.72 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65     0.65 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.20     0.40 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    34     21 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Growth  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
     October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.71     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.04     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.23       1.72  

Total investment operations

    1.19       1.71  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.04      

Net realized gains

    (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.49      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.41     $ 11.71  

Total return

    10.39     17.10 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   140,192     $   146,404  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.22 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15 %(E)      1.22 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.30 )%      (0.10 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    34     21 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Growth  
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
   

 October 31,

2017 (A) (B) (C)

    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.72     $ 9.14     $ 9.08     $ 8.35     $ 7.57     $ 5.63  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    (0.01     0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.23       2.58       0.06       0.73       0.78       1.94  

Total investment operations

    1.22       2.59       0.07       0.74       0.79       1.96  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.05     (0.01     (0.01     (0.01     (0.01     (0.02

Net realized gains

    (0.45                              

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.50     (0.01     (0.01     (0.01     (0.01     (0.02

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.44     $ 11.72     $ 9.14     $ 9.08     $ 8.35     $ 7.57  

Total return

    10.68     28.42 %(E)      0.84     8.89     10.46     35.00

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   37,269     $   38,038     $   82,546     $   107,369     $   110,430     $   130,443  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.99 %(F)      1.01     0.99     1.01     1.00

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.90 %(F)      0.88 %(G)      0.90     0.90     0.90

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.04 )%      0.14 %(F)      0.15     0.07     0.17     0.32

Portfolio turnover rate

    34     21 %(E)      36     33     73     49

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.35-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017—October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Value
Opportunities
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.71     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.18 (C)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.21       0.71  

Total investment operations

    0.39       0.79  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.18      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.08

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.75     $ 10.71  

Total return

    3.60     7.94 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   458,786     $   520,709  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52 %(E)      0.57 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49 %(E)      0.49 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.64 %(C)      1.69 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    137 %(G)      33 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 5, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Large Value
Opportunities
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.71     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.13 (C)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.21       0.69  

Total investment operations

    0.34       0.77  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.18      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.06

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.75     $ 10.71  

Total return

    3.08     7.69 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   103,701     $   113,861  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01 %(E)      1.06 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99 %(E)      0.99 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.14 %(C)      1.36 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    137 %(G)      33 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 5, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

(F)

   Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Value Opportunities  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/years

  $ 10.71     $ 9.84     $ 9.18     $ 9.36     $ 8.63     $ 6.36  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.15 (E)       0.14       0.16       0.12       0.08       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.21       0.85       0.67       (0.18     0.74       2.28  

Total investment operations

    0.36       0.99       0.83       (0.06     0.82       2.39  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.12     (0.17     (0.12     (0.09     (0.12

Net realized gains

    (0.18                              

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.32     (0.12     (0.17     (0.12     (0.09     (0.12

Net asset value, end of period/years

  $ 10.75     $ 10.71     $ 9.84     $ 9.18     $ 9.36     $ 8.63  

Total return

    3.32     9.99 %(F)      9.14     (0.69 )%      9.54     37.73

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/years (000’s)

  $   36,445     $   53,449     $   99,292     $   99,418     $   102,791     $   120,005  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77 %(G)      0.83 %(H)      0.84     0.83     0.83     0.83

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.74 %(G)      0.74 %(H)      0.74 %(I)      0.75     0.75     0.75

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.39 %(E)      1.35 %(H)      1.80     1.21     0.96     1.43

Portfolio turnover rate

    137 %(J)      33 %(F)      48     65     69     99

 

(A)    Effective May 5, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.56-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(B)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value reorganized into the Fund on May 5, 2017. Prior to May 5, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on May 5, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 –October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap
Growth
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.14     $ 13.12  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.01     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.91 )(C)      1.03  

Total investment operations

    (0.92     1.02  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.01      

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.98     $ 14.14  

Total return (D)

    (6.88 )%      7.77 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   8,997     $   9,903  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.28     1.30 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(G)      1.30 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.04 )%      (0.10 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.77     $ 12.84  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.11     (0.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.88 )(C)      1.00  

Total investment operations

    (0.99     0.93  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.55     $ 13.77  

Total return (D)

    (7.58 )%      7.24 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,268     $   1,448  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.05     2.05 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.85 %(G)      2.05 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.79 )%      (0.85 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.27     $ 13.21  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.03       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.93 )(C)      1.04  

Total investment operations

    (0.90     1.06  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   13.09     $   14.27  

Total return

    (6.64 )%      8.02 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 664     $ 664  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99     0.98 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85 %(F)      0.98 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.20     0.22 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.31     $ 13.24  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.99 )(C)      1.04  

Total investment operations

    (0.92     1.07  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   13.10     $   14.31  

Total return

    (6.60 )%      8.08 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 9     $   155,629  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86     0.87 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.74 %(F)      0.87 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.45     0.35 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.32     $ 13.24  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.05       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.95 )(C)      1.04  

Total investment operations

    (0.90     1.08  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 13.14     $ 14.32  

Total return

    (6.49 )%      8.16 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   36,797     $   48,330  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87     0.87 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75 %(F)      0.75 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.32     0.50 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.26     $ 13.24  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.03     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.92 )(C)      1.03  

Total investment operations

    (0.95     1.02  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 13.08     $ 14.26  

Total return

    (6.89 )%      7.70 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   19,711     $   26,153  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.37     1.37 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.27 %(F)      1.35 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.19 )%      (0.16 )%(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.30     $ 12.70     $ 12.50     $ 15.44     $ 16.72     $ 16.25  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.02       0.01       (0.01     (0.05     0.06       (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.95 )(E)      1.92       1.48       (0.24     1.16       4.73  

Total investment operations

    (0.93     1.93       1.47       (0.29     1.22       4.69  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.01                       (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.23     (0.33     (1.27     (2.65     (2.34     (4.22

Return of capital

                            (0.09      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.33     (1.27     (2.65     (2.50     (4.22

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 13.13     $ 14.30     $ 12.70     $ 12.50     $ 15.44     $ 16.72  

Total return

    (6.64 )%      15.34 %(F)      12.13     (1.60 )%      7.83     30.10

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   4,709     $   10,232     $   16,767     $   17,075     $   22,686     $   33,879  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12     1.20 %(G)      1.36     1.22     1.24     1.18

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95 %(H)      0.98 %(G)(I)      0.95 %(J)      0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.17     0.13 %(G)      (0.09 )%      (0.31 )%      0.34     (0.21 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(F)      79     70     60     234

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.84-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reorganization.
(J)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.15     $ 13.15  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       0.00 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.92 )(D)      1.00  

Total investment operations

    (0.91     1.00  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.02      

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.25      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   12.99     $   14.15  

Total return (E)

    (6.75 )%      7.60 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12     1.11 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(H)      1.11 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.05     0.03 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 14.26     $ 13.20  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.93 )(C)      1.05  

Total investment operations

    (0.92     1.06  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.04      

Net realized gains

    (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.27      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   13.07     $   14.26  

Total return

    (6.72 )%      8.03 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.06 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.96 %(F)      1.04 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.09     0.16 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.86     $ 11.80     $ 11.37     $ 10.68     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09       0.07       0.06 (C)       0.11       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.95       0.78       0.68       0.69  

Total investment operations

    0.59       1.02       0.84       0.79       0.76  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.12     (0.14     (0.03     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.83     (0.84     (0.27     (0.07      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.92     (0.96     (0.41     (0.10     (0.08

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.53     $ 11.86     $ 11.80     $ 11.37     $   10.68  

Total return (D)

    4.75     8.77     7.72     7.50     7.62 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   108,568     $   116,047     $   75,556     $   18,794     $ 703  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.09     1.08     1.05     1.18 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.05 %(G)      1.09     1.08 %(C)      1.05     1.18 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.78     0.57     0.55 %(C)      1.02     1.38 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76     95     31     23 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 30, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.71     $ 11.70     $ 11.31     $ 10.68     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       (0.03     (0.04 )(C)      0.03       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.95       0.79       0.68       0.69  

Total investment operations

    0.49       0.92       0.75       0.71       0.73  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.02     (0.07     (0.09     (0.01     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.83     (0.84     (0.27     (0.07      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.85     (0.91     (0.36     (0.08     (0.05

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.35     $ 11.71     $ 11.70     $ 11.31     $ 10.68  

Total return (D)

    4.00     7.95     6.87     6.72     7.29 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   17,476     $   17,808     $   7,104     $   1,241     $   278  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.88     1.89     1.90     1.80     1.93 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.80 %(G)      1.89     1.90 %(C)      1.80     1.93 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.06     (0.29 )%      (0.37 )%(C)      0.30     0.71 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76     95     31     23 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 30, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.93     $ 11.85     $ 11.41     $ 10.69     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.13       0.10       0.11 (C)       0.13       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       0.95       0.75       0.69       0.72  

Total investment operations

    0.62       1.05       0.86       0.82       0.78  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.13     (0.15     (0.03     (0.09

Net realized gains

    (0.83     (0.84     (0.27     (0.07      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.95     (0.97     (0.42     (0.10     (0.09

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.60     $ 11.93     $ 11.85     $ 11.41     $ 10.69  

Total return

    5.16     8.94     8.00     7.78     7.83 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   368,787     $   394,378     $   298,589     $   147,712     $   5,979  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.86     0.86     0.84     0.96 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80 %(F)      0.86     0.86 %(C)      0.84     0.95 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.09     0.79     0.97 %(C)      1.19     1.13 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76     95     31     23 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 30, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.95     $ 11.87     $ 11.41     $ 10.69     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.14       0.11       0.15 (C)       0.16       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       0.95       0.74       0.67       0.69  

Total investment operations

    0.63       1.06       0.89       0.83       0.78  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.14     (0.16     (0.04     (0.09

Net realized gains

    (0.83     (0.84     (0.27     (0.07      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.96     (0.98     (0.43     (0.11     (0.09

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.62     $ 11.95     $ 11.87     $ 11.41     $ 10.69  

Total return

    5.26     9.09     8.12     7.80     7.86 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   280,299     $   298,655     $   323,275     $   465,775     $   166,170  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.76     0.74     0.74     0.86 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.71 %(F)      0.76     0.74 %(C)      0.74     0.86 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.15     0.92     1.37 %(C)      1.42     1.71 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76     95     31     23 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 30, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.96     $ 11.93  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.14       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       (0.03 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.62       0.03  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.08      

Net realized gains

    (0.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.91      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.67     $ 11.96  

Total return

    5.19     0.25 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   231,307     $   275,016  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.76 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70 %(F)      0.70 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.16     0.79 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.92     $ 11.93  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       (0.03 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.57       (0.01

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.03      

Net realized gains

    (0.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.86      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.63     $ 11.92  

Total return

    4.70     (0.08 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   69,546     $   88,909  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.27 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.24 %(F)      1.25 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.63     0.26 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.94     $ 11.93  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.11       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       (0.03 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.61       0.01  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.89      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.66     $ 11.94  

Total return

    5.07     0.08 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   362,082     $   424,122  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.01 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90 %(F)      0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.96     0.58 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.03     $ 11.87     $ 11.87  

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.04       0.08       0.01 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.59       0.98       (0.01 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.63       1.06        

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.83     (0.84      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.96     (0.90      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.70     $ 12.03     $   11.87  

Total return

    5.22     9.09     0.00 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   166,519     $   16,391     $ 50  

Expenses to average net assets

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.76     0.79 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.71 %(G)      0.76     0.78 %(C)(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.30     0.68     0.18 %(C)(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76     95 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 25, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.87     $ 12.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.11       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       (0.16 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.59       (0.13

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.89      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.57     $   11.87  

Total return (D)

    4.95     (1.08 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99     1.00 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95 %(G)      1.00 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.90     0.42 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.04     $ 12.56  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.11       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.25  

Total investment operations

    0.62       0.33  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.01

Net realized gains

    (0.83     (0.84

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.94     (0.85

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.72     $   12.04  

Total return

    5.00     2.71 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.96 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91 %(E)      0.95 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.93     0.79 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    85     76 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.37     $ 7.59     $ 7.94     $ 11.62     $ 10.28  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.03       0.15       0.24 (B)       0.29       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.04       (0.33 )(C)      (3.62     1.40  

Total investment operations

    (0.13     0.19       (0.09     (3.33     1.66  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.07     (0.30     (0.26     (0.09     (0.27

Net realized gains

                      (0.07     (0.05

Return of capital

    (0.29     (0.11           (0.19      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.36     (0.41     (0.26     (0.35     (0.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.88     $ 7.37     $ 7.59     $ 7.94     $ 11.62  

Total return (D)

    (1.85 )%      2.30     (0.87 )%      (29.17 )%      16.36

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   23,096     $   32,083     $   43,221     $   46,624     $   64,300  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.61     1.58     1.57     1.52     1.54

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.60     1.58     1.56 %(B)      1.52     1.54

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.40     1.97     3.50 %(B)      2.84     2.24

Portfolio turnover rate

    33     41     79     67     46

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.34     $ 7.55     $ 7.91     $ 11.57     $ 10.25  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.02     0.09       0.19 (B)       0.21       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     0.05       (0.35 )(C)      (3.60     1.41  

Total investment operations

    (0.19     0.14       (0.16     (3.39     1.58  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.06     (0.25     (0.20     (0.06     (0.21

Net realized gains

                      (0.07     (0.05

Return of capital

    (0.24     (0.10           (0.14      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.35     (0.20     (0.27     (0.26

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.85     $ 7.34     $ 7.55     $ 7.91     $ 11.57  

Total return (D)

    (2.66 )%      1.64     (1.79 )%      (29.61 )%      15.59

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   15,955     $   23,673     $   31,067     $   37,877     $   53,064  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.39     2.36     2.36     2.27     2.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.35     2.35     2.35 %(B)      2.27     2.26

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.29 )%      1.10     2.73 %(B)      2.11     1.47

Portfolio turnover rate

    33     41     79     67     46

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.37     $ 7.59     $ 7.95     $ 11.63     $ 10.28  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.07       0.16       0.26 (B)       0.31       0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     0.05       (0.34 )(C)      (3.61     1.41  

Total investment operations

    (0.10     0.21       (0.08     (3.30     1.70  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.31     (0.28     (0.10     (0.30

Net realized gains

                      (0.07     (0.05

Return of capital

    (0.30     (0.12           (0.21      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.43     (0.28     (0.38     (0.35

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.89     $ 7.37     $ 7.59     $ 7.95     $ 11.63  

Total return

    (1.42 )%      2.61     (0.68 )%      (28.92 )%      16.69

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   21,257     $   48,023     $   39,716     $   63,695     $   112,833  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.30     1.29     1.26     1.23     1.27

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.30     1.29     1.25 %(B)      1.23     1.27

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.02     2.05     3.79 %(B)      3.08     2.52

Portfolio turnover rate

    33     41     79     67     46

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.38     $ 7.60     $ 7.95     $ 11.63     $ 10.28  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.07       0.17       0.25 (B)       0.33       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     0.05       (0.31 )(C)      (3.62     1.40  

Total investment operations

    (0.10     0.22       (0.06     (3.29     1.71  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.32     (0.29     (0.10     (0.31

Net realized gains

                      (0.07     (0.05

Return of capital

    (0.31     (0.12           (0.22      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.39     (0.44     (0.29     (0.39     (0.36

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.89     $ 7.38     $ 7.60     $ 7.95     $ 11.63  

Total return

    (1.44 )%      2.70     (0.45 )%      (28.84 )%      16.79

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $     258,764     $     209,277     $     268,516     $     346,050     $     463,787  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.19     1.16     1.14     1.17

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.19     1.15 %(B)      1.14     1.17

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.95     2.18     3.69 %(B)      3.26     2.73

Portfolio turnover rate

    33     41     79     67     46

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica
MLP & Energy Income
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.46     $ 8.10  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.04       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     (0.45 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (0.12     (0.42

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.07     (0.16

Return of capital

    (0.30     (0.06

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (0.22

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.97     $ 7.46  

Total return (D)

        (1.67 )%          (5.27 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 9     $ 9  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.44 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.44 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.50     0.57 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    33     41

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica
MLP & Energy Income
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.47     $ 7.99  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.04       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.15     (0.32 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (0.11     (0.20

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.23

Return of capital

    (0.30     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.32

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.98     $ 7.47  

Total return

      (1.58 )%        (2.63 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.40     1.38 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.35     1.35 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.60     1.66 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    33     41

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.08     $ 7.20     $ 8.99     $ 11.29     $ 10.73  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.02     (0.01     (0.03 )(B)      (0.09     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.56       1.34       (0.93     (0.99     1.05  

Total investment operations

    0.54       1.33       (0.96     (1.08     1.01  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.00 )(C)             

Net realized gains

    (0.36     (1.45     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.36     (1.45     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.26     $ 7.08     $ 7.20     $ 8.99     $ 11.29  

Total return (D)

    7.67     21.44     (12.04 )%      (10.56 )%      9.57

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   54,794     $   50,449     $   46,433     $   71,255     $   104,933  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.48     1.44     1.35     1.37

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.25     1.32 %(B)      1.35     1.37

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.25 )%      (0.14 )%      (0.38 )%(B)      (0.94 )%      (0.39 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    32     16     101     27     53

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.03% higher and 0.03% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 5.46     $ 5.90     $ 7.57     $ 9.78     $ 9.43  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.05     (0.05     (0.08 )(B)      (0.16     (0.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.42       1.06       (0.76     (0.83     0.92  

Total investment operations

    0.37       1.01       (0.84     (0.99     0.80  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.00 )(C)             

Net realized gains

    (0.36     (1.45     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.36     (1.45     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 5.47     $ 5.46     $ 5.90     $ 7.57     $ 9.78  

Total return (D)

    6.77     20.55       (12.78 )%        (11.37 )%      8.63

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 374     $ 657     $    1,141     $ 2,257     $   4,079  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    3.07     2.78     2.52     2.30     2.23

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.00     2.00     2.14 %(B)      2.30     2.23

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

      (0.99 )%        (0.88 )%      (1.22 )%(B)      (1.90 )%      (1.27 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    32     16     101     27     53

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 5.54     $ 5.97     $ 7.64     $ 9.85     $ 9.48  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.05     (0.05     (0.07 )(B)      (0.15     (0.11

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.42       1.07       (0.77     (0.84     0.93  

Total investment operations

    0.37       1.02       (0.84     (0.99     0.82  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.36     (1.45     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 5.55     $ 5.54     $ 5.97     $ 7.64     $ 9.85  

Total return (C)

    6.67     20.54     (12.64 )%      (11.27 )%      8.80

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   2,959     $   7,943     $   7,695     $   10,378     $   13,296  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.16     2.16     2.19     2.15     2.14

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.00     2.00     2.07 %(B)      2.15     2.14

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.96 )%      (0.89 )%      (1.14 )%(B)      (1.74 )%      (1.16 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    32     16     101     27     53

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.03% higher and 0.03% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.83     $ 7.81     $ 9.65     $ 11.98     $ 11.32  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       0.01       (0.00 )(B)(C)      (0.06     0.00 (B)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.62       1.47       (1.01     (1.05     1.11  

Total investment operations

    0.63       1.48       (1.01     (1.11     1.11  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.01     (0.00 )(B)             

Net realized gains

    (0.36     (1.45     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (1.46     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.09     $ 7.83     $ 7.81     $ 9.65     $ 11.98  

Total return

    8.05     21.71     (11.71 )%      (10.17 )%      9.97

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   56,246     $   59,218     $   38,914     $   51,011     $   65,747  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.94     0.99     1.00     0.99

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.94     0.96 %(C)      1.00     0.99

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.08     0.17     (0.03 )%(C)      (0.58 )%      (0.02 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    32     16     101     27     53

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.03% higher and 0.03% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.96     $ 7.92     $ 9.76     $ 12.10     $ 11.41  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.02       0.03       0.01 (B)       (0.05     0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       1.48       (1.02     (1.06     1.12  

Total investment operations

    0.65       1.51       (1.01     (1.11     1.14  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.02     (0.02           (0.01      

Net realized gains

    (0.36     (1.45     (0.83     (1.22     (0.45

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (1.47     (0.83     (1.23     (0.45

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.23     $ 7.96     $ 7.92     $ 9.76     $ 12.10  

Total return

    8.20     21.90     (11.56 )%      (10.05 )%      10.16

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   169,131     $   139,215     $   164,552     $   312,108     $   593,507  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.78     0.81     0.83     0.83

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.78     0.78 %(B)      0.83     0.83

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.24     0.33     0.15 %(B)      (0.43 )%      0.14

Portfolio turnover rate

    32     16     101     27     53

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.03% higher and 0.03% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.08     $ 6.57  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.00 )(C)      (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.56       0.51  

Total investment operations

    0.56       0.51  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(C)       

Net realized gains

    (0.36      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.36      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 7.28     $ 7.08  

Total return (E)

    7.96     7.76 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 12     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

      1.02       1.02 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.01 )%      (0.02 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    32     16

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.84     $ 8.21  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.00 (C)       0.00 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.61       1.08  

Total investment operations

    0.61       1.08  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(C)       

Net realized gains

    (0.36     (1.45

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.36     (1.45

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.09     $ 7.84  

Total return

      7.88       15.82 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 12     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.97     0.98 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.04     0.06 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    32     16

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 27.90     $ 24.88     $ 24.86     $ 25.61     $ 24.23  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.34       0.28       0.25 (B)       0.24       0.24 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.24       3.15       0.61       0.41       2.57  

Total investment operations

    0.58       3.43       0.86       0.65       2.81  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.35     (0.32     (0.26     (0.25     (0.31

Net realized gains

    (0.59     (0.09     (0.58     (1.15     (1.12

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.94     (0.41     (0.84     (1.40     (1.43

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 27.54     $ 27.90     $ 24.88     $ 24.86     $ 25.61  

Total return (D)

    2.05     13.89     3.57     2.58     12.11

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   532,861     $   573,224     $   406,606     $   210,457     $   174,817  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.03     1.10     1.14     1.23 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.03     1.08 %(B)      1.14     1.23 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.22     1.07     1.04 %(B)      0.97     1.00 %(C) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     39     35     39     102 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 27.72     $ 24.72     $ 24.70     $ 25.45     $ 24.09  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.03       (0.00 )(B)      0.01 (C)       0.01       0.02 (D)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       3.12       0.59       0.40       2.55  

Total investment operations

    0.26       3.12       0.60       0.41       2.57  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.03     (0.00 )(B)      (0.01     (0.09

Net realized gains

    (0.59     (0.09     (0.58     (1.15     (1.12

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.60     (0.12     (0.58     (1.16     (1.21

Net asset value, end of year

  $   27.38     $   27.72     $   24.72     $   24.70     $   25.45  

Total return (E)

    0.87     12.63     2.52     1.62     11.07

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 942     $ 2,242     $ 3,470     $ 5,344     $ 6,579  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.39     2.14     2.12     2.08     2.15 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.15     2.14     2.11 %(C)      2.08     2.15 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.11     (0.01 )%      0.06 %(C)      0.05     0.10 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     39     35     39     102 %(G) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 27.41     $ 24.45     $ 24.44     $ 25.21     $ 23.88  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.08       0.08 (B)       0.07       0.08 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.22       3.09       0.59       0.40       2.53  

Total investment operations

    0.35       3.17       0.67       0.47       2.61  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.12     (0.08     (0.09     (0.16

Net realized gains

    (0.59     (0.09     (0.58     (1.15     (1.12

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.72     (0.21     (0.66     (1.24     (1.28

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 27.04     $ 27.41     $ 24.45     $ 24.44     $ 25.21  

Total return (D)

    1.25     13.02     2.84     1.87     11.38

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   184,727     $   222,884     $   208,410     $   184,907     $   132,473  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.79     1.79     1.83     1.84     1.90 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.79     1.79     1.82 %(B)      1.84     1.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.47     0.32     0.33 %(B)      0.27     0.32 %(C) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     39     35     39     102 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 28.03     $ 24.99     $ 24.96     $ 25.70     $ 24.31  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.41       0.34       0.32 (B)       0.31       0.33 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       3.16       0.60       0.42       2.57  

Total investment operations

    0.64       3.50       0.92       0.73       2.90  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.41     (0.37     (0.31     (0.32     (0.39

Net realized gains

    (0.59     (0.09     (0.58     (1.15     (1.12

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.00     (0.46     (0.89     (1.47     (1.51

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 27.67     $ 28.03     $ 24.99     $ 24.96     $ 25.70  

Total return

    2.26     14.13     3.83     2.90     12.46

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   232,308     $   266,637     $   208,512     $   199,378     $   176,667  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.82     0.84     0.86     0.92 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.82     0.84 %(B)      0.86     0.92 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.44     1.28     1.32 %(B)      1.26     1.32 %(C) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     39     35     39     102 %(E) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 28.03     $ 24.99     $ 24.95     $ 25.40  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.44       0.37       0.25 (C)       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       3.16       0.71       (0.40 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.67       3.53       0.96       (0.27

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.44     (0.40     (0.34     (0.18

Net realized gains

    (0.59     (0.09     (0.58      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.03     (0.49     (0.92     (0.18

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 27.67     $ 28.03     $ 24.99     $   24.95  

Total return

    2.37     14.25     3.99     (1.07 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   7,149     $   9,749     $   6,316     $ 49  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.71     0.71     0.73     0.75 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.71     0.71     0.73 %(C)      0.75 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.54     1.39     1.02 %(C)      1.19 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     39     35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed
Balanced
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 27.97     $ 26.50  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.37       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       1.48  

Total investment operations

    0.60       1.65  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.37     (0.18

Net realized gains

    (0.59      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.96     (0.18

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   27.61     $   27.97  

Total return (C)

    2.09     6.24 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.95 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.95 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.30     1.03 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed
Balanced
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 28.08     $ 26.63  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.37       0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.25       1.45  

Total investment operations

    0.62       1.65  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.39     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (0.59      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.98     (0.20

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   27.72     $   28.08  

Total return

    2.20     6.20 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 88     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91     0.90 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91     0.90 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.32     1.11 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 3, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.23     $ 10.19     $ 10.37     $ 10.45  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.19       0.20 (B)       0.20       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     0.01       0.06       (0.15     0.00 (C)  

Total investment operations

    0.05       0.20       0.26       0.05       0.21  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.21     (0.20     (0.21     (0.23

Net realized gains

                      (0.02     (0.06

Return of capital

                (0.02            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.22     (0.21     (0.22     (0.23     (0.29

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.05     $ 10.22     $ 10.23     $ 10.19     $ 10.37  

Total return (D)

    0.53     1.90     2.60     0.53     1.97

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   732,815     $   940,515     $   934,615     $   976,715     $   1,012,764  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.84     0.85     0.84     0.86

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.84     0.84 %(B)      0.84     0.84

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.16     1.84     1.95 %(B)      1.94     2.05

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     52     45     66     52

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.20     $ 10.21     $ 10.17     $ 10.35     $ 10.43  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.14       0.11       0.12 (B)       0.12       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.01       0.06       (0.14     (0.01

Total investment operations

    (0.02     0.12       0.18       (0.02     0.13  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.13     (0.12     (0.14     (0.15

Net realized gains

                      (0.02     (0.06

Return of capital

                (0.02            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.15     (0.13     (0.14     (0.16     (0.21

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.03     $ 10.20     $ 10.21     $ 10.17     $ 10.35  

Total return (C)

    (0.24 )%      1.12     1.82     (0.23 )%      1.20

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   393,543     $   517,918     $   621,425     $   721,293     $   847,407  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.62     1.61     1.61     1.60     1.59

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.62     1.61     1.60 % (B)      1.60     1.59

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.40     1.07     1.18 % (B)      1.19     1.30

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     52     45     66     52

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.05     $ 10.05     $ 10.01     $ 10.19     $ 10.27  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.20       0.21 (B)       0.22       0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     0.02       0.07       (0.15     (0.01

Total investment operations

    0.07       0.22       0.28       0.07       0.22  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.22     (0.21     (0.23     (0.24

Net realized gains

                      (0.02     (0.06

Return of capital

                (0.03            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.22     (0.24     (0.25     (0.30

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.88     $ 10.05     $ 10.05     $ 10.01     $ 10.19  

Total return

    0.71     2.21     2.82     0.71     2.18

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,451,634     $   1,312,220     $   979,858     $   822,063     $   804,004  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65     0.64     0.64     0.63     0.63

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65     0.64     0.63 %(B)      0.63     0.63

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.39     2.04     2.15 %(B)      2.15     2.25

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     52     45     66     52

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.04     $ 10.04     $ 10.01     $ 10.18     $ 10.27  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.22       0.22 (B)       0.23       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.01       0.06       (0.14     (0.02

Total investment operations

    0.08       0.23       0.28       0.09       0.22  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.23     (0.22     (0.24     (0.25

Net realized gains

                      (0.02     (0.06

Return of capital

                (0.03            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.25     (0.23     (0.25     (0.26     (0.31

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.87     $ 10.04     $ 10.04     $ 10.01     $ 10.18  

Total return

    0.81     2.31     2.81     0.91     2.18

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   220,648     $   427,397     $   282,016     $   1,223,002     $   1,400,475  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.55     0.54     0.54     0.53     0.53

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.55     0.54     0.54 %(B)      0.53     0.53

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.45     2.15     2.21 %(B)      2.25     2.37

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     52     45     66     52

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.03     $ 10.04     $ 10.01     $ 10.12  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.26       0.21       0.23 (C)       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     0.01       0.05       (0.10

Total investment operations

    0.09       0.22       0.28       (0.01

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.23     (0.22     (0.10

Return of capital

                (0.03      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.25     (0.23     (0.25     (0.10

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.87     $ 10.03     $   10.04     $   10.01  

Total return

    0.92     2.21     2.82     (0.09 )%(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   26,240     $   1,412     $ 372     $ 50  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.55     0.54     0.54     0.53 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.55     0.54     0.52 %(C)      0.53 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.65     2.14     2.26 %(C)      2.22 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     52     45     66 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.19  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.23       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.04  

Total investment operations

    0.07       0.16  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.13

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.06     $   10.22  

Total return (C)

    0.69     1.55 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.79     0.79 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.24     1.83 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     52

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.05     $ 9.98  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.24       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.16     0.08  

Total investment operations

    0.08       0.25  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.18

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.90     $   10.05  

Total return

    0.82     2.55 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   5,454     $ 41  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.75     0.74 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.40     1.94 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    60     52

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.72     $ 11.36  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.04       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.24       0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.28       0.36  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.15      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.48     $ 11.72  

Total return (C)

    2.24     3.17 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $  3,356     $  3,490  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.32     1.35 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20 %(F)      1.30 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.34     0.22 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core
 
  Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.54     $ 11.24  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.05     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.24       0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.19       0.30  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.43      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $  11.30     $  11.54  

Total return (C)

    1.58     2.67 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 668     $ 638  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.06     2.07 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.95 %(F)      2.05 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.40 )%      (0.49 )%(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.78     $ 11.40  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.30       0.38  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.18      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.55      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $  11.53     $  11.78  

Total return

    2.38     3.33 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 2,047     $ 1,689  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     0.99 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95 %(E)      1.05 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.57     0.48 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.79     $ 11.40  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.24       0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.33       0.39  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.19      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.56      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.56     $ 11.79  

Total return

    2.63     3.42 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $  21,106     $  29,564  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.85 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86 %(E)      0.93 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.72     0.63 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.80     $ 11.40  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.22       0.35  

Total investment operations

    0.31       0.40  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.44      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.67     $ 11.80  

Total return

    2.57     3.51 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $  137,326     $  153,587  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.98 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85 %(E)      0.85 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.71     0.70 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Class R  
    

  October 31,

  2018

   

   October 31,

   2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.75     $ 11.40  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.02       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.24       0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.26       0.35  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.02      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.39      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.62     $ 11.75  

Total return

    2.12     3.07 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $  46,718     $  53,017  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.42     1.48 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.35 %(E)      1.48 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.20     0.08 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Class R4  
       October 31,
  2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A) (B) (C)
     December 31,
 2016
     December 31,
 2015
     December 31,
 2014
     December 31,
 2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.78     $ 11.53     $ 9.45     $ 10.57     $ 10.25     $ 7.73  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.06       0.04       0.08       0.08       0.08       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.22       0.22       2.08       (1.11     0.32       2.52  

Total investment operations

    0.28       0.26       2.16       (1.03     0.40       2.56  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.05     (0.01     (0.08     (0.09     (0.08     (0.04

Net realized gains

    (0.37                              

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.01     (0.08     (0.09     (0.08     (0.04

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.64     $   11.78     $ 11.53     $ 9.45     $ 10.57     $ 10.25  

Total return

    2.27     2.27 %(E)      23.08     (9.72 )%      3.94     33.23

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 5,648     $ 8,970     $   14,540     $   12,719     $   27,550     $   30,567  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.17     1.30 %(F)      1.50     1.32     1.28     1.27

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(G)      1.11 %(F)(H)      1.07 %(I)      1.10     1.10     1.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.50     0.34 %(F)      0.80     0.82     0.78     0.46

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(E)      122     132     148     195

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.44-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
((I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.72     $ 11.58  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.05       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.25       0.12  

Total investment operations

    0.30       0.14  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $  11.60     $  11.72  

Total return (C)

    2.37     1.21 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.17     1.23 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(F)      1.23 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.44     0.25 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Core  
  Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.80     $ 11.43  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.06       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.24       0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.30       0.37  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.18      

Net realized gains

    (0.37      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.55      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $  11.55     $  11.80  

Total return

    2.46     3.24 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.12     1.09 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.05 %(E)      1.05 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.48     0.49 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    86     53 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.89     $ 12.15     $ 12.82     $ 12.87     $ 12.37  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.04     (0.06     (0.10 )(B)      (0.03     (0.11

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.34       2.42       0.49       1.03       0.61  

Total investment operations

    0.30       2.36       0.39       1.00       0.50  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (7.62     (1.06     (1.05      

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.51     $ 6.89     $ 12.15     $   12.82     $   12.87  

Total return (C)

    4.50     26.31     3.42     8.27     4.04

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   18,537     $   15,520     $   8,835     $   2,882     $ 862  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.41     1.51     1.36     1.30     1.35

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25 %(D)      1.41 %(E)      1.35 %(B)      1.30     1.35

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.55 )%      (0.92 )%      (0.82 )%(B)      (0.26 )%      (0.87 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80     43     60     73

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(E)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.35     $ 11.77     $ 12.55     $ 12.70     $ 12.28  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.08     (0.10     (0.18 )(B)      (0.15     (0.19

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.32       2.30       0.46       1.05       0.61  

Total investment operations

    0.24       2.20       0.28       0.90       0.42  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (7.62     (1.06     (1.05      

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 5.91     $ 6.35     $ 11.77     $ 12.55     $   12.70  

Total return (C)

    3.87     25.22     2.56     7.54     3.42

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   4,604     $   3,588     $   1,369     $   1,380     $ 628  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.15     2.23     2.10     2.02     1.99

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.00 %(D)      2.16 %(E)      2.09 %(B)      2.02     1.99

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.32 )%      (1.69 )%      (1.54 )%(B)      (1.20 )%      (1.51 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80     43     60     73

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(E)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.09     $ 12.30     $ 12.94     $ 12.94     $ 12.39  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.02     (0.05     (0.06 )(B)      (0.06     (0.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.35       2.46       0.48       1.11       0.62  

Total investment operations

    0.33       2.41       0.42       1.05       0.55  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (7.62     (1.06     (1.05      

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.74     $ 7.09     $ 12.30     $ 12.94     $   12.94  

Total return

    4.82     26.40     3.64     8.63     4.44

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   31,592     $   27,564     $   2,042     $   2,540     $ 510  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.11     1.18     1.03     1.00     1.03

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(C)      1.16 %(D)      1.03 %(B)      1.00     1.03

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.31 )%      (0.69 )%      (0.48 )%(B)      (0.44 )%      (0.54 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80     43     60     73

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(D)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.18     $ 12.36     $ 12.99     $ 12.97     $ 12.41  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.01     (0.04     (0.04 )(B)      0.01       (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.36       2.48       0.47       1.06       0.61  

Total investment operations

    0.35       2.44       0.43       1.07       0.56  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                            (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (7.62     (1.06     (1.05      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.68     (7.62     (1.06     (1.05     (0.00 )(C) 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.85     $ 7.18     $ 12.36     $ 12.99     $ 12.97  

Total return

    5.06     26.63     3.71     8.78     4.51

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   35,995     $   47,690     $   53,790     $   539,006     $   528,891  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.09     0.92     0.89     0.89

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91 %(D)      1.09     0.91 %(B)      0.89     0.89

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.20 )%      (0.57 )%      (0.32 )%(B)      0.07     (0.41 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80     43     60     73

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:     Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
      Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
   

  October 31,

  2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.19     $ 6.44  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.01     (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.34       0.77  

Total investment operations

    0.33       0.75  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.68      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.84     $ 7.19  

Total return

    4.90     11.65 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   29,619     $   34,587  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.07 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90 %(E)      0.90 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.20 )%      (0.47 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:     Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
      Class R  
     October 31,
2018
   

  October 31,

  2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.16     $ 6.44  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.05     (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.36       0.77  

Total investment operations

    0.31       0.72  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.68      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.79     $ 7.16  

Total return

    4.48     11.18 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   16,846     $   17,479  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.50     1.57 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.42 %(E)      1.55 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.73 )%      (1.17 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:     Transamerica Small Cap
Growth
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.18     $ 6.44  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.03     (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.34       0.77  

Total investment operations

    0.31       0.74  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.68      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.81     $ 7.18  

Total return

    4.60     11.49 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   6,609     $   5,943  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.32 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15 %(E)      1.15 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.46 )%      (0.77 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
        October 31,
    2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.18     $   12.36     $ 12.65  

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.02     (0.04     (0.01 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.37       2.48       (0.28 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.35       2.44       (0.29

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (7.62      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.85     $ 7.18     $   12.36  

Total return

    5.06     26.63     (2.29 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 65     $ 62     $ 49  

Expenses to average net assets

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.09     0.97 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91 %(G)      1.09     0.95 %(C)(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

      (0.22 )%      (0.58 )%      (0.37 )%(C)(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80     43

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 25, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:     Transamerica Small Cap Growth  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
   

    October 31,

    2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 6.89     $ 6.31  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.04     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.34       0.62  

Total investment operations

    0.30       0.58  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.68      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   6.51     $   6.89  

Total return (C)

    4.66     9.19 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 92     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.32 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15 %(F)      1.32 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

      (0.55 )%        (0.96 )%(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:     Transamerica Small Cap Growth  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
        October 31,
    2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.10     $   13.84  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.03     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.35       0.92  

Total investment operations

    0.32       0.88  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.68     (7.62

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   6.74     $ 7.10  

Total return

    4.81     12.50 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 14     $ 16  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.21     1.28 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15 %(E)      1.16 %(D)(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

      (0.45 )%      (0.71 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    55     80 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(F)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:     Transamerica Small Cap Value  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.94     $ 11.07  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.02 (C)       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.82     0.86  

Total investment operations

    (0.80     0.87  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.01      

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.48      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.66     $   11.94  

Total return (D)

    (7.12 )%      7.76 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 3,050     $ 2,757  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45 %(F)      1.49 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20 %(H)      1.30 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.20 %(C)      0.19 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(I)      35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:     Transamerica Small Cap Value  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.85     $ 11.03  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.06 )(C)      (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.82     0.85  

Total investment operations

    (0.88     0.82  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.50     $   11.85  

Total return (D)

    (7.88 )%      7.34 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 786     $ 891  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.06 %(F)      2.05 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.95 %(H)      2.05 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.52 )%(C)      (0.56 )%(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(I)      35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.03     $ 11.14  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07 (C)       0.00 (D)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.83     0.89  

Total investment operations

    (0.76     0.89  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.75     $   12.03  

Total return

    (6.86 )%      7.89 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 756     $ 2,521  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07 %(F)      1.05 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95 %(H)      1.05 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.57 %(C)      0.01 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(I)      35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.04     $ 11.15  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07 (C)       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.83     0.86  

Total investment operations

    (0.76     0.89  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.76     $ 12.04  

Total return

    (6.81 )%      7.89 %(D)(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   212,025     $   255,161  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.96 %(E)      0.93 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86 %(G)      0.93 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.58 %(C)      0.55 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(H)      35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.05     $ 11.15  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07 (C)       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.84     0.85  

Total investment operations

    (0.77     0.90  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.04      

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.51      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.77     $ 12.05  

Total return

    (6.78 )%      8.07 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   27,065     $   35,000  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.96 %(E)      0.94 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85 %(G)      0.85 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.60 %(C)      0.82 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(H)      35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.01     $ 11.15  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01 (C)       0.00 (D)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.82     0.86  

Total investment operations

    (0.81     0.86  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.73     $ 12.01  

Total return

    (7.25 )%      7.71 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 9,264     $   11,811  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45 %(F)      1.43 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.35 %(H)      1.43 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.10 %(C)      0.01 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(I)      35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value  
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2018
      October 31,
  2017 (A) (B) (C)
       December 31,
   2016
    December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.01     $ 11.25     $ 9.52     $ 10.23     $ 9.62     $ 7.24  

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.04 (E)       0.01       0.06       0.07       0.07       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.84     0.76       1.75       (0.72     0.61       2.42  

Total investment operations

    (0.80     0.77       1.81       (0.65     0.68       2.45  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

          (0.01     (0.08     (0.06     (0.07     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.47                              

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.47     (0.01     (0.08     (0.06     (0.07     (0.07

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.74     $   12.01     $   11.25     $ 9.52     $   10.23     $ 9.62  

Total return

    (6.99 )%      6.85 %(F)      19.24     (6.33 )%      7.08     33.88

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 253     $ 345     $ 7,065     $   6,709     $ 8,537     $   11,948  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.21 %(G)      2.06 %(H)      1.72     1.73     1.67     1.41

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(I)      1.17 %(H)(J)      1.11 %(J)(K)      1.10     1.10     1.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.36 %(E)      0.06 %(H)      0.67     0.73     0.73     0.31

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(L)      35 %(F)      89     133     18     16

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 2.16-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 –October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(J)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(K)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.
(L)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:    Transamerica Small Cap Value  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
   

  October 31,

  2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.10     $ 11.20  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07 (C)       0.00 (D)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.84     0.90  

Total investment operations

    (0.77     0.90  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.81     $   12.10  

Total return

    (6.85 )%      7.93 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 57     $ 61  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95 %(F)      0.93 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86 %(H)      0.93 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.57 %(C)      0.55 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(I)      35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.95     $ 11.07  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.04 (C)       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.83     0.86  

Total investment operations

    (0.79     0.88  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.02      

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.49      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.67     $   11.95  

Total return (D)

    (7.06 )%      7.75 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20 %(F)      1.16 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(F)(H)      1.16 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.32 %(C)      0.31 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(I)      35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.12     $ 11.22  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.04 (C)       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.84     0.87  

Total investment operations

    (0.80     0.90  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.04      

Net realized gains

    (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.51      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.81     $   12.12  

Total return

    (6.96 )%      7.93 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15 %(E)      1.12 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.05 %(E)(G)      1.05 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.37 %(C)      0.43 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    84 %(H)      35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
      October 31,
  2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 29.46     $ 25.09     $ 26.18     $ 28.88     $ 29.05  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.14       0.03       0.24 (B)       0.05       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.61       5.92       0.87       0.04       2.18  

Total investment operations

    0.75       5.95       1.11       0.09       2.25  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.06     (0.22     (0.03     (0.03     (0.10

Net realized gains

    (3.54     (1.36     (2.17     (2.76     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.60     (1.58     (2.20     (2.79     (2.42

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 26.61     $ 29.46     $ 25.09     $ 26.18     $ 28.88  

Total return (C)

    2.25     24.23     4.69     0.17     8.13

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   357,948     $   362,890     $   338,577     $   400,506     $   473,644  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.29     1.28     1.34     1.31     1.30

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.29     1.28     1.33 %(B)      1.31     1.30

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.49     0.09     0.99 %(B)      0.20     0.24

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104     74     68     96

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
      October 31,
  2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 26.45     $ 22.64     $ 23.98     $ 26.83     $ 27.23  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.05     (0.16     0.03 (B)       (0.12     (0.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.52       5.33       0.80       0.03       2.04  

Total investment operations

    0.47       5.17       0.83       (0.09     1.92  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (3.54     (1.36     (2.17     (2.76     (2.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $   23.38     $   26.45     $   22.64     $ 23.98     $ 26.83  

Total return (C)

    1.35     23.29     3.90     (0.56 )%      7.38

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 438     $ 5,617     $ 9,174     $   18,644     $   27,010  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.20     2.04     2.09     2.02     2.01

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.15     2.04     2.08 %(B)      2.02     2.01

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.18 )%      (0.64 )%      0.16 %(B)      (0.49 )%      (0.47 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104     74     68     96

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 26.07     $ 22.37     $ 23.70     $ 26.54     $ 26.95  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.03     (0.15     0.07 (B)       (0.12     (0.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       5.28       0.77       0.04       2.03  

Total investment operations

    0.52       5.13       0.84       (0.08     1.91  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

          (0.07                 (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized gains

    (3.54     (1.36     (2.17     (2.76     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.54     (1.43     (2.17     (2.76     (2.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 23.05     $ 26.07     $ 22.37     $ 23.70     $ 26.54  

Total return (D)

    1.60     23.43     3.99     (0.53 )%      7.42

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   165,647     $   241,737     $   237,404     $   278,388     $   314,999  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.96     1.95     2.02     1.98     1.97

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.96     1.95     2.01 %(B)      1.98     1.97

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.11 )%      (0.59 )%      0.31 %(B)      (0.47 )%      (0.44 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104     74     68     96

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 30.40     $ 25.84     $ 26.91     $ 29.63     $ 29.74  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.10       0.34 (B)       0.16       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       6.14       0.89       0.03       2.24  

Total investment operations

    0.87       6.24       1.23       0.19       2.41  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.32     (0.13     (0.15     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (3.54     (1.36     (2.17     (2.76     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.71     (1.68     (2.30     (2.91     (2.52

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 27.56     $ 30.40     $ 25.84     $ 26.91     $ 29.63  

Total return

    2.60     24.68     5.06     0.51     8.51

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   270,188     $   242,460     $   158,538     $   188,583     $   235,418  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.94     0.98     0.95     0.96

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.94     0.97 %(B)      0.95     0.96

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.82     0.35     1.35 %(B)      0.57     0.57

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104     74     68     96

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 30.45     $ 25.88     $ 26.95     $ 29.68     $ 29.78  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.27       0.15       0.36 (B)       0.18       0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       6.12       0.90       0.03       2.25  

Total investment operations

    0.90       6.27       1.26       0.21       2.45  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.34     (0.16     (0.18     (0.23

Net realized gains

    (3.54     (1.36     (2.17     (2.76     (2.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.73     (1.70     (2.33     (2.94     (2.55

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 27.62     $ 30.45     $ 25.88     $ 26.95     $ 29.68  

Total return

    2.72     24.80     5.18     0.57     8.63

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   19,429     $   20,628     $   18,082     $   19,012     $   22,282  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.84     0.84     0.88     0.86     0.85

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.84     0.84     0.87 %(B)      0.86     0.85

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.95     0.51     1.46 %(B)      0.66     0.68

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104     74     68     96

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 30.56     $ 25.97     $ 26.95     $   28.36  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.18       0.10       0.44 (C)       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.74       6.19       0.82       (1.46 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.92       6.29       1.26       (1.41

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.34     (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (3.54     (1.36     (2.17      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.74     (1.70     (2.24      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 27.74     $ 30.56     $   25.97     $   26.95  

Total return

    2.75     24.79     5.18     (4.97 )%(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   11,822     $   3,961     $ 941     $ 48  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.84     0.84     0.88     0.86 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.84     0.84     0.86 %(C)      0.86 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.62     0.33     1.72 %(C)      0.43 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104     74     68

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 29, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
  Class T1  
    

  October 31,

  2018

   

  October 31,

  2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $   29.50     $   28.14  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.19       (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.61       1.41  

Total investment operations

    0.80       1.36  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.09      

Net realized gains

    (3.54      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.63      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 26.67     $ 29.50  

Total return (C)

    2.44     4.83 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.09     1.09 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.09     1.09 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.69     (0.27 )%(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
  Advisor Class  
       October 31,
  2018
      October 31,
  2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 30.70     $ 29.53  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.21       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.64       2.49  

Total investment operations

    0.85       2.54  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.01

Net realized gains

    (3.54     (1.36

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3.70     (1.37

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   27.85     $   30.70  

Total return

    2.51     9.00 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 312     $ 139  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.04     1.04 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.04     1.04 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.72     0.18 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     104

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Strategic High Income  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
       October 31,
   2016
    October 31,
2015
       October 31,
   2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.96     $ 9.97     $ 9.97     $ 10.30     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.39       0.39       0.35 (C)(D)       0.37 (C)       0.24 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.05     0.96       0.03       (0.20     0.26  

Total investment operations

    0.34       1.35       0.38       0.17       0.50  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.35     (0.36     (0.34     (0.39     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (0.04           (0.04     (0.11      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.39     (0.36     (0.38     (0.50     (0.20

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.91     $ 10.96     $ 9.97     $ 9.97     $ 10.30  

Total return (E)

    3.11     13.77     3.88     1.60     4.99 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   27,644     $   20,733     $   2,153     $   1,600     $   1,200  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.19     1.21 %(G)      1.31 %(G)      1.40 %(G)(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.21 %(I)      1.20 %(D)(G)      1.20 %(G)      1.20 %(G)(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.50     3.74     3.60 %(C)(D)      3.67 %(C)      3.43 %(C)(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     79     51 %(J)      77 %(J)      61 %(F)(J) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Strategic High Income
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
       October 31,
   2016
    October 31,
2015
       October 31,
   2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.92     $ 9.94     $ 9.94     $ 10.29     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.31       0.31       0.28 (C)(D)       0.28 (D)       0.18 (D)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.07     0.97       0.03       (0.20     0.26  

Total investment operations

    0.24       1.28       0.31       0.08       0.44  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.30     (0.27     (0.32     (0.15

Net realized gains

    (0.04           (0.04     (0.11      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.30     (0.31     (0.43     (0.15

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.86     $ 10.92     $ 9.94     $ 9.94     $ 10.29  

Total return (E)

    2.24     12.97     3.17     0.78     4.46 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   38,322     $   43,076     $   4,173     $   3,024     $   1,073  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.92     1.94     1.94 %(G)      2.01 %(G)      2.14 %(G)(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.92     1.94     1.95 %(C)(G)      1.95 %(G)      1.95 %(G)(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.80     2.99     2.86 %(C)(D)      2.78 %(D)      2.66 %(D)(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     79     51 % (I)      77 %(I)      61 %(F)(I) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Strategic High Income
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
            October 31,
        2016
    October 31,
2015
        October 31,
    2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.97     $ 9.97     $ 9.97     $ 10.31     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.42       0.42       0.38 (C)(D)       0.40 (C)       0.26 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.06     0.97       0.02       (0.22     0.26  

Total investment operations

    0.36       1.39       0.40       0.18       0.52  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.38     (0.39     (0.36     (0.41     (0.21

Net realized gains

    (0.04           (0.04     (0.11      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.39     (0.40     (0.52     (0.21

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.91     $ 10.97     $ 9.97     $ 9.97     $ 10.31  

Total return

    3.27     14.10     4.13     1.77     5.24 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   92,148     $   71,827     $   41,691     $   30,300     $   13,897  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     0.94     1.01 %(F)      1.09 %(F)      1.23 %(F)(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.96 %(H)      0.95 %(D)(F)      0.95 %(F)      0.95 %(F)(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.75     4.02     3.83 %(C)(D)      3.90 %(C)      3.80 %(C)(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     79     51 %(I)      77 %(I)      61 %(E)(I) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reorganization.
(I)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Strategic High Income
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
            October 31,
        2016
    October 31,
2015
        October 31,
    2014 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.52     $ 9.62     $ 9.89     $ 10.30     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.42       0.40       0.09 (C)(D)       0.42 (C)       0.26 (C)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.06     0.90       0.04       (0.44     0.25  

Total investment operations

    0.36       1.30       0.13       (0.02     0.51  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.37     (0.40     (0.36     (0.28     (0.21

Net realized gains

    (0.04           (0.04     (0.11      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.41     (0.40       (0.40       (0.39     (0.21

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.47     $   10.52     $ 9.62     $ 9.89     $ 10.30  

Total return

    3.45     13.70     1.38     (0.28 )%      5.14 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11     $ 0 (F)     $ 0 (F)     $   22,618  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.84     0.00 %(G)(H)      1.00 %(G)      1.13 %(G)(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.96 %(J)      0.00 %(D)(G)(H)      0.95 %(G)      0.95 %(G)(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.88     3.94     0.96 %(C)(D)      4.02 %(C)      3.82 %(C)(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     79     51 %(K)      77 %(K)      61 %(E)(K) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Rounds to less than $1,000.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Rounds to less than 0.01% or (0.01)%.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reorganization.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated      Transamerica Strategic High Income  
    Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
        October 31,
    2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.06     $ 10.59  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.41       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.07     0.44  

Total investment operations

    0.34       0.70  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.36     (0.23

Net realized gains

    (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (0.23

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.00     $   11.06  

Total return (C)

    3.11     6.66 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.09 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.09 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.63     3.89 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     79

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:      Transamerica Strategic High Income  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
        October 31,
    2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.02     $ 10.25  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.41       0.38  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.04     0.72  

Total investment operations

    0.37       1.10  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.38     (0.33

Net realized gains

    (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.33

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.97     $   11.02  

Total return

    3.38     10.85 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 111     $ 16  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.04 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.96 %(D)(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.67     4.04 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     79

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Unconstrained Bond
 
    Class I  
             October 31,
        2018
      October 31,
  2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.23     $ 9.92     $ 9.83     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.37 (C)       0.22       0.42 (D)       0.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.38     0.38       0.04       (0.18

Total investment operations

    (0.01     0.60       0.46       0.09  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.29     (0.37     (0.26

Net realized gains

    (0.00 )(E)                   

Return of capital

    (0.04                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (0.29     (0.37     (0.26

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.85     $ 10.23     $ 9.92     $ 9.83  

Total return

    (0.14 )%      6.07     4.86     0.95 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,817     $   2,110     $ 287     $ 288  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87 %(G)      0.91     0.95     1.05 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87 %(G)(I)      0.93     0.95 %(D)(I)      0.95 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.62 %(G)      2.18     4.33 %(D)      3.03 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %(J)      87     141     95 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 8, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Unconstrained Bond
 
    Class I2  
             October 31,
        2018
      October 31,
  2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.20     $ 9.91     $ 9.83     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.40 (C)       0.27       0.43 (D)       0.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.41     0.35       0.03       (0.17

Total investment operations

    (0.01     0.62       0.46       0.10  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.34     (0.33     (0.38     (0.27

Net realized gains

    (0.00 )(E)                   

Return of capital

    (0.04                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.33     (0.38     (0.27

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.81     $ 10.20     $ 9.91     $ 9.83  

Total return

    (0.10 )%      6.32     4.87     0.99 %(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   709,125     $   266,887     $   219,009     $   202,883  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78 %(G)      0.81     0.84     0.94 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78 %(G)(I)      0.81     0.84 %(D)      0.94 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.97 %(G)      2.70     4.40 %(D)      3.04 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %(J)      87     141     95 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 8, 2014.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Unconstrained Bond  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.23     $ 9.84  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.36 (C)       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      (0.37     0.39  

Total investment operations

    (0.01     0.64  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.25

Net realized gains

    (0.00 )(D)       

Return of capital

    (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (0.25

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.85     $   10.23  

Total return

    (0.13 )%      6.49 %(E) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.98 %(F)      1.01 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.96 %(F)      0.95 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.56 %(F)      2.83 %(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %(H)      87

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.75     $ 16.87     $ 17.45     $ 19.22     $ 16.95  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.07     0.01       0.00 (B)(C)       0.00 (C)       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.36       4.25       (0.17     1.95       2.38  

Total investment operations

    2.29       4.26       (0.17     1.95       2.40  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(C)      (0.01     (0.00 )(C)      (0.02     (0.13

Net realized gains

    (2.12     (0.37     (0.41     (3.70      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.12     (0.38     (0.41     (3.72     (0.13

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 20.92     $ 20.75     $ 16.87     $ 17.45     $ 19.22  

Total return (D)

    11.74     25.76     (0.95 )%      11.59     14.25

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   550,529     $   500,587     $   432,130     $   470,702     $   459,677  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.16     1.18     1.20     1.19     1.27

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.16     1.18     1.18 %(B)      1.19     1.27

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.35 )%      0.07     0.03 %(B)      0.01     0.13

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35     34     38     111

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class B  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.68     $ 16.16     $ 16.89     $ 18.85     $ 16.64  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.26     (0.16     (0.15 )(B)      (0.15     (0.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.22       4.05       (0.17     1.89       2.34  

Total investment operations

    1.96       3.89       (0.32     1.74       2.21  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (2.12     (0.37     (0.41     (3.70      

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.52     $ 19.68     $ 16.16     $ 16.89     $ 18.85  

Total return (C)

    10.60     24.55     (1.89 )%      10.52     13.28

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   3,279     $   5,437     $   7,520     $   11,324     $   16,421  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.33     2.21     2.17     2.09     2.11

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.17     2.17     2.15 %(B)      2.12     2.17

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.33 )%      (0.91 )%      (0.94 )%(B)      (0.90 )%      (0.76 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35     34     38     111

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.75     $ 16.18     $ 16.89     $ 18.82     $ 16.61  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.22     (0.13     (0.12 )(B)      (0.13     (0.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.22       4.07       (0.18     1.90       2.34  

Total investment operations

    2.00       3.94       (0.30     1.77       2.22  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

          (0.00 )(C)                  (0.01

Net realized gains

    (2.12     (0.37     (0.41     (3.70      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.12     (0.37     (0.41     (3.70     (0.01

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.63     $ 19.75     $ 16.18     $ 16.89     $ 18.82  

Total return (D)

    10.78     24.84     (1.77 )%      10.72     13.37

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   13,930     $   48,087     $   44,877     $   53,482     $   49,041  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.96     1.97     1.99     1.98     2.05

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.96     1.97     1.97 %(B)      1.98     2.05

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.09 )%      (0.72 )%      (0.76 )%(B)      (0.78 )%      (0.65 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35     34     38     111

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 21.11     $ 17.15     $ 17.74     $ 19.49     $ 17.19  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.01     0.07       0.06 (B)       0.06       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.39       4.33       (0.18     1.98       2.41  

Total investment operations

    2.38       4.40       (0.12     2.04       2.50  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.06     (0.07     (0.06     (0.09     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (2.12     (0.37     (0.41     (3.70      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.18     (0.44     (0.47     (3.79     (0.20

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 21.31     $ 21.11     $ 17.15     $ 17.74     $ 19.49  

Total return

    12.01     26.21     (0.67 )%      11.96     14.67

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   186,752     $   183,788     $   160,628     $   182,714     $   212,866  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87     0.88     0.87     0.86     0.90

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.87     0.88     0.85 %(B)      0.86     0.90

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.06 )%      0.37     0.35 %(B)      0.34     0.51

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35     34     38     111

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
     October 31,
 2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 21.07     $ 17.13     $ 17.72     $ 19.48     $ 17.17  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.02       0.09       0.08 (B)       0.08       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.39       4.31       (0.18     1.98       2.42  

Total investment operations

    2.41       4.40       (0.10     2.06       2.54  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.09     (0.08     (0.12     (0.23

Net realized gains

    (2.12     (0.37     (0.41     (3.70      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.21     (0.46     (0.49     (3.82     (0.23

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 21.27     $ 21.07     $ 17.13     $ 17.72     $ 19.48  

Total return

    12.18     26.29     (0.53 )%      12.10     14.91

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   190,514     $   230,952     $   258,722     $   361,470     $   370,161  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.74     0.73     0.77

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.72 %(B)      0.73     0.77

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.08     0.50     0.48 %(B)      0.47     0.66

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35     34     38     111

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class T  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 52.20     $ 41.76     $ 42.47     $ 41.55     $ 36.39  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.00 (C)       0.20       0.17 (B)       0.16       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    6.16       10.66       (0.43     4.54       5.14  

Total investment operations

    6.16       10.86       (0.26     4.70       5.35  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.05     (0.05     (0.04     (0.08     (0.19

Net realized gains

    (2.12     (0.37     (0.41     (3.70      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.17     (0.42     (0.45     (3.78     (0.19

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 56.19     $ 52.20     $ 41.76     $ 42.47     $ 41.55  

Total return (D)

    12.10     26.24     (0.59 )%      12.01     14.74

Ratios and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   113,486     $   109,183     $   94,877     $   105,379     $   101,029  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.81     0.82     0.82     0.82     0.87

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.81     0.82     0.80 %(B)      0.82     0.87

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.02     0.43     0.40 %(B)      0.38     0.53

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35     34     38     111

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
  Class T1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017(A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $   20.78     $   18.38  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.04     0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.36       2.37  

Total investment operations

    2.32       2.40  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.03      

Net realized gains

    (2.12      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.15      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 20.95     $ 20.78  

Total return (C)

    11.88     13.06 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 13     $ 12  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.99     0.98 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.18 )%      0.23 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 17, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Advisor Class  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 21.17     $ 17.59  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.03     0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.41       3.91  

Total investment operations

    2.38       3.95  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (2.12     (0.37

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.17     (0.37

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   21.38     $   21.17  

Total return

    11.96     22.92 %(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 14     $ 12  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.94     0.93 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.13 )%      0.26 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    27     35

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 16, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund   Class

Transamerica Balanced II (“Balanced II”)

  I3,R

Transamerica Bond (“Bond”) (A)

  A,B,C,I,I2,R6,T1

Transamerica Capital Growth (“Capital Growth”)

  A,B,C,I,I2,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Concentrated Growth (“Concentrated Growth”)

  A,C,I,I2,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Dividend Focused (“Dividend Focused”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation (“Dynamic Allocation”)

  A,C,I,T1

Transamerica Dynamic Income (“Dynamic Income”)

  A,C,I,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (“Emerging Markets Debt”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity (“Emerging Markets Equity”)

  A,C,I,I2,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Event Driven (“Event Driven”)

  I,I2,Advisor

Transamerica Floating Rate (“Floating Rate”)

  A,C,I,I2,T1

Transamerica Global Equity (“Global Equity”)

  A,B,C,I,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Government Money Market (“Government Money Market”)

  A,B,C,I,I2,I3,R2,R4

Transamerica Growth (“Growth”)

  I2,R6

Transamerica High Quality Bond (“‘High Quality Bond”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica High Yield Bond (“High Yield Bond”)

  A,B,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica High Yield Muni (“High Yield Muni”)

  A,C,I,I2,T1

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (“Inflation Opportunities”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6,T1

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (“Inflation-Protected Securities”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (“Intermediate Bond”)

  I2,I3,R,R4

Transamerica Intermediate Muni (“Intermediate Muni”)

  A,C,I,I2,T1,Advisor

Transamerica International Equity (“International Equity”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica International Growth (“International Growth”) (B) (C)

  A,I,I2,R6

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (“International Small Cap Value”)

  I,I2

Transamerica International Stock (“International Stock”) (D)

  A,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Large Cap Value (“Large Cap Value”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Large Core (“Large Core”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Large Growth (“Large Growth”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (“Large Value Opportunities”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (“Mid Cap Growth”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (“Mid Cap Value Opportunities”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (“MLP & Energy Income”)

  A,C,I,I2,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth (“Multi-Cap Growth”)

  A,B,C,I,I2,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced (“Multi-Managed Balanced”)

  A,B,C,I,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (“Short-Term Bond”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Small Cap Core (“Small Cap Core”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (“Small Cap Growth”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Small Cap Value (“Small Cap Value”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value (“Small/Mid Cap Value”)

  A,B,C,I,I2,R6,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Strategic High Income (“Strategic High Income”)

  A,C,I,I2,T1,Advisor

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond (“Unconstrained Bond”)

  I,I2,Advisor

Transamerica US Growth (“US Growth”)

  A,B,C,I,I2,T,T1,Advisor

 

(A)   Formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income. The Funds’ Board approved the liquidation of the former Transamerica Bond fund. Effective July 2, 2018, the name of the Transamerica Flexible Income fund changed to Transamerica Bond.
(B)   Formerly, Transamerica International Equity Opportunities.
(C)   Class A, Class I and Class R6 commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
(D)   Fund commenced operations on September 28, 2018.

Each class has a public offering price that reflects different sales charges, if any, and expense levels. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years from the date of purchase. Class B shares are no longer available to existing investors except for exchanges, and dividend and capital gains reinvestment. Effective September 16, 2018, Class C shares will convert to Class A shares ten years from the date of purchase.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

Emerging Markets Debt, Event Driven, High Yield Muni and MLP & Energy Income are “non-diversified” Funds, as defined under the 1940 Act.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by the Funds’ current prospectuses, which contain additional information about the Funds, including risks, sales charges, as well as investment objectives and strategies.

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of a Fund without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation, and review, of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation, and review, of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the Net Asset Values (“NAV”); shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

Foreign currency denominated investments: The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the closing exchange rate each day. The cost of foreign securities purchased and any realized gains or losses are translated at the prevailing exchange rates in effect

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

on the date of the respective transaction. Each Fund combines fluctuations from currency exchange rates and fluctuations in value when computing net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments.

Net foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include, foreign currency fluctuations between trade date and settlement date of investment security transactions, gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts, and the difference between the receivable amounts of interest and dividends recorded in the accounting records in U.S. dollars and the amounts actually received.

Foreign currency denominated assets may involve risks not typically associated with domestic transactions. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, and possible adverse political, social, and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on the specific identification basis. Dividend income, if any, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, in the case of foreign securities, as soon as the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend dates, net of foreign taxes. Interest income, if any, including accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is recorded on the accrual basis commencing on the settlement date.

For the Funds impacted by the Transamerica Partners reorganizations where the Accounting Survivor is not the new or existing Fund within the Trust (“Destination Fund”), security transactions and investment income prior to the reorganization date (“Reorganization Date”) are allocated proportionally on a daily basis from its investment in the corresponding series of the Transamerica Partners Portfolios (“Series Portfolio”). All of the net investment income, as well as the realized and unrealized gains and losses from the security transactions of the Series Portfolio were allocated pro rata among the investors and recorded on a daily basis. Please reference the section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Multiple class operations, income, and expenses: Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated to each class daily based upon net assets. Each class bears its own specific expenses in addition to the allocated non-class specific expenses.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Foreign taxes: The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by the countries in which they invest, with respect to their investments in issuers existing or operating in such countries. The Funds may also be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable when the related income or capital gains are earned or unrealized, and based upon the current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which the Funds invest. Some countries require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales earned by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions of foreign capital remittances abroad.

Cash overdraft: Throughout the year, the Funds may have cash overdraft balances. A fee is incurred on these overdrafts, calculated by multiplying the overdraft by a rate based on the federal funds rate.

Payables, if any, are reflected as Due to custodian within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Expenses, if any, from U.S. cash overdrafts are reflected in Custody fees within the Statements of Operations. Expenses, if any, from foreign cash overdrafts are reflected in Other expenses within the Statements of Operations.

Commission recapture: The sub-adviser(s), to the extent consistent with the best execution and usual commission rate policies and practices, may elect to place security transactions of the Funds with broker/dealers with which other funds or portfolios advised by TAM have established a commission recapture program. A commission recapture program is any arrangement under which a broker/dealer applies a portion of the commissions received by such broker/dealer on the security transactions to the Funds. In no event will commissions, paid by the Funds, be used to pay expenses that would otherwise be borne by any other funds or portfolios advised by TAM, or by any other party.

Commissions recaptured are included within Net realized gain (loss) within the Statements of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2018, commissions recaptured are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any commissions recaptured during the year.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

 

Fund    Commissions
Recaptured
 

Capital Growth

   $   4,593  

Concentrated Growth

     1,286  

Dividend Focused

     18,997  

Emerging Markets Equity

     259,222  

Global Equity

     3,305  

Growth

     6,445  

International Equity

     96,690  

International Small Cap Value

     10,138  

Large Cap Value

     53,226  

Large Growth

     10,938  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     193,313  

Multi-Cap Growth

     3,490  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     13,936  

Small Cap Growth

     11,849  

Small Cap Value

     2,184  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     63,524  

Strategic High Income

     2,606  

US Growth

     928  

Statement of cash flows: GAAP requires entities providing financial statements that report both a financial position and results of operations to also provide a Statement of Cash Flows for each period for which results of operations are provided, but exempts investment companies meeting certain conditions. These conditions may include the enterprise had little or no debt, based on the average debt outstanding during the year, little or no illiquid investments and little or no investments classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, in relation to average total assets. Funds with certain degrees of borrowing activity, typically through the use of sale-buyback financing transactions, line of credit borrowing, short sale transactions, illiquid investments, or Level 3 classified securities have been determined to be at a level requiring a Statement of Cash Flows. A Statement of Cash Flows has been prepared for Event Driven using the indirect method which requires net change in net assets resulting from operations to be adjusted to reconcile to net cash flows from operating activities.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. SECURITY VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

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

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative instruments.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2018, is disclosed within the Security Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

 

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The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Equity securities: Securities are stated at the last reported sales price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the security is principally traded. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are generally categorized in Level 2 or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Exchange-traded funds (“ETF”): ETFs are stated at the last reported sale price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the ETF is principally traded. ETFs are generally categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities: Securities in which the primary trading market closes at the same time or after the NYSE, are valued based on quotations from the primary market in which they are traded and are categorized in Level 1. Because many foreign securities markets and exchanges close prior to the close of the NYSE, closing prices for foreign securities in those markets or on those exchanges do not reflect the events that occur after that close. Certain foreign securities may be fair valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures, or ETFs and the movement of certain indices of securities based on a statistical analysis of their historical relationship; such valuations generally are categorized in Level 2.

Investment companies: Certain investment companies are valued at the NAV of the underlying funds as the practical expedient. These investment companies are not included within the fair value hierarchy. Certain other investment companies are valued at the actively traded NAV of the underlying funds and no valuation adjustments are applied. These investment companies are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities lending collateral: Securities lending collateral is invested in a money market fund which is valued at the NAV and no valuation adjustments are applied. Securities lending collateral is categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Asset-backed securities: The fair value of asset-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield, and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

Commercial paper: Commercial paper is valued using amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Convertible bonds: The fair value of convertible bonds is estimated using various techniques, which consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, broker price quotations (where observable), and models incorporating benchmark curves, underlying stock data, and foreign exchange rates. While most convertible bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they are categorized in Level 3.

Corporate debt securities: The fair value of corporate debt securities is estimated using various techniques, which consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, fundamental data relating to the issuer, and credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. While most corporate debt securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they are categorized in Level 3.

Foreign government obligations: Foreign government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. Foreign government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

 

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Loan assignments: Loan assignments are normally valued using an income approach, which projects future cash flows and converts those future cash flows to a present value using a discount rate. The resulting present value reflects the likely fair value of the loan. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise are categorized in Level 3.

Mortgage-backed securities: The fair value of mortgage-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider issuer type, coupon, cash flows, mortgage prepayment projection tables and adjustable rate mortgage evaluations that incorporate index data, periodic life caps and the next coupon reset date. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

Municipal government obligations: The fair value of municipal government obligations and variable rate notes is estimated based on models that consider, among other factors, information received from market makers and broker-dealers, current trades, bid-want lists, offerings, market movements, the liquidity of the bond, state of issuance, benchmark yield curves, and bond or note insurance. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

Repurchase agreements: Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Short-term notes: The Funds, with the exception of Government Money Market, normally value short-term government and U.S. government agency securities using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. Short-term government and U.S. government agency securities generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Government Money Market values all security positions using amortized cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

U.S. government agency obligations: U.S. government agency obligations are comprised of two main categories consisting of agency issued debt and mortgage pass-throughs. Generally, agency issued debt securities are valued in a manner similar to U.S. government obligations. Mortgage pass-throughs include to be announced (“TBA”) securities and mortgage pass-through certificates. Generally, TBA securities and mortgage pass-throughs are valued using dealer quotations. Depending on market activity levels and whether quotations or other observable data are used, these securities are typically categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

U.S. government obligations: U.S. government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. U.S. government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Warrants: Warrants may be priced intrinsically using a model that incorporates the subscription or strike price, the daily market price for the underlying security, and a subscription ratio. If the inputs are unavailable, or if the subscription or strike price is higher than the market price, then the warrants are priced at zero. Warrants are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Restricted securities: Restricted securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee under the supervision of the Funds’ Board. Restricted securities issued by publicly traded companies are generally valued at a discount to similar publicly traded securities. Restricted securities issued by nonpublic entities may be valued by reference to comparable public entities and/or fundamental data relating to the issuer. Depending on the relative significance of observable valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: Centrally cleared or listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative contracts include forward, swap, swaption, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or commodity prices. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the fair value of the OTC derivative products are modeled taking into account the counterparties’ creditworthiness and using a series of techniques, including simulation models. Many pricing models do not entail material subjectivity because the methodologies employed do not necessitate significant judgments and the

 

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pricing inputs are observed from actively quoted markets, as is the case of interest rate swap and option contracts. The majority of OTC derivative products valued by the Funds using pricing models fall into this category and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Loan participations and assignments: The Funds may invest in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates by corporate, governmental, or other borrowers, either in the form of participations at the time the loan is originated (“Participations”) or buying an interest in the loan in the secondary market from a financial institution or institutional investor (“Assignments”). Participations and Assignments in commercial loans may be secured or unsecured. These investments may include standby financing commitments, including revolving credit facilities that obligate the Funds to supply additional cash to the borrowers on demand. Loan Participations and Assignments involve risks of insolvency of the lending banks or other financial intermediaries. As such, the Funds assume the credit risks associated with the corporate borrowers and may assume the credit risks associated with the interposed banks or other financial intermediaries.

Each Fund, based on its ability to invest in Loan Participations and Assignments, may be contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent banks and/or borrowers prior to the sale of these investments. The Funds that participate in such syndications, or that can buy a portion of the loans, become part lenders. Loans are often administered by agent banks acting as agents for all holders.

The agent banks administer the terms of the loans, as specified in the loan agreements. In addition, the agent banks are normally responsible for the collection of principal and interest payments from the corporate borrowers and the apportionment of these payments to the credit of all institutions that are parties to the loan agreements. Unless the Funds have direct recourse against the corporate borrowers under the terms of the loans or other indebtedness, the Funds may have to rely on the agent banks or other financial intermediaries to apply appropriate credit remedies against corporate borrowers.

Unfunded commitments represent the remaining obligation of the Funds to the borrower. At any point in time, up to the maturity date of the issue, the borrower may demand the unfunded portion. These unfunded amounts are marked-to-market and any unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are recorded within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any unfunded commitments during the year.

 

Fund   Principal
Commitment
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Floating Rate

   

DentalCorp Perfect Smile ULC, 1st Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan

  $ 266,762     $ 1,162  

Heartland Dental, LLC, 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan

    389,348       (2,692

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan

    226,187       (2,167

VT Topco, Inc., 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan

    153,480       573  

YI, LLC, 2017 1st Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan

    322,595       586  

Total

  $ 1,358,372     $ (2,538
                 

Unconstrained Bond

   

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan

  $ 36,986     $ (232

Total

  $ 36,986     $ (232
                 

Open secured loan participations and assignments at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments.

Payment in-kind (“PIK”) securities: PIKs give the issuer the option of making interest payments in either cash or additional debt securities at each interest payment date. Those additional debt securities usually have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, and associated risks as the original bonds. The daily market quotations of the original bonds may include the accrued interest (referred to as a “dirty price”) and require a pro-rata adjustment from Total distributable earnings (loss) to Interest within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

PIKs held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Real estate investment trusts (“REIT”): REITs are pooled investment vehicles which invest primarily in income producing real estate, or real estate related loans or interests. Distributions received by REITs are classified at management’s estimate of the dividend income, return of capital and capital gains. Estimates are based on information available at year-end, which includes the previous fiscal year’s classification. The actual amounts of dividend income, return of capital, and capital gains are only determined by each REIT after the fiscal year end and may differ from the estimated amounts. Upon notification from the REITs, some of the distributions received may

 

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be re-classified and recorded as a return of capital or capital gains. There are certain additional risks involved in investing in REITs. These include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, changes in zoning laws, real estate values, property taxes, and interest rates.

REITs held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Restricted and illiquid securities: The Funds may invest in unregulated restricted securities. Restricted and illiquid securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or are illiquid. Restricted securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at the current valuation may be difficult.

Restricted and illiquid securities held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Treasury inflation-protected securities (“TIPS”): Certain Funds may invest in TIPS, which are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation/deflation. If the index measuring inflation/deflation rises or falls, the principal value of TIPS will be adjusted upward or downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a larger or smaller principal amount) will be increased or reduced, respectively. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds and notes. For bonds and notes that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

TIPS held at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments. The adjustments, if any, to principal due to inflation/deflation are reflected as increases/decreases to Interest income within the Statements of Operations, with a corresponding adjustment to Investments, at cost within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward, and to be announced (“TBA”) commitment transactions: The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment basis. When-issued and forward commitment transactions are made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not yet been issued in the market. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions to obtain an advantageous price and yield at the time of the transaction. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions for the purpose of acquiring securities, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Funds may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the Funds are not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Delayed-delivery transactions involve a commitment by the Funds to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery transactions are outstanding, the Funds will segregate with their custodian either cash, U.S. government securities, or other liquid assets at least equal to the value or purchase commitments until payment is made. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. These transactions also involve a risk to the Funds if the other party to the transaction defaults on its obligation to make payment or delivery, and the Funds are delayed or prevented from completing the transaction. The Funds may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction after it is entered into, which may result in a realized gain or loss. When the Funds sell a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds do not participate in future gains and losses on the security.

TBA commitments are entered into to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date, typically not to exceed 45 days. TBAs are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines, or the value of the security sold increases, prior to settlement date, in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Funds’ other assets. Unsettled TBA commitments are valued at the current value of the underlying securities.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment transactions held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments. Open trades, if any, are reflected as When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased or sold within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

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instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which place limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. As of October 31, 2018, the Funds have not utilized the program.

Repurchase agreements: In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security and simultaneously commit to resell that security to the seller at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. Securities purchased subject to a repurchase agreement are held at the Funds’ custodian, or designated sub-custodian related to tri-party repurchase agreements, and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must be collateralized by securities with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the resale price. The Funds will bear the risk of value fluctuations until the securities can be sold and may encounter delays and incur costs in liquidating the securities. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the seller, delays and costs may be incurred.

Repurchase agreements are subject to netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented within the Schedule of Investments, and as part of Repurchase agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are shown on a gross basis. The value of the related collateral for each repurchase agreement, as reflected within the Schedule of Investments, exceeds the value of each repurchase agreement at October 31, 2018.

Repurchase agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending: Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street serves as securities lending agent to the Funds pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the Funds to risks such as, the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the Funds may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the Funds may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge cash collateral with a value of at least 102% of the current value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities loaned. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Funds in the case of default of any securities borrower.

Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust—Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. By lending securities, the Funds seek to increase their net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected in Net income from securities lending within the Statements of Operations and is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at October 31, 2018, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Short sales: A short sale is a transaction in which the Funds sell securities they do not own, but have borrowed, in anticipation of a decline in the fair market value of the securities. The Funds are obligated to replace the borrowed securities at the market price at the time of replacement. The Funds’ obligation to replace the securities borrowed in connection with a short sale is fully secured by collateral deposited with the custodian. In addition, the Funds consider the short sale to be a borrowing by the Funds that is subject to the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act. Short sales represent an aggressive trading practice with a high risk/return potential, and short sales involve special considerations. Risks of short sales include that possible losses from short sales may be unlimited (e.g., if the price of stocks sold short rises), whereas losses from direct purchases of securities are limited to the total amount invested, and the Funds may be unable to replace borrowed securities sold short.

The Funds investing in short sales are liable for any dividends and/or interest payable on securities in a short position and these payables, if any, are reflected as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Assets

 

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and Liabilities. The Funds also bear other costs, such as charges for the prime brokerage accounts, in connection with short positions. These costs are reported as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Operations.

Open short sale transactions at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and are reflected in Securities sold short, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2018. Funds not listed in the subsequent table have not entered into secured borrowing transactions.

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Balanced II

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 189,772     $     $     $     $ 189,772  

Corporate Debt Securities

    334,003                         334,003  

Foreign Government Obligations

    316,577                         316,577  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 840,352     $     $     $     $ 840,352  

Total Borrowings

  $ 840,352     $     $     $     $ 840,352  
                                         

Bond

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 12,201,208     $     $     $     $ 12,201,208  

Total Borrowings

  $ 12,201,208     $     $     $     $ 12,201,208  
                                         

Capital Growth

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 17,317,496     $     $     $     $ 17,317,496  

Total Borrowings

  $ 17,317,496     $     $     $     $ 17,317,496  
                                         

Dividend Focused

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 3,206,531     $     $     $     $ 3,206,531  

Total Borrowings

  $ 3,206,531     $     $     $     $ 3,206,531  
                                         

Dynamic Allocation

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 5,502,628     $     $     $     $ 5,502,628  

Total Borrowings

  $ 5,502,628     $     $     $     $ 5,502,628  
                                         

Dynamic Income

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 15,250,521     $     $     $     $ 15,250,521  

Investment Companies

    7,001,091                         7,001,091  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 22,251,612     $     $     $     $ 22,251,612  

Total Borrowings

  $ 22,251,612     $     $     $     $ 22,251,612  
                                         

Emerging Markets Debt

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 32,480,400     $     $     $     $ 32,480,400  

Foreign Government Obligations

    13,810,548                         13,810,548  

Common Stocks

    1,258,545                         1,258,545  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $   47,549,493     $   —     $   —     $   —     $   47,549,493  

Total Borrowings

  $ 47,549,493     $     $     $     $ 47,549,493  
                                         

 

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    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Emerging Markets Equity

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 2,100,000     $     $     $     $ 2,100,000  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,100,000     $     $     $     $ 2,100,000  
                                         

Event Driven

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 657,287     $     $     $     $ 657,287  

Convertible Bonds

    471,728                         471,728  

Corporate Debt Securities

    1,211,752                         1,211,752  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 2,340,767     $     $     $     $ 2,340,767  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,340,767     $     $     $     $ 2,340,767  
                                         

Floating Rate

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 3,443,420     $     $     $     $ 3,443,420  

Total Borrowings

  $ 3,443,420     $     $     $     $ 3,443,420  
                                         

Global Equity

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 265,926     $     $     $     $ 265,926  

Total Borrowings

  $ 265,926     $     $     $     $ 265,926  
                                         

Growth

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 2,232,765     $     $     $     $ 2,232,765  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,232,765     $     $     $     $ 2,232,765  
                                         

High Quality Bond

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 2,976,678     $     $     $     $ 2,976,678  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,976,678     $     $     $     $ 2,976,678  
                                         

High Yield Bond

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $   121,929,013     $   —     $   —     $   —     $   121,929,013  

Total Borrowings

  $ 121,929,013     $     $     $     $ 121,929,013  
                                         

Inflation Opportunities

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 177,210     $     $     $     $ 177,210  

Total Borrowings

  $ 177,210     $     $     $     $ 177,210  
                                         

Inflation-Protected Securities

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 215,820     $     $     $     $ 215,820  

Total Borrowings

  $ 215,820     $     $     $     $ 215,820  
                                         

 

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    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Intermediate Bond

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 19,793,678     $     $     $     $ 19,793,678  

Foreign Government Obligations

    7,738,876                         7,738,876  

U.S. Government Obligations

    10,314,189                         10,314,189  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 37,846,743     $     $     $     $ 37,846,743  

Total Borrowings

  $ 37,846,743     $     $     $     $ 37,846,743  
                                         

International Equity

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 100,261,093     $     $     $     $ 100,261,093  

Total Borrowings

  $   100,261,093     $     $     $     $   100,261,093  
                                         

International Small Cap Value

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 6,587,825     $     $     $     $ 6,587,825  

Total Borrowings

  $ 6,587,825     $     $     $     $ 6,587,825  
                                         

Large Growth

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 12,463,342     $     $     $     $ 12,463,342  

Total Borrowings

  $ 12,463,342     $     $     $     $ 12,463,342  
                                         

Mid Cap Growth

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 3,739,239     $     $     $     $ 3,739,239  

Total Borrowings

  $ 3,739,239     $     $     $     $ 3,739,239  
                                         

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 18,058,500     $     $     $     $ 18,058,500  

Total Borrowings

  $ 18,058,500     $     $     $     $ 18,058,500  
                                         

MLP & Energy Income

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 18,867,926     $     $     $     $ 18,867,926  

Total Borrowings

  $ 18,867,926     $     $     $     $ 18,867,926  
                                         

Multi-Managed Balanced

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 2,431,075     $     $     $     $ 2,431,075  

Corporate Debt Securities

    1,184,486                         1,184,486  

Foreign Government Obligations

    1,397,302                         1,397,302  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 5,012,863     $     $     $     $ 5,012,863  

Total Borrowings

  $ 5,012,863     $     $     $     $ 5,012,863  
                                         

Short-Term Bond

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 19,045,930     $   —     $   —     $   —     $ 19,045,930  

Total Borrowings

  $ 19,045,930     $     $     $     $ 19,045,930  
                                         

 

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    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Small Cap Core

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 6,782,725     $     $     $     $ 6,782,725  

Total Borrowings

  $ 6,782,725     $     $     $     $ 6,782,725  
                                         

Small Cap Growth

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 10,397,096     $     $     $     $ 10,397,096  

Total Borrowings

  $ 10,397,096     $     $     $     $ 10,397,096  
                                         

Small/Mid Cap Value

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 18,641,814     $     $     $     $ 18,641,814  

Total Borrowings

  $ 18,641,814     $     $     $     $ 18,641,814  
                                         

Strategic High Income

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 1     $     $     $     $ 1  

Corporate Debt Securities

    5,466,955                         5,466,955  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 5,466,956     $     $     $     $ 5,466,956  

Total Borrowings

  $ 5,466,956     $     $     $     $ 5,466,956  
                                         

Unconstrained Bond

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 25,155,965     $     $     $     $ 25,155,965  

Preferred Stocks

    1,040,213                         1,040,213  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 26,196,178     $     $     $     $ 26,196,178  

Total Borrowings

  $   26,196,178     $     $     $     $   26,196,178  
                                         

US Growth

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 104,328     $     $     $     $ 104,328  

Total Borrowings

  $ 104,328     $     $     $     $ 104,328  
                                         

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Funds’ investment objectives allow the Funds to use various types of derivative contracts, including option contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts, and forward foreign currency contracts. Derivatives are investments whose value is primarily derived from underlying assets, indices or reference rates and may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of the Funds’ investment objectives, the Funds may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to certain market risks, including:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of fixed income securities due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates.

Foreign exchange rate risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or liability due to changes in the currency exchange rates.

Equity risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

Credit risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a financial instrument to make further principal or interest payments on an obligation or commitment that it has to the Funds.

 

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Commodity risk: Commodity risk relates to the change in value of commodities or commodity indices as they relate to increases or decreases in the commodities market. Commodities are physical assets that have tangible properties. Examples of these types of assets are crude oil, heating oil, metals, livestock, and agricultural products.

The Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Funds will be unable to sell or close out the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligations to the Funds. Investing in derivatives may also involve greater risks than investing directly in the underlying assets, such as losses in excess of any initial investment and collateral received. In addition, there may be the risk that the change in value of the derivative contract does not correspond to the change in value of the underlying instrument.

The Funds’ exposure to market risk factors and certain other associated risks are summarized by derivative type as follows:

Option contracts: The Funds are subject to equity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, with the exception of High Yield Bond and Government Money Market, may enter into option contracts to manage exposure to various market fluctuations. The Funds may purchase or write call and put options on securities and derivative instruments in which each Fund owns or may invest. Options are valued at the average of the bid and ask price established each day at the close of the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Options are marked-to-market daily to reflect the current value of the option. The primary risks associated with options are an imperfect correlation between the change in value of the securities held and the prices of the option contracts, the possibility of an illiquid market, and an inability of the counterparty to meet the contract terms. Options can be traded through an exchange or through privately negotiated arrangements with a dealer in an OTC transaction. Options traded on an exchange are generally cleared through a clearinghouse such as the Options Clearing Corp.

Options on exchange-traded funds and/or securities: The Funds may purchase or write options on ETFs and/or securities. Purchasing or writing options on ETFs and/or securities gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell a specified ETF and/or security as an underlying instrument for the option contract.

Options on foreign currency: The Funds may purchase or write foreign currency options. Purchasing or writing options on foreign currency gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell the currency and will specify the amount of currency and a rate of exchange that may be exercised by a specified date.

Options on indices: The Funds may purchase or write options on indices. Purchasing or writing an option on indices gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell the cash from the underlying index. The exercise of the option will result in a cash transfer and gain or loss depends on the change in the underlying index.

Options on futures: The Funds may purchase or write options on futures. Purchasing or writing options on futures gives the Funds the right, but not obligation to buy or sell a position on a futures contract at the specified option exercise price at any time during the period of the option.

Interest rate swaptions: The Funds may purchase or write interest rate swaption agreements which are options to enter into a pre-defined swap agreement by some specific date in the future. The writer of the swaption becomes the counterparty to the swap if the buyer exercises. The interest rate swaption agreement will specify whether the buyer of the swaption will be a fixed-rate receiver or a fixed-rate payer upon exercise.

Purchased options: Purchasing call options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. The Funds pay premiums, which are included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid from options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss.

Written options: Writing call options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing put options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. When the Funds write a covered call or put option, the premium received is recorded as a liability within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. Premiums received from written options which expire unexercised are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or currency underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds selling or buying a security or currency at a price different from the current market value.

 

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Open option contracts at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments.

Swap agreements: Swap agreements are bilaterally negotiated agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to exchange or swap investments, cash flows, assets, foreign currencies, or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements can be executed in a bilateral privately negotiated arrangement with a dealer in an OTC transaction or executed on a regular market. Certain swaps regardless of the venue of execution are required to be cleared through a clearinghouse (“centrally cleared swap agreements”). Centrally cleared swap agreements listed or traded on a multilateral platform, are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the corresponding exchange. For centrally cleared credit default swap agreements the clearing exchange requires all members to provide applicable levels across complete term levels. Centrally cleared interest rate swap agreements are valued using a pricing model that references the underlying rates including but not limited to the overnight index swap rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rate to calculate the daily settlement price. The Funds, with the exception of Government Money Market, may enter into credit default, cross-currency, interest rate, total return, and other forms of swap agreements to manage exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, and commodity risks. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency. Centrally cleared swap agreements are marked-to-market daily based upon values from third party vendors, which may include a registered exchange, or quotations from market makers to the extent available and the change in value, if any, is recorded as Variation margin receivable (payable) on centrally cleared swap agreements within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

For OTC swap agreements, payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected in OTC swap agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments made or received upon entering into the swap agreements to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Additionally, these upfront payments, as well as any periodic payments received or paid by the Fund, including any liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap are recorded as part of Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements within the Statements of Operations.

Interest rate swap agreements: The Funds are subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. Because the Funds hold fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk, the Funds enter into interest rate swap agreements. Under an interest rate swap agreement, two parties will exchange cash flows based on a notional principal amount. Funds with interest rate agreements can elect to pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate, or receive a fixed rate and pay a floating rate, on a notional principal amount. The risks of interest rate swap agreements include changes in market conditions which will affect the value of the contract or the cash flows, and the possible inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparties over the contracts’ remaining lives, to the extent that amount is positive. This risk is mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Funds and the counterparty, and by the posting of collateral.

Total return swap agreements: The Funds are subject to commodity risk, equity risk, and other risks related to the underlying investments of the swap agreement in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The value of the commodity-linked investments held by the Funds can be affected by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, overall market movements and other factors affecting the value of particular industries or commodities, such as weather, disease, embargoes, acts of war or terrorism, or political and regulatory developments. Commodity-linked derivatives are available from a relatively small number of issuers, subjecting a Fund’s investments in commodity-linked derivatives to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the issuer of the commodity-linked derivative will not fulfill its contractual obligations. Total return swap agreements on commodities involve commitments whereby cash flows are exchanged based on the price of a commodity in exchange for either a fixed or floating price or rate. One party would receive payments based on the market value of the commodity involved and pay a fixed amount. Total return swap agreements on indices involve commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market-linked return. One counterparty pays out the total return of a specific reference entity, which may be an equity, index, or bond, and in return receives a regular stream of payments.

Open centrally cleared swap agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments. Centrally cleared swap agreements are marked-to-market daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the variation margin is recorded, if applicable, and is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on centrally cleared swap agreements within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Open OTC swap agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments. The value, as applicable, is shown in OTC swap agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures contracts: The Funds are subject to equity and commodity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, with the exception of Government Money Market, use futures contracts to

 

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gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and commodities, interest rates, or foreign currencies. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds are required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or in securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are paid or received by the Funds, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Funds. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds bear the risk of equity and commodity prices, interest rates, or exchange rates moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize losses. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Futures contracts are generally entered into on a regulated futures exchange and cleared through a clearinghouse associated with the exchange.

Open futures contracts at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments. Variation margin, if applicable, is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on futures contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward foreign currency contracts: The Funds are subject to foreign exchange rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, with the exception of Government Money Market, may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against exchange rate risk arising from investments in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Additionally, Bond utilizes forward foreign currency contracts for speculative purposes. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily, with the change in value recorded as an unrealized gain or loss and is shown in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are settled, a realized gain or loss is incurred and is shown in Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Operations. Risks may arise from changes in market value of the underlying currencies and from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward foreign currency contracts are traded in the OTC inter-bank currency dealer market.

Open forward foreign currency contracts at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments.

The following is a summary of the location and each Fund’s fair values of derivative investments disclosed, if any, within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2018. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have derivative investments during the year.

 

Asset Derivatives

 
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Balanced II

           

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (A) (B)

  $     $     $ 9,071     $     $     $ 9,071  

Total

  $     $     $ 9,071     $     $     $ 9,071  
                                                 

Capital Growth

           

Options and swaptions:

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A) (C)

  $     $   3,431,148     $     $     $     $ 3,431,148  

Total

  $     $ 3,431,148     $     $     $     $   3,431,148  
                                                 

Dynamic Allocation

           

Options and swaptions:

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A) (C)

  $     $     $ 182,723     $     $     $ 182,723  

Total

  $     $     $ 182,723     $     $     $ 182,723  
                                                 

Emerging Markets Debt

           

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 832,279     $     $     $     $ 832,279  

Total

  $     $ 832,279     $     $     $     $ 832,279  
                                                 

Event Driven

           

Options and swaptions:

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A) (C)

  $     $     $ 218,491     $     $     $ 218,491  

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

    57,394                               57,394  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          34,681                         34,681  

Total

  $   57,394     $ 34,681     $   218,491     $   —     $   —     $ 310,566  
                                                 

 

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Asset Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Inflation Opportunities

           

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 609,167     $     $     $     $ 609,167  

Total

  $     $ 609,167     $     $     $     $ 609,167  
                                                 

Inflation-Protected Securities

           

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 305,035     $     $     $     $ 305,035  

Total

  $     $ 305,035     $     $     $     $ 305,035  
                                                 

Unconstrained Bond

           

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (A) (B)

  $ 1,586,414     $     $     $     $     $ 1,586,414  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          241,906                         241,906  

Total

  $ 1,586,414     $ 241,906     $     $     $     $ 1,828,320  
                                                 

Liability Derivatives

 
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Emerging Markets Debt

           

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (1,235,306   $     $     $     $ (1,235,306

Total

  $     $   (1,235,306   $     $     $     $   (1,235,306
                                                 

Event Driven

           

Options and swaptions:

           

Written options and swaptions, at value (A)

  $     $     $ (8,330   $     $     $ (8,330

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

    (18,303                             (18,303

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (A) (B)

    (10,073                             (10,073

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          (1,554                       (1,554

Total

  $ (28,376   $ (1,554   $ (8,330   $     $     $ (38,260
                                                 

Inflation Opportunities

           

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (18,067   $     $     $     $ (18,067

Total

  $     $ (18,067   $     $     $     $ (18,067
                                                 

Inflation-Protected Securities

           

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (29,499   $     $     $     $ (29,499

Total

  $     $ (29,499   $     $     $     $ (29,499
                                                 

Multi-Managed Balanced

           

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (A) (B)

  $     $     $ (210,367   $     $     $ (210,367

Total

  $     $     $ (210,367   $     $     $ (210,367
                                                 

 

(A)   May include exchange-traded derivatives which are not subject to a master netting arrangement, or another similar arrangement.
(B)   Included within Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(C)   Included within Investments, at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the location and the effect of derivative investments, if any, within the Statements of Operations, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2018.

 

Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Balanced II

           

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ 68,133     $     $     $ 68,133  

Total

  $     $     $ 68,133     $     $     $ 68,133  
                                                 

Capital Growth

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $     $ (1,160,988   $     $     $     $ (1,160,988

Total

  $     $ (1,160,988   $     $     $     $ (1,160,988
                                                 

Dynamic Allocation

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $     $     $ (180,699   $     $     $ (180,699

Total

  $     $     $ (180,699   $     $     $ (180,699
                                                 

Emerging Markets Debt

           

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 1,398,666     $     $     $     $ 1,398,666  

Total

  $     $ 1,398,666     $     $     $     $ 1,398,666  
                                                 

Event Driven

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $     $     $ 1,991,436     $     $     $ 1,991,436  

Written options and swaptions

                (1,714,412                 (1,714,412

Swap agreements

    (416,478                             (416,478

Futures contracts

    (20,868           (138,050                 (158,918

Forward foreign currency contracts

          (591,228                       (591,228

Total

  $ (437,346   $ (591,228   $ 138,974     $     $     $ (889,600
                                                 

Inflation Opportunities

           

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 866,439     $     $     $     $ 866,439  

Total

  $     $ 866,439     $     $     $     $ 866,439  
                                                 

Inflation-Protected Securities

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $ 22,069     $ 12,084     $     $     $     $ 34,153  

Written options and swaptions

    (137,494     18,611                         (118,883

Swap agreements

    305,991                               305,991  

Futures contracts

    507,953                               507,953  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          202,001                         202,001  

Total

  $ 698,519     $ 232,696     $     $     $     $ 931,215  
                                                 

Multi-Managed Balanced

           

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ 101,217     $     $     $ 101,217  

Total

  $     $     $   101,217     $     $     $ 101,217  
                                                 

Unconstrained Bond

           

Futures contracts

  $ 3,959,047     $     $     $     $     $ 3,959,047  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          (805,115                       (805,115

Total

  $   3,959,047     $   (805,115   $   —     $   —     $   —     $   3,153,932  
                                                 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments

 
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Balanced II

           

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ 4,881     $     $     $ 4,881  

Total

  $     $     $ 4,881     $     $     $ 4,881  
                                                 

 

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6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments

 
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Capital Growth

 

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $     $ (7,127   $     $     $     $ (7,127

Total

  $     $ (7,127   $     $     $     $ (7,127
                                                 

Dynamic Allocation

 

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $     $     $ 93,251     $     $     $ 93,251  

Total

  $     $     $ 93,251     $     $     $ 93,251  
                                                 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (70,184   $     $     $     $ (70,184

Total

  $     $ (70,184   $     $     $     $ (70,184
                                                 

Event Driven

 

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $     $     $ (64,967   $     $     $ (64,967

Written options and swaptions

                31,292                   31,292  

Swap agreements

    375,816                               375,816  

Futures contracts

    (23,168                             (23,168

Forward foreign currency contracts

          111,826                         111,826  

Total

  $ 352,648     $ 111,826     $ (33,675   $     $     $ 430,799  
                                                 

Inflation Opportunities

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 150,516     $     $     $     $ 150,516  

Total

  $     $ 150,516     $     $     $     $ 150,516  
                                                 

Inflation-Protected Securities

 

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $ 47,993     $     $     $     $     $ 47,993  

Written options and swaptions

    14,353                               14,353  

Swap agreements

    (173,641                             (173,641

Futures contracts

    (16,541                             (16,541

Forward foreign currency contracts

          37,375                         37,375  

Total

  $ (127,836   $ 37,375     $     $     $     $ (90,461
                                                 

Multi-Managed Balanced

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $   (255,441   $     $     $ (255,441

Total

  $     $     $ (255,441   $     $     $   (255,441
                                                 

Unconstrained Bond

 

Futures contracts

  $ 965,707     $     $     $     $     $ 965,707  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          241,906                         241,906  

Total

  $   965,707     $   241,906     $   —     $   —     $   —     $   1,207,613  
                                                 

 

(A)   Included within Net realized gain (loss) on Investments in the Statement of Operations.
(B)   Included within Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Investments in the Statement of Operations.

The following is a summary of the ending monthly average volume on derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2018.

 

    Purchased Options
and Swaptions
at value
    Written Options and
Swaptions at value
    Swap
Agreements
at Notional
Amount
    Futures Contracts at
Notional Amount
    Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts at
Contract Amount
 
Fund   Calls     Puts         Calls             Puts                  Long         Short       Purchased     Sold     Cross Currency  

Balanced II

  $     $     $     $     $         231           $     $     $   —  

Capital Growth

      979,228                                                        

Dynamic Allocation

            113,134         —         —         —         —         —                    

Emerging Markets Debt

                                                86,457,419         54,509,031        

Event Driven

    298,404       236,197       (26,814     (42,331     8,876,923             (577,141     536,976       22,550,056        

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

    Purchased Options
and Swaptions
at value
    Written Options and
Swaptions at value
    Swap
Agreements
at Notional
Amount
    Futures Contracts at
Notional Amount
    Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts at
Contract Amount
 
Fund   Calls     Puts     Calls     Puts            Long     Short     Purchased     Sold     Cross Currency  

Inflation Opportunities

  $     $     $     $     $                 $   1,766,613     $   28,541,591     $  

Inflation-Protected Securities

      4,565         292,698         (37,267       (140,382     60,887,025         18,076,923         (24,255,769     1,518,817       12,403,527         1,246,323  

Multi-Managed Balanced

                                  1,592                          

Unconstrained Bond

                                        (91,976,923     6,336,993       6,712,481        

The Funds typically enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) or similar master agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with their contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce credit risk to counterparties.

ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty.

Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties and typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Funds and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Funds exercise their right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Funds’ net liability may be delayed or denied.

Collateral requirements: Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (futures contracts, exchange-traded options, and exchange-traded swap agreements) while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives (forward foreign currency exchange contracts, OTC options, and OTC swap agreements). For OTC derivatives, under standard derivatives agreements, the Funds may be required to post collateral on derivatives if the Funds are in a net liability position with the counterparty exceeding certain amounts. Additionally, counterparties may immediately terminate derivatives contracts if the Funds fail to maintain sufficient asset coverage for its contracts or its net assets decline by stated percentages.

For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged or received at the custodian and/or broker to cover obligations of each Fund, if any, is reported separately in Cash collateral pledged at custodian and/or broker, and Cash collateral received by the broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged to each Fund, if any, is disclosed within the Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer has been made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.

The following is a summary of the Funds’ OTC derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and net of the related collateral received/pledged by the Funds as of October 31, 2018. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset assets and liabilities that are subject to a master netting agreement or similar arrangement on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. See the Repurchase agreement section within the notes for offsetting and collateral information pertaining to repurchase agreements that are subject to master netting agreements. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have master netting agreements for open derivative positions during the year.

 

    Gross Amounts of
Assets
Presented within
Statements of
Assets and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
                Gross Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented within
Statements of
Assets and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
       
Counterparty   Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Received (B)
    Net Amount            Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged (B)
    Net Amount  
    Assets           Liabilities  

Capital Growth

 

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

  $ 3,431,148     $     $     $ 3,431,148       $     $     $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   3,431,148     $   —     $   —     $   3,431,148       $   —     $   —     $   —     $   —  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Gross Amounts of
Assets
Presented within
Statements of
Assets and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
                Gross Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented within
Statements of
Assets and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
       
Counterparty   Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Received (B)
    Net Amount            Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged (B)
    Net Amount  
    Assets           Liabilities  

Emerging Markets Debt

                 

Other Derivatives (C)

  $ 832,279     $     $     $ 832,279       $ 1,235,306     $     $     $ 1,235,306  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 832,279     $     $     $ 832,279       $   1,235,306     $     $     $   1,235,306  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Event Driven

 

Citibank N.A.

  $ 57,394     $ (18,303   $     $ 39,091       $ 18,303     $ (18,303   $     $  

Other Derivatives (C)

    253,172                   253,172         19,957                   19,957  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 310,566     $   (18,303   $     $ 292,263       $ 38,260     $   (18,303   $     $ 19,957  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inflation Opportunities

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

  $ 609,167     $ (18,067   $     $ 591,100       $ 18,067     $ (18,067   $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 609,167     $ (18,067   $     $ 591,100       $ 18,067     $ (18,067   $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inflation-Protected Securities

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

  $ 305,035     $ (29,499   $     $ 275,536       $ 29,499     $ (29,499   $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 305,035     $ (29,499   $     $ 275,536       $ 29,499     $ (29,499   $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unconstrained Bond

 

Goldman Sachs & Co.

  $ 241,906     $     $     $ 241,906       $     $     $     $  

Other Derivatives (C)

    1,586,414                   1,586,414                            

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   1,828,320     $   —     $   —     $   1,828,320       $   —     $    —     $   —     $   —  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(A)   Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(B)   In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.
(C)   Other Derivatives, which includes future contracts, exchange-traded options and exchange-traded swap agreements, are not subject to a master netting arrangement or another similar arrangement. The amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.

7. RISK FACTORS

Investing in the Funds involves certain key risks related to the Funds’ trading activity. Please reference the Funds’ prospectuses for a more complete discussion of the following risks, as well as other risks of investing in the Funds.

Emerging market risk: Investments in the securities of issuers located in or principally doing business in emerging markets are subject to heightened foreign investments risks. Emerging market countries tend to have economic, political and legal systems that are less fully developed and are less stable than those of more developed countries. Emerging market securities are often particularly sensitive to market movements because their market prices tend to reflect speculative expectations. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and in extreme price volatility.

Fixed income risk: The value of fixed income securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic or political conditions, inflation, changes in interest rates, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In addition, the value of a fixed income security may decline if the issuer or other obligor of the security fails to pay principal and/or interest, otherwise defaults or has its credit rating downgraded or is perceived to be less creditworthy, or the credit quality or value of any underlying assets declines. If the value of fixed-income securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment will go down. The value of your investment will generally go down when interest rates rise. Interest rates have been at historically low levels, so the Fund faces a heightened risk that interest rates may rise. A general rise in interest rates may cause investors to move out of fixed-income securities on a large scale, which could adversely affect the price and liquidity of fixed-income securities. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities.

Foreign investment risk: Investing in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involves additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Portfolio may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than U.S. markets. The value of the Portfolio’s investments may decline because of factors affecting a particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable or unsuccessful government actions, reduction of government or central bank support, political or financial instability or other adverse economic or political developments. Lack of information and weaker accounting standards also may affect the value of these securities.

 

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7. RISK FACTORS (continued)

 

Government money market fund risk: Government Money Market operates as a “government” money market fund under new federal regulations. The Fund continues to use the special pricing and valuation conventions that currently facilitate a stable share price of $1.00, although there is no guarantee that the Fund will be able to maintain a $1.00 share price. The Fund does not currently intend to avail itself of the ability to impose “liquidity fees” and/or “gates” on fund redemptions, as permitted under the new regulations. However, the Board reserves the right, with notice to shareholders, to change this policy, thereby permitting the fund to impose such fees and gates in the future.

Growth risk: Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with returns on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks typically are particularly sensitive to market movements because their market prices tend to reflect future expectations. When it appears those expectations may not be met, the prices of growth securities typically fall. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

High-yield debt risk: High-yield debt securities, commonly referred to as “junk bonds,” are securities that are rated below “investment grade” or, if unrated, determined to be below investment grade by the sub-adviser. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of these bonds. Junk bonds are considered speculative, have a higher risk of default, tend to be less liquid and may be more difficult to value than higher grade securities. Junk bonds tend to be volatile and more susceptible to adverse events, credit downgrades and negative sentiments.

Inflation-protected security risk: Inflation-protected debt securities may react differently from other types of debt securities and tend to react to changes in “real” interest rates. Real interest rates represent nominal (stated) interest rates reduced by the expected impact of inflation. In general, the price of an inflation-protected debt security can fall when real interest rates rise, and can rise when real interest rates fall. Interest payments on inflation-protected debt securities can be unpredictable and will vary as the principal and/or interest is adjusted for inflation. Also, the inflation index utilized by a particular inflation-protected security may not accurately reflect the true rate of inflation, in which case the market value of the security could be adversely affected.

Master limited partnership (“MLP”) risk: Investments in MLPs involve risks that differ from investments in corporate issuers, including risks related to limited control and limited rights to vote on matters affecting the MLP, risks related to potential conflicts of interest between the MLP and the MLP’s general partner, cash flow risks, dilution risks, certain tax risks, and risks related to the general partner’s right to require unit holders to sell their common units at an undesirable time or price. MLP entities are typically focused in the energy, natural resources and real estate sectors of the economy. A downturn in the energy, natural resources or real estate sectors of the economy could have an adverse impact on a Fund. At times, the performance of securities of companies in the energy, natural resources and real estate sectors of the economy may lag the performance of other sectors or the broader market as a whole. The yields for equity and debt securities of MLPs and other issuers in the energy sector are susceptible in the short-term to fluctuations in interest rates and the value of the Fund’s investments in such securities may decline if interest rates rise. The value of a Fund’s investment in MLPs depends to a significant extent on the MLPs being treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If an MLP does not meet the legal requirements to maintain partnership status, it could be taxed as a corporation and there could be a material decrease in the value of its securities.

Mortgage-related and asset-backed security risk: The value of mortgage-related and asset-backed securities will be influenced by factors affecting the housing market and the assets underlying such securities. As a result, during periods of declining asset values, difficult or frozen credit markets, swings in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid. Mortgage-backed securities may be issued by private issuers, by government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae (formally known as Federal National Mortgage Association) or Freddie Mac (formally known as Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) or by agencies of the U.S. government, such as the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”). Mortgage-backed securities represent direct or indirect participations in, or are collateralized by and payable from, mortgage loans secured by real property. Unlike mortgage-related securities issued or guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government or government-sponsored entities, mortgage-related securities issued by private issuers do not have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee (but may have other credit enhancement), and may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics. Asset-backed securities represent participations in, or are secured by and payable from, assets such as installment sales or loan contracts, leases, credit card receivables and other categories of receivables. Certain asset-backed securities present a heightened level of risk because, in the event of default, the liquidation value of the underlying assets may be inadequate to pay any unpaid principal or interest. The value of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities may be affected by changes in credit quality or value of the mortgage loans or other assets that support the securities. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment or call and extension risks. Some of these securities may receive little or no collateral protection from the underlying assets. The risk of default is generally higher in the case of mortgage-backed investments that include so-called “sub-prime” mortgages. The structure of some of these securities may be complex and there may be less information available than for other types of debt securities. Upon the occurrence of certain triggering events or defaults, a fund or portfolio may become the holder of underlying assets at a time when those assets may be difficult to sell or may be sold only at a loss.

 

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Municipal security risk: The municipal bond market can be susceptible to unusual volatility, particularly for lower-rated and unrated securities. Liquidity can be reduced unpredictably in response to overall economic conditions or credit tightening. Municipal issuers may be adversely affected by rising health care costs, increasing unfunded pension liabilities, and by the phasing out of federal programs providing financial support. Unfavorable conditions and developments relating to projects financed with municipal securities can result in lower revenues to issuers of municipal securities, potentially resulting in defaults. Issuers often depend on revenues from these projects to make principal and interest payments. The value of municipal securities can also be adversely affected by changes in the financial condition of one or more individual municipal issuers or insurers of municipal issuers, regulatory and political developments, tax law changes or other legislative actions, and by uncertainties and public perceptions concerning these and other factors. To the extent a fund invests significantly in a single state or in securities the payments on which are dependent upon a single project or source of revenues, or that relate to a sector or industry, a fund will be more susceptible to associated risks and developments. Municipal issuers may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during recessions or similar periods of economic stress. In recent periods an increasing number of municipal issuers have defaulted on obligations, commenced insolvency proceedings, or suffered credit downgrading. Financial difficulties of municipal issuers may continue or worsen.

A Fund may invest in municipal securities of issuers in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories, which are exempt from federal, state, and, where applicable, local income taxes. These municipal securities may have more risks than tax-exempt securities issued by other issuers. Like many U.S. states and municipalities, Puerto Rico experienced a significant downturn during the recent recession. Puerto Rico’s downturn was particularly severe, and it continues to face a very challenging economic and fiscal environment. As a result, securities issued by many Puerto Rican issuers have low credit ratings or are on “negative watch” by credit rating organizations, and markets in such securities have been volatile. If the economic situation in Puerto Rico persists or worsens, the volatility and credit quality of Puerto Rican municipal securities could be adversely affected, and the market for such securities may experience continued volatility.

Real estate investment trusts (“REIT”) and real estate risk: Investments in the real estate industry are subject to risks associated with direct investment in real estate. These risks include declines in the value of real estate, adverse general and local economic conditions, increased competition, overbuilding and changes in operating expenses, property taxes or interest rates. A REIT’s performance depends on the types and locations of the properties it owns, how well it manages those properties and cash flow. REITs may have lower trading volumes and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets. In addition to its own expenses, a Portfolio will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management and other expenses paid by REITs in which it invests. U.S. REITs are subject to a number of highly technical tax-related rules and requirements; and a U.S. REIT’s failure to qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment generally available to U.S. REITs could result in corporate-level taxation, significantly reducing the return on an investment to the Portfolio.

Small and medium capitalization risk: Small or medium capitalization companies may be more at risk than large capitalization companies because, among other things, they may have limited product lines, operating history, market or financial resources, or because they may depend on a limited management group. The prices of securities of small and medium capitalization companies generally are more volatile than those of large capitalization companies and are more likely to be adversely affected than large capitalization companies by changes in earnings results and investor expectations or poor economic or market conditions. Securities of small and medium capitalization companies may underperform large capitalization companies, may be harder to sell at times and at prices the portfolio managers believe appropriate and may offer greater potential for losses.

8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (“TPLIC”) and AUSA Holding Company (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon NV. TPLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”) and Aegon USA, LLC (“Aegon USA”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Aegon USA. Aegon USA is wholly owned by Aegon US Holding Corporation, which is wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by The Aegon Trust, which is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon NV, a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

Aegon USA Investment Management LLC (“AUIM”) is both an affiliate and a sub-adviser of Balanced II, Bond, Floating Rate, Government Money Market, High Yield Bond, Intermediate Bond, Multi-Managed Balanced, and Short-Term Bond.

Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, AUIM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, AUIM, TFS and TCI. No interested trustee, who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM, receives compensation from the Funds.

 

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As of October 31, 2018, the investment manager and/or other affiliated investment accounts held balances of each Fund as follows.

 

Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Balanced II

  $ 132,233,713       100.00

Bond

    102,323,239       16.01  

Capital Growth

    154,224,275       10.86  

Concentrated Growth

    146,584,817       77.75  

Dividend Focused

    521,187,259       87.61  

Dynamic Allocation

    376,344       1.93  

Dynamic Income

    22,063       0.01  

Emerging Markets Debt

    155,660,156       23.07  

Emerging Markets Equity

    816,507,862       94.93  

Event Driven

    115,309,962       98.78  

Floating Rate

    486,959,299       67.64  

Global Equity

    971,912       0.92  

Government Money Market

    1,033,758,336       84.75  

Growth

    187,247,102       93.98  

High Quality Bond

    282,648,925       100.00  

High Yield Bond

    1,153,459,191       82.20  

High Yield Muni

    20,691       0.02  

Inflation Opportunities

    126,104,588       83.05  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    137,802,622       100.00  

Intermediate Bond

      2,901,057,215       98.49  

Intermediate Muni

    30,754       0.00 (A)  

International Equity

    2,100,986,841       38.75  
Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

International Growth

  $   1,192,051,738       97.99 %  

International Small Cap Value

    431,950,973       59.06  

International Stock

    1,837,404       100.00  

Large Cap Value

    1,679,165,924       75.85  

Large Core

    263,055,999       98.29  

Large Growth

    790,002,383       98.75  

Large Value Opportunities

    596,476,047       99.59  

Mid Cap Growth

    57,545,569       79.73  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    930,350,031       57.98  

MLP & Energy Income

    242,317,940       75.94  

Multi-Cap Growth

    159,966,520       56.42  

Multi-Managed Balanced

    7,281,455       0.76  

Short-Term Bond

    197,274,965       6.97  

Small Cap Core

    212,030,777       97.76  

Small Cap Growth

    79,674,785       55.34  

Small Cap Value

    243,474,201       96.13  

Small/Mid Cap Value

    45,336,156       5.49  

Strategic High Income

    31,649       0.02  

Unconstrained Bond

    706,622,351       99.39  

US Growth

    207,257,644       19.58  
 

 

(A)   Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily Average Net Assets (“ANA”) at the following rates:

 

Fund   Rate  

Balanced II

    0.4800

Bond

 

Effective July 2, 2018

 

First $500 million

    0.4100  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.3900  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.3800  

Over $1.5 billion

    0.3750  

Prior to July 2, 2018

 

First $250 million

    0.5050  

Over $250 million up to $350 million

    0.4550  

Over $350 million

    0.4300  

Capital Growth

 

First $500 million

    0.8300  

Over $500 million

    0.7050  

Concentrated Growth

 

First $650 million

    0.6800  

Over $650 million up to $1.15 billion

    0.6600  

Over $1.15 billion

    0.6050  
Fund   Rate  

Dividend Focused

 

Effective August 1, 2018

 

First $200 million

    0.7800 %  

Over $200 million up to $500 million

    0.6800  

Over $500 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.6300  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2.5 billion

    0.5900  

Over $2.5 billion

    0.5800  

Prior to August 1, 2018

 

First $200 million

    0.7800  

Over $200 million up to $500 million

    0.6800  

Over $500 million

    0.6300  

Dynamic Allocation

 

First $250 million

    0.5800  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.5700  

Over $500 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.5600  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2.5 billion

    0.5500  

Over $2.5 billion

    0.5400  

Dynamic Income

 

First $500 million

    0.5000  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.4900  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.4800  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.4700  

Over $2 billion up to $2.5 billion

    0.4600  

Over $2.5 billion

    0.4500  
 

 

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Fund   Rate  

Emerging Markets Debt

 

First $400 million

    0.6300 %  

Over $400 million

    0.6100  

Emerging Markets Equity

 

Effective July 2, 2018

 

First $250 million

    0.9500  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.9100  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.8600  

Over $1 billion

    0.8400  

Prior to July 2, 2018

 

First $250 million

    0.9800  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.9600  

Over $500 million

    0.9300  

Event Driven

 

First $50 million

    1.2500  

Over $50 million up to $300 million

    1.1300  

Over $300 million up to $750 million

    1.0800  

Over $750 million

    1.0550  

Floating Rate

 

First $1 billion

    0.6400  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.6200  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6000  

Over $2 billion

    0.5900  

Global Equity

 

First $250 million

    0.8400  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.8300  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.8200  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.8100  

Over $2 billion up to $2.5 billion

    0.7950  

Over $2.5 billion

    0.7900  

Government Money Market

 

First $1 billion

    0.2500  

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.2400  

Over $3 billion

    0.2300  

Growth

 

First $250 million

    0.8300  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.7800  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.7300  

Over $1 billion

    0.6300  

High Quality Bond

    0.3800  

High Yield Bond

 

First $1.25 billion

    0.5800  

Over $1.25 billion up to $2 billion

    0.5550  

Over $2 billion

    0.5300  

High Yield Muni

 

First $500 million

    0.5400  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.5300  

Over $1 billion

    0.5000  

Inflation Opportunities

 

First $200 million

    0.5800  

Over $200 million up to $500 million

    0.5700  

Over $500 million

    0.5400  
Fund   Rate  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    0.3800 %  

Intermediate Bond

 

Effective August 1, 2018

 

First $2 billion

    0.3800  

Over $2 billion up to $3.5 billion

    0.3650  

Over $3.5 billion up to $5 billion

    0.3600  

Over $5 billion

    0.3550  

Prior to August 1, 2018

 

First $2 billion

    0.3800  

Over $2 billion

    0.3650  

Intermediate Muni

 

First $150 million

    0.4700  

Over $150 million up to $350 million

    0.4500  

Over $350 million up to $650 million

    0.4400  

Over $650 million up to $1 billion

    0.4200  

Over $1 billion

    0.3900  

International Equity

 

Effective August 1, 2018

 

First $500 million

    0.7700  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.7500  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7200  

Over $2 billion up to $6 billion

    0.6900  

Over $6 billion

    0.6800  

Prior to August 1, 2018

 

First $500 million

    0.7700  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.7500  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7200  

Over $2 billion

    0.6900  

International Growth

 

Effective March 1, 2018

 

First $500 million

    0.7700  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.7600  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7100  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6950  

Over $3 billion

    0.6800  

Prior to March 1, 2018

 

First $500 million

    0.9050  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.8800  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.8300  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.8050  

Over $2 billion

    0.7800  

International Small Cap Value

 

Effective August 1, 2018

 

First $300 million

    0.9550  

Over $300 million up to $750 million

    0.9300  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.8800  

Over $1 billion

    0.8400  

Prior to August 1, 2018

 

First $300 million

    0.9550  

Over $300 million up to $750 million

    0.9300  

Over $750 million

    0.8800  

International Stock

 

Effective September 28, 2018

 

First $500 million

    0.7000  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.6800  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6700  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6400  

Over $3 billion

    0.6300  
 

 

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Fund   Rate  

Large Cap Value

 

Effective August 1, 2018

 

First $750 million

    0.6800 %  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.6500  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6300  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6000  

Over $3 billion

    0.5800  

Prior to August 1, 2018

 

First $750 million

    0.6800  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.6500  

Over $1 billion

    0.6300  

Large Core

 

Effective September 1, 2018

 

First $250 million

    0.4500  

Over $250 million up to $750 million

    0.4400  

Over $750 million

    0.4300  

Prior to September 1, 2018

    0.6300  

Large Growth

 

First $2 billion

    0.6500  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6400  

Over $3 billion up to $4 billion

    0.6300  

Over $4 billion

    0.6100  

Large Value Opportunities

 

Effective September 1, 2018

 

First $250 million

    0.4500  

Over $250 million up to $750 million

    0.4400  

Over $750 million

    0.4300  

Prior to September 1, 2018

    0.4800  

Mid Cap Growth

 

First $1 billion

    0.7500  

Over $1 billion

    0.7300  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

 

First $750 million

    0.7000  

Over $750 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.6950  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6850  

Over $2 billion

    0.6775  

MLP & Energy Income

 

First $250 million

    1.1300  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    1.0800  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    1.0100  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.9100  

Over $2 billion

    0.8500  

Multi-Cap Growth

 

First $700 million

    0.7000  

Over $700 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.6900  

Over $1.5 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6700  

Over $3 billion

    0.6300  
Fund   Rate  

Multi-Managed Balanced

 

First $1 billion

    0.6500 %  

Over $1 billion up to $5 billion

    0.5900  

Over $5 billion

    0.5800  

Short-Term Bond

 

First $250 million

    0.5800  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.5300  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.5050  

Over $1 billion

    0.4800  

Small Cap Core

 

First $300 million

    0.8300  

Over $300 million

    0.8000  

Small Cap Growth

 

First $300 million

    0.8700  

Over $300 million

    0.8300  

Small Cap Value

 

First $250 million

    0.8500  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.8100  

Over $500 million up to $750 million

    0.7800  

Over $750 million

    0.7550  

Small/Mid Cap Value

 

First $350 million

    0.7900  

Over $350 million up to $500 million

    0.7800  

Over $500 million up to $750 million

    0.7650  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.7550  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.7350  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7300  

Over $2 billion

    0.7250  

Strategic High Income

 

First $600 million

    0.6900  

Over $600 million up to $1 billion

    0.6600  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6300  

Over $2 billion

    0.6150  

Unconstrained Bond

 

First $1 billion

    0.6700  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6550  

Over $2 billion

    0.6500  

US Growth

 

First $150 million

    0.7300  

Over $150 million up to $650 million

    0.7000  

Over $650 million up to $1.15 billion

    0.6800  

Over $1.15 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6550  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6400  

Over $3 billion up to $4 billion

    0.6300  

Over $4 billion

    0.6100  
 

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses excluding, as applicable, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations.

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
    Prior Operating
Expense
Limit (B) (C)
 

Balanced II

   

Class I3

    0.50  

Class R

    1.10          

Bond

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.10    

Class B

    1.85    

Class C

    1.75       1.85

Class I (D)

    0.50       0.75, 0.85  

Class I2

    0.75       0.85  

Class R6 (D)

    0.44       0.75, 0.85  

Capital Growth

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.45    

Class B, Class C

    2.20    

Class I, Class I2, Advisor Class

    1.20          

Concentrated Growth

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.20    

Class C

    1.95    

Class I, Advisor Class

    0.95    

Class I2

    0.85       0.95  

Dividend Focused

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.15    

Class C

    1.90    

Class I, Advisor Class

    0.90    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.85       0.90  

Dynamic Allocation

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.10    

Class C

    1.85    

Class I

    0.85          

Dynamic Income

   

Class A, Class T1

    0.92    

Class C

    1.67    

Class I, Advisor Class

    0.67          

Emerging Markets Debt

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.25    

Class C

    2.00    

Class I, Class I2, Class R6

    0.85       1.00  

Advisor Class

    1.00          

Emerging Markets Equity

   

Class A

    1.65       1.75  

Class C

    2.40       2.50  

Class I, Class I2

    1.40       1.50  

Class T1

    1.75    

Advisor Class

    1.50          

Event Driven

   

Class I, Class I2, Advisor Class

    1.35          

Floating Rate

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.05    

Class C

    1.80    

Class I, Class I2

    0.80    
Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
    Prior Operating
Expense
Limit (B) (C)
 

Global Equity

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.35 %    

Class B, Class C

    2.10    

Class I, Class R6, Advisor Class

    1.10          

Government Money Market

   

Class A

    0.73    

Class B, Class C

    1.48    

Class I, Class I2

    0.48    

Class I3

    0.30    

Class R2

    0.80    

Class R4

    0.50          

Growth

   

Class I2, Class R6

    N/A       N/A  

High Quality Bond

   

Class I3

    0.40    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.65          

High Yield Bond

   

Class A (E)

    1.00       1.20

Class B (E), Class C (E)

    1.75       1.95  

Class I (E), Class I2 (E)

    0.75       0.95  

Class I3

    0.60    

Class R

    1.10    

Class R4

    0.85    

Class R6

    0.85       0.95  

Class T1

    1.20    

Advisor Class

    0.95          

High Yield Muni

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.01    

Class C

    1.76    

Class I, Class I2

    0.76          

Inflation Opportunities

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.00    

Class C

    1.75    

Class I, Class I2, Class R6

    0.75          

Inflation-Protected Securities

   

Class I3

    0.40    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.65          

Intermediate Bond

   

Class I2 (E)

    0.50       0.55  

Class I3

    0.40    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.65          

Intermediate Muni

   

Class A

    0.85       0.96  

Class C

    1.60       1.71  

Class I, Class I2, Advisor Class

    0.71    

Class T1

    0.96    
 

 

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Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
    Prior Operating
Expense
Limit (B) (C)
 

International Equity

   

Class A

    1.25 %       1.35 %  

Class C

    2.00       2.10  

Class I, Class I2, Class R6

    1.00       1.10  

Class I3

    0.90    

Class R

    1.40    

Class R4

    1.15    

Class T1

    1.35    

Advisor Class

    1.10          

International Growth

   

Class A (F)

    1.30       N/A  

Class I (F), Class I2, Class R6 (F)

    1.05       N/A  

International Small Cap Value

   

Class I, Class I2

    1.22          

International Stock (G)

   

Class A

    1.25       N/A  

Class I, Class I2, Class R6

    1.00       N/A  

Large Cap Value

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.15    

Class C

    1.90    

Class I, Class I2, Class R6, Advisor Class

    0.90          

Large Core

   

Class I3

    0.65    

Class R

    1.15    

Class R4

    0.90          

Large Growth

   

Class I3

    0.65    

Class R

    1.25    

Class R4

    0.90          

Large Value Opportunities

   

Class I3

    0.50    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.75          

Mid Cap Growth

   

Class A (E)

    1.10       1.30  

Class C (E)

    1.85       2.05  

Class I (E), Class I2 (E)

    0.85       1.05  

Class I3

    0.75    

Class R

    1.35    

Class R4

    0.95    

Class T1

    1.30    

Advisor Class

    1.05    
Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
    Prior Operating
Expense
Limit (B) (C)
 

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

   

Class A (E)

    1.05 %       1.20 %  

Class C (E)

    1.80       1.95  

Class I (E), Class I2 (E)

    0.80       0.95  

Class I3

    0.70    

Class R

    1.25    

Class R4

    0.90    

Class R6, Advisor Class

    0.95    

Class T1

    1.20          

MLP & Energy Income

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.60    

Class C

    2.35    

Class I, Advisor Class

    1.35    

Class I2

    1.25       1.35  

Multi-Cap Growth

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.25    

Class B, Class C

    2.00    

Class I, Advisor Class

    1.00    

Class I2

    0.90       1.00  

Multi-Managed Balanced

   

Class A

    1.15       1.40  

Class B

    2.15    

Class C

    1.90       2.15  

Class I, Class R6

    0.90       1.15  

Class T1

    1.40    

Advisor Class

    1.15          

Short-Term Bond

   

Class A

    0.90       1.00  

Class C

    1.75    

Class I

    0.75    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.65       0.75  

Class T1

    1.00    

Advisor Class

    0.75          

Small Cap Core

   

Class A (E)

    1.20       1.30  

Class C (E)

    1.95       2.05  

Class I (E), Class I2 (E)

    0.95       1.05  

Class I3

    0.85    

Class R

    1.50    

Class R4

    1.10    

Class T1

    1.30    

Advisor Class

    1.05          

Small Cap Growth

   

Class A (E)

    1.25       1.40  

Class C (E)

    2.00       2.15  

Class I (E), Class I2 (E)

    1.00       1.15  

Class I3

    0.90    

Class R

    1.55    

Class R4, Class R6, Advisor Class

    1.15    

Class T1

    1.40    
 

 

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Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
    Prior Operating
Expense
Limit (B) (C)
 

Small Cap Value

   

Class A (E)

    1.20 %       1.30 %  

Class C (E)

    1.95       2.05  

Class I (E), Class I2 (E)

    0.95       1.05  

Class I3

    0.85    

Class R

    1.50    

Class R4

    1.10    

Class R6, Advisor Class

    1.05    

Class T1

    1.30          

Small/Mid Cap Value

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.40    

Class B

    2.15    

Class C

    2.05       2.15  

Class I, Class I2, Class R6

    1.00       1.15  

Advisor Class

    1.15          

Strategic High Income

   

Class A, Class T1

    1.20    

Class C

    1.95    

Class I, Class I2, Advisor Class

    0.95    
Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
    Prior Operating
Expense
Limit (B) (C)
 

Unconstrained Bond

   

Class I, Class I2, Advisor Class

    0.95 %          

US Growth

   

Class A

    1.25       1.42 %  

Class B

    2.17    

Class C

    2.00       2.17  

Class I, Class I2, Class T

    1.00       1.17  

Class T1

    1.42    

Advisor Class

    1.17    

 

(A) 

Current operating expense limit is effective through March 1, 2019.

(B) 

Prior operating expense limit was effective through March 1, 2018, unless otherwise indicated.

(C) 

No rate present indicates no change to the operating expense limit during the year.

(D)

Prior operating expense limit was effective through July 2, 2018 and March 1, 2018, respectively.

(E)

Current voluntary operating expense limit is effective through October 31, 2018.

(F)

Class commenced operations on March 1, 2018.

(G)

Fund commenced operations on September 28, 2018.

 

 

TAM is entitled to recapture expenses accrued by the Funds for fees waived and/or reimbursed during any of the previous thirty-six months if on any day or month the estimated annualized Funds’ operating expenses are less than the stated annual operating expense limit or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2018 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations.

TAM, on a voluntary basis and in addition to the contractual waivers in effect from time to time, may waive and/or reimburse expenses of the Funds, or any classes thereof, to such level(s) as the Trust’s officers have determined or may reasonably determine from time to time. Any such waiver or expense reimbursement may be discounted by TAM at any time.

As of October 31, 2018, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have balances available for recapture during the year. Government Money Market is discussed in further detail in proceeding notes and tables.

 

    Amounts Available        
Fund   2016     2017     2018     Total  

Balanced II

 

Class I3

  $     $   11,077     $ 50,758     $ 61,835  

Bond

 

Class B

          35       882       917  

Class I

                  122,836         122,836  

Class R6

                1,551       1,551  

Capital Growth

 

Class B

      5       2,652       3,504       6,161  

Concentrated Growth

       

Class A

                10,718       10,718  

Advisor Class

                3       3  

Dividend Focused

       

Advisor Class

          3       5       8  
    Amounts Available        
Fund   2016     2017     2018     Total  

Dynamic Allocation

       

Class A

  $   27,380     $ 44,299     $ 37,854     $   109,533  

Class C

    21,410         37,597         30,408       89,415  

Class I

    4,549       13,169       12,255       29,973  

Class T1

          21       34       55  

Dynamic Income

 

Class A

                4,590       4,590  

Class C

                25,457       25,457  

Class I

                7,557       7,557  

Advisor Class

          6       13       19  

Event Driven

       

Class I

          108       329       437  

Class I2

    48,658       161,964       100,411       311,033  

Advisor Class

          31       36       67  
 

 

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    Amounts Available        
Fund   2016     2017     2018     Total  

Floating Rate

       

Class A

  $     $ 11,724     $ 10,038     $ 21,762  

Class C

    2,208       5,582       5,664       13,454  

Class I

    2,145       27,236       56,823       86,204  

Global Equity

       

Class A

    12,477       67,263       55,928       135,668  

Class B

    5,147       5,032       3,004       13,183  

Class C

    136       67,152       43,510       110,798  

Class I

          2,329       16,955       19,284  

Class Advisor

          10       18       28  

High Quality Bond

       

Class I3

          86,961       90,825       177,786  

Class R4

          15,843       14,866       30,709  

High Yield Bond

       

Class B

                599       599  

Class I3

          54,739       109,498       164,237  

Class R

          17,643       63,766       81,409  

Class R4

          49,732       124,439       174,171  

High Yield Muni

       

Class A

      10,234       21,232       1,063       32,529  

Class C

    1,409       10,480       1,672       13,561  

Class I

    10,617       44,555       22,998       78,170  

Inflation Opportunities

       

Class A

                3,210       3,210  

Class C

          436       419       855  

Class I

          252       783       1,035  

Inflation-Protected Securities

       

Class I3

            85,795         212,731         298,526  

Class R

          1,742       6,362       8,104  

Class R4

          24,596       30,803       55,399  

Intermediate Bond

       

Class I3

          73,499       103,194       176,693  

Class R4

          34,759       37,880       72,639  

International Equity

       

Class A

                15,600       15,600  

International Growth

       

Class A

                31       31  

Class I

                25       25  

International Stock

       

Class A

                6,100       6,100  

Class I

                6,143       6,143  

Class I2

                6,101       6,101  

Class R6

                6,100       6,100  
    Amounts Available        
Fund   2016     2017     2018     Total  

Large Core

       

Class I3

  $     $ 37,199     $ 74,158     $ 111,357  

Class R

          12,381       25,316       37,697  

Class R4

          2,856       3,049       5,905  

Large Growth

       

Class I3

          286,340       320,429       600,769  

Class R4

          24,931       18,921       43,852  

Large Value Opportunities

       

Class I3

          143,058       107,301       250,359  

Class R

          16,458       8,830       25,288  

Class R4

          27,440       20,958       48,398  

Mid Cap Growth

       

Class C

                19       19  

Class I3

          36,650       60,653       97,303  

Class R

                7,792       7,792  

Class R4

          12,349       14,856       27,205  

Advisor Class

                4       4  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

       

Class A

                56,699       56,699  

Class I3

          107,312       133,669       240,981  

Class R

                25,301       25,301  

Class R4

          300,751       404,966       705,717  

MLP & Energy Income

       

Class A

                1,726       1,726  

Class C

          505       10,813       11,318  

Advisor Class

          2       6       8  

Multi-Cap Growth

       

Class A

      53,059         118,223         106,592         277,874  

Class B

    5,108       6,858       5,850       17,816  

Class C

    6,757       13,994       12,793       33,544  

Multi-Managed Balanced

       

Class B

                3,473       3,473  

Small Cap Core

       

Class A

          3,676       1,307       4,983  

Class C

          625       194       819  

Class I

          461       597       1,058  

Class I3

            136,058         108,519         244,577  

Class R4

          7,523       5,846       13,369  

Advisor Class

          10       7       17  
 

 

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    Amounts Available        
Fund   2016     2017     2018     Total  

Small Cap Growth

       

Class A

  $     $ 8,210     $ 7,029     $ 15,239  

Class C

          731       1,259       1,990  

Class I

                2,106       2,106  

Class I3

          35,590       42,159       77,749  

Class R4

          7,282       8,393       15,675  

Advisor Class

          11       11       22  

Small Cap Value

       

Class A

      243       3,912       4,581       8,736  

Class C

                65       65  

Class I

                377       377  

Class I3

          16,150       37,587       53,737  

Class R4

          585       390       975  

Advisor Class

          7       12       19  
    Amounts Available        
Fund   2016     2017     2018     Total  

Small Mid/Cap Value

       

Class B

  $     $     $ 1,268     $ 1,268  

Strategic High Income

       

Class A

                       

Class C

                       

Class I

            21,504         15,523         37,027  

Class I2

      —             9       9  

Advisor Class

                95       95  

Unconstrained Bond

       

Advisor Class

          3       5       8  

US Growth

       

Class B

          2,004       7,536       9,540  
 

Government Money Market: TAM, on a voluntary basis and in addition to the contractual waivers in effect from time to time, has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of Government Money Market, or any share classes thereof, to such level(s) as the Trust’s officers have determined or may reasonably determine from time to time in order to prevent a negative yield. Any such waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by TAM at any time. TAM is entitled to recapture any amounts so waived or reimbursed upon Government Money Market attaining such yield as the Trust’s officers reasonably determine.

TAM is entitled to reimbursement by Government Money Market, or any share classes thereof, of the fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed by TAM or any of its affiliates to Government Money Market, or any share classes thereof, during any of the previous thirty-six months. Reimbursement is not permitted if it would result in a negative yield, but amounts recaptured in certain cases have exceeded the expense limit under the contractual expense arrangement.

Waived and/or reimbursed expenses related to the maintenance of yield are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed and amounts recaptured by TAM under the voluntary yield waiver are included in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees, both within the Statements of Operations. The actual expense ratio of each class of Government Money Market, including any amounts waived and/or reimbursed and any amounts recaptured under the voluntary yield waiver, are shown in the Ratio and supplemental data section within the Financial Highlights.

For the years ended October 31, 2016, October 31, 2017 and October 31, 2018, the amounts waived by TAM due to the maintenance of the yield are as follows:

 

     Amounts Waived  
      2016      2017      2018      Total  

Class A

   $   462,515      $   143,302      $   —      $   605,817  

Class B

     21,043        8,274        282        29,599  

Class C

     250,500        147,590        7,148        405,238  

Class I

     15,152        2,272               17,424  

Class I2

     20,533        5,796               26,329  

Class I3

            47               47  

Class R2

                           

Class R4

                           

As of October 31, 2018, the balances available for recapture by TAM due to the maintenance of the yield is as follows:

 

     Amounts Available  
      2016      2017      2018      Total  

Class A

   $      $      $      $  

Class B

     21,043        8,274        282        29,599  

Class C

       250,500          147,590          7,148          405,238  

Class I

                       

Class I2

     19,628        5,796               25,424  

Class I3

            26               26  

Class R2

                           

Class R4

                           

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the years ended October 31, 2016, October 31, 2017 and October 31, 2018, the amounts waived by TAM due to the operating expense limitation is as follows:

 

     Amounts Waived  
      2016      2017      2018      Total  

Class A

   $   214,037      $   98,896      $   33,727      $   346,660  

Class B

     5,827        3,788        2,132        11,747  

Class C

     30,691        18,048        3,861        52,600  

Class I

     43,216        31,889        8,755        83,860  

Class I2

            2,876        1,207        4,083  

Class I3

            6,004        24,051        30,055  

Class R2

            35,908          573,624        609,532  

Class R4

            14,414        129,445        143,859  

As of October 31, 2018, the balances available for recapture by TAM due to the operating expense limitation is as follows:

 

     Amounts Available  
      2016      2017      2018      Total  

Class A

   $   214,037      $   98,896      $ 33,727      $   346,600  

Class B

     5,827        3,788        2,132        11,747  

Class C

     30,691        18,048        3,861        52,600  

Class I

     43,216        31,889        8,755        83,860  

Class I2

            2,876        1,207        4,083  

Class I3

                   19,236        19,236  

Class R2

                   570,539        570,539  

Class R4

            13,604          129,445        143,049  

Distribution and service fees: The Trust has a distribution plan (“Distribution Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan, the Trust entered into a distribution agreement with TCI as the Funds’ distributor.

The Distribution Plan requires the Funds to pay distribution fees to TCI as compensation for various distribution activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses. Under the Distribution Plan and distribution agreement, TCI, on behalf of the Funds, is authorized to pay various service providers, as direct payment for expenses incurred in connection with distribution of the Funds shares. The distribution and service fees are included in Distribution and service fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund is authorized under the Distribution Plan to pay fees to TCI based on daily ANA of each class up to the following annual rates:

 

Class (A)    Rate  

Class A

     0.25

Class B

     1.00  

Class C

     1.00  

Class R

     0.50  

Class R2

     0.25  

Class R4

     0.25  

Class T1

     0.25  

 

(A)   12b-1 fees are not applicable for Class I, Class I2, Class I3, Class R6, Class T, and Advisor Class.

TAM has contractually agreed to waive a portion of the 12b-1 fees at the following annual rates. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM in future years. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have a 12b-1 waiver.

 

Fund    Class A
Waiver
     Class C
Waiver
     Class T1
Waiver
     12b-1 Expense Waiver
Effective Through
 

High Yield Muni

     0.10      0.25      0.10      March 1, 2019  

Intermediate Muni

     0.10        0.25        0.10        March 1, 2019  

 

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Shareholder fees: Class A, Class T, and Class T1 shares are subject to an initial sales charge, and a contingent deferred sales charge on certain share redemptions. Class B and Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. For the year ended October 31, 2018, underwriter commissions received by TCI from the various sales charges are as follows. Funds and/or classes not listed in the subsequent table do not have shareholder fees.

 

Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent
Deferred

Sales Charge

 

Bond

   

Class A

  $ 245,954     $ 3,482  

Class B

          11  

Class C

          5,079  

Capital Growth

   

Class A

    2,442,660       5,528  

Class B

          102  

Class C

          18,729  

Concentrated Growth

   

Class A

    8,282        

Class C

          10  

Dividend Focused

   

Class A

    80,846       1,631  

Class C

          294  

Dynamic Income

   

Class A

    28,979       224  

Class C

          2,531  

Emerging Markets Debt

   

Class A

    24,587       7  

Class C

          1,767  

Emerging Markets Equity

   

Class A

    26,246       12  

Class C

          440  

Floating Rate

   

Class A

    41,230       9,960  

Class C

          6,113  

Global Equity

   

Class A

    50,361        

Class B

          47  

Class C

          428  

Government Money Market

   

Class A

    1,078        

Class B

          92  

Class C

          3,201  

High Yield Bond

   

Class A

    110,263       1,963  

Class C

          1,409  

High Yield Muni

   

Class A

    16,427       3,127  

Class C

          551  

Inflation Opportunities

   

Class A

    1,193        

Class C

          19  

Intermediate Muni

   

Class A

    179,268       71,492  

Class C

          31,836  
Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent
Deferred

Sales Charge

 

International Equity

   

Class A

  $ 355,651     $ 648  

Class C

          12,450  

International Growth

   

Class A

    956        

Large Cap Value

   

Class A

    352,901       196  

Class C

          10,555  

Mid Cap Growth

   

Class A

    13,651        

Class C

          18  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

   

Class A

    99,208       17  

Class C

          4,843  

Multi-Cap Growth

   

Class A

    30,583        

Class B

          65  

Class C

          525  

MLP & Energy Income

   

Class A

    42,862       2,745  

Class C

          1,896  

Multi-Managed Balanced

   

Class A

    569,987       143  

Class B

          244  

Class C

          18,642  

Short-Term Bond

   

Class A

    183,151       58,276  

Class C

          53,579  

Small Cap Core

   

Class A

    2,472        

Class C

          148  

Small Cap Growth

   

Class A

    17,917       5  

Class C

          410  

Small Cap Value

   

Class A

    4,204       2  

Small/Mid Cap Value

   

Class A

    273,514       2,472  

Class B

          154  

Class C

          6,198  

Strategic High Income

   

Class A

    120,232       73  

Class C

          1,564  

US Growth

   

Class A

    215,848       104  

Class B

          253  

Class C

          776  
 

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, transfer agent fees paid and the amounts due to TFS are as follows:

 

Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

Balanced II

  $ 4,044       $ 353  

Bond

    528,719         58,379  

Capital Growth

    1,086,519         125,883  

Concentrated Growth

    47,280         4,379  

Dividend Focused

    99,634         8,188  

Dynamic Allocation

    24,313         2,037  

Dynamic Income

    276,584         20,536  

Emerging Markets Debt

    722,524         50,814  

Emerging Markets Equity

    69,140         8,480  

Event Driven

    9,514         858  

Floating Rate

    210,697         24,580  

Global Equity

    186,310         15,432  

Government Money Market

    290,117         24,906  

Growth

    18,346         1,412  

High Quality Bond

    20,298         1,823  

High Yield Bond

    537,431         46,236  

High Yield Muni

    89,751         8,183  

Inflation Opportunities

    14,297         1,411  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    11,279         875  

Intermediate Bond

    224,236         19,666  

Intermediate Muni

    1,220,778         109,776  
Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

International Equity

  $ 3,400,221       $ 310,496  

International Growth

    103,533         8,603  

International Small Cap Value

    402,327         31,280  

International Stock

    57         55  

Large Cap Value

    668,053         65,776  

Large Core

    15,977         1,371  

Large Growth

    54,138         4,673  

Large Value Opportunities

    40,866         3,457  

Mid Cap Growth

    30,355         2,127  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    822,613         67,505  

MLP & Energy Income

    134,338         10,342  

Multi-Cap Growth

    372,157         32,091  

Multi-Managed Balanced

    870,535         73,857  

Short-Term Bond

    2,361,590         204,123  

Small Cap Core

    22,115         1,960  

Small Cap Growth

    72,897         6,838  

Small Cap Value

    30,454         2,530  

Small/Mid Cap Value

    1,252,294         105,816  

Strategic High Income

    155,304         14,368  

Unconstrained Bond

    46,489         5,106  

US Growth

    1,378,612         119,589  
 

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2018, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the adviser or sub-adviser(s).

For the year ended October 31, 2018, brokerage commissions are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have brokerage commissions during the year.

 

Fund    Commissions  

Capital Growth

   $   3,919  

Cross-trades: The Funds are authorized to purchase or sell securities from and to other funds within TAF or between the Fund and other mutual funds or accounts advised by TAM or the sub-adviser, in each case in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act, when it is in the best interest of each Fund participating in the transaction.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds engaged in the following net cross-trade transactions, which resulted in net realized gains/(losses) are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table did not have 17a-7 transactions during the year.

 

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Fund   Purchases     Sales     Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
 

International Growth

  $     $ 1,886,377     $ 540,848  

Large Core

    4,594,513         20,483,503       3,313,843  

Large Growth

    2,127,648              

Large Value Opportunities

      20,483,503       4,594,513       (41,568

US Growth

    5,596,534              

9. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

    Purchases of Securities     Sales/Maturities of Securities  
Fund   Long-Term     U.S. Government     Long-Term      U.S. Government  

Balanced II

  $ 68,187,309     $ 12,121,445     $ 82,831,823      $ 12,190,611  

Bond

    316,317,793       71,228,711       143,525,075        44,961,507  

Capital Growth

    812,273,211             421,482,075         

Concentrated Growth

    47,537,228             97,559,654         

Dividend Focused

    149,481,602             239,325,093         

Dynamic Allocation

    4,453,203             4,633,854         

Dynamic Income

    63,388,170             150,741,777         

Emerging Markets Debt

      1,827,782,425             1,964,202,149         

Emerging Markets Equity

    1,170,323,151             400,024,072         

Event Driven

    564,795,710             569,761,264         

Floating Rate

    418,085,382             370,606,688         

Global Equity

    42,849,722             59,107,723         

Growth

    102,501,654             282,738,850         

High Quality Bond

    218,095,816       115,858,955       188,115,262          165,909,182  

High Yield Bond

    558,200,018               1,042,179,141         

High Yield Muni

    115,132,748       4,782,041       110,489,291        9,681,220  

Inflation Opportunities

    34,556,578       27,104,225       37,118,425        35,744,594  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    31,596,299       179,495,006       17,196,226        239,014,575  

Intermediate Bond

    776,425,439         611,782,256       690,886,778        592,778,710  

Intermediate Muni

    531,671,825       9,591,807       449,191,740          24,283,954  

International Equity

    1,971,622,453               1,197,518,858         

International Growth

    1,620,337,019             1,606,983,160         

International Small Cap Value

    172,178,684             224,922,961         

International Stock

    1,990,426             43,293         

Large Cap Value

    3,040,967,034             3,081,049,907         

Large Core

    371,236,095             406,221,357         

Large Growth

    286,460,890             420,544,458         

Large Value Opportunities

    893,336,634             993,327,958         

Mid Cap Growth

    100,097,860             276,763,419         

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

      1,303,288,539               1,405,253,583         

MLP & Energy Income

    128,856,220             100,397,976         

Multi-Cap Growth

    99,613,184             95,544,951         

Multi-Managed Balanced

    401,651,770       60,616,793       520,560,947        53,888,267  

Short-Term Bond

    1,825,522,628             2,116,661,922        48,405  

Small Cap Core

    203,571,616             241,038,922         

Small Cap Growth

    81,035,352             97,185,554         

Small Cap Value

    240,186,701             274,796,610         

Small/Mid Cap Value

    512,761,572             580,239,169         

Strategic High Income

    77,763,645             55,913,680         

Unconstrained Bond

    828,895,472       48,531,227       324,001,735        68,953,064  

US Growth

    294,297,673             432,636,616         

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales, structured notes, foreign bonds, swaps, net operating losses, distribution reclasses for real estate investment trusts, passive foreign investment companies, foreign currency transactions, capital loss carryforwards, Late Year Ordinary Loss Deferrals, paydown gain/loss, foreign capital gains tax, and return of capital distributions from underlying investments. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. The primary permanent differences are due to swaps, foreign currency gain and losses, paydown gain/loss, and TIPS adjustments. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. These permanent reclassifications are as follows:

 

Fund    Paid-in Capital     

Total
Distributable

Earnings

 

Balanced II

   $ (2,133,535    $ 2,133,535  

Bond

             

Capital Growth

     (1,724,121      1,724,121  

Concentrated Growth

             

Dividend Focused

             

Dynamic Allocation

     (48      48  

Dynamic Income

             

Emerging Markets Debt

             

Emerging Markets Equity

     2        (2

Event Driven

             

Floating Rate

     (13,938      13,938  

Global Equity

     (2,348,161      2,348,161  

Government Money Market

             

Growth

       46,166,837          (46,166,837

High Quality Bond

     206,225        (206,225

High Yield Bond

     (4,746,923      4,746,923  

High Yield Muni

     (271      271  

Inflation Opportunities

             

Inflation-Protected Securities

     110,077        (110,077

Intermediate Bond

     (1,458,611      1,458,611  

Intermediate Muni

             
Fund    Paid-in Capital     

Total
Distributable

Earnings

 

International Equity

   $ (1,468,711    $ 1,468,711  

International Growth

             

International Small Cap Value

             

International Stock

     (30      30  

Large Cap Value

     (8,418      8,418  

Large Core

     (3,718,958      3,718,958  

Large Growth

     (17,158,721      17,158,721  

Large Value Opportunities

     (16,385,312      16,385,312  

Mid Cap Growth

     13,475,527        (13,475,527

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

       (12,196,027        12,196,027  

MLP & Energy Income

     (5,493,670      5,493,670  

Multi-Cap Growth

             

Multi-Managed Balanced

             

Short-Term Bond

             

Small Cap Core

     (1,322,575      1,322,575  

Small Cap Growth

     (3,619,337      3,619,337  

Small Cap Value

     (1,654,680      1,654,680  

Small/Mid Cap Value

             

Strategic High Income

     (120,886      120,886  

Unconstrained Bond

             

US Growth

             
 

As of October 31, 2018, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) were as follows:

 

Fund    Cost      Gross
Appreciation
     Gross
(Depreciation)
     Net
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Balanced II

   $ 132,018,771      $ 10,734,414      $ (4,474,080    $ 6,260,334  

Bond

       666,858,897          6,833,361          (14,708,247        (7,874,886

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

Fund    Cost      Gross
Appreciation
     Gross
(Depreciation)
     Net
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Capital Growth

   $   1,151,518,713      $   330,589,613      $ (29,576,109    $ 301,013,504  

Concentrated Growth

     138,128,354        52,402,112        (2,119,418      50,282,694  

Dividend Focused

     524,265,182        110,928,957        (37,241,689      73,687,268  

Dynamic Allocation

     24,146,701        1,916,180        (121,519      1,794,661  

Dynamic Income

     261,148,573        172,424        (17,699,110      (17,526,686

Emerging Markets Debt

     770,108,525        3,288,706        (54,925,353      (51,636,647

Emerging Markets Equity

     944,563,263        22,154,154          (104,473,664      (82,319,510

Event Driven

    
124,276,755
 
     4,260,790        (6,228,776      (1,967,986

Floating Rate

     723,051,900        1,666,104        (8,663,253      (6,997,149

Global Equity

     93,833,225        17,700,023        (5,579,883      12,120,140  

Government Money Market

     1,224,447,984                       

Growth

     119,740,182        83,567,935        (1,044,355      82,523,580  

High Quality Bond

     285,530,213        96,109        (2,918,672      (2,822,563

High Yield Bond

     1,565,235,242        10,390,881        (84,108,604      (73,717,723

High Yield Muni

     103,408,196        1,220,186        (2,474,287      (1,254,101

Inflation Opportunities

     158,667,642        528,719        (8,141,182      (7,612,463

Inflation-Protected Securities

     141,735,351        535,799        (4,929,753      (4,393,954

Intermediate Bond

     3,448,683,913        1,865,278        (100,129,573      (98,264,295

Intermediate Muni

     1,446,459,395        2,290,551        (39,576,925      (37,286,374

International Equity

     5,689,944,276        359,911,031        (542,321,633      (182,410,602

International Growth

     1,382,853,333        25,963,640        (199,161,245        (173,197,605

International Small Cap Value

     754,558,092        112,532,470        (133,001,793      (20,469,323

International Stock

     1,947,324        4,541        (165,659      (161,118

Large Cap Value

     2,223,615,132        153,586,822        (133,829,017      19,757,805  

Large Core

     264,209,706        18,858,206        (15,961,883      2,896,323  

Large Growth

     623,335,619        197,250,475        (11,185,101      186,065,374  

Large Value Opportunities

     604,002,725        26,664,839        (33,012,500      (6,347,661

Mid Cap Growth

     77,336,827        8,168,474        (9,594,367      (1,425,893

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     1,514,874,686        113,585,069        (52,662,600      60,922,469  

MLP & Energy Income

     324,123,559        34,248,394        (21,705,145      12,543,249  

Multi-Cap Growth

     238,315,147        54,470,498        (9,173,664      45,296,834  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     878,026,038        158,801,506        (25,029,587      133,771,919  

Short-Term Bond

     2,856,039,870        3,860,028        (31,464,411      (27,604,383

Small Cap Core

     229,029,236        20,560,793        (25,951,552      (5,390,759

Small Cap Growth

     127,432,315        31,001,652        (4,486,357      26,515,295  

Small Cap Value

     246,332,504        23,732,120        (17,015,483      6,716,637  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     748,476,228        119,107,864        (45,469,841      73,638,023  

Strategic High Income

     154,994,251        12,265,128        (4,554,868      7,710,260  

Unconstrained Bond

     754,293,278        1,181,256        (21,462,504      (20,281,248

US Growth

     694,594,869        379,897,234        (14,268,079      365,629,155  

As of October 31, 2018, the capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards.

 

    Unlimited  
Fund   Short-Term     Long-Term  

Bond

  $ 1,583,042     $ 3,349,122  

Dynamic Allocation

    187,097       490,361  

Dynamic Income

    27,506,533         30,440,051  

Emerging Markets Debt

    46,421,742       12,671,827  

Emerging Markets Equity

      103,808,425        

Floating Rate

          749,031  

High Quality Bond

    2,648,583       6,217,873  

High Yield Bond

    7,614,311       15,126,768  

 

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    Unlimited  
Fund   Short-Term     Long-Term  

High Yield Muni

  $ 1,435,802     $ 356,507  

Inflation Opportunities

          2,164,047  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    2,903,434       3,883,868  

Intermediate Bond

    32,732,913       14,899,844  

Intermediate Muni

    15,695,791       2,767,528  

International Equity

    676,357       7,975,249  

International Stock

    993       1,596  

MLP & Energy Income

      56,049,074         112,426,017  

Short-Term Bond

    14,849,901       26,021,481  

Small Cap Core

    5,993,621        

Strategic High Income

    47,058,775       15,248,447  

Unconstrained Bond

    1,552,803        

During the year ended October 31, 2018, the capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

 

Fund    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
Utilized/Expired
 

Dynamic Allocation

   $ 673,594  

Event Driven

     1,856,236  

Global Equity

       12,678,351  

High Yield Bond

     10,969,121  
Fund    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
Utilized/Expired
 

Inflation Opportunities

   $ 1,481,498  

International Equity

     9,705,118  

International Growth

     3,932,571  

International Small Cap Value

       12,588,536  
 

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

    2018 Distributions Paid From     2017 Distributions Paid From  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

Balanced II

  $ 1,889,706     $     $ 613,523     $     $ 1,395,387     $     $ 6,968,473     $  

Bond

    19,804,174                         17,027,706                    

Capital Growth

    11,201,061               174,027,606                           134,077,183        

Concentrated Growth

    1,711,498             11,052,666             4,525,239             32,155,554        

Dividend Focused

    21,351,351             37,552,948             19,651,498             100,965,391        

Dynamic Allocation

    109,183                         200,635                    

Dynamic Income

    8,767,187                   2,251,280       12,696,112                     2,681,192  

Emerging Markets Debt

      29,899,690                     3,273,159         38,854,402                    

Emerging Markets Equity

    2,511,373                         2,977,803                    

Event Driven

    1,549,390                         1,538,856                    

Flexible Income

                            17,027,706                    

Floating Rate

    33,006,528                         22,463,048                    

Global Equity

    2,094,498                         2,604,375                    

Government Money Market

    10,421,389                         205,015                    

Growth

                86,341,028                         72,273,039        

High Quality Bond

    6,392,400                         2,594,607                

High Yield Bond

    93,768,516                         97,420,002                    

High Yield Muni

    162,784       3,468,262                   1,122,908       3,004,592       323,962        

Inflation Opportunities

    4,178,289                         2,577,368                    

Inflation-Protected Securities

    3,812,067                         1,249,333                    

Intermediate Bond

    84,272,356                         67,061,329                    

Intermediate Muni

    287,647         32,597,803                   6,639,962         25,168,571       1,285,272        

International Equity

    167,984,426                         64,674,493             4,626,416        

International Growth

    22,882,446                         12,679,466                    

International Small Cap Value

    27,275,630                         15,061,211             4,711,965        

International Stock

                                               

Large Cap Value

      109,599,251         —         160,661,452               109,605,415         —         95,968,595        

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

    2018 Distributions Paid From     2017 Distributions Paid From  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

Large Core

  $ 4,735,805     $     $ 9,809,742     $     $ 2,156,424     $     $     $  

Large Growth

    4,362,825             31,604,559             1,665,293         71,516        

Large Value Opportunities

    9,440,216             11,127,618             5,745,450                    

Mid Cap Growth

    875,874             4,104,650             98,557                    

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    13,190,577               107,817,160             37,008,702             24,139,236        

MLP & Energy Income

    3,388,658                     13,315,965       14,705,193                     5,490,555  

Multi-Cap Growth

    7,638,175             4,970,221             455,515               47,730,358        

Multi-Managed Balanced

    13,140,857             20,316,110             10,944,542             3,011,423        

Short-Term Bond

      68,639,324                           56,277,337                    

Small Cap Core

    2,327,900             6,921,083             100,206                    

Small Cap Growth

                14,518,564             2,609,307             39,471,487        

Small Cap Value

    1,133,203             11,833,820             2,713,129                    

Small/Mid Cap Value

    69,149,581             40,386,063             12,291,569             35,704,058        

Strategic High Income

    4,544,312             538,076             4,509,069             134,152        

Unconstrained Bond

    20,935,712             7,938       2,529,595       7,790,075             28,857        

US Growth

    13,999,694             88,144,378             2,336,255             20,348,561        

As of October 31, 2018, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary Loss
Deferral
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Balanced II

  $ 267,625     $     $ 3,687,513     $     $     $ (4,575,140   $ 6,260,336  

Bond

    183,901                   (4,932,164           (338,364     (7,875,418

Capital Growth

                68,764,772               (7,185,332           301,009,917  

Concentrated Growth

    143,601             19,835,421                         50,282,694  

Dividend Focused

    1,269,164             77,457,651                         73,687,268  

Dynamic Allocation

    81,307                   (677,458           (514,850     1,794,661  

Dynamic Income

                      (57,946,584           (17,806     (17,526,686

Emerging Markets Debt

                      (59,093,569             (2,943,016     (51,803,018

Emerging Markets Equity

    9,568,940                     (103,808,425                 (82,326,954

Event Driven

    1,254,356             868,747                   (301,044     (2,290,564

Floating Rate

                      (749,031           (5,306     (6,999,687

Global Equity

    89,937                                     12,119,286  

Government Money Market

    7,525                               (7,525      

Growth

    1,370,613             59,312,520                         82,523,890  

High Quality Bond

    810,761                   (8,866,456           63,851       (2,822,563

High Yield Bond

    1,325,511                   (22,741,079           1,952,785       (73,717,723

High Yield Muni

                      (1,792,309                 (1,254,101

Inflation Opportunities

    500,229                   (2,164,047                 (7,618,898

Inflation-Protected Securities

    1,329,773                   (6,787,302           (1,309,292     (4,395,090

Intermediate Bond

    348,369                     (47,632,757           88,354       (98,369,832

Intermediate Muni

            2,097             (18,463,319                 (37,286,374

International Equity

    99,638,219               156,243,080       (8,651,606           (1,055,810     (182,853,085

International Growth

    23,591,595             166,373,934                           (173,333,491

International Small Cap Value

    11,838,367             39,014,265                         (20,494,969

International Stock

    1,150                   (2,589                 (161,127

Large Cap Value

    2,618,851             194,943,895                         19,757,805  

Large Core

      10,939,434             32,293,117                   (3,442,499     2,896,323  

Large Growth

    3,683,999             61,192,881                   (21,886,910     186,065,436  

Large Value Opportunities

    24,669,128             70,119,743                   (6,573,768     (6,347,660

Mid Cap Growth

    3,762,638             19,295,557                   (741,384     (1,425,893

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    12,828,176             98,360,213                   (16,523,582     60,922,469  

MLP & Energy Income

                      (168,475,091             (17,949,859     12,542,420  

Multi-Cap Growth

    109,287             14,602,232                         45,296,834  

Multi-Managed Balanced

    537,633             57,057,636                   (66,193     133,771,919  

Short-Term Bond

    278,389                     (40,871,382       —       (864,231     (27,604,383

Small Cap Core

      4,925,353         —         13,372,039       (5,993,621           (1,724,195     (5,390,759

Small Cap Growth

                13,387,868                   (1,688,614     26,515,295  

Small Cap Value

    1,453,675             21,689,963                   (232,048     6,716,631  

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary Loss
Deferral
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Small/Mid Cap Value

  $   8,314,966     $   —     $   74,298,078     $     $     $     $ 73,638,023  

Strategic High Income

    321,158             2,107,006         (62,307,222       —         (2,623,258     7,706,815  

Unconstrained Bond

                      (1,552,803                 (20,329,152

US Growth

      11,673,434             87,293,628                           365,675,174  

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08 (“ASU 2017-08”), “Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”. ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the implication, if any, of the additional requirements and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

In August 2018, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 (“ASU 2018-13”), “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820: Disclosure Framework), Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”. ASU 2018-13 eliminates the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the timing of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 does not eliminate the requirement to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements, or the reporting of changes in unrealized gains and losses for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 requires that information is provided about the measurement uncertainty of Level 3 fair value measurements as of the reporting date. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Final Rule on Disclosure Update and Simplification (the “Final Rule”) which is intended to simplify an issuer’s disclosure compliance efforts by removing redundant or outdated disclosure requirements without significantly altering the mix of information provided to investors. The most notable impacts being that a fund is no longer required to present the components of distributable earnings on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, or the sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is November 5, 2018. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

12. RECLASSIFICATION

Certain amounts prior to November 1, 2015, have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations. The Trust concluded that it was appropriate to reclassify certain borrowing costs, which relate to charges from a broker for securities sold short positions, as an expense which is included in Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Operations. Previously, the borrowing costs had been included in Net realized gain/(loss) on securities sold short within the Statements of Operations. Corresponding reclassifications have been made to Net investment income (loss) per share, Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share and Expenses to average net asset ratios within the Financial Highlights. The impact of the reclassification is an increase to realized gain (loss) and total expenses, and a decrease in net investment income. All impacted amounts, as identified within the Financial Highlights, have been adjusted for purposes of comparability.

13. STOCK SPLIT

Effective as of the close of business on the date listed in the subsequent table, the respective Fund’s classes underwent a stock split. Funds not listed in the table did not have a stock split. There was no impact to the aggregate market value of shares outstanding. The

 

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historical capital share activity presented within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and the per share data presented within the Financial Highlights have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split. The stock split ratios, net effect on the NAV per share, and the number of shares outstanding as of the date indicated were as follows:

 

Fund   Class   Date   Share Split
Ratio
    Shares
Prior to
Stock Split
    Shares After
Stock Split
    Increase
(Decrease)
Net Asset Value
per Share
  Increase
(Decrease)
Net Shares
Outstanding

Balanced II

  R   September 15, 2017     2.01-for-1       4,571,079       9,171,183     Decrease   Increase

High Quality Bond

  R4   April 21, 2017     1.01-for-1       5,355,021       5,396,036     Decrease   Increase

Inflation-Protected Securities

  R4   April 21, 2017     0.97-for-1       6,242,382       6,069,179     Increase   Decrease

Intermediate Bond

  R4   March 24, 2017     1.06-for-1       29,646,707       31,285,459     Decrease   Increase

Large Core

  R4   March 10, 2017     0.81-for-1       1,376,796       1,117,293     Increase   Decrease

Large Growth

  R4   March 10, 2017     1.35-for-1       6,200,939       8,353,323     Decrease   Increase

Large Value Opportunities

  R4   May 5, 2017     1.56-for-1       6,045,594       9,421,040     Decrease   Increase

Mid Cap Growth

  R4   March 10, 2017     0.84-for-1       1,574,918       1,327,363     Increase   Decrease

Small Cap Core

  R4   March 10, 2017     1.44-for-1       743,234       1,073,021     Decrease   Increase

Small Cap Value

  R4   April 21, 2017     2.16-for-1       258,654       559,003     Decrease   Increase

14. REORGANIZATION

Strategic High Income: Following the close of business on December 2, 2016, Strategic High Income acquired all of the net assets of Transamerica Income & Growth (“Income & Growth”) pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization. Strategic High Income is the accounting survivor. The purpose of the transaction was to achieve a more cohesive, focused, and streamlined fund complex. The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares of Strategic High Income for shares of Income & Growth outstanding following the close of business on December 2, 2016. The cost basis of the investments received from Income & Growth was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of Strategic High Income’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes. Shares issued to Income & Growth shareholders, along with the exchange ratio of the reorganization for Strategic High Income, were as follows:

 

Income & Growth
Class
     Income &
Growth
Shares
      

Strategic
High Income

Class

     Strategic
High Income
Shares
   

Dollar

Amount

    Exchange
Ratio (A)
 

Class A

       3,262,639        Class A        2,855,808     $   28,861,366       0.88  

Class C

       6,121,573        Class C        5,357,800       53,942,865       0.88  

Class I

       2,504,630        Class I        2,195,729       22,194,649       0.88  

Class I2

       1,094        Class I2        1,009       9,808       0.92  

 

(A)   Calculated by dividing Strategic High Income shares issuable by Income & Growth shares outstanding on December 2, 2016.

The net assets of the Income & Growth, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), were combined with those of Strategic High Income. These amounts were as follows:

 

Income &
Growth

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

Income &
Growth

Net Assets

    Strategic High
Income Net
Assets Prior to
Reorganization
    Net Assets
After
Reorganization
 
$  9,762,493     $  105,008,689     $   48,773,640     $   153,782,329  

Transamerica Partners: Following the close of business on the date listed in the subsequent table, the certain series of Transamerica Partners Funds Group and Transamerica Partners Institutional Funds Group (the “Target Funds”) reorganized into corresponding new or existing Destination Funds within the Trust. The reorganizations into existing Destination Funds were as follows:

 

Target Fund   Destination Fund/Class   Reorganization Date
  High Yield Bond (A):   March 24, 2017

Transamerica Partners High Yield Bond

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional High Yield Bond

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners High Yield Bond Portfolio

  Class I3    

 

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Target Fund   Destination Fund/Class   Reorganization Date  
  Intermediate Bond:     March 24, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Core Bond

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond (A)

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners Core Bond Portfolio

  Class I3        
  Government Money Market (A):     October 13, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Government Money Market

  Class R2  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Government Money Market

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners Government Money Market Portfolio

  Class I3        
  International Equity (A):     March 10, 2017  

Transamerica Partners International Equity

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional International Equity

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners International Equity Portfolio

  Class I3        
  Mid Cap Growth:     March 10, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Mid Growth

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth (A)

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners Mid Growth Portfolio

  Class I3        
  Mid Cap Value Opportunities (A):     March 24, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Mid Value

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Value

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners Mid Value Portfolio

  Class I3        
  Small Cap Core:     March 10, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Small Core

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core (A)

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners Small Core Portfolio

  Class I3        
  Small Cap Growth (A):     March 10, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Small Growth

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Growth

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners Small Growth Portfolio

  Class I3        
  Small Cap Value:     April 21, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Small Value

  Class R  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value (A)

  Class R4  

Transamerica Partners Small Value Portfolio

  Class I3        

The reorganizations into newly organized Destination Funds were as follows:

 

Target Fund   Destination Fund/Class    Reorganization Date
  Balanced II:    September 15, 2017

Transamerica Partners Balanced (A)

  Class R   

Transamerica Partners Balanced Portfolio

  Class I3     
  High Quality Bond:    April 21, 2017

Transamerica Partners High Quality Bond

  Class R   

Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond (A)

  Class R4   

Transamerica Partners High Quality Bond Portfolio

  Class I3     
  Inflation-Protected Securities:    April 21, 2017

Transamerica Partners Inflation-Protected Securities

  Class R   

Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

  Class R4   

Transamerica Partners Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio

  Class I3     
  Large Core:    March 10, 2017

Transamerica Partners Large Core

  Class R   

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core (A)

  Class R4   

Transamerica Partners Large Core Portfolio

  Class I3     
  Large Growth:    March 10, 2017

Transamerica Partners Large Growth

  Class R   

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth (A)

  Class R4   

Transamerica Partners Large Growth Portfolio

  Class I3     

 

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Target Fund   Destination Fund/Class    Reorganization Date  
  Large Value Opportunities:      May 5, 2017  

Transamerica Partners Large Value

  Class R   

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value (A)

  Class R4   

Transamerica Partners Large Value Portfolio

  Class I3         

 

(A)   Accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Where a Target Fund was the accounting and performance survivor for financial reporting purposes, the accounting and performance survivor’s financial and performance history prior to the reorganization became the financial and performance history of the Destination Fund and is reflected in the Destination Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights.

Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, each Target Fund transferred all of its property and assets to the corresponding Destination Fund. The purpose of the transactions was to achieve a more cohesive, focused, and streamlined fund complex. In exchange, the applicable Destination Fund assumed all of the liabilities of the applicable Target Fund and issued shares to that Target Fund, as described below. With the exception of the reorganizations involving the Series Portfolios, the reorganizations were tax-free. For financial statement purposes, assets received and shares issued of the Destination Funds were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from the Target Funds was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Destination Funds’ realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes. Shares issued to Target Fund shareholders from the Destination Fund, along with the exchange ratio of the reorganization for the Destination Funds, were as follows (shares of those Destination Funds that were not the accounting and performance survivor of the applicable reorganization are also shown):

 

Fund   Fund Shares     Destination Fund – Class   Destination
Fund Shares
    Dollar
Amount
    Exchange
Ratio (A)
 

Transamerica Partners Balanced

    9,171,183     Balanced II – Class R     9,171,183     $   91,711,829       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Balanced Portfolio

    N/A     Balanced II – Class I3     5,619,167       56,191,666       N/A  
    Government Money Market (B)      

Transamerica Partners Government Money Market

    632,075,520     Government Money
Market – Class R2
    632,075,520         632,075,520       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Government Money Market

    187,617,564     Government Money
Market – Class R4
    187,617,564       187,617,564       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Government Money Market Portfolio

    N/A     Government Money
Market – Class I3
    66,989,654       66,989,654       N/A  

Transamerica Partners High Quality Bond

    9,155,698     High Quality Bond –Class R     10,164,721       101,647,214       1.11  

Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond (B)

    5,396,036     High Quality Bond –Class R4     5,396,036       53,960,356       1.00  

Transamerica Partners High Quality Bond Portfolio

    N/A     High Quality Bond –Class I3     18,089,119       180,891,191       N/A  
    High Yield Bond (B)      

Transamerica Partners High Yield Bond

    14,174,481     High Yield Bond –Class R     13,223,534       122,337,520       0.93  

Transamerica Partners Institutional High Yield Bond

    40,826,152     High Yield Bond –Class R4     38,058,540       352,098,584       0.93  

Transamerica Partners High Yield Bond Portfolio

    N/A     High Yield Bond –Class I3     37,423,688       346,225,252       N/A  

Transamerica Partners Inflation – Protected Securities

    10,338,182     Inflation-Protected
Securities – Class R
    11,485,858       114,858,579       1.11  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities (B)

    6,069,179     Inflation-Protected Securities –
Class R4
    6,069,179       60,691,785       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio

    N/A     Inflation-Protected Securities –
Class I3
    6,435,074       64,350,738       N/A  

Transamerica Partners Core Bond

    28,440,299     Intermediate Bond – Class R     36,303,963       365,849,559       1.28  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond (B)

    31,285,459     Intermediate Bond – Class R4     31,285,459       315,276,089       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Core Bond Portfolio

    N/A     Intermediate Bond –Class I3     44,438,308       447,822,600       N/A  

Intermediate Bond – Class I2

    195,080,630     Intermediate Bond –Class I2     195,080,630         1,965,902,863       1.00  

 

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Fund   Fund Shares     Destination Fund – Class   Destination
Fund Shares
    Dollar
Amount
    Exchange
Ratio (A)
 
    International Equity (B)      

Transamerica Partners International Equity

    13,385,727     International Equity –Class R     8,218,564     $ 141,711,875       0.61  

Transamerica Partners Institutional International Equity

    6,071,150     International Equity –Class R4     2,371,458       40,890,816       0.39  

Transamerica Partners International Equity Portfolio

    N/A     International Equity –Class I3     11,005,711       189,770,376       N/A  

Transamerica Partners Large Core

    2,304,086     Large Core –Class R     8,065,740       80,657,396       3.50  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core (B)

    1,117,293     Large Core –Class R4     1,117,293       11,172,929       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Large Core Portfolio

    N/A     Large Core –Class I3     20,290,247       202,902,469       N/A  

Transamerica Partners Large Growth

    8,911,458     Large Growth –Class R     24,908,589       249,085,885       2.80  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth (B)

    8,353,323     Large Growth –Class R4     8,353,323       83,533,232       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Large Growth Portfolio

    N/A     Large Growth –Class I3     52,386,514       523,865,143       N/A  

Transamerica Partners Large
Value

    7,855,088     Large Value Opportunities –
Class R
    22,909,736       229,097,355       2.92  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value (B)

    9,421,040     Large Value Opportunities –
Class R4
    9,421,040       94,210,399       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Large Value Portfolio

    N/A     Large Value Opportunities –
Class I3
    42,387,468       423,874,680       N/A  

Transamerica Partners Mid Growth

    5,348,116     Mid Cap Growth –Class R     4,006,821       53,042,698       0.75  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth (B)

    1,327,363     Mid Cap Growth – Class R4     1,327,363       17,571,765       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Mid Growth Portfolio

    N/A     Mid Cap Growth – Class I3     2,676,644       35,433,677       N/A  

Mid Cap Growth – Class A

    600,232     Mid Cap Growth – Class A     600,232       7,872,924       1.00  

Mid Cap Growth – Class C

    92,065     Mid Cap Growth – Class C     92,065       1,181,785       1.00  

Mid Cap Growth – Class I

    35,727     Mid Cap Growth – Class I     35,727       471,916       1.00  

Mid Cap Growth – Class I2

    12,026,921     Mid Cap Growth – Class I2     12,026,921         159,214,123       1.00  

Mid Cap Growth – Advisor Class

    800     Mid Cap Growth – Advisor Class     800       10,563       1.00  
    Mid Cap Value Opportunities (B)      

Transamerica Partners Mid
Value

    6,179,933     Mid Cap Value Opportunities –
Class R
    11,148,053       132,969,517       1.80  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Value

    25,879,655     Mid Cap Value Opportunities –
Class R4
    39,022,272     $ 465,442,058       1.51  

Transamerica Partners Mid Value Portfolio

    N/A     Mid Cap Value Opportunities –
Class I3
    24,417,361       291,240,513       N/A  

Transamerica Partners Small Core

    2,186,015     Small Cap Core – Class R     5,959,897       67,963,093       2.73  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core (B)

    1,073,021     Small Cap Core – Class R4     1,073,021       12,236,084       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Small Core Portfolio

    N/A     Small Cap Core – Class I3     14,387,627       164,067,863       N/A  

Small Cap Core – Class A

    262,942     Small Cap Core – Class A     262,942       2,987,994       1.00  

Small Cap Core – Class C

    68,530     Small Cap Core – Class C     68,530       770,505       1.00  

Small Cap Core – Class I

    144,152     Small Cap Core – Class I     144,152       1,643,572       1.00  

Small Cap Core – Class I2

    3,485,319     Small Cap Core – Class I2     3,485,319       39,744,526       1.00  

Small Cap Core – Advisor Class

    858     Small Cap Core – Advisor Class     858       9,800       1.00  
    Small Cap Growth (B)      

Transamerica Partners Small Growth

    2,432,198     Small Cap Growth – Class R     6,349,742       40,910,118       2.61  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Growth

    598,843     Small Cap Growth – Class R4     1,727,879       11,132,383       2.89  

Transamerica Partners Small Growth Portfolio

    N/A     Small Cap Growth – Class I3     2,729,704       17,586,938       N/A  

 

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Fund   Fund Shares     Destination Fund – Class   Destination
Fund Shares
    Dollar
Amount
    Exchange
Ratio (A)
 

Transamerica Partners Small Value

    2,090,157     Small Cap Value – Class R     3,192,339     $ 35,584,048       1.53  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value (B)

    559,003     Small Cap Value – Class R4     559,003       6,231,042       1.00  

Transamerica Partners Small Value Portfolio

    N/A     Small Cap Value – Class I3     1,539,952       17,165,386       N/A  

Small Cap Value – Class A

    225,399     Small Cap Value – Class A     225,399       2,495,036       1.00  

Small Cap Value – Class C

    74,769     Small Cap Value – Class C     74,769       824,598       1.00  

Small Cap Value – Class I

    57,440     Small Cap Value – Class I     57,440       639,862       1.00  

Small Cap Value – Class I2

    23,579,640     Small Cap Value – Class I2     23,579,640         262,835,266       1.00  

Small Cap Value – Class R6

    5,040     Small Cap Value – Class R6     5,040       56,472       1.00  

Small Cap Value – Class T1

    900     Small Cap Value – Class T1     900       9,968       1.00  

Small Cap Value – Advisor Class

    891     Small Cap Value – Advisor Class     891       9,995       1.00  

 

(A)   Calculated by dividing the Destination Fund shares issuable by the Fund shares outstanding on the relevant Reorganization Date.
(B)   Accounting and performance survivor.

The net assets of the Target Funds, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), were combined with those of the Destination Funds. These amounts were as follows:

 

Target Fund   Target Fund
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Target Fund
Net Assets
    Destination
Fund
    Destination
Fund Net
Assets Prior to
Reorganization
    Net Assets
After
Reorganization
 

Transamerica Partners Balanced (A)

  $   1,007,424     $ 91,711,829       Balanced II     $         —     $ 147,903,495  

Transamerica Partners Balanced Portfolio

    N/A  (B)         56,191,666  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Government Money Market

          632,075,520      
Government Money
Market
 
 
      247,644,219         1,134,326,957  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Government Money Market

          187,617,564        

Transamerica Partners Government Money Market Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       66,989,654  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners High Quality Bond

    (1,640,859     101,647,214       High Quality Bond             336,498,761  

Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond (A)

    1,537,095       53,960,356        

Transamerica Partners High Quality Bond Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       180,891,191  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners High Yield Bond

    722,132       122,337,520       High Yield Bond         1,229,016,797       2,049,678,153  

Transamerica Partners Institutional High Yield Bond

    2,520,307       352,098,584        

Transamerica Partners High Yield Bond Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       346,225,252  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Inflation-Protected Securities

    760,560       114,858,579      
Inflation-Protected
Securities
 
 
          239,901,102  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

    590,545       60,691,785        

Transamerica Partners Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       64,350,738  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Core Bond

    (3,594,976     365,849,559       Intermediate Bond       1,965,902,863       3,094,851,111  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond (A)

    2,500,810       315,276,089        

Transamerica Partners Core Bond Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       447,822,600  (C)                          

 

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14. REORGANIZATION (continued)

 

Target Fund   Target Fund
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Target Fund
Net Assets
    Destination
Fund
    Destination
Fund Net
Assets Prior to
Reorganization
    Net Assets
After
Reorganization
 

Transamerica Partners International Equity

  $ 34,415,124     $ 141,711,875       International Equity     $   3,907,371,528     $   4,279,744,595  

Transamerica Partners Institutional International Equity

    (43,060,842     40,890,816        

Transamerica Partners International Equity Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       189,770,376  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Large Core

    (21,959,948     80,657,396       Large Core             294,732,794  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core (A)

    (19,873,951     11,172,929        

Transamerica Partners Large Core Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       202,902,469  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Large Growth

    54,147,046       249,085,885       Large Growth             856,484,260  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth (A)

    (20,958,650     83,533,232        

Transamerica Partners Large Growth Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       523,865,143  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Large Value

    (27,696,716     229,097,355      
Large Value
Opportunities
 
 
          747,182,434  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value (A)

      (102,375,846     94,210,399        

Transamerica Partners Large Value Portfolio

    N/A  (B)         423,874,680  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Mid Growth

    1,814,612       53,042,698       Mid Cap Growth       168,751,311       274,799,451  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth (A)

    (219,281     17,571,765        

Transamerica Partners Mid Growth Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       35,433,677  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Mid Value

    37,947,317       132,969,517      
Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
 
 
    894,568,475         1,784,220,563  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Value

    61,036,958       465,442,058        

Transamerica Partners Mid Value Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       291,240,513  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Small Core

    (34,919,534     67,963,093       Small Cap Core       45,156,397       289,423,437  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core (A)

    (48,604,430     12,236,084        

Transamerica Partners Small Core Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       164,067,863  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Small Growth

    1,384,718       40,910,118       Small Cap Growth       76,775,271       146,404,710  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Growth

    3,003,186       11,132,383        

Transamerica Partners Small Growth Portfolio

    N/A (B)       17,586,938  (C)                          

Transamerica Partners Small Value

    (4,139,367     35,584,048       Small Cap Value       266,871,196       325,851,672  

Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value (A)

    4,551,843       6,231,042        

Transamerica Partners Small Value Portfolio

    N/A  (B)       17,165,386  (C)                          

 

(A)   Accounting and performance survivor.
(B)   Taxable reorganization.
(C)   The net assets of the Series Portfolio exclude the feeder funds’ investments in the Series Portfolio.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

15. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

 

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Board has approved a new sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock Investment Management, LLC and certain related changes with respect to Government Money Market. This will be effective on or about November 1, 2018.

The Board has approved a new sub-advisory agreement with Peregrine Capital Management, LLC and certain related changes with respect to Small Cap Value. This will be effective on or about November 1, 2018.

The Board has approved a new sub-advisory agreement with Wellington Management Company LLP and certain related changes with respect to Mid Cap Growth. This will be effective on or about December 1, 2018.

17. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On August 27, 2018, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (“AUIM”) and Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that resolved an investigation into asset allocation models and volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, and related disclosures. TAM and TCI serve as investment manager and principal underwriter, respectively, to Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds. TCI also serves as the principal underwriter to the variable life insurance and annuity products through which certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds are offered. AUIM, an affiliate of TAM and TCI, serves as sub-adviser to a number of Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds.

The SEC’s order instituting administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings (the “Order”) pertains to events that occurred during the period between July 2011 and June 2015, and, among other things, the operation and/or implementation of an asset allocation model utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica tactical funds and asset allocation funds, the designation of the portfolio manager for certain of these funds as well as the operation and/or implementation of volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as subadviser to the asset allocation funds. The Order also states that the parties failed to make appropriate disclosures regarding these matters, including in marketing materials, and failed to have adequate compliance policies and procedures. The tactical funds are Transamerica Dynamic Income (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Income), Transamerica Dynamic Allocation (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Rotation) and Transamerica Dynamic Allocation II (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Allocation, and now reorganized into Transamerica Dynamic Allocation). The asset allocation funds are Transamerica Managed Risk – Conservative ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Conservative VP and Transamerica Index 35 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Balanced ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Balanced VP and Transamerica Index 50 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Growth ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Growth VP and Transamerica Index 75 VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP) and Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP). AUIM ceased to serve as sub-adviser to the Transamerica tactical funds on April 30, 2015 and to the Transamerica asset allocation funds on June 30, 2015.

Under the terms of the Order, AUIM, TAM and TCI were censured, and agreed, without admitting or denying the findings in the Order, to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. AUIM agreed to pay civil penalties of $21,000,000, $24,599,896 in disgorgement and $3,682,195 in prejudgment interest. TAM agreed to pay civil penalties of $10,500,000, $15,000,000 in disgorgement and $2,235,765 in prejudgment interest. TCI agreed to pay civil penalties of $4,000,000, $12,000,000 in disgorgement and $1,826,022 in prejudgment interest. The amounts paid in disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties will be deposited into a Fair Fund for distribution to affected investors. Affected investors are those who purchased or held the relevant mutual funds, variable life insurance and annuity investment portfolios and separately managed account strategies during the period between July 2011 and June 2015. The Order states that these investors are to receive from the Fair Fund the pro rata fees and commissions paid by them during that period, subject to any de minimis threshold.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

17. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (continued)

 

In accepting the settlement, the SEC considered the substantial cooperation and remedial efforts of AUIM, TAM and TCI. In the Order, the SEC acknowledged that, after the start of the SEC staff’s investigation but before the settlement, AUIM, TAM and TCI had voluntarily retained an independent compliance consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of certain compliance policies and procedures, internal controls and related procedures, and that AUIM, TAM and TCI had received the consultant’s written findings and implemented the consultant’s proposed changes. The SEC also acknowledged that, in advance of receiving written findings and recommendations from the independent compliance consultant, AUIM, TAM and TCI had already begun making revisions and improvements to their compliance policies and procedures. The SEC also considered that AUIM, TAM and TCI have retained the independent compliance consultant for further reviews through the completion of the consultant’s follow-up review for fiscal year 2019.

The settlement does not impose any restrictions on the business or continued ability of AUIM, TAM or TCI to serve the funds.

Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC (“TFA”), which serves as an intermediary for the Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, also was a party to the settlement. The findings in the Order with respect to TFA are unrelated to the mutual funds. The foregoing is only a brief summary of the Order. A copy of the Order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

The funds are affected by many factors and risks: for example, the risk that the sub-advisers’ judgments and investment decisions, and methods, tools, resources, information, models and analyses utilized in making investment decisions, are incorrect or flawed, do not produce the desired results, and cause the funds to lose value. See “Principal Risks” in the prospectus.

The Order and settlement has no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders of Transamerica Balanced II, Transamerica Bond, Transamerica Capital Growth, Transamerica Concentrated Growth, Transamerica Dividend Focused, Transamerica Dynamic Allocation, Transamerica Dynamic Income, Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt, Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity, Transamerica Event Driven, Transamerica Floating Rate, Transamerica Global Equity, Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica Growth, Transamerica High Quality Bond, Transamerica High Yield Bond, Transamerica High Yield Muni, Transamerica Inflation Opportunities, Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities, Transamerica Intermediate Bond, Transamerica Intermediate Muni, Transamerica International Equity, Transamerica International Growth, Transamerica International Small Cap Value, Transamerica International Stock, Transamerica Large Cap Value, Transamerica Large Core, Transamerica Large Growth, Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, Transamerica Mid Cap Growth, Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities, Transamerica MLP & Energy Income, Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth, Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced, Transamerica Short-Term Bond, Transamerica Small Cap Core, Transamerica Small Cap Growth, Transamerica Small Cap Value, Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value, Transamerica Strategic High Income, Transamerica Unconstrained Bond and Transamerica US Growth and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds:

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica Balanced II, Transamerica Bond, Transamerica Capital Growth, Transamerica Concentrated Growth, Transamerica Dividend Focused, Transamerica Dynamic Allocation, Transamerica Dynamic Income, Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt, Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity, Transamerica Event Driven, Transamerica Floating Rate, Transamerica Global Equity, Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica Growth, Transamerica High Quality Bond, Transamerica High Yield Bond, Transamerica High Yield Muni, Transamerica Inflation Opportunities, Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities, Transamerica Intermediate Bond, Transamerica Intermediate Muni, Transamerica International Equity, Transamerica International Growth, Transamerica International Small Cap Value, Transamerica International Stock, Transamerica Large Cap Value, Transamerica Large Core, Transamerica Large Growth, Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, Transamerica Mid Cap Growth, Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities, Transamerica MLP & Energy Income, Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth, Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced, Transamerica Short-Term Bond, Transamerica Small Cap Core, Transamerica Small Cap Growth, Transamerica Small Cap Value, Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value, Transamerica Strategic High Income, Transamerica Unconstrained Bond and Transamerica US Growth (collectively referred to as the “Funds”), (forty-two of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2018, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, and the statement of cash flow for Transamerica Event Driven for the year ended October 31, 2018, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds (forty-two of the Funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2018, the results of their operations, changes in net assets and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, and the statement of cash flow for Transamerica Event Driven for the year ended October 31, 2018, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

The Funds   Statement of
operations
  Statements of changes
in net assets
  Financial highlights

Transamerica Bond

Transamerica Capital Growth

Transamerica Dividend Focused

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation

Transamerica Dynamic Income

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

Transamerica Floating Rate

Transamerica Global Equity

Transamerica Government Money Market

Transamerica Growth

Transamerica High Yield Bond

Transamerica High Yield Muni

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

Transamerica International Equity

Transamerica International Growth

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

Transamerica Large Cap Value

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

Transamerica US Growth

  For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018

 

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The Funds   Statement of
operations
  Statements of changes
in net assets
  Financial highlights

Transamerica Balanced II

Transamerica High Quality Bond

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

Transamerica Large Core

Transamerica Large Growth

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

Transamerica Small Cap Core

Transamerica Small Cap Value

  For the year ended October 31, 2018   For the year ended October 31, 2018, the period from January 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016.   For the year ended October 31, 2018, the period from January 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, and for each of the 4 years in the period ended December 31, 2016.
Transamerica Concentrated Growth   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the four years ended October 31, 2018 and the period from January 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014.
Transamerica Event Driven   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the period from March 31, 2015 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2015

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

Transamerica Strategic High Income

  For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the four years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the period from March 1, 2014 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2014
Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the four years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the period from April 30, 2014 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2014
Transamerica Unconstrained Bond   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the 3 years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the period from December 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2015
Transamerica International Stock   For the period from September 28, 2018 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2018

The financial highlights for Transamerica Concentrated Growth for the period ended prior to January 1, 2014 were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm whose report dated February 24, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

 

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Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers or others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

We have served as the auditor of one or more Transamerica investment companies since 1995.

Boston, Massachusetts

December 24, 2018

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

 

For dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds designated the following maximum amounts of qualified dividend income:

 

Fund    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Balanced II

   $ 1,419,495  

Capital Growth

     3,206,173  

Concentrated Growth

     1,711,498  

Dividend Focused

     18,371,418  

Emerging Markets Equity

     2,511,373  

Event Driven

     294,317  

Global Equity

     1,737,404  

High Yield Bond

     1,290,631  

International Equity

       123,748,486  

International Growth

     22,882,446  

International Small Cap Value

     20,147,675  

Large Cap Value

     46,149,670  

Large Core

     4,735,805  

Large Growth

       4,362,825  

Large Value Opportunities

     9,440,216  

Mid Cap Growth

     875,874  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     13,190,577  

MLP & Energy Income

     3,388,658  

Multi-Cap Growth

     2,995,377  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     10,120,253  

Small Cap Core

     2,327,900  

Small Cap Value

     1,219,626  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     10,867,979  

Strategic High Income

     1,944,115  

US Growth

     9,171,468  

For corporate shareholders, investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) which qualifies for the maximum dividends received deductions are as follows:

 

Fund    Dividend Received
Deduction Percentage
 

Balanced II

     62

Concentrated Growth

     80  

Dividend Focused

     92  

Event Driven

     8  

Global Equity

     31  

High Yield Bond

     1  

Large Cap Value

     52  

Large Core

     59  

Large Growth

     78  

Large Value Opportunities

     40  

Mid Cap Growth

     73  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     100  

MLP & Energy Income

     71  

Multi-Cap Growth

     38  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     83  

Small Cap Core

     87  

Small Cap Value

     100  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     17  

Strategic High Income

     34  

US Growth

     84  

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

Balanced II

   $ 613,523  

Capital Growth

       174,027,606  

Concentrated Growth

     11,052,666  

Dividend Focused

     37,552,948  

Growth

       132,507,864  

Large Cap Value

     160,661,452  

Large Core

     9,809,742  

Large Growth

     31,604,559  

Large Value Opportunities

     11,127,618  

Mid Cap Growth

     22,047,335  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     107,817,160  

Multi-Cap Growth

     4,970,221  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     20,316,110  

Small Cap Core

     6,921,083  

Small Cap Growth

     14,518,564  

Small Cap Value

     11,833,820  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     40,386,063  

Strategic High Income

     538,076  

Unconstrained Bond

     7,938  

US Growth

     88,144,378  

The amounts which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the U.S. are as follows:

 

Fund   Foreign Source Income     Foreign Taxes  

Emerging Markets Equity

  $ 16,604,755     $ 1,846,159  

International Equity

    142,398,065       9,301,381  

International Growth

    33,537,338       2,924,020  

International Small Cap Value

    25,918,666       2,190,812  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2018. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2018 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 21-22, 2018, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”):

 

Transamerica Balanced II

   Transamerica International Equity

Transamerica Bond
(formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income)

   Transamerica International Growth

Transamerica Capital Growth

   Transamerica International Small Cap Value

Transamerica Concentrated Growth

   Transamerica Large Cap Value

Transamerica Dividend Focused

   Transamerica Large Core

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation

   Transamerica Large Growth

Transamerica Dynamic Income

   Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

   Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

Transamerica Event Driven

   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

Transamerica Floating Rate

   Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth

Transamerica Global Equity

   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

Transamerica Government Money Market

   Transamerica Short-Term Bond

Transamerica Growth

   Transamerica Small Cap Core

Transamerica High Quality Bond

   Transamerica Small Cap Growth

Transamerica High Yield Bond

   Transamerica Small Cap Value

Transamerica High Yield Muni

   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

   Transamerica Strategic High Income

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

   Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

   Transamerica US Growth

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

  

For the Funds listed in the left column below, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively the “Sub-Advisory Agreements” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and the corresponding sub-advisers listed in the right column below (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively the “Sub-Advisers”).

 

Fund    Sub-Adviser(s)

Transamerica Balanced II

  

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Bond
(formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income)

   Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Capital Growth

   Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Concentrated Growth

   Torray LLC

Transamerica Dividend Focused

   Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation

   QS Investors, LLC/Western Asset Management Company

Transamerica Dynamic Income

   QS Investors, LLC

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

   Logan Circle Partners, L.P.

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

   ClariVest Asset Management LLC

Transamerica Event Driven

   Advent Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica Floating Rate

   Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Global Equity

   Rockefeller and Co., Inc.

Transamerica Government Money Market

   Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Growth

   Jennison Associates LLC

Transamerica High Quality Bond

   Merganser Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica High Yield Bond

   Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica High Yield Muni

   Belle Haven Investments, L.P.

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

   PineBridge Investments LLC

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

   Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

   Belle Haven Investments, L.P.

Transamerica International Equity

   Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

   Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica Large Cap Value

   Levin Capital Strategies, L.P.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Fund    Sub-Adviser(s)

Transamerica Large Core

   AJO, LP

Transamerica Large Growth

  

Jennison Associates LLC

Wellington Management Company LLP

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

   AJO, LP

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

   Quantum Capital Management

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

   Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

   Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth

   Alta Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

  

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

   Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Small Cap Core

   Systematic Financial Management L.P.

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

   Ranger Investment Management, L.P.

Transamerica Small Cap Value

   Boston Advisors, LLC

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

  

Systematic Financial Management L.P.

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica Strategic High Income

   Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

   PineBridge Investments LLC

Transamerica US Growth

   Wellington Management Company, LLP

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2019.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Fund, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and each Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by each Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Funds for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or any Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and each Sub-Adviser to the applicable Fund in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and each Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of each Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for each applicable Sub-Adviser and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Fund after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment

 

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sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Funds; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Funds; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for Fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Funds’ prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; and ongoing cash management services. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Funds, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Fund in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Fund’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2017. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and each Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. In describing a Fund’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” median if a Fund’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Fund’s performance, the Trustees considered any representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of certain peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

Transamerica Balanced II. The Board noted that the performance of Class R Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5- and 10-year period, in line with the median for the past 3-year period and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R Shares of the Fund was below its primary benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s equity sub-adviser, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., had commenced subadvising that portion of the Fund on July 9, 2010 pursuant to its current equity investment strategies. The Board also noted that the Fund’s fixed income sub-adviser, Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC, had commenced subadvising that portion of the Fund on May 1, 2014 pursuant to its current fixed income investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of two Transamerica Partners funds on September 15, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Balanced, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Bond (formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income). The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Capital Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on March 22, 2011 pursuant to its current investment strategies.

Transamerica Concentrated Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund.

 

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Transamerica Dividend Focused. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe but above its benchmark, each for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5-year period and in line with the median for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on May 1, 2015 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies.

Transamerica Dynamic Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and below its composite benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on May 1, 2015 pursuant to its current investment strategies.

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its benchmark for the past 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Event Driven. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe but above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

Transamerica Floating Rate. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-year period and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Global Equity. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period, in line with the median for the past 3-year period and below the median for the past 5- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above its primary benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its primary benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on September 4, 2014 pursuant to its current investment strategies.

Transamerica Government Money Market. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the Fund converted from a “prime” to a “government” money market fund as of May 1, 2016.

Transamerica Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.

Transamerica High Quality Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period and below the median for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 10-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on April 21, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica High Yield Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.

Transamerica High Yield Muni. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 3-year period and below its benchmark for the past 1-year period.

 

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Transamerica Inflation Opportunities. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1- and 10-year periods and below the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on April 21, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. The Board also noted that, effective on or about June 30, 2018, PineBridge Investments LLC will replace BlackRock as sub-adviser to the Fund and will begin managing the Fund pursuant to different investment strategies.

Transamerica Intermediate Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on May 1, 2014 pursuant to its current investment objective. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 24, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Intermediate Muni. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica International Equity. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5- and 10-year periods, in line with the median for the past 3-year period and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 5- and 10-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica International Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 5-year period. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on March 1, 2018 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies.

Transamerica International Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-year period and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Large Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 1-year period. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on July 31, 2012 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies.

Transamerica Large Core. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 5- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above its primary benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its primary benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 10, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record. The Board noted that, effective on or about September 1, 2018, PineBridge Investments, LLC will replace AJO as sub-adviser to the Fund and will begin managing the Fund pursuant to a different investment objective and different investment strategies.

 

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Transamerica Large Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods and in line with the median for the past 10-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above its primary benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its primary benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 10, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 3- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above its primary benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its primary benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on May 5, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record. The Board noted that, effective on or about September 1, 2018, PineBridge Investments, LLC will replace AJO as sub-adviser to the Fund and will begin managing the Fund pursuant to a different investment objective and different investment strategies.

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on June 28, 2013 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 10, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-year period and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its composite benchmark, each for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on March 1, 2016 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies.

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period, in line with the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s equity sub-adviser, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., had commenced subadvising that portion of the Fund on March 22, 2011 pursuant to its current equity investment objective and investment strategies. The Board also noted that the Fund’s fixed income sub-adviser, Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC, had commenced subadvising that portion of the Fund on May 1, 2014 pursuant to its current fixed income investment strategies. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Short Term Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

 

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Transamerica Small Cap Core. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer and below its primary benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 10, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Core, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Small Cap Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 3-year period and below its benchmark for the past 1- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1- and 10-year periods and below the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on September 28, 2015 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on April 21, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that Systematic Financial Management, L.P. had previously served as the Fund’s sole Sub-Adviser, beginning on March 22, 2011, pursuant to different investment strategies. The Board also noted that Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC had commenced subadvising the Fund’s mid-cap sleeve and Systematic Financial Management, L.P. had continued subadvising the Fund’s small-cap sleeve pursuant to the Fund’s current investment strategies on December 5, 2016.

Transamerica Strategic High Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-year period and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was below its composite benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica US Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class A Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe but below its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on March 22, 2011 and commenced using its current investment objective and investment strategies on July 1, 2014.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. In describing a Fund’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” median if a Fund’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio). The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services, as well as the portion of a Fund’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee(s) and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

 

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Transamerica Balanced II. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Bond (formerly, Transamerica Flexible Income). The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon a reduction to the Fund’s management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Capital Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Concentrated Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Dividend Focused. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon additional breakpoints to the Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Dynamic Allocation. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Dynamic Income. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees noted that even though the sub-advisory fee schedule increased, the management fee remained the same. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon a reduction to the Fund’s management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Event Driven. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and in line with the medians for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Floating Rate. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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Transamerica Global Equity. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Government Money Market. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe.

Transamerica High Quality Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica High Yield Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica High Yield Muni. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Intermediate Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon additional breakpoints to the Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Intermediate Muni. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica International Equity. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon an additional breakpoint to the Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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Transamerica International Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Board further noted that the Fund’s management fee schedule had been reduced in connection with the recent sub-adviser change. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica International Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon an additional breakpoint to the Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Large Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon additional breakpoints to the Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Large Core. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon a reduction to the Fund’s management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Large Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon a reduction to the Fund’s management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Short Term Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Small Cap Core. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Small Cap Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Strategic High Income. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica US Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class A Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Fund and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Fund and Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

 

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The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Funds had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Fund.

With respect to the Sub-Advisers, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the applicable Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM (with the exception of those fees paid to Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (“AUIM”), which is affiliated with TAM), and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Fund. As a result, for those Funds not sub-advised by AUIM, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Fund. For each Fund sub-advised by AUIM, the Board noted that information about AUIM’s revenues and expenses was incorporated into the profitability analysis for TAM and its affiliates with respect to each Fund. As a result, the Board focused on profitability information for TAM and its affiliates and AUIM in the aggregate.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Funds benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Fund’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or a Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund. The Board considered each Fund’s management fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale, if any, with the Funds through its undertakings to limit or reimburse Fund expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Board also considered each Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees concluded that each Fund’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Advisers in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and the Sub-Advisers from their Relationships with the Funds

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Funds and that TAM believes the use of soft dollars by Advent Capital Management, LLC, Alta Capital Management, LLC, Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, Boston Advisors, LLC, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., Jennison Associates LLC, Levin Capital Strategies, L.P., Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., Quantum Capital Management, Ranger Investment Management, L.P., Rockefeller and Co., Inc., Systematic Financial Management L.P., Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC and Wellington Management Company LLP is generally appropriate and in the best interests of the applicable Funds. The Board also noted that Advent Capital Management, LLC, Alta Capital Management, LLC, Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, ClariVest Asset Management LLC, Jennison Associates LLC, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., Levin Capital Strategies, L.P., Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., Ranger Investment Management, L.P., Rockefeller and Co., Inc., Systematic Financial Management L.P., Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC, Torray LLC and Wellington Management Company LLP participate in a brokerage program pursuant to which a portion of brokerage commissions paid by each applicable Fund is recaptured for the benefit of the Fund and its shareholders, thus limiting the amount of soft dollar arrangements the Sub-Adviser may engage in with respect to a Fund’s brokerage transactions.

Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Advisers. The Board also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Funds.

Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on September 12-13, 2018, the Board considered the termination of Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (“AUIM”) as sub-adviser for Transamerica Government Money Market (the “Fund”) and the approval of BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BlackRock”) as replacement sub-adviser. Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), on behalf of the Fund, and BlackRock (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) were reasonable, and that the termination of AUIM as sub-adviser to the Fund and approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement for an initial two-year period and authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreement with AUIM with respect to the Fund.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and BlackRock certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Sub-Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that the appointment of BlackRock is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services;

(b)        that BlackRock is an experienced and respected asset management firm and TAM believes that BlackRock will have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on an assessment of BlackRock’s organization, investment personnel and experience managing the proposed investment strategy;

(c)        that the proposed management fee rate payable to TAM by the Fund is lower than the current management fee rate, which would result in immediate savings for current shareholders, as well as additional savings as the Fund’s assets grow in size;

(d)        that the proposed sub-advisory fee rate payable to BlackRock would be lower than the current AUIM sub-advisory fee rate and is fair and reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided;

(e)        the fact that the sub-advisory fees payable to BlackRock would be paid by TAM and not the Fund;

(f)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that BlackRock be appointed to replace AUIM based on recent compliance issues related to the Fund;

(g)        the proposed responsibilities of BlackRock for the Fund and the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by the sub-adviser; and

(h)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that BlackRock be appointed as sub-adviser to the Fund based on, among other things, TAM’s desire to engage an investment sub-adviser with a proven track record.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by BlackRock under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members considered, among other things, information provided by TAM and BlackRock regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of BlackRock, the anticipated ability of BlackRock to perform its duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the proposed changes to the Fund’s current investment program and other practices of the Fund. The Board Members also considered that TAM has advised the Board that the appointment of BlackRock is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services. The Board Members further considered that BlackRock is an experienced asset management firm and that TAM believes that BlackRock has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on its assessment of BlackRock’s organization, investment talent and strong back office. The Board Members also considered the proposed changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies.

 

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APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

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Based on their review of the materials provided and the information they received from TAM and BlackRock, the Board Members determined that BlackRock can provide sub-advisory services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund and that BlackRock’s appointment is not expected to adversely affect the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered BlackRock’s past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members reviewed the performance of the Fund as compared to its primary benchmark, its peer group and the composite performance of the strategy to be followed by BlackRock (the “BlackRock Strategy”). The Board noted that with fee differential and recapture adjustments, the performance of the BlackRock Strategy compared competitively to that of the Fund for the one- and two-year periods ending June 30, 2018 as well as the 30-day performance as of each quarter-end for the trailing two-year period. The Board Members further noted that, while past performance is not necessarily a predictor of future results, TAM believes the appointment of BlackRock will benefit shareholders by offering them the potential for improved performance based on the historical comparisons. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by BlackRock, the Board Members concluded that BlackRock is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s proposed new principal investment strategies.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees, Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members considered the proposed management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule payable by TAM to BlackRock was lower than the current sub-advisory fee schedule for AUIM. The Board Members also considered that, based on current asset levels, the proposed management fee for Transamerica Government Money Market would be above the applicable Morningstar peer group median and below the applicable Broadridge peer group median. The Board Members also considered that although the net management fee retained by TAM would increase, the proposed management fee rate payable by the Fund to TAM would decrease at all levels, and that TAM considered the proposed management fee to be reasonable compensation for its services. On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information they considered, the Board Members determined that the management fee to be received by TAM and the sub-advisory fee to be received by BlackRock under the Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided.

With respect to BlackRock’s costs and profitability in providing sub-advisory services to the Fund, the Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee was the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and BlackRock. As a result, the Board Members did not consider BlackRock’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board also reviewed pro forma estimated profitability information provided by TAM, noting that TAM would experience a net annual increase in management fees retained for the Fund.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed sub-advisory fees payable under the Sub-Advisory Agreement reflect economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the existence of breakpoints in both the management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members considered that the appointment of BlackRock has the potential to attract additional assets due to BlackRock’s established asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to BlackRock, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by BlackRock from its relationship with the Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with BlackRock or the Fund, and that BlackRock may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the revised management fee schedule and the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the revised management fee schedule and the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on March 7-8, 2018, the Board considered the termination of BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (“BlackRock”) as sub-adviser for Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (the “Fund”), the termination of BlackRock International, Ltd. (“BIL”) as sub-sub-adviser for the Fund, and the approval of PineBridge Investments LLC (“PineBridge”) as replacement sub-adviser. Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), on behalf of the Fund, and PineBridge (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) were reasonable, and that the termination of BlackRock as sub-adviser to the Fund, termination of BIL as sub-sub-adviser to the Fund, and approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement for an initial two-year period and authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock and the sub-sub-advisory agreement with BIL with respect to the Fund.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and PineBridge certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. The Board Members then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Sub-Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that PineBridge is an experienced and respected asset management firm and TAM believes that PineBridge has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on an assessment of PineBridge’s organization, investment personnel and experience managing the proposed strategy;

(b)        the proposed responsibilities of PineBridge for the Fund and the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by it;

(c)        that the proposed sub-advisory fee rate to be paid to PineBridge is the same as the current BlackRock sub-advisory fee and is fair and reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided by PineBridge;

(d)        the fact that the sub-advisory fees payable to PineBridge would be paid by TAM and not the Fund;

(e)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that PineBridge be appointed as sub-adviser to the Fund based on TAM’s desire to engage an investment sub-adviser with a proven track record;

(f)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that PineBridge be appointed to replace BlackRock based on BlackRock’s poor relative and risk-adjusted performance compared to their benchmark and their peer group, as well as the recent portfolio manager change; and

(g)        that the appointment of PineBridge is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by PineBridge under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members considered, among other things, information provided by TAM and PineBridge regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of PineBridge, the anticipated ability of PineBridge to perform its duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the anticipated changes to the Fund’s current investment program and other practices.

The Board Members considered the proposed changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies. The Board Members considered that TAM has advised the Board Members that the appointment of PineBridge is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services.

Based on their review of the materials provided and the information they had received from TAM, the Board Members determined that PineBridge is capable of providing sub-advisory services to the Fund that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund and that PineBridge’s appointment is not expected to adversely affect the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

 

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APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

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Investment Performance. The Board Members considered PineBridge’s past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members reviewed the performance of the Fund as compared to its current benchmark, its current peer group, the composite performance of the strategy to be followed by PineBridge (the “PineBridge Strategy”), and a peer group of funds pursuing strategies similar to the PineBridge Strategy. The performance of the PineBridge Strategy compared favorably to that of the Fund and its current benchmark and peer group, as well as the PineBridge Strategy’s peer group, for the one-, three-, and five-year periods and the period of available performance history (since July 2008) ended September 30, 2017.

The Board Members further noted that TAM believes that the appointment of PineBridge will benefit shareholders by offering them the potential for improved performance based on the historical comparisons, but were unable to predict what effect execution of the Sub-Advisory Agreement would actually have on the future performance of the Fund. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by PineBridge, the Board Members concluded that PineBridge is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s proposed new principal investment strategies.

Sub-Advisory Fee, Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members considered the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule under the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule payable by TAM to PineBridge is the same as the current sub-advisory fee schedule for BlackRock.

With respect to PineBridge’s costs and profitability in providing sub-advisory services to the Fund, the Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and PineBridge. As a result, the Board Members did not consider PineBridge’s anticipated profitability as material to its decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board also reviewed pro forma estimated profitability information provided by TAM.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the sub-advisory fees payable under the Sub-Advisory Agreement reflect economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints in the sub-advisory fee schedule. The Board Members considered that TAM believes that the appointment of PineBridge as sub-adviser has the potential to attract additional assets because of PineBridge’s asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM and sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to PineBridge in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by PineBridge from its relationship with the Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with PineBridge, and that PineBridge may engage in soft dollar arrangements consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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TRANSAMERICA INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

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On November 1, 2018, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (“TD”) acquired Greystone Capital Management Inc., the parent company of Greystone Managed Investments Inc. (“Greystone”). This transaction constituted an “assignment,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Greystone, resulting in its automatic termination.

In anticipation of the closing of the transaction, the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”), at a meeting held on September 12-13, 2018, considered the continued retention of Greystone as the sub-adviser to Transamerica International Growth (the “Fund”). Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between TAM and Greystone, with respect to the Fund (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”), were reasonable and in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreement to take effect upon the closing of the transaction.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and Greystone certain materials and information in advance of their meeting at which the New Sub-Advisory Agreement was approved. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that Greystone would remain the sub-adviser to the Fund and that the transaction is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of sub-advisory services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services;

(b)        that Greystone expects to retain the same investment processes, key personnel and support systems following the transaction;

(c)        that Greystone believes that its business, clients and employees will benefit from the transaction, and that the transaction will result in Greystone receiving the support and resources of a global organization;

(d)        that Greystone believes it will gain the strength of a broader and deeper investment management team through the combined resources of TD;

(e)        that Greystone is an experienced and respected asset management firm and TAM believes that Greystone will continue to have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on an assessment of Greystone, its investment personnel, and the sub-advisory services Greystone provides to the Fund; and

(f)        that the New Sub-Advisory Agreement will not result in any change in the rate of sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to Greystone.

In approving the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members also relied, as to Greystone’s services, fees, profitability and fallout benefits, on their prior deliberations in initially approving the sub-advisory agreement, in December of 2017, as supplemented by the new information concerning the transaction. With respect to other matters, such as TAM’s profitability in operating the Fund with Greystone as its sub-adviser, they relied in part upon their prior deliberations in approving the continuance of the management agreement with TAM in June of 2018.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed above, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreement to take effect upon the closing of the transaction.

 

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TRANSAMERICA INTERNATIONAL STOCK

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — INITIAL CONTRACT APPROVAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on September 12-13, 2018, the Board considered the proposed management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of Transamerica International Stock (the “Fund”). The Board also considered the proposed investment sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) for the Fund between TAM and ClariVest Asset Management LLC (“ClariVest”). Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the approval of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Agreements for an initial two-year period.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and ClariVest certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations. In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant, in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. The Board Members considered the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided by TAM and ClariVest. In particular, the Board Members considered the proposed investment strategies and approach for the Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; the continuous and regular management services to be provided by ClariVest; the experience of ClariVest with the proposed investment strategy; and the professional qualifications and experience of ClariVest’s portfolio management team. The Board Members also considered the management and other services to be provided by TAM for the portion of the management fee it will retain after payment of the sub-advisory fee for the Fund. The Board Members noted that these services would include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of the Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of ClariVest to perform certain duties with respect to the Fund; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of the Fund’s investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Fund; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for the Fund’s investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board, oversight of preparation of the Fund’s prospectus, statement of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings; and ongoing cash management services. The Board noted that TAM, as part of the management services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, provides oversight of the services provided by the custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervision of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions of the Transamerica mutual funds.

Based on these and other considerations, the Board Members determined that TAM and ClariVest can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered ClariVest’s past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members recognized that the Fund is not yet in existence and therefore has no historical performance for the Board Members to review. However, the Board Members considered the historical performance of ClariVest’s existing ClariVest International strategy (the “ClariVest Strategy”). The historical performance covered the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year performance periods ended June 30, 2018, as compared to median performance figures of a peer group of funds pursuing similar strategies as the Fund, as well as the proposed benchmark for the Fund. The Board noted that the ClariVest Strategy outperformed the benchmark and the peer group median for each of the periods. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by TAM and ClariVest, the Board Members concluded that TAM and ClariVest are capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s proposed investment objective, policies and strategies.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratio. The Board Members considered the proposed management fee and anticipated total expense ratio of the Fund, including information comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of the Fund to the investment advisory fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in the Broadridge and Morningstar peer universes. The Board Members also considered the fee to be charged by ClariVest for sub-advisory services as well as the portion of the Fund’s management fee to be retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee. The Board also noted that, while the

 

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estimated total expenses of the Fund were above its Morningstar and Broadridge peer group medians, the proposed management fee was comparable to the applicable Morningstar management fee median and below the applicable Broadridge median. The Board Members considered that the Fund was expected to gain assets which should cause the total expense ratio to decrease, and that sub-advisory fees would be discounted based on the combined assets of the Fund and Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity. The Board Members further noted that TAM proposed to enter into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which could result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. On the basis of these and other considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board Members determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and ClariVest under the Agreements are reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members noted that the Fund was not yet in existence and therefore no revenue, cost or profitability data was available for the Board to review. However, the Board Members reviewed projected profitability information provided by TAM regarding its costs of procuring management services as well as the costs of providing administration, transfer agency and other services to the Fund by TAM and its affiliates. Based on this information, the Board Members determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund was not anticipated to be excessive. The Board Members also noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees were the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and ClariVest. As a result, the Board Members did not consider ClariVest’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the ClariVest Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed fees payable under the Agreements reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the management and sub-advisory fee schedules and the existence of breakpoints in those schedules, as detailed in the materials provided to the Board Members, and noted each fee breakpoint with respect to the various asset levels to be achieved by the Fund. The Board Members concluded that the proposed fees and breakpoints may benefit shareholders by permitting the sharing of any economies of scale through lower management fees as the level of assets grows for the Fund. The Board Members also noted that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to ClariVest, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or ClariVest from their relationships with the Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with ClariVest or the Fund, and that ClariVest may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements. The Board Members noted that they would have the opportunity in the future to review the benefits over time.

Other Considerations. The Board Members considered the investment objective of the Fund and its investment strategy and noted that TAM believes that the Fund would enhance TAM’s product line-up. The Board Members noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board Members favorably considered TAM’s procedures and policies to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of ClariVest. The Board Members also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Fund.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Agreements would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA INTERNATIONAL VALUE

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — INITIAL CONTRACT APPROVAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on July 18-19, 2018, the Board considered the proposed management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of Transamerica International Value (the “Fund”). The Board also considered the proposed investment sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) for the Fund between TAM and Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley, LLC (“TSW”). Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the approval of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Agreements for an initial two-year period.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and TSW certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations. In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant, in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. The Board Members considered the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided by TAM and TSW. In particular, the Board Members considered the proposed investment strategies and approach for the Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; the continuous and regular management services to be provided by TSW; the experience of TSW with the proposed investment strategy; and the professional qualifications and experience of TSW’s portfolio management team. The Board Members also considered the management and other services to be provided by TAM for the portion of the management fee it will retain after payment of the sub-advisory fee for the Fund. The Board Members noted that these services would include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of the Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of TSW to perform certain duties with respect to the Fund; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of the Fund’s investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Fund; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for the Fund’s investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board, oversight of preparation of the Fund’s prospectus, statement of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings; and ongoing cash management services. The Board noted that TAM, as part of the management services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, provides oversight of the services provided by the custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervision of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions of the Transamerica mutual funds.

Based on these and other considerations, the Board Members determined that TAM and TSW can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered TSW’s past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members recognized that the Fund is not yet in existence and therefore has no historical performance for the Board Members to review. However, the Board Members considered the historical performance of TSW’s existing TSW ACWI ex-US strategy (the “TSW Strategy”). The historical performance covered one-, two- and three-year performance periods ended March 31, 2018, as compared to a peer group of funds pursuing similar strategies as the Fund, as well as the proposed benchmark for the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of the TSW Strategy generally compared favorably to the Fund’s proposed benchmark and peer group for the periods. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the management services to be provided by TAM and TSW, the Board Members concluded that TAM and TSW are capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s proposed principal investment objective, policies and strategies.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratio. The Board Members considered the proposed management fee and anticipated total expense ratio of the Fund, including information comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of the Fund to the investment advisory fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in the Broadridge and Morningstar peer universes. The Board Members also considered the fee to be charged by TSW for sub-advisory services as well as the portion of the Fund’s management fee to be retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee. The Board Members noted that the proposed management fee was comparable to the applicable Morningstar management fee median and below the applicable

 

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Broadridge median. The Board also noted that, while the estimated total expenses of the Fund were above its Morningstar and Broadridge peer group medians, the Fund was expected to gain additional assets, which should cause the total expense ratio to decrease, and that the Fund’s fees would be based on the combined assets of multiple funds. The Board Members further noted that TAM proposed to enter into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which could result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. On the basis of these and other considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board Members determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and TSW under the Agreements are reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members noted that the Fund was not yet in existence and therefore no revenue, cost or profitability data was available for the Board to review. However, the Board Members reviewed projected profitability information provided by TAM regarding its costs of procuring management services as well as the costs of providing administration, transfer agency and other services to the Fund by TAM and its affiliates. Based on this information, the Board Members determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund was not anticipated to be excessive. The Board Members also noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees were the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and TSW. As a result, the Board Members did not consider TSW’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the TSW Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed fees payable under the Agreements reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the management and sub-advisory fee schedules and the existence of breakpoints in those schedules, as detailed in the materials provided to the Board Members, and noted each fee breakpoint with respect to the various asset levels to be achieved by the Fund. The Board Members also considered that the appointment of TSW as sub-adviser had the potential to attract additional assets due to TSW’s known asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded that the proposed fees and breakpoints may benefit shareholders by permitting the sharing of any economies of scale through lower management fees as the level of assets grows for the Fund. The Board Members also noted that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to TSW, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or TSW from their relationships with the Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with TSW or the Fund, and that TSW may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements. The Board Members noted that they would have the opportunity in the future to review the benefits over time.

Other Considerations. The Board Members considered the investment objective of the Fund and its investment strategy and noted that TAM believes that the Fund would enhance TAM’s product line-up. The Board Members noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board Members favorably considered TAM’s procedures and policies to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of TSW. The Board Members also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Fund.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Agreements would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA LARGE CORE

TRANSAMERICA LARGE VALUE OPPORTUNITIES

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on June 21-22, 2018, the Board considered the termination of AJO, LP (“AJO”) as sub-adviser for Transamerica Large Core and Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and the approval of PineBridge Investments LLC (“PineBridge”) as replacement sub-adviser. Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), on behalf of the Funds, and PineBridge (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) were reasonable, and that the termination of AJO as sub-adviser to each Fund and approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement for an initial two-year period and authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreement with AJO with respect to the Funds.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and PineBridge certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. The Board Members then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Sub-Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that PineBridge is an experienced and respected asset management firm and TAM believes that PineBridge has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to each Fund based on an assessment of PineBridge’s organization, investment personnel and experience managing the proposed strategy;

(b)        the proposed responsibilities of PineBridge for the Funds and the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by it;

(c)        that the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule paid to PineBridge is lower than the current AJO sub-advisory fee schedule and is fair and reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided;

(d)        the fact that the sub-advisory fees payable to PineBridge would be paid by TAM and not the Funds; and

(e)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that PineBridge be appointed to replace AJO based on AJO’s underperformance over several years compared to the Funds’ benchmarks and peer groups, and TAM’s desire to engage a sub-adviser with a proven track record.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by PineBridge under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members considered, among other things, information provided by TAM and PineBridge regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of PineBridge, the anticipated ability of PineBridge to perform its duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the proposed changes to the Funds’ current investment programs and other practices.

The Board Members considered the proposed changes to the Funds’ investment objectives and principal investment strategies. The Board Members also considered that TAM has advised the Board Members that the appointment of PineBridge is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds and their shareholders, including compliance services.

Based on their review of the materials provided and the information they had received from TAM and PineBridge, the Board Members concluded that PineBridge is capable of providing sub-advisory services to each Fund that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment programs for such Funds.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered PineBridge’s past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members reviewed the historical performance of PineBridge’s U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Value and U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Core investment strategies (the “PineBridge Strategies”) proposed to be used in managing

 

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TRANSAMERICA LARGE CORE

TRANSAMERICA LARGE VALUE OPPORTUNITIES

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

(unaudited)

 

the Funds. The Board Members noted that the U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Value strategy outperformed Transamerica Large Value Opportunities across the three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 30, 2018. The Board Members noted that the U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Core strategy outperformed Transamerica Large Core across the three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 30, 2018. The Board Members also noted that the PineBridge Strategies outperformed the Funds’ current benchmarks and peer groups and proposed benchmarks across the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 30, 2018.

The Board Members further noted that TAM believes that the appointment of PineBridge will benefit shareholders by offering them the potential for improved performance. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by PineBridge, the Board Members concluded that PineBridge is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Funds’ proposed new principal investment strategies.

Sub-Advisory Fee, Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members considered the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule under the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule payable by TAM to PineBridge is lower at all asset levels than the current sub-advisory fee schedule for AJO, noting that TAM has negotiated with PineBridge to have the assets of each Fund aggregated for purposes of computing breakpoints in the sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members further noted that shareholders are expected to benefit from a lower management fee schedule. The Board Members also considered that although the net management fee retained by TAM would increase with respect to Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, the proposed management fee rates payable by both Funds to TAM would decrease at all asset levels.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information they considered, the Board Members determined that the sub-advisory fee to be received by PineBridge under the Sub-Advisory Agreement is reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided.

With respect to PineBridge’s costs and profitability in providing sub-advisory services to the Funds, the Board Members noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and PineBridge. As a result, the Board Members did not consider PineBridge’s anticipated profitability as material to its decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board reviewed pro forma estimated profitability information provided by TAM. The Board Members considered that the proposed fee schedule, and the aggregation of the average daily net assets of the Funds for purposes of calculating the sub advisory fees paid by TAM to PineBridge, would result in an increase in the net management fees retained by TAM for Transamerica Large Value Opportunities and a decrease in the net management fees retained for Transamerica Large Core.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the sub-advisory fees payable under the Sub-Advisory Agreement reflect economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the existence of breakpoints in both the management and sub-advisory fee schedule. The Board Members concluded that, in the future, they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Funds to TAM and sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to PineBridge in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by PineBridge from its relationship with each Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with PineBridge, and that PineBridge may engage in soft dollar arrangements consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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TRANSAMERICA MID CAP GROWTH

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on September 12-13, 2018, the Board considered the termination of Quantum Capital Management, LLC (“Quantum”) as sub-adviser for Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (the “Fund”) and the approval of Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”) as replacement sub-adviser. Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), on behalf of the Fund, and Wellington (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) were reasonable, and that the termination of Quantum as sub-adviser to the Fund and approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement for an initial two-year period and authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreement with Quantum with respect to the Fund.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and Wellington certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Sub-Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that the appointment of Wellington is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services;

(b)        that Wellington is an experienced and respected asset management firm and TAM believes that Wellington has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on an assessment of Wellington’s organization, investment personnel and experience managing the proposed investment strategy;

(c)        that the proposed management fee rate payable to TAM by the Fund is lower than the current management fee rate, which would result in immediate savings for current shareholders;

(d)        that the proposed sub-advisory fee rate payable to Wellington by TAM would be lower than the current Quantum sub-advisory fee rate and is fair and reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided;

(e)        the fact that the sub-advisory fees payable to Wellington, as sub-adviser, would be paid by TAM and not the Fund;

(f)        the proposed responsibilities of Wellington for the Fund and the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by the sub-adviser;

(g)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that Wellington be appointed to replace Quantum based on Quantum’s poor relative and risk-adjusted performance compared to the Fund’s benchmark and peer group; and

(h)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that Wellington be appointed as sub-adviser based on, among other things, TAM’s desire to engage an investment sub-adviser with a proven track record.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant, in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Wellington under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members considered, among other things, information provided by TAM and Wellington regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of Wellington, the anticipated ability of Wellington to perform its duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the proposed changes to the Fund’s current investment program and other practices of the Fund. The Board Members considered that TAM has advised the Board that the appointment of Wellington is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services. The Board Members further considered that Wellington is an experienced asset management firm and that TAM believes that Wellington has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on its assessment of Wellington’s organization, investment talent and strong back office. The Board Members also considered the proposed changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies.

 

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TRANSAMERICA MID CAP GROWTH

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Based on their review of the materials provided and the information they had received from TAM and Wellington, the Board Members determined that Wellington can provide sub-advisory services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund and that Wellington’s appointment is not expected to adversely affect the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered Wellington’s past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members reviewed the performance of the Fund as compared to its primary benchmark, its peer group and the composite performance of the strategy to be followed by Wellington (the “Wellington Strategy”). They noted that the performance of the Wellington Strategy compared favorably to that of the Fund and its benchmark and peer group median for the past one-, two- and three-year time periods, and for the period in which Quantum sub-advised the Fund, ending June 30, 2018. The Board Members further noted that, while past performance is not necessarily a predictor of future results, TAM believes that the appointment of Wellington will benefit shareholders by offering them the potential for improved performance based on the historical comparisons. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Wellington, the Board Members concluded that Wellington is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s proposed new principal investment strategies.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees, Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members considered the proposed management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule payable by TAM to Wellington is lower at all asset levels than the current sub-advisory fee schedule for Quantum. The Board Members also considered that the proposed management fee would be lower at all asset levels and would continue to be lower than the applicable Morningstar and Broadridge peer group medians, and that TAM considered the proposed management fee to be reasonable compensation for its services. On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information they considered, the Board Members determined that the management fee to be received by TAM and the sub-advisory fee to be received by Wellington under the Sub-Advisory Agreement to be reasonable in light of the services provided.

With respect to Wellington’s costs and profitability in providing sub-advisory services to the Fund, the Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees were the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and Wellington. As a result, the Board Members did not consider Wellington’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board also reviewed pro forma estimated profitability information provided by TAM, noting that there was not expected to be any change in the net management fees retained by TAM.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed sub-advisory fees payable under the Sub-Advisory Agreement reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the existence of breakpoints in both the management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members considered that the appointment of Wellington has the potential to attract additional assets due to Wellington’s established asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to Wellington, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by Wellington from its relationship with the Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with Wellington or the Fund, and that Wellington may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the revised management fee schedule and the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the revised management fee schedule and the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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TRANSAMERICA SMALL CAP VALUE

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on July 18-19, 2018, the Board considered the termination of Boston Advisors, LLC (“Boston Advisors”) as sub-adviser for Transamerica Small Cap Value (the “Fund”) and the approval of Peregrine Capital Management, LLC (“Peregrine”) as replacement sub-adviser. Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), on behalf of the Fund, and Peregrine (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) were reasonable, and that the termination of Boston Advisors as sub-adviser to the Fund and approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement for an initial two-year period and authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreement with Boston Advisors with respect to the Fund.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and Peregrine certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Sub-Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that the appointment of Peregrine is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services;

(b)        that Peregrine is an experienced and respected asset management firm and TAM believes that Peregrine will have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on an assessment of Peregrine’s organization, investment personnel and experience managing the proposed investment strategy;

(c)        that the proposed management fee rate payable to TAM by the Fund is lower than the current management fee rate and would result in immediate savings for current shareholders, as well as additional savings as the Fund’s assets grow in size;

(d)        that the proposed sub-advisory fee rate payable to Peregrine by TAM would be lower than the current Boston Advisors sub-advisory fee rate and is fair and reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided;

(e)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that Peregrine be appointed to replace Boston Advisors based on an extended period of underperformance of the Fund with Boston Advisors as sub-adviser;

(f)        the fact that the sub-advisory fees payable to Peregrine would be paid by TAM and not the Fund;

(g)        the proposed responsibilities of Peregrine for the Fund and the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by Peregrine; and

(h)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that Peregrine be appointed as sub-adviser to the Fund based on, among other things, TAM’s desire to engage an investment sub-adviser with a proven track record.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Peregrine under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members considered, among other things, information provided by TAM and Peregrine regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of Peregrine, the anticipated ability of Peregrine to perform its duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the proposed changes to the current investment program for the Fund. The Board Members considered the proposed changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies. The Board considered that TAM has advised the Board that the appointment of Peregrine is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services. The Board Members further considered that Peregrine is an experienced asset management firm and that TAM believes that it has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on its assessment of Peregrine’s organization, investment talent and strong back office. The Board Members also considered that Peregrine has extensive experience sub-advising funds, experienced back office personnel and a proven, research-driven investment process.

 

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TRANSAMERICA SMALL CAP VALUE

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Based on their review of the materials provided and the information they had received from TAM and Peregrine, the Board Members determined that Peregrine can provide sub-advisory services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund and that Peregrine’s appointment is not expected to adversely affect the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered Peregrine’s past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members reviewed the performance of the Fund as compared to its benchmark, its peer group, the composite performance of the strategy to be followed by Peregrine (the “Peregrine Strategy”) and the composite performance of Boston Advisors’ Small Cap Value strategy. They noted that the performance of the Peregrine Strategy compared favorably to that of the Fund, its benchmark, its peer group median and to the Boston Advisors composite strategy, for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2018. The Board Members further noted that, while past performance is not necessarily a predictor of future results, TAM believes that the appointment of Peregrine will benefit shareholders by offering them the potential for improved performance based on the historical comparisons. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Peregrine, the Board Members concluded that Peregrine is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s proposed new principal investment strategies.

Sub-Advisory Fee, Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members considered the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule under the Peregrine Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule payable by TAM to Peregrine was lower than the sub-advisory fee schedule for Boston Advisors. The Board Members also noted that the proposed lower management fee, based on current assets, would be equal to the applicable Morningstar and Broadridge management fee peer group medians, and that TAM considered the proposed management fee to be reasonable compensation for its services. The Board Members also considered that the proposed total net operating expenses for certain share classes of the Fund are higher than those of its respective Morningstar and Broadridge peer group medians, but that the data was based on actual expenses incurred by the Fund, rather than an increase in operating expenses expected to result from the proposed sub-adviser change.

With respect to Peregrine’s costs and profitability in providing sub-advisory services to the Fund, the Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee was the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and Peregrine. As a result, the Board Members did not consider Peregrine’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the Peregrine Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board also reviewed pro forma estimated profitability information provided by TAM and noted that TAM’s retained portion of its management fee would decrease as a result of the sub-adviser change.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed sub-advisory fees payable under the Peregrine Sub-Advisory Agreement reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the existence of breakpoints in both the management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to Peregrine, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by Peregrine from its relationship with the Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with Peregrine or the Fund, and that Peregrine may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 136 funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board Member oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS

Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of
the Board,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
  Since 2014   

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

  136   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director,
Aegon Global
Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de
C.V. (financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)

 

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Marijn P. Smit (continued)           

 

President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – present);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation (2012 – present); and

 

President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

       
Alan F. Warrick
(70)
  Board Member   Since 2012   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015);

 

Consultant, Aegon USA (2010 – 2011);

 

Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners (2010 – present);

 

Retired (2010 – present); and

 

Managing Director for Strategic Business Development, Aegon USA (1994 – 2010).

  131   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2008   

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015);

 

Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and

 

Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  131   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern Company
Gas (energy
services holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(62)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since 2002   

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast Florida (1998 – 1999);

 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 – 1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 – 1994); and

 

Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 – 1991).

  131   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(72)
  Board Member   Since 2009   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010);

 

Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC (2010 – present);

 

Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and

 

Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Russell A. Kimball, Jr. (74)   Board Member   Since 1986 – 1990 and Since 2002   

General Manager, Sheraton Sand Key Resort (1975 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (1986 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, (1986 – 1990), (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present); and

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010).

  131   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(61)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015);

 

Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

  131   N/A
John E. Pelletier
(54)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – present);

 

Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017);

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John E. Pelletier (continued)           

 

Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

       
Patricia L. Sawyer
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2007   

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and

 

Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

  131   Honorary Trustee, Bryant University (1996 – present)
John W. Waechter
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present); Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008);

 

Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004);

  131   Operation PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2008 – present);
Remember Honor Support, Inc. (non-profit organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member, WRH Income Properties, Inc. (real estate) (2014 – present);
Board Member, Boley PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2016 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John W. Waechter (continued)           

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and

 

Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

       

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Member Table
Christopher A. Staples
(48)
  Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer,
Advisory Services
   Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – present), Transamerica Funds and TST;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – present), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – present);

 

Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; and Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald
(58)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); and

 

Vice President and Client Portfolio Manager, Curian Capital, LLC (2012 – 2014).

Vincent J. Toner
(48)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Vice President and Treasurer (2016 – present), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); and Senior Vice President and Vice President, Fund Administration, Brown Brothers Harriman (2010 – 2014).

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Scott M. Lenhart
(57)
  Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018), TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Chief Compliance Officer (2014 – present), Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2014 – present), TAM;

 

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, TFS (2014 – present); and

 

Director of Compliance, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present).

Rhonda A. Mills

(52)

  Assistant General Counsel, Assistant Secretary    Since 2016  

Assistant Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2016 – present);

 

Assistant Secretary, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2016 – 2018);

 

Assistant Secretary, Vice President and High Level Specialist Attorney (2014 – 2016), Assistant General Counsel (2016 – present), TAM;

 

Assistant Secretary, High Level Specialist Attorney and Vice President (2014 – present), TFS;

 

Vice President and Associate Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (2011 – 2014);

 

Managing Member, Mills Law, LLC (2010 – 2011);

 

Counsel, Old Mutual Capital (2006 – 2009);

 

Senior Counsel, Great-West Life and Annuity Insurance Company (2004 – 2006); and

 

Securities Counsel, J.D. Edwards (2000 – 2003).

Blake Boettcher

(32)

  Tax Manager    Since 2018  

Tax Manager, Transamerica Funds, TST, TAAVF and TET (2018 – present);

 

Senior Manager – Tax, Charles Schwab Investment Management (2015 – 2017); and Tax Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP (2012 – 2015).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statements of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q, which is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamerica.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds’ money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

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In an effort to reduce paper mailings and conserve natural resources, we encourage you to visit our website, www.transamerica.com, to set up an account and enroll in eDelivery.

Transamerica Funds are advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc., Member of FINRA

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

 

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica Core Bond

     3  

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

     34  

Transamerica International Value

     38  

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy

     44  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

     51  

Transamerica Total Return

     56  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     80  

Statements of Operations

     82  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     84  

Statements of Cash Flows

     86  

Financial Highlights

     87  

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

     90  

Manager Commentary and Consolidated Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

     91  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

     101  

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     110  

Consolidated Statements of Operations

     111  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     112  

Consolidated Financial Highlights

     113  

Notes to Financial Statements

     114  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     139  

Supplemental Information

     141  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     142  

Management of the Trust

     149  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     157  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     158  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, I would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments and performance of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the Funds’ last fiscal year to provide a context for reading this report. The period began with both U.S. and international equity markets extending strong gains based on optimism surrounding upcoming corporate earnings and the global economy. During this time, credit spreads in the bond markets remained mostly stable and longer-term interest rates stayed range bound during the final months of 2017. The bell weather 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield finished 2017 at 2.40%, almost precisely where it had started the year, and this benign rate environment further lifted stocks as the new year began. By late January 2018, stocks had hit record highs as points of enthusiasm included fiscal stimulus from the recently passed Tax Reform and Jobs Act, higher anticipated corporate profit margins, and lower levels of overall volatility in the market.

Throughout the first month of 2018, longer-term interest rates crept higher, and when January employment numbers displayed a multi-year high in wage growth, inflationary fears gripped the markets. As the stock market reacted negatively to this, a second negative catalyst emerged in proposed tariffs by the White House against China, Mexico and Canada. This further rattled the market as fears of an international trade war combined with domestic inflation took its toll on investor sentiment, and by the second week in February 2018 the Dow Jones Industrial Average (“Dow”) had declined more than 10%. In March, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) increased short term rates, and while this was expected, more downside volatility plagued the markets. By late April 2018, tariffs and trade concerns were taking center stage in terms of news driving equities markets, and in the bond market the 10-year Treasury yield reached 3% for the first time in more than four years.

Despite these investor concerns, market fundamentals in the U.S. remained strong into the summer months. Second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) came in at its highest level of growth in four years and S&P 500® corporate earnings reached the best year-over-year growth rate in more than fourteen years. Corporate profit margins also soared to record levels. However, outside of the U.S. the news was not so bright, as economic growth rates in Europe, Japan and various emerging market regions slowed below expectations, and concerns of tariffs and trade relations heightened international risk perspectives. As a result, when U.S. equities recovered to reach new highs in September 2018, international developed and emerging markets continued to lag.

October 2018 was a particularly challenging month for U.S. and global stocks as the major indexes sold off fiercely with the Dow and S&P 500® again declining more than 10% off their highs. Following the Fed’s September 2018 meeting in which they increased the Fed Funds Rate for the third time since January 2018, the 10-year Treasury rate further jumped to more than 3.20%, which was its highest yield in seven years. Investor concerns also began to focus on how much longer the Fed’s rate tightening cycle would continue and whether or not more rate hikes were warranted. The White House also continued its tough talk with China on trade and this continued to hurt investor sentiment. In addition, investors also began to focus on the prospect of 2019 stock earnings growth, while potentially being strong once again, perhaps not being as high as the past year. Nonetheless, initial third quarter GDP growth reports came in strong, and the U.S. appears well positioned for its best calendar year of economic growth in more than a decade.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, the S&P 500® returned 7.35% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.39%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -2.05%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

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Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

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Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

 

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

MSCI EAFE Index: A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

S&P 500®: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only and may not necessarily represent the views of the Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and are subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of the Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Indexes are unmanaged and an investor cannot invest directly in an index.


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Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2018, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2018.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges and brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period(B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Core Bond

  $   1,000.00     $   998.10     $ 2.32     $ 1,022.90     $ 2.35       0.46

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

    1,000.00       948.00       8.20       1,016.80       8.49       1.67  

Transamerica International Value

    1,000.00       915.00       1.60 (D)       1,020.20       5.09       1.00  

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy

    1,000.00       998.40         22.16         1,003.00         22.21       4.40  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

    1,000.00       974.70       4.53       1,020.60       4.63       0.91  

Transamerica Total Return

    1,000.00       998.90       3.73       1,021.50       3.77       0.74  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratios (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days).
(C)    Expense ratios are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.
(D)    Fund commenced operations on August 31, 2018. Actual expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratio (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (61 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days). For comparability purposes, hypothetical expenses assume that the Funds were in operation for the entire six-month period ended October 31, 2018.

 

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

U.S. tax reform was the major focus for markets in the fourth quarter of 2017, as both the House and Senate worked expeditiously to pass their respective versions of a tax bill. While expectations of passage had drifted lower as the year progressed, lawmakers passed a reconciled version of the bill which was signed into law in December 2017.

In the first quarter of 2018, markets gyrated wildly as volatility returned. Despite the generally positive economic backdrop, fears of runaway inflation, rising interest rates and continued political unrest in Washington D.C. led to a sharp sell-off in global equities. As the quarter progressed, growing fears of a trade war came into focus. Rhetoric from the U.S. and its decision to impose tariffs, first on steel and aluminum imports and then on a wide variety of categories, caused China to retaliate, announcing it would impose tariffs on a number of U.S. products, including soybeans, autos and chemical products.

After more than a year of synchronized global growth, the second half of 2018 reinforced the message of widening divergences in economic activity, with a rotation of growth toward the U.S. and away from the eurozone. U.S. growth rebounded in the second quarter while Europe and Japan struggled to regain momentum. By the end of the fiscal period, markets reacted nervously to further escalation in the China/U.S. trade dispute. Renewed angst over the impact of tariffs on corporate earnings, softer economic data in China and the ensuing implications for the business cycle weighed on sentiment, causing a sell-off in risk markets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Core Bond (Class I2) returned -1.84%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned -2.05%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

U.S. Treasury yields rose across the curve and flattened during the period, as the spread between the two- and 10-year Treasuries finished the year at 0.28%. Within Treasuries, the 30-year bellwether was the worst performer, posting a loss of -7.11%. Our shorter-duration posture contributed to returns, as rates rose across the curve; however, this was partially offset by the Fund’s yield-curve positioning, which detracted.

Our underweight in Treasury debt hurt performance. Corporate bonds finished as the worst-performing investment-grade domestic broad-market sector. Overall, the Barclays Corporate Index trailed comparable-duration Treasuries. Within corporates, utilities were the worst-performing sub-sector. The Fund’s sector allocation in credit was a slight negative, while the security selection within the sector was positive for performance. In securitized sectors, both allocation and security selection were favorable within agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), non-agency MBS, commercial MBS and asset-backed securities (“ABS”).

Sector allocations did not change dramatically throughout the period. The Fund remained underweight in Treasury debt, overweight in MBS and ABS, and near neutral in corporate bonds.

The Fund ended the fiscal year with duration lower than that of the benchmark.

Richard Figuly

Barbara Miller

Co-Portfolio Managers

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     7.52  

Duration †

     5.66  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     55.3

AAA

     6.4  

AA

     4.6  

A

     11.7  

BBB

     13.2  

BB

     0.1  

B

     0.0

CCC and Below

     0.1  

Not Rated

     8.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (1.84 )%         1.98        3.10        07/01/2009  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.25           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in bond funds entails interest rate and credit risk as well as additional risks in that the Fund may invest in high-yield/high-risk bonds and is subject to greater levels of liquidity risk, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 14.6%             

ABFC Trust

    

Series 2005-AQ1, Class A4,
4.78% (A), 01/25/2034

    $  191,112        $  194,949  

Academic Loan Funding Trust

    

Series 2013-1A, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.08% (A), 12/26/2044 (B)

    541,598        539,747  

Ally Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-1, Class A3,
1.47%, 04/15/2020

    221,994        221,629  

American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-2, Class C, 6.09%, 05/12/2022 (B)

    800,000        816,201  

Series 2016-3, Class C, 4.26%, 08/12/2022 (B)

    722,000        727,607  

Series 2016-4, Class C, 2.91%, 02/13/2023 (B)

    515,527        514,527  

Series 2018-2, Class B, 3.46%, 08/10/2022 (B)

    1,156,000        1,154,406  

American Homes 4 Rent Trust

    

Series 2014-SFR2, Class A,
3.79%, 10/17/2036 (B)

    2,060,421        2,049,733  

Series 2014-SFR2, Class E,
6.23%, 10/17/2036 (B)

    200,000        214,755  

Series 2014-SFR3, Class D,
5.04%, 12/17/2036 (B)

    270,000        277,031  

Series 2014-SFR3, Class E,
6.42%, 12/17/2036 (B)

    725,000        786,860  

Series 2015-SFR1, Class A,
3.47%, 04/17/2052 (B)

    936,054        911,880  

Series 2015-SFR1, Class D,
4.41%, 04/17/2052 (B)

    1,800,000        1,780,598  

Series 2015-SFR1, Class E,
5.64%, 04/17/2052 (B)

    825,000        858,540  

Series 2015-SFR2, Class E,
6.07%, 10/17/2045 (B)

    1,155,000        1,230,337  

American Tower Trust #1

    

Series 2013-2A, Class 2A,
3.07%, 03/15/2048 (B)

    400,000        387,581  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-1, Class A3,
1.81%, 10/08/2020

    49,608        49,578  

Series 2016-2, Class A3,
1.60%, 11/09/2020

    99,600        99,454  

Series 2016-4, Class B,
1.83%, 12/08/2021

    700,000        690,854  

Series 2017-1, Class B,
2.30%, 02/18/2022

    406,000        401,971  

Series 2017-1, Class C,
2.71%, 08/18/2022

    218,000        214,859  

Series 2017-1, Class D,
3.13%, 01/18/2023

    489,000        481,428  

Anchor Assets IX LLC

    

Series 2016-1, Class A, 5.13%, 02/15/2020 (B) (C)

    3,000,000        3,000,000  

ARIVO

    

Series 2018-1, Class A, 5.17%, 09/15/2019 (D)

    1,062,113        1,062,113  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)             

B2R Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-1, Class A1, 2.52%, 05/15/2048 (B)

    $   126,334        $   124,644  

Series 2015-2, Class A,
3.34%, 11/15/2048 (B)

    784,501        779,214  

Series 2016-1, Class A, 2.57%, 06/15/2049 (B)

    1,138,115        1,106,116  

Banc of America Funding Corp.

    

Series 2012-R6, Class 1A1, 3.00%, 10/26/2039 (B) (C)

      10,879          10,834  

BCC Funding XIII LLC

    

Series 2016-1, Class A2, 2.20%, 12/20/2021 (B)

    269,989        268,951  

Business Jet Securities LLC

    

Series 2018-1, Class A, 4.34%, 02/15/2033 (B)

    1,371,504        1,366,790  

Series 2018-2, Class A,
4.45%, 06/15/2033 (B)

    1,686,444        1,685,171  

BXG Receivables Note Trust

    

Series 2012-A, Class A, 2.66%, 12/02/2027 (B)

    162,797        160,227  

Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust

    

Series 2015-2, Class A1,
2.25%, 07/17/2023

    185,000        181,985  

California Republic Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2015-1, Class A4,
1.82%, 09/15/2020

    295,365        294,661  

Camillo Trust

    

Series 2016-SFR1,
5.00%, 12/05/2023 (C)

    1,904,008        1,899,844  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust

    

Series 2018-1, Class A3, 2.79%, 01/20/2022 (B)

    2,750,000        2,738,452  

CarFinance Capital Auto Trust

    

Series 2015-1A, Class A, 1.75%, 06/15/2021 (B)

    2,878        2,876  

CarMax Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-2, Class A3,
1.52%, 02/16/2021

    296,712        294,853  

CarNow Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-1A, Class B, 3.49%, 02/15/2021 (B)

    90,893        90,755  

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 2.92%, 09/15/2022 (B)

    399,048        397,019  

Chase Funding Trust

    

Series 2003-2, Class 2A2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.56%,
2.84% (A), 02/25/2033

    419,129        403,062  

Series 2003-6, Class 1A5,
5.07% (A), 11/25/2034

    244,518        252,301  

Chrysler Capital Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-AA, Class A3, 1.77%, 10/15/2020 (B)

    196,277        196,076  

CIG Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 2.71%, 05/15/2023 (B)

    434,370        431,312  

Citi Held For Asset Issuance

    

Series 2016-MF1, Class B, 6.64%, 08/15/2022 (B)

    621,295        623,225  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)             

Citigroup Global Markets Mortgage Securities VII, Inc.

    

Series 2003-UP1, Class A, 3.95% (A), 04/25/2032 (B)

    $   5,473        $   5,430  

CLUB Credit Trust

    

Series 2017-P2, Class A, 2.61%, 01/15/2024 (B)

    860,254        855,619  

Colony American Finance, Ltd.

    

Series 2016-2, Class A,
2.55%, 11/15/2048 (B)

    559,038        544,268  

COOF Securitization Trust, Ltd., Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2014-1, Class A, 2.81% (A), 06/25/2040 (B)

    390,423        34,464  

CPS Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2014-D, Class C,
4.35%, 11/16/2020 (B)

      125,000          125,768  

Series 2015-A, Class C,
4.00%, 02/16/2021 (B)

    100,000        100,531  

Series 2015-C, Class D,
4.63%, 08/16/2021 (B)

    482,000        488,054  

Series 2016-A, Class B,
3.34%, 05/15/2020 (B)

    382,738        382,804  

Series 2016-B, Class B,
3.18%, 09/15/2020 (B)

    266,193        266,325  

Series 2016-C, Class C,
3.27%, 06/15/2022 (B)

    840,000        839,597  

Series 2017-C, Class C,
2.86%, 06/15/2023 (B)

    1,150,000        1,137,545  

Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 2.56%, 10/15/2025 (B)

    621,000        617,734  

Series 2017-1A, Class B, 3.04%, 12/15/2025 (B)

    272,000        268,785  

Series 2017-1A, Class C, 3.48%, 02/17/2026 (B)

    250,000        248,488  

Series 2017-2A, Class C, 3.35%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    272,000        268,463  

Series 2018-1A, Class A, 3.01%, 02/16/2027 (B)

    859,000        848,929  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 3.27%, 10/22/2029 (B)

    714,695        706,531  

Series 2018-1, Class A,
3.70%, 01/21/2031 (B)

    1,541,115        1,531,088  

Drive Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2015-AA, Class D, 4.12%, 07/15/2022 (B)

    294,000        295,649  

Series 2015-BA, Class D, 3.84%, 07/15/2021 (B)

    536,706        538,546  

Series 2015-DA, Class D, 4.59%, 01/17/2023 (B)

    396,000        401,019  

Series 2016-AA, Class C, 3.91%, 05/17/2021 (B)

    615,626        617,325  

Series 2016-CA, Class D, 4.18%, 03/15/2024 (B)

    1,126,000        1,135,319  

Series 2017-1, Class C,
2.84%, 04/15/2022

    1,173,000        1,170,480  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Drive Auto Receivables Trust (continued)

    

Series 2017-1, Class D,
3.84%, 03/15/2023

    $   1,983,000        $   1,987,389  

Series 2017-2, Class C,
2.75%, 09/15/2023

    1,869,000        1,863,917  

Series 2017-3, Class D, 3.53%, 12/15/2023 (B)

    3,800,000        3,789,783  

Series 2017-AA, Class B, 2.51%, 01/15/2021 (B)

    44,782        44,769  

Series 2017-AA, Class C, 2.98%, 01/18/2022 (B)

    485,000        484,285  

Series 2017-AA, Class D, 4.16%, 05/15/2024 (B)

    648,000        653,119  

Series 2018-3, Class C,
3.72%, 09/16/2024

    1,625,000        1,627,393  

DT Asset Trust

    

Series 2017, Class B,
5.84%, 12/16/2022 (C)

    1,100,000        1,098,959  

DT Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-2A, Class C, 3.67%, 01/18/2022 (B)

    49,823        49,877  

Series 2016-4A, Class D, 3.77%, 10/17/2022 (B)

      578,700          580,149  

Series 2017-1A, Class D, 3.55%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    588,000        587,111  

Series 2017-2A, Class C, 3.03%, 01/17/2023 (B)

    946,000        944,642  

Series 2017-3A, Class D, 3.58%, 05/15/2023 (B)

    534,000        532,622  

Series 2018-1A, Class C, 3.47%, 12/15/2023 (B)

    961,000        959,135  

Series 2018-1A, Class D, 3.81%, 12/15/2023 (B)

    681,000        676,124  

Engs Commercial Finance Trust

    

Series 2016-1A, Class A2, 2.63%, 02/22/2022 (B)

    192,388        190,994  

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust

    

Series 2015-2A, Class C, 3.90%, 03/15/2021 (B)

    220,862        221,754  

Series 2016-1A, Class C, 5.52%, 10/15/2021 (B)

    890,000        904,433  

Series 2016-2A, Class B, 3.64%, 02/15/2022 (B)

    426,330        427,306  

Series 2016-3A, Class A, 1.84%, 11/16/2020 (B)

    100,473        100,384  

Series 2016-3A, Class B, 2.84%, 08/16/2021 (B)

    426,000        425,374  

Series 2017-1A, Class C, 3.95%, 12/15/2022 (B)

    315,000        316,516  

Series 2017-3A, Class A, 2.05%, 12/15/2021 (B)

    295,360        294,042  

Series 2018-4A, Class B, 3.64%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    744,000        744,360  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-2A, Class A1, 1.53%, 11/16/2020 (B)

    7,636        7,631  

Series 2017-2A, Class B, 2.65%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    866,000        853,521  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust (continued)

 

Series 2017-2A, Class C, 3.00%, 08/15/2023 (B)

    $   1,500,000        $   1,465,389  

Series 2017-3A, Class A2, 2.41%, 12/15/2022 (B)

    1,089,000        1,074,869  

Flagship Credit Auto Trust

    

Series 2015-3, Class A, 2.38%, 10/15/2020 (B)

    92,731        92,639  

Series 2015-3, Class B, 3.68%, 03/15/2022 (B)

    252,000        252,778  

Series 2015-3, Class C, 4.65%, 03/15/2022 (B)

    189,000        191,166  

Series 2016-1, Class A, 2.77%, 12/15/2020 (B)

    98,468        98,435  

Series 2016-1, Class C, 6.22%, 06/15/2022 (B)

    1,050,000        1,083,919  

Series 2016-4, Class C, 2.71%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    747,000        737,738  

Series 2018-3, Class C, 3.79%, 12/16/2024 (B)

    2,029,000        2,015,831  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-B, Class A3,
1.33%, 10/15/2020

    268,592        267,223  

Freedom Financial Trust

    

Series 2018-1, Class A, 3.61%, 07/18/2024 (B)

      1,068,759          1,067,236  

Series 2018-2, Class A, 3.99%, 10/20/2025 (B)

    2,203,000        2,203,000  

GLS Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-1A, Class B, 4.39%, 01/15/2021 (B)

    312,524        313,515  

Series 2016-1A, Class C, 6.90%, 10/15/2021 (B)

    700,000        723,301  

Series 2017-1A, Class B, 2.98%, 12/15/2021 (B)

    1,300,000        1,292,387  

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust

    

Series 2017-2, Class A4, 2.18%, 06/21/2021

    279,000        275,891  

GMAT Trust

    

Series 2013-1A, Class A, 6.97% (A), 11/25/2043 (B)

    20,204        20,215  

Gold Key Resorts LLC

    

Series 2014-A, Class A, 3.22%, 03/17/2031 (B)

    116,940        115,920  

Golden Bear LLC

    

Series 2016-R, Class R, 5.65%, 09/20/2047 (B)

    525,852        532,556  

Goodgreen Trust

    

Series 2017, Class R1, 5.00%, 10/20/2051 (C)

    1,857,387        1,819,868  

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 3.74%, 10/15/2052 (B)

    301,177        296,855  

Series 2017-2A, Class A, 3.26%, 10/15/2053 (B)

    1,494,302        1,434,212  

Headlands Residential LLC

    

Series 2018,
4.25% (A), 06/25/2023

    2,410,000        2,397,925  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Hero Funding Trust

    

Series 2016-3A, Class A1, 3.08%, 09/20/2042 (B)

    $   393,360        $   379,630  

Series 2017-1A, Class A2, 4.46%, 09/20/2047 (B)

    998,483        1,009,338  

Series 2017-3A, Class A2, 3.95%, 09/20/2048 (B)

    1,373,336        1,360,718  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust

    

Series 2017-AA, Class A, 2.66%, 12/26/2028 (B)

    342,166        335,130  

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-1, Class A3,
1.22%, 12/18/2019

    218,451        217,790  

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-A, Class A3,
1.56%, 09/15/2020

    194,040        193,252  

Kabbage Asset Securitization LLC

    

Series 2017-1, Class A, 4.57%, 03/15/2022 (B)

    3,375,000        3,392,795  

KGS-Alpha SBA COOF Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2012-2, Class A, 0.91% (A), 08/25/2038 (B)

    2,135,428        52,051  

Series 2014-2, Class A, 3.04% (A), 04/25/2040 (B)

    359,612        28,995  

LendingClub Issuance Trust

    

Series 2016-NP2, Class A, 3.00%, 01/17/2023 (B)

      774          774  

Lendmark Funding Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 2.83%, 12/22/2025 (B)

    830,000        819,076  

Series 2017-1A, Class B, 3.77%, 12/22/2025 (B)

    2,200,000        2,184,428  

Series 2017-1A, Class C, 5.41%, 12/22/2025 (B)

    1,850,000        1,879,737  

LV Tower 52

    

Series 2013-1, Class A, 5.75%, 07/15/2019 (B) (C)

    1,157,466        1,157,466  

Mariner Finance Issuance Trust

    

Series 2017-AA, Class A, 3.62%, 02/20/2029 (B)

    1,109,000        1,107,649  

Marlette Funding Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 2.83%, 03/15/2024 (B)

    243,582        243,492  

Series 2017-2A, Class A, 2.39%, 07/15/2024 (B)

    849,897        848,664  

Series 2018-1A, Class A, 2.61%, 03/15/2028 (B)

    923,938        920,639  

New Residential Advanced Receivables Trust

    

Series 2016-T2, Class AT2, 2.58%, 10/15/2049 (B)

    465,000        461,220  

Series 2016-T2, Class CT2, 3.51%, 10/15/2049 (B)

    312,500        309,324  

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-B, Class A3,
1.32%, 01/15/2021

    300,696        298,196  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust

    

Series 2018-T2, Class CT2, 4.19%, 08/15/2050 (B)

    1,280,000        1,276,631  

OnDeck Asset Securitization Trust LLC

    

Series 2018-1A, Class A, 3.50%, 04/18/2022 (B)

    696,000        692,990  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust

    

Series 2015-1A, Class A, 3.19%, 03/18/2026 (B)

    $   275,376        $   275,577  

Series 2015-1A, Class B, 3.85%, 03/18/2026 (B)

    500,000        501,879  

Series 2015-2A, Class B, 3.10%, 07/18/2025 (B)

    318,867        318,771  

Series 2016-1A, Class A, 3.66%, 02/20/2029 (B)

    960,000        962,199  

Oportun Funding IV LLC

    

Series 2016-C, Class B, 4.85%, 11/08/2021 (B)

    472,769        472,881  

Oportun Funding IX LLC

    

Series 2018-B, Class A, 3.91%, 07/08/2024 (B)

    2,329,000        2,317,498  

Oportun Funding VI LLC

    

Series 2017-A, Class A, 3.23%, 06/08/2023 (B) (C)

    616,000        607,011  

Oportun Funding VII LLC

    

Series 2017-B, Class A, 3.22%, 10/10/2023 (B)

    542,000        533,482  

Oportun Funding VIII LLC

    

Series 2018-A, Class A, 3.61%, 03/08/2024 (B)

    1,251,000        1,234,477  

Oportun Funding X LLC

    

Series 2018-C, Class A, 4.10%, 10/08/2024 (B)

    3,554,000        3,552,426  

Progress Residential Trust

    

Series 2015-SFR2, Class A, 2.74%, 06/12/2032 (B)

    2,724,733        2,680,629  

Series 2015-SFR2, Class B, 3.14%, 06/12/2032 (B)

    478,000        471,204  

Series 2015-SFR3, Class A, 3.07%, 11/12/2032 (B)

    2,477,622        2,449,242  

Series 2015-SFR3, Class D, 4.67%, 11/12/2032 (B)

    700,000        703,471  

Series 2015-SFR3, Class E, 5.66%, 11/12/2032 (B)

    275,000        279,429  

Series 2017-SFR1, Class C, 3.32%, 08/17/2034 (B)

    3,000,000        2,898,417  

Series 2018-SFR2, Class E, 4.66%, 08/17/2035 (B)

    1,284,000        1,271,351  

Prosper Marketplace Issuance Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.56%, 06/15/2023 (B)

    17,368        17,361  

Series 2017-2A, Class A,
2.41%, 09/15/2023 (B)

    153,854        153,677  

Series 2017-3A, Class A,
2.36%, 11/15/2023 (B)

    534,970        533,404  

Purchasing Power Funding LLC

    

Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.34%, 08/15/2022 (B)

    3,220,000        3,200,577  

Renew

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.67%, 09/20/2052 (B)

    408,697        401,039  

Rice Park Financing Trust

    

Series 2016-A, Class A,
4.63%, 10/31/2041 (B) (C)

    1,658,362        1,653,104  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2015-5, Class E,
4.67%, 02/15/2023 (B)

    $   2,400,000        $   2,417,546  

Santander Retail Auto Lease Trust

    

Series 2018-A, Class A3,
2.93%, 05/20/2021 (B)

    1,298,000        1,290,837  

Saxon Asset Securities Trust

    

Series 2003-1, Class AF6,
4.69% (A), 06/25/2033

    21,089        21,316  

Sierra Auto Receivables Securitization Trust

    

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
2.85%, 01/18/2022 (B)

    12,850        12,847  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC

    

Series 2016-2A, Class A,
3.09%, 10/27/2025 (B)

    240,571        239,768  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC

    

Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.05%, 04/25/2029 (B)

    338,050        335,330  

Springleaf Funding Trust

    

Series 2015-AA, Class A,
3.16%, 11/15/2024 (B)

    426,533        426,458  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

    

Series 2002-AL1, Class A2,
3.45%, 02/25/2032

    93,351        92,143  

Series 2004-6XS, Class A5A,
6.03% (A), 03/25/2034

    169,736        172,878  

Series 2004-6XS, Class A5B,
6.05% (A), 03/25/2034

      169,736          172,076  

Synchrony Card Issuance Trust

    

Series 2018-A1, Class A1,
3.38%, 09/15/2024

    1,580,000        1,576,817  

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-B, Class A3,
1.30%, 04/15/2020

    155,901        155,297  

Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust

    

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
5.05%, 12/15/2020 (B) (C)

    1,489,616        1,488,246  

Tricon American Homes Trust

    

Series 2016-SFR1, Class A,
2.59%, 11/17/2033 (B)

    661,158        636,652  

U.S. Residential Opportunity Fund IV Trust

    

Series 2017-1III, Class A,
3.35% (A), 11/27/2037 (B)

    1,644,324        1,627,914  

Series 2017-1IV, Class A,
3.35% (A), 11/27/2037 (B)

    875,534        864,472  

Upgrade Receivables Trust

    

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.76%, 11/15/2024 (B)

    817,000        816,956  

Upstart Securitization Trust

    

Series 2017-1, Class A,
2.64%, 06/20/2024 (B)

    139,720        139,541  

USASF Receivables LLC

    

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
5.50%, 07/15/2023 (B)

    2,000,000        1,997,500  

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust

    

Series 2018-NPL2, Class A1,
4.34% (A), 05/25/2048 (B)

    1,267,386        1,262,287  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Verizon Owner Trust

    

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
1.42%, 01/20/2021 (B)

    $   111,893        $   111,379  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1A,
2.06%, 04/20/2022 (B)

    1,801,000        1,772,285  

Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,
2.82%, 09/20/2022 (B)

    3,516,000        3,490,901  

VM DEBT LLC

    

Series 2017-1, Class A,
6.50%, 10/02/2024 (B) (C)

    1,450,000        1,450,000  

VOLT FT1
3.26% (A), 01/27/2023

    1,290,137        1,273,493  

VOLT LX LLC

    

Series 2017-NPL7, Class A1,
3.25% (A), 06/25/2047 (B)

    436,821        433,314  

VOLT LXI LLC

    

Series 2017-NPL8, Class A1,
3.13% (A), 06/25/2047 (B)

    567,910        562,375  

VOLT LXIV LLC

    

Series 2017-NP11, Class A1,
3.38% (A), 10/25/2047 (B)

    2,182,851        2,165,480  

VOLT LXIX LLC

    

Series 2018-NPL5, Class A1A,
4.21% (A), 08/25/2048 (B)

    943,000        941,396  

VOLT LXVII LLC

    

Series 2018-NPL3, Class A1,
4.38% (A), 06/25/2048 (B)

    1,500,426        1,496,067  

VOLT LXVIII LLC

    

Series 2018-NPL4, Class A1A,
4.34% (A), 07/27/2048 (B)

    1,225,826        1,224,716  

VOLT LXX LLC

    

Series 2018-NPL6, Class A1A,
4.11% (A), 09/25/2048 (B)

    984,727        982,903  

VOLT LXXII LLC

    

Series 2018-NPL8, Class A1A,
4.21% (A), 10/26/2048 (B)

    3,200,000        3,200,854  

VSE Voi Mortgage LLC

    

Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.56%, 02/20/2036 (B)

    924,635        919,986  

Westgate Resorts LLC

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.05%, 12/20/2030 (B)

    387,395        383,292  

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust

    

Series 2015-3A, Class D,
4.40%, 05/17/2021 (B)

    369,307        370,274  

Series 2016-2A, Class D,
4.10%, 06/15/2021 (B)

    280,000        281,724  

Series 2017-1A, Class C,
2.70%, 10/17/2022 (B)

    374,000        372,794  

World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust

    

Series 2018-A, Class A3,
2.83%, 07/15/2021

    1,301,000        1,292,699  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $171,570,845)

       170,674,128  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 25.0%             
Aerospace & Defense - 0.3%             

Airbus SE
3.15%, 04/10/2027 (B)

    $   327,000        $   309,411  

3.95%, 04/10/2047 (B)

    150,000        138,992  

Harris Corp.
3.83%, 04/27/2025

    400,000        389,434  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.50%, 05/15/2036

    300,000        301,339  

Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.20%, 02/01/2027

    268,000        248,490  

3.25%, 01/15/2028

    130,000        120,098  

3.85%, 04/15/2045

    49,000        42,806  

Precision Castparts Corp.
3.25%, 06/15/2025

    150,000        144,124  

4.20%, 06/15/2035

    150,000        146,792  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.
3.20%, 03/15/2024

    140,000        134,067  

United Technologies Corp.
3.95%, 08/16/2025

    120,000        118,834  

4.15%, 05/15/2045

    148,000        132,099  

4.45%, 11/16/2038

    120,000        116,108  

4.50%, 06/01/2042

    257,000        243,372  

6.70%, 08/01/2028

    260,000        304,571  

8.88%, 11/15/2019

    250,000        264,794  
    

 

 

 
       3,155,331  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.0% (E)             

FedEx Corp.
3.90%, 02/01/2035

    96,000        87,083  

4.10%, 04/15/2043

    130,000        112,516  
    

 

 

 
       199,599  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.7%             

Air Canada Pass-Through Trust
3.30%, 07/15/2031 (B)

      685,000          648,558  

3.55%, 07/15/2031 (B)

    405,000        384,198  

3.60%, 09/15/2028 (B)

    518,247        497,517  

4.13%, 11/15/2026 (B)

    545,051        547,503  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.00%, 04/15/2030

    927,706        862,970  

3.65%, 02/15/2029 - 12/15/2029

    858,012        832,425  

3.70%, 04/15/2027 - 04/01/2028

    691,987        666,709  

5.25%, 07/31/2022

    47,147        48,316  

British Airways Pass-Through Trust
4.13%, 03/20/2033 (B)

    528,960        523,924  

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.00%, 04/29/2026

    190,854        189,842  

5.98%, 10/19/2023

    205,162        214,784  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
4.75%, 11/07/2021

    69,347        70,341  

4.95%, 11/23/2020

    87,749        88,098  

5.30%, 10/15/2020

    34,035        34,290  

6.82%, 02/10/2024

    97,657        106,105  

Spirit Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.38%, 08/15/2031

    270,811        257,389  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
2.88%, 04/07/2030

    568,283        523,843  

3.45%, 01/07/2030

    294,591        279,638  

3.50%, 09/01/2031

    683,000        652,185  

3.65%, 07/07/2027

    220,150        212,404  

3.70%, 09/01/2031

    387,000        369,695  
    

 

 

 
       8,010,734  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Automobiles - 0.1%             

Ford Motor Co.
7.45%, 07/16/2031

    $   702,000        $   738,809  

General Motors Co.
6.60%, 04/01/2036

    606,000        620,148  

KIA Motors Corp.
2.63%, 04/21/2021 (B)

    200,000        194,292  
    

 

 

 
       1,553,249  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 4.6%             

ABN AMRO Bank NV
2.45%, 06/04/2020 (B)

    279,000        274,688  

4.75%, 07/28/2025 (B)

    600,000        595,740  

AIB Group PLC
4.75%, 10/12/2023 (B)

    700,000        697,761  

ANZ New Zealand International, Ltd.
2.60%, 09/23/2019 (B)

    619,000        615,897  

2.85%, 08/06/2020 (B)

    250,000        247,356  

3.45%, 07/17/2027 (B)

    222,000        209,587  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd. 4.40%, 05/19/2026 (B)

    200,000        194,351  

4.88%, 01/12/2021 (B)

    137,000        140,833  

Banco Santander SA
3.13%, 02/23/2023

    200,000        188,708  

Bank of America Corp.
2.50%, 10/21/2022, MTN

    27,000        25,650  

Fixed until 04/24/2022,
2.88% (A), 04/24/2023

    50,000        48,372  

Fixed until 12/20/2022,
3.00% (A), 12/20/2023

    2,539,000        2,443,024  

Fixed until 01/20/2022,
3.12% (A), 01/20/2023, MTN

    1,037,000        1,013,319  

3.25%, 10/21/2027, MTN

    398,000        365,545  

Fixed until 01/23/2025,
3.37% (A), 01/23/2026

    200,000        190,636  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (A), 12/20/2028

    306,000        281,980  

Fixed until 04/24/2027,
3.71% (A), 04/24/2028

    1,300,000        1,233,656  

Fixed until 03/05/2028,
3.97% (A), 03/05/2029, MTN

    1,300,000        1,249,693  

5.88%, 02/07/2042, MTN

    400,000        456,345  

Bank of Montreal
1.50%, 07/18/2019, MTN

    261,000        258,357  

2.35%, 09/11/2022, MTN

    200,000        191,090  

Bank of Nova Scotia
1.85%, 04/14/2020

    400,000        392,734  

1.88%, 09/20/2021 (B)

    330,000        316,698  

2.45%, 09/19/2022 (F)

    200,000        191,870  

2.70%, 03/07/2022

    114,000        110,948  

Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA
2.00%, 04/12/2019 (B)

    200,000        198,991  

Barclays PLC
3.65%, 03/16/2025

    223,000        207,416  

3.68%, 01/10/2023

    629,000        608,902  

4.38%, 01/12/2026

    863,000        827,062  

BB&T Corp.
2.63%, 06/29/2020, MTN

    300,000        296,845  

5.25%, 11/01/2019

    90,000        91,739  

6.85%, 04/30/2019, MTN

    250,000        254,859  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)             

BNP Paribas SA
3.38%, 01/09/2025 (B)

    $   320,000        $   299,121  

3.50%, 03/01/2023 (B)

    250,000        242,526  

BNZ International Funding, Ltd.
2.65%, 11/03/2022 (B)

    650,000        617,013  

BPCE SA
4.63%, 07/11/2024 (B)

    600,000        590,402  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.25%, 07/21/2020 (B) (F)

    234,000        230,259  

2.55%, 06/16/2022

    350,000        336,637  

Citigroup, Inc.
2.35%, 08/02/2021

    192,000        185,585  

2.40%, 02/18/2020

    800,000        791,195  

2.65%, 10/26/2020

    300,000        295,453  

2.70%, 03/30/2021

    474,000        464,198  

2.75%, 04/25/2022

    650,000        628,338  

Fixed until 01/24/2022,
3.14% (A), 01/24/2023

    370,000        361,199  

3.40%, 05/01/2026

    400,000        375,434  

Fixed until 07/24/2027,
3.67% (A), 07/24/2028

    900,000        843,575  

3.70%, 01/12/2026

    1,350,000        1,290,891  

Fixed until 01/24/2038,
3.88% (A), 01/24/2039

    100,000        88,716  

4.45%, 09/29/2027

    85,000        82,717  

4.75%, 05/18/2046

    400,000        373,022  

8.13%, 07/15/2039

    56,000        78,190  

Citizens Bank NA
3.70%, 03/29/2023

    475,000        469,884  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
2.38%, 07/28/2021

    78,000        75,189  

4.30%, 12/03/2025

    77,000        75,419  

Comerica, Inc.
2.13%, 05/23/2019

    250,000        248,826  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
2.50%, 09/18/2022 (B)

    300,000        286,671  

3.45%, 03/16/2023 (B)

    410,000        405,213  

3.90%, 03/16/2028 (B) (F)

    410,000        402,011  

4.50%, 12/09/2025 (B)

    200,000        196,381  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
4.38%, 08/04/2025

    347,000        339,264  

4.75%, 01/15/2020, MTN (B)

    350,000        356,485  

5.80%, 09/30/2110 (B)

    300,000        328,886  

Credit Agricole SA
4.13%, 01/10/2027 (B)

    250,000        237,773  

4.38%, 03/17/2025 (B)

    200,000        192,824  

Danske Bank A/S
2.00%, 09/08/2021 (B)

    201,000        189,176  

2.70%, 03/02/2022 (B)

    213,000        203,574  

Discover Bank
4.20%, 08/08/2023

    550,000        548,615  

Fifth Third Bancorp
3.95%, 03/14/2028

    340,000        330,608  

Fifth Third Bank
2.38%, 04/25/2019

    270,000        269,269  

3.85%, 03/15/2026

    200,000        193,912  

HSBC Holdings PLC
3.60%, 05/25/2023

    1,007,000        991,851  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)             

HSBC Holdings PLC (continued)

    

4.00%, 03/30/2022

    $   911,000        $   919,189  

Fixed until 03/13/2027,
4.04% (A), 03/13/2028

    695,000        665,146  

4.25%, 03/14/2024

    500,000        493,225  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd.
2.45%, 10/20/2021

    400,000        383,417  

ING Bank NV
1.65%, 08/15/2019 (B)

    260,000        257,138  

ING Groep NV
3.95%, 03/29/2027

    200,000        189,531  

4.10%, 10/02/2023

    775,000        769,813  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
3.88%, 07/14/2027 - 01/12/2028 (B)

    606,000        497,308  

KeyBank NA
3.18%, 10/15/2027

    250,000        244,995  

KeyCorp
4.15%, 10/29/2025, MTN (F)

    235,000        235,662  

Lloyds Bank PLC
2.40%, 03/17/2020

    400,000        395,045  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    

Fixed until 11/07/2022,
2.91% (A), 11/07/2023

    200,000        190,096  

4.38%, 03/22/2028

    339,000        323,935  

4.58%, 12/10/2025

    200,000        192,887  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
2.60%, 06/24/2019 (B)

      100,000          99,713  

3.90%, 01/15/2026 (B)

    570,000        556,157  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
2.53%, 09/13/2023

    200,000        188,011  

2.67%, 07/25/2022

    270,000        260,378  

2.95%, 03/01/2021

    297,000        292,936  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp.
2.45%, 10/16/2019 (B)

    400,000        397,537  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
2.63%, 04/12/2021 (B)

    263,000        256,768  

MUFG Americas Holdings Corp.
2.25%, 02/10/2020

    319,000        316,337  

MUFG Union Bank NA
2.25%, 05/06/2019

    300,000        298,986  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
2.50%, 07/12/2026

    250,000        223,095  

3.38%, 01/14/2026

    1,000,000        952,018  

Nordea Bank Abp
4.25%, 09/21/2022 (B)

    384,000        383,537  

4.88%, 01/27/2020 (B)

    200,000        203,834  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
4.38%, 08/11/2020

    75,000        76,230  

5.13%, 02/08/2020

    250,000        255,765  

6.70%, 06/10/2019

    75,000        76,670  

Regions Financial Corp.
3.80%, 08/14/2023

    200,000        197,936  

Royal Bank of Canada
1.88%, 02/05/2020

    500,000        492,580  

2.75%, 02/01/2022, MTN

    99,000        96,737  

3.70%, 10/05/2023, MTN

    600,000        596,933  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
3.88%, 09/12/2023

    350,000        336,705  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)             

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC
3.57%, 01/10/2023

    $   360,000        $   347,779  

Santander UK PLC
2.50%, 03/14/2019

    350,000        349,676  

Societe Generale SA
2.50%, 04/08/2021 (B)

    300,000        291,549  

4.25%, 04/14/2025 (B)

    270,000        257,337  

Stadshypotek AB
1.88%, 10/02/2019 (B)

    530,000        524,496  

Standard Chartered PLC
3.05%, 01/15/2021 (B) (F)

    1,000,000        983,548  

Fixed until 03/15/2028,
4.87% (A), 03/15/2033 (B)

    300,000        286,788  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
2.44%, 10/19/2021

    239,000        231,131  

2.63%, 07/14/2026

    322,000        288,526  

2.78%, 07/12/2022 - 10/18/2022

    729,000        703,203  

2.85%, 01/11/2022 (F)

    400,000        389,824  

2.93%, 03/09/2021

    270,000        266,368  

3.10%, 01/17/2023

    241,000        234,554  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.
2.05%, 10/18/2019 (B)

    600,000        593,186  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
2.70%, 01/27/2022

    91,000        88,095  

2.90%, 03/03/2021

    265,000        260,947  

Swedbank AB
2.20%, 03/04/2020 (B)

      400,000          393,871  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
2.13%, 04/07/2021, MTN

    115,000        111,757  

2.25%, 03/15/2021 (B)

    300,000        292,890  

2.50%, 12/14/2020, MTN

    150,000        147,702  

Fixed until 09/15/2026, 3.63% (A), 09/15/2031

    223,000        207,608  

US Bancorp
2.38%, 07/22/2026, MTN

    266,000        238,625  

2.63%, 01/24/2022, MTN

    133,000        129,532  

3.00%, 03/15/2022, MTN

    233,000        229,280  

3.15%, 04/27/2027, MTN

    85,000        80,120  

Wells Fargo & Co.
2.50%, 03/04/2021

    532,000        518,459  

3.00%, 02/19/2025, MTN

    509,000        476,381  

3.30%, 09/09/2024, MTN

    1,300,000        1,246,592  

3.55%, 09/29/2025, MTN

    400,000        383,554  

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    121,000        117,859  

4.30%, 07/22/2027, MTN

    246,000        241,542  

4.65%, 11/04/2044, MTN

    184,000        173,076  

4.75%, 12/07/2046, MTN

    239,000        227,139  

4.90%, 11/17/2045, MTN

    202,000        195,946  

Westpac Banking Corp.
2.00%, 03/03/2020 (B)

    236,000        232,368  

2.10%, 02/25/2021 (B)

    600,000        583,820  

2.50%, 06/28/2022

    200,000        192,086  

2.60%, 11/23/2020

    100,000        98,560  

2.85%, 05/13/2026

    300,000        275,641  

Fixed until 11/23/2026,
4.32% (A), 11/23/2031, MTN

    260,000        247,532  
    

 

 

 
       54,392,151  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Beverages - 0.5%             

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.30%, 02/01/2023

    $   1,109,000        $   1,081,319  

3.65%, 02/01/2026

    410,000        389,999  

4.70%, 02/01/2036

    2,939,000        2,798,967  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.75%, 04/15/2058

    100,000        89,215  

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV
3.88%, 11/26/2023

    250,000        247,791  

Constellation Brands, Inc.
4.40%, 11/15/2025

    185,000        185,322  

5.25%, 11/15/2048

    110,000        110,104  

Diageo Capital PLC
4.83%, 07/15/2020

    90,000        92,296  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.
3.13%, 12/15/2023

    275,000        261,094  

3.43%, 06/15/2027

    120,000        109,278  

4.42%, 05/25/2025 (B)

    112,000        110,682  

4.99%, 05/25/2038 (B)

    162,000        156,144  

PepsiCo, Inc.
4.60%, 07/17/2045

    78,000        80,625  
    

 

 

 
       5,712,836  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.3%             

AbbVie, Inc.
3.20%, 11/06/2022

    100,000        97,684  

3.60%, 05/14/2025

      508,000          485,222  

4.50%, 05/14/2035

    200,000        184,457  

Amgen, Inc.
4.66%, 06/15/2051

    200,000        185,178  

4.95%, 10/01/2041

    100,000        98,905  

Celgene Corp.
3.63%, 05/15/2024

    298,000        289,400  

3.88%, 08/15/2025

    150,000        144,389  

4.35%, 11/15/2047

    167,000        139,283  

5.70%, 10/15/2040

    160,000        166,291  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
3.50%, 02/01/2025

    90,000        87,387  

3.70%, 04/01/2024

    381,000        377,161  

4.00%, 09/01/2036

    72,000        65,745  

4.60%, 09/01/2035

    583,000        579,058  
    

 

 

 
       2,900,160  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%             

Johnson Controls International PLC
4.25%, 03/01/2021

    150,000        152,064  

4.95% (G), 07/02/2064

    200,000        183,408  

5.25%, 12/01/2041

    300,000        291,250  

Masco Corp.
6.50%, 08/15/2032

    410,000        442,123  
    

 

 

 
       1,068,845  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.5%             

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
2.88%, 09/15/2026

    349,000        318,639  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
2.20%, 08/16/2023, MTN

    300,000        280,013  

2.50%, 04/15/2021, MTN

    267,000        261,650  

2.60%, 08/17/2020, MTN

    100,000        98,919  

2.80%, 05/04/2026, MTN

    76,000        70,267  

4.60%, 01/15/2020, MTN

    40,000        40,679  

5.45%, 05/15/2019

    200,000        202,718  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)             

Charles Schwab Corp.
3.20%, 03/02/2027

    $   500,000        $   471,363  

3.23%, 09/01/2022

    100,000        98,626  

CME Group, Inc.
3.00%, 03/15/2025

    160,000        152,732  

Credit Suisse AG
2.30%, 05/28/2019, MTN

    500,000        498,385  

Credit Suisse Group AG
3.57%, 01/09/2023 (B)

    500,000        488,253  

Fixed until 01/12/2028, 3.87% (A), 01/12/2029 (B)

    250,000        232,000  

4.28%, 01/09/2028 (B)

    400,000        383,305  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
3.75%, 03/26/2025

    950,000        909,301  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.
3.13%, 04/19/2022 (B)

    244,000        238,237  

Deutsche Bank AG
3.30%, 11/16/2022

    200,000        188,853  

4.10%, 01/13/2026 (F)

    700,000        656,036  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2.35%, 11/15/2021

    1,141,000        1,097,927  

Fixed until 10/31/2021,
2.88% (A), 10/31/2022

    2,150,000        2,090,162  

Fixed until 07/24/2022,
2.91% (A), 07/24/2023

    300,000        288,512  

Fixed until 06/05/2022,
2.91% (A), 06/05/2023

    474,000        456,748  

Fixed until 09/29/2024,
3.27% (A), 09/29/2025

    725,000        687,316  

3.50%, 01/23/2025 - 11/16/2026

    362,000        342,269  

Fixed until 06/05/2027,
3.69% (A), 06/05/2028

    907,000        850,320  

3.75%, 05/22/2025

    101,000        97,836  

3.85%, 01/26/2027

    815,000        780,933  

Fixed until 05/01/2028,
4.22% (A), 05/01/2029

    800,000        775,659  

4.25%, 10/21/2025

    100,000        97,315  

5.38%, 03/15/2020, MTN

    1,021,000        1,048,302  

6.75%, 10/01/2037

    200,000        233,454  

Invesco Finance PLC
4.00%, 01/30/2024

    160,000        159,613  

Macquarie Group, Ltd.

    

Fixed until 11/28/2027, 3.76% (A), 11/28/2028 (B)

    495,000        452,627  

Fixed until 01/15/2029, 5.03% (A), 01/15/2030 (B)

    600,000        598,507  

6.00%, 01/14/2020 (B)

    850,000        876,011  

6.25%, 01/14/2021 (B)

    725,000        762,115  

Morgan Stanley
2.45%, 02/01/2019, MTN

    285,000        284,694  

2.50%, 04/21/2021, MTN

    213,000        207,528  

2.65%, 01/27/2020

    315,000        312,705  

Fixed until 07/22/2027,
3.59% (A), 07/22/2028

    1,067,000        999,260  

Fixed until 01/24/2028, 3.77% (A), 01/24/2029, MTN

    735,000        696,452  

3.88%, 01/27/2026, MTN

    1,279,000        1,236,601  

4.00%, 07/23/2025, MTN

    1,736,000        1,704,506  

4.10%, 05/22/2023, MTN

    150,000        149,735  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    497,000        508,171  

5.63%, 09/23/2019, MTN

    1,000,000        1,021,443  

7.30%, 05/13/2019, MTN

    1,800,000        1,839,672  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)             

Nomura Holdings, Inc.
6.70%, 03/04/2020

    $   257,000        $   267,988  

Northern Trust Corp.

    

Fixed until 05/08/2027,
3.38% (A), 05/08/2032

      343,000          317,033  

State Street Corp.
2.65%, 05/19/2026

    150,000        137,250  

3.70%, 11/20/2023

    615,000        614,608  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
2.95%, 04/01/2022

    138,000        134,857  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG

    

Fixed until 08/15/2022, 2.86% (A), 08/15/2023 (B)

    200,000        191,605  

3.49%, 05/23/2023 (B)

    400,000        391,011  

4.13%, 09/24/2025 - 04/15/2026 (B)

    521,000        511,845  
    

 

 

 
       28,812,566  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.3%             

Air Liquide Finance SA
2.25%, 09/27/2023 (B)

      228,000          212,628  

Albemarle Corp.
5.45%, 12/01/2044

    200,000        201,524  

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
3.70%, 06/01/2028 (B)

    400,000        390,022  

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC / Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LP
3.40%, 12/01/2026 (B)

    181,000        173,409  

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
4.90%, 01/15/2041

    90,000        89,676  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
4.45%, 09/26/2028 (F)

    158,000        157,485  

5.00%, 09/26/2048

    187,000        183,454  

Mosaic Co.
4.88%, 11/15/2041

    253,000        227,426  

5.45%, 11/15/2033

    472,000        483,823  

Nutrien, Ltd.
3.38%, 03/15/2025

    120,000        112,513  

4.13%, 03/15/2035

    450,000        406,160  

6.50%, 05/15/2019

    260,000        264,757  

Praxair, Inc.
2.65%, 02/05/2025

    82,000        76,780  

Sherwin-Williams Co.
3.13%, 06/01/2024

    136,000        129,049  

Union Carbide Corp.
7.50%, 06/01/2025

    400,000        460,230  

7.75%, 10/01/2096

    210,000        250,301  

Westlake Chemical Corp.
4.38%, 11/15/2047

    160,000        136,385  
    

 

 

 
       3,955,622  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%             

ERAC USA Finance LLC
4.50%, 08/16/2021 (B)

    175,000        178,465  

5.25%, 10/01/2020 (B)

    65,000        67,062  

5.63%, 03/15/2042 (B)

    141,000        149,857  

6.70%, 06/01/2034 (B)

    331,000        387,878  

Republic Services, Inc.
2.90%, 07/01/2026

    96,000        88,653  
    

 

 

 
       871,915  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Communications Equipment - 0.1%             

Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.95%, 02/28/2026

    $   73,000        $   69,276  

3.00%, 06/15/2022

    194,000        191,595  

3.63%, 03/04/2024

    200,000        200,966  

5.90%, 02/15/2039

    100,000        120,923  
    

 

 

 
       582,760  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.1%             

ABB Finance USA, Inc.
2.88%, 05/08/2022

    352,000        344,235  

4.38%, 05/08/2042

    128,000        125,269  
    

 

 

 
       469,504  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.0% (E)             

CRH America, Inc.
5.13%, 05/18/2045 (B)

    200,000        195,573  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
3.45%, 06/01/2027

    276,000        251,823  
    

 

 

 
       447,396  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.8%             

American Express Co.
3.40%, 02/27/2023

    400,000        392,142  

3.63%, 12/05/2024

    63,000        61,486  

American Express Credit Corp.
2.25%, 05/05/2021, MTN

    145,000        141,004  

2.38%, 05/26/2020, MTN

    212,000        209,130  

2.70%, 03/03/2022, MTN

    90,000        87,266  

American Honda Finance Corp.
2.30%, 09/09/2026, MTN

    67,000        59,507  

2.90%, 02/16/2024, MTN

    150,000        144,345  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.25%, 09/15/2023 (B)

    330,000        307,540  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.20%, 02/05/2025

    123,000        114,917  

3.75%, 04/24/2024 - 07/28/2026

    1,052,000        1,012,921  

4.20%, 10/29/2025

    150,000        144,752  

Capital One NA
2.40%, 09/05/2019

    350,000        347,552  

2.95%, 07/23/2021

    250,000        245,339  

Daimler Finance North America LLC
2.88%, 03/10/2021 (B)

    550,000        540,775  

3.35%, 02/22/2023 (B)

    300,000        292,784  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
2.02%, 05/03/2019

    363,000        360,469  

2.94%, 01/08/2019, MTN

    400,000        399,903  

3.81%, 01/09/2024

    332,000        308,453  

3.82%, 11/02/2027

    400,000        343,923  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
3.45%, 04/10/2022

    377,000        366,992  

3.50%, 11/07/2024

    390,000        363,141  

3.70%, 05/09/2023

    376,000        363,528  

3.95%, 04/13/2024

    485,000        465,976  

4.30%, 07/13/2025

    200,000        191,103  

4.35%, 04/09/2025

    160,000        154,005  

Hyundai Capital America
2.00%, 07/01/2019 (B)

    86,000        85,161  

3.00%, 03/18/2021 (B)

    250,000        243,995  

John Deere Capital Corp.
2.70%, 01/06/2023, MTN

    482,000        466,584  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)             

John Deere Capital Corp. (continued)

    

2.75%, 03/15/2022, MTN

    $   153,000        $   149,605  

2.80%, 09/08/2027, MTN (F)

    200,000        183,311  

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.
1.55%, 09/13/2019 (B)

    138,000        136,320  

2.55%, 03/08/2021 (B)

    500,000        487,636  

PACCAR Financial Corp.
2.25%, 02/25/2021, MTN

    156,000        152,094  

Synchrony Financial
3.70%, 08/04/2026

    300,000        266,190  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
1.90%, 04/08/2021, MTN

    194,000        187,518  
    

 

 

 
       9,777,367  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%             

International Paper Co.
3.00%, 02/15/2027 (F)

    286,000        257,481  

7.30%, 11/15/2039

    200,000        240,425  

8.70%, 06/15/2038

    120,000        160,552  

WestRock Co.
3.00%, 09/15/2024 (B)

    350,000        328,441  

3.75%, 03/15/2025 (B)

    300,000        288,710  
    

 

 

 
       1,275,609  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.3%             

President & Fellows of Harvard College
3.30%, 07/15/2056

    414,000        340,119  

SART
4.75%, 07/15/2024

    3,463,738        3,461,037  
    

 

 

 
       3,801,156  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.6%             

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
3.30%, 01/23/2023

    157,000        150,824  

Aircastle, Ltd.
4.40%, 09/25/2023

    365,000        362,156  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
2.88%, 01/20/2022 (B)

    300,000        289,954  

Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. LLC
5.88%, 03/15/2021 (B)

    500,000        525,786  

BOC Aviation, Ltd.
2.75%, 09/18/2022 (B)

    270,000        256,302  

Brookfield Finance, Inc.
3.90%, 01/25/2028

    211,000        197,051  

4.70%, 09/20/2047

    242,000        223,074  

Carlyle Investment Management LLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.56% (A), 07/15/2019 (D) (H)

    21,553        21,472  

China Southern Power Grid International Finance BVI Co., Ltd.
3.50%, 05/08/2027 (B)

    480,000        448,317  

GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co.
4.42%, 11/15/2035

    3,323,000        2,923,672  

Jefferies Group LLC
6.25%, 01/15/2036

    260,000        258,104  

6.45%, 06/08/2027

    133,000        141,051  

Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.
2.65%, 09/19/2022 (B)

    294,000        279,742  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
2.95%, 02/07/2024

    $   118,000        $   113,753  

10.38%, 11/01/2018

    175,000        175,000  

ORIX Corp.
2.90%, 07/18/2022

    201,000        193,554  

Protective Life Global Funding
2.00%, 09/14/2021 (B)

    400,000        383,530  

Voya Financial, Inc.
3.13%, 07/15/2024

    550,000        517,964  
    

 

 

 
       7,461,306  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.8%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.95%, 01/15/2025

    282,000        273,628  

4.13%, 02/17/2026

    804,000        778,631  

4.30%, 02/15/2030 (B)

    1,966,000        1,847,076  

4.90%, 08/15/2037 (B)

    1,224,000        1,122,794  

5.35%, 09/01/2040

    943,000        899,215  

6.00%, 08/15/2040

    200,000        204,492  

6.38%, 03/01/2041

    240,000        253,173  

British Telecommunications PLC
9.63%, 12/15/2030

    180,000        250,652  

Centel Capital Corp.
9.00%, 10/15/2019

    450,000        468,000  

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV
2.82%, 01/19/2022 (B)

    150,000        145,738  

3.60%, 01/19/2027 (B)

    180,000        168,494  

GTP Acquisition Partners I LLC
2.35%, 06/15/2045 (B)

    77,000        75,284  

3.48%, 06/15/2050 (B)

    81,000        78,183  

Telefonica Emisiones SAU
5.13%, 04/27/2020

    663,000        678,773  

5.46%, 02/16/2021

    91,000        94,506  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.27%, 01/15/2036

    400,000        366,219  

4.33%, 09/21/2028

    307,000        303,720  

4.40%, 11/01/2034

    1,531,000        1,443,248  
    

 

 

 
       9,451,826  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.6%             

AEP Texas, Inc.
6.65%, 02/15/2033

    100,000        122,613  

Alabama Power Co.
5.60%, 03/15/2033

    160,000        175,708  

6.00%, 03/01/2039

    248,000        292,127  

6.13%, 05/15/2038

    77,000        91,154  

Appalachian Power Co.
6.38%, 04/01/2036

    200,000        232,905  

6.70%, 08/15/2037

    200,000        240,734  

Arizona Public Service Co.
5.05%, 09/01/2041

    303,000        323,558  

Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.
3.50%, 08/15/2046

    188,000        159,928  

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.
6.13%, 04/01/2036

    302,000        355,957  

CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC
3.95%, 03/01/2048

    154,000        143,698  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)             

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
8.88%, 11/15/2018

    $   337,000        $   337,697  

Comision Federal de Electricidad
4.88%, 05/26/2021 (B)

    261,000        261,525  

Commonwealth Edison Co.
3.65%, 06/15/2046

    162,000        142,583  

3.75%, 08/15/2047

    300,000        267,240  

Connecticut Light & Power Co.
4.00%, 04/01/2048

    212,000        200,828  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
4.30%, 06/15/2020

    156,000        158,794  

6.00%, 12/01/2028 - 01/15/2038

    633,000        732,920  

6.45%, 10/15/2032

    100,000        122,119  

Duke Energy Corp.
2.65%, 09/01/2026

    85,000        76,046  

Duke Energy Indiana LLC
3.75%, 05/15/2046

    200,000        176,967  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.60%, 09/15/2047

    130,000        111,476  

3.70%, 10/15/2046

    215,000        187,973  

5.30%, 01/15/2019

    80,000        80,478  

Edison International
2.95%, 03/15/2023

    400,000        380,468  

4.13%, 03/15/2028

    135,000        131,705  

EDP Finance BV
3.63%, 07/15/2024 (B)

    300,000        283,990  

Enel Finance International NV
3.50%, 04/06/2028 (B)

    265,000        222,691  

3.63%, 05/25/2027 (B)

    270,000        234,429  

4.63%, 09/14/2025 (B)

    200,000        189,052  

Entergy Corp.
2.95%, 09/01/2026

    78,000        70,625  

Entergy Louisiana LLC
2.40%, 10/01/2026

    237,000        212,421  

3.05%, 06/01/2031

    189,000        169,717  

3.25%, 04/01/2028

    387,000        366,298  

Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
2.85%, 06/01/2028

    166,000        151,122  

Evergy, Inc.
4.85%, 06/01/2021

    326,000        332,718  

Exelon Corp.
3.40%, 04/15/2026

    127,000        119,509  

FirstEnergy Corp.
4.85%, 07/15/2047

    105,000        102,247  

Florida Power & Light Co.
3.95%, 03/01/2048

    265,000        245,683  

4.95%, 06/01/2035

    100,000        106,734  

5.13%, 06/01/2041

    112,000        120,834  

5.40%, 09/01/2035

    100,000        110,604  

Fortis, Inc.
3.06%, 10/04/2026

    1,000,000        903,995  

Hydro-Quebec
8.40%, 01/15/2022

    420,000        478,635  

9.40%, 02/01/2021

    100,000        112,959  

ITC Holdings Corp.
2.70%, 11/15/2022

    300,000        286,837  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)             

John Sevier Combined Cycle Generation LLC
4.63%, 01/15/2042

    $   455,756        $   472,189  

Kansas City Power & Light Co.
5.30%, 10/01/2041

    500,000        539,283  

Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd.
3.00%, 01/29/2021 (B)

    200,000        196,700  

Massachusetts Electric Co.
4.00%, 08/15/2046 (B)

    201,000        185,416  

5.90%, 11/15/2039 (B)

    55,000        64,042  

Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission LLC
4.10%, 05/15/2028 (B)

    195,000        191,166  

MidAmerican Energy Co.
5.75%, 11/01/2035, MTN

    600,000        691,968  

Nevada Power Co.
5.38%, 09/15/2040

    52,000        56,815  

5.45%, 05/15/2041

    400,000        438,445  

New England Power Co.
3.80%, 12/05/2047 (B) (F)

    140,000        125,353  

New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
3.25%, 12/01/2026 (B)

    151,000        143,414  

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
4.88%, 08/15/2019 (B)

    50,000        50,653  

Northern States Power Co.
6.20%, 07/01/2037

    89,000        108,250  

6.25%, 06/01/2036

    150,000        183,207  

Ohio Edison Co.
6.88%, 07/15/2036

    150,000        189,914  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
2.45%, 08/15/2022

    181,000        170,580  

2.95%, 03/01/2026

    311,000        275,961  

3.25%, 09/15/2021

    159,000        156,279  

4.50%, 12/15/2041

    200,000        174,494  

4.60%, 06/15/2043

    100,000        89,811  

6.05%, 03/01/2034

    60,000        64,245  

PacifiCorp
6.25%, 10/15/2037

    360,000        441,194  

Pennsylvania Electric Co.
3.25%, 03/15/2028 (B)

    75,000        68,814  

PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
4.20%, 06/15/2022

    165,000        166,889  

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
2.50%, 09/01/2022

    100,000        96,141  

Progress Energy, Inc.
4.40%, 01/15/2021

    113,000        114,937  

4.88%, 12/01/2019

    87,000        88,704  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
2.25%, 09/15/2026, MTN

    140,000        125,419  

3.65%, 09/01/2042, MTN

    138,000        124,854  

Southern California Edison Co.
3.90%, 12/01/2041

    100,000        88,817  

5.50%, 03/15/2040

    130,000        143,467  

6.65%, 04/01/2029

    300,000        350,740  

Southern Power Co.
5.15%, 09/15/2041

    260,000        255,708  

Southwestern Electric Power Co.
2.75%, 10/01/2026

    500,000        453,944  

Southwestern Public Service Co.
4.50%, 08/15/2041

    100,000        101,311  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)             

Three Gorges Finance I Cayman Islands, Ltd.
3.15%, 06/02/2026 (B)

    $   200,000        $   183,930  

Toledo Edison Co.
6.15%, 05/15/2037

    200,000        235,679  

Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc.
4.25%, 06/01/2046

    124,000        109,916  

Union Electric Co.
2.95%, 06/15/2027

    193,000        179,614  

Virginia Electric & Power Co.
2.75%, 03/15/2023

    127,000        122,494  

2.95%, 01/15/2022

    157,000        154,308  

6.00%, 05/15/2037

    140,000        165,505  

Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
3.10%, 06/01/2025

    82,000        77,887  

3.65%, 12/15/2042

    144,000        124,671  

Xcel Energy, Inc.
2.40%, 03/15/2021

    150,000        146,342  

4.80%, 09/15/2041

    116,000        116,718  

6.50%, 07/01/2036

    48,000        59,311  
    

 

 

 
       19,193,800  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.1%             

Eaton Corp.
7.63%, 04/01/2024

    500,000        575,994  

Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV
3.13%, 03/16/2024 (B)

    500,000        484,259  
    

 

 

 
       1,060,253  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.0% (E)  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.25%, 09/08/2024

    175,000        163,629  

3.50%, 04/01/2022

    100,000        98,097  

3.88%, 01/12/2028

    133,000        121,388  
    

 

 

 
       383,114  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.2%             

ANR Pipeline Co.
9.63%, 11/01/2021

    200,000        233,912  

Baker Hughes a GE Co. LLC
5.13%, 09/15/2040

    200,000        201,564  

Halliburton Co.
3.50%, 08/01/2023

    150,000        147,646  

4.85%, 11/15/2035

    130,000        130,589  

7.60%, 08/15/2096 (B)

    160,000        195,588  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.63%, 12/21/2022 (B)

    165,000        163,872  

Schlumberger Investment SA
3.30%, 09/14/2021 (B)

    344,000        341,174  

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
2.80%, 10/15/2022 (B)

    462,000        442,438  

3.50%, 01/15/2028 (B)

    60,000        56,257  
    

 

 

 
       1,913,040  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.1%             

Viacom, Inc.
3.88%, 04/01/2024 (F)

    376,000        365,950  

6.88%, 04/30/2036

    250,000        276,062  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Entertainment (continued)             

Walt Disney Co.
3.00%, 02/13/2026 (F)

    $   750,000        $   713,557  
    

 

 

 
       1,355,569  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.1%  

American Tower Corp.
2.25%, 01/15/2022

    300,000        285,912  

3.38%, 10/15/2026

    281,000        258,128  

3.50%, 01/31/2023

    201,000        196,808  

5.00%, 02/15/2024

    139,000        144,115  

5.90%, 11/01/2021

    150,000        158,809  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
2.85%, 03/15/2023, MTN

    510,000        492,925  

3.45%, 06/01/2025, MTN

    120,000        116,324  

Boston Properties, LP
3.20%, 01/15/2025

    228,000        216,618  

3.65%, 02/01/2026

    408,000        391,959  

Brixmor Operating Partnership, LP
3.85%, 02/01/2025

    400,000        381,810  

Crown Castle International Corp.
4.88%, 04/15/2022

    200,000        206,026  

5.25%, 01/15/2023

    200,000        208,566  

Digital Realty Trust, LP
3.70%, 08/15/2027

    154,000        143,975  

Duke Realty, LP
3.25%, 06/30/2026

    84,000        78,690  

3.63%, 04/15/2023

    168,000        165,478  

EPR Properties
4.50%, 06/01/2027

    248,000        235,304  

4.95%, 04/15/2028

    110,000        106,291  

Equity Commonwealth
5.88%, 09/15/2020

    855,000        876,889  

ERP Operating, LP
2.85%, 11/01/2026

    184,000        168,907  

4.63%, 12/15/2021

    587,000        604,350  

GAIF Bond Issuer Pty, Ltd.
3.40%, 09/30/2026 (B)

    353,000        324,795  

Government Properties Income Trust
3.75%, 08/15/2019

    1,370,000        1,374,329  

4.00%, 07/15/2022

    416,000        410,133  

HCP, Inc.
3.40%, 02/01/2025

    114,000        107,002  

3.88%, 08/15/2024

    337,000        328,252  

Liberty Property, LP
3.25%, 10/01/2026

    107,000        98,558  

National Retail Properties, Inc.
3.50%, 10/15/2027

    150,000        139,949  

3.60%, 12/15/2026

    218,000        205,560  

Realty Income Corp.
3.25%, 10/15/2022

    250,000        246,111  

3.88%, 04/15/2025

    290,000        285,407  

4.65%, 03/15/2047

    113,000        110,554  

Scentre Group Trust 1 / Scentre Group Trust
2 3.50%, 02/12/2025 (B)

    500,000        477,349  

Select Income REIT
3.60%, 02/01/2020

    620,000        616,171  

Senior Housing Properties Trust
3.25%, 05/01/2019

    250,000        249,981  

4.75%, 02/15/2028

    300,000        287,497  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Simon Property Group, LP
3.75%, 02/01/2024

    $   242,000        $   240,998  

4.38%, 03/01/2021

    457,000        466,030  

SITE Centers Corp.
3.63%, 02/01/2025

    121,000        113,747  

4.70%, 06/01/2027

    71,000        70,646  

UDR, Inc.
2.95%, 09/01/2026, MTN

    116,000        105,508  

Ventas Realty, LP
3.75%, 05/01/2024

    300,000        294,515  

3.85%, 04/01/2027

    203,000        192,962  

4.13%, 01/15/2026

    79,000        76,935  

VEREIT Operating Partnership, LP
4.60%, 02/06/2024

    530,000        530,250  

Welltower, Inc.
4.25%, 04/01/2026

    250,000        247,118  
    

 

 

 
       13,038,241  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2%             

CK Hutchison International 16, Ltd.
1.88%, 10/03/2021 (B)

    241,000        228,956  

2.75%, 10/03/2026 (B)

    350,000        313,905  

CVS Pass-Through Trust
4.70%, 01/10/2036 (B)

    517,143        509,386  

5.77%, 01/10/2033 (B)

    155,638        163,588  

5.93%, 01/10/2034 (B)

    544,443        579,071  

Kroger Co.
5.40%, 07/15/2040

    51,000        50,644  

8.00%, 09/15/2029

    175,000        214,233  

Sysco Corp.
3.25%, 07/15/2027

    500,000        462,406  

3.75%, 10/01/2025

    102,000        99,546  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
4.80%, 11/18/2044

    100,000        92,276  
    

 

 

 
       2,714,011  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.3%             

Campbell Soup Co.
3.95%, 03/15/2025

    450,000        427,541  

Cargill, Inc.
3.25%, 03/01/2023 (B)

    140,000        137,738  

3.30%, 03/01/2022 (B)

    250,000        247,915  

ConAgra Brands, Inc.
4.60%, 11/01/2025

    175,000        175,297  

5.30%, 11/01/2038

    390,000        377,728  

General Mills, Inc.
4.00%, 04/17/2025

    305,000        299,156  

4.20%, 04/17/2028

    200,000        193,061  

4.55%, 04/17/2038

    75,000        68,854  

Kellogg Co.
3.40%, 11/15/2027

    190,000        174,983  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
2.80%, 07/02/2020

    400,000        395,878  

4.00%, 06/15/2023

    138,000        137,266  

6.88%, 01/26/2039

    149,000        168,781  

McCormick & Co., Inc.
3.15%, 08/15/2024

    142,000        135,297  

3.40%, 08/15/2027

    198,000        186,146  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food Products (continued)             

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
4.13%, 11/15/2025

    $   288,000        $   288,413  

4.60%, 06/01/2044

    130,000        132,211  

Tyson Foods, Inc.
4.88%, 08/15/2034

    100,000        98,062  
    

 

 

 
       3,644,327  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.2%             

Atmos Energy Corp.
8.50%, 03/15/2019

    44,000        44,898  

Boston Gas Co.
4.49%, 02/15/2042 (B)

    330,000        323,568  

Brooklyn Union Gas Co.
4.27%, 03/15/2048 (B)

    280,000        267,399  

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
4.50%, 01/15/2021

    352,000        358,064  

KeySpan Gas East Corp.
2.74%, 08/15/2026 (B)

    172,000        157,581  

Korea Gas Corp.
1.88%, 07/18/2021 (B)

    200,000        190,602  

Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp.
2.45%, 10/01/2023

    77,000        71,950  

3.25%, 06/15/2026

    85,000        78,866  

3.50%, 09/15/2021

    601,000        599,304  

3.95%, 10/01/2046

    94,000        80,297  

5.25%, 08/15/2019

    100,000        101,746  

5.88%, 03/15/2041

    109,000        120,940  

Southwest Gas Corp.
3.80%, 09/29/2046

    177,000        155,528  
    

 

 

 
       2,550,743  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1%             

Abbott Laboratories
3.88%, 09/15/2025

    258,000        257,647  

Becton Dickinson and Co.
3.73%, 12/15/2024

    23,000        22,295  

Covidien International Finance SA
2.95%, 06/15/2023

    49,000        47,604  

Medtronic, Inc.
3.13%, 03/15/2022

    51,000        50,347  

4.38%, 03/15/2035

    117,000        116,529  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
3.70%, 03/19/2023

    136,000        134,528  
    

 

 

 
       628,950  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%             

Aetna, Inc.
2.80%, 06/15/2023

    90,000        85,843  

4.50%, 05/15/2042

    153,000        142,035  

6.75%, 12/15/2037

    305,000        363,340  

Anthem, Inc.
3.13%, 05/15/2022

    200,000        195,493  

3.30%, 01/15/2023

    105,000        102,714  

4.10%, 03/01/2028

    425,000        410,869  

4.38%, 12/01/2047

    110,000        99,459  

4.65%, 01/15/2043

    38,000        35,889  

CVS Health Corp.
2.75%, 12/01/2022

    100,000        95,575  

4.10%, 03/25/2025

    1,741,000        1,719,947  

4.30%, 03/25/2028

    467,000        455,430  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

CVS Health Corp. (continued)

    

4.78%, 03/25/2038

    $   688,000        $   662,001  

5.05%, 03/25/2048

    385,000        375,399  

Express Scripts Holding Co.
4.50%, 02/25/2026

    367,000        368,528  

4.80%, 07/15/2046

    62,000        58,267  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
3.20%, 02/01/2022

    170,000        167,452  

Magellan Health, Inc.
4.40%, 09/22/2024

    558,000        533,998  

Mayo Clinic
4.13%, 11/15/2052

    198,000        190,673  

Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group
2.75%, 10/01/2026

    168,000        153,846  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
3.45%, 06/01/2026

    75,000        70,175  

Texas Health Resources
4.33%, 11/15/2055

    175,000        169,923  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.13%, 03/15/2021

    300,000        292,229  

2.75%, 02/15/2023

    84,000        81,159  

3.10%, 03/15/2026

    281,000        266,166  

4.63%, 07/15/2035

    234,000        240,671  
    

 

 

 
       7,337,081  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.1%             

McDonald’s Corp.
4.70%, 12/09/2035, MTN

    465,000        467,610  

6.30%, 10/15/2037, MTN

    81,000        95,440  
    

 

 

 
       563,050  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.0% (E)             

Newell Brands, Inc.
4.20%, 04/01/2026

    200,000        183,740  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.0% (E)             

Kimberly-Clark Corp.
2.40%, 03/01/2022 (F)

    68,000        65,596  

Procter & Gamble Co.
2.70%, 02/02/2026

    400,000        374,493  
    

 

 

 
       440,089  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.0% (E)  

Exelon Generation Co. LLC
5.75%, 10/01/2041

    86,000        86,078  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.0% (E)             

General Electric Co.
4.65%, 10/17/2021, MTN

    258,000        263,114  

Roper Technologies, Inc.
3.00%, 12/15/2020

    52,000        51,517  
    

 

 

 
       314,631  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.2%             

AIA Group, Ltd.
3.90%, 04/06/2028 (B)

    335,000        325,091  

AIG SunAmerica Global Financing X
6.90%, 03/15/2032 (B)

    800,000        986,085  

American International Group, Inc.
4.20%, 04/01/2028

    225,000        216,043  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance (continued)             

Assurant, Inc.
4.20%, 09/27/2023

    $   425,000        $   422,690  

Athene Global Funding
2.75%, 04/20/2020 (B)

    492,000        485,487  

4.00%, 01/25/2022 (B)

    368,000        369,273  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
4.13%, 01/12/2028

    445,000        408,098  

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
4.40%, 05/15/2042

    268,000        265,524  

5.75%, 01/15/2040

    100,000        115,426  

Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.
2.88%, 11/03/2022

    130,000        126,953  

3.15%, 03/15/2025

    275,000        264,191  

3.35%, 05/15/2024

    250,000        245,477  

CNA Financial Corp.
3.95%, 05/15/2024

    164,000        161,726  

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

    

Fixed until 07/24/2026 (I), 4.00% (A) (B)

    421,000        387,846  

Great-West Lifeco Finance Delaware, LP
4.15%, 06/03/2047 (B)

    350,000        315,074  

Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America
4.85%, 01/24/2077 (B)

    83,000        78,501  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
4.30%, 04/15/2043

    360,000        331,174  

Jackson National Life Global Funding
2.50%, 06/27/2022 (B)

    200,000        192,112  

3.05%, 04/29/2026 (B)

    303,000        282,033  

3.25%, 01/30/2024 (B)

    115,000        111,458  

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
4.95%, 05/01/2022 (B)

    200,000        205,899  

6.50%, 03/15/2035 (B)

    300,000        346,313  

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
8.50%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    200,000        241,496  

Lincoln National Corp.
4.00%, 09/01/2023

    300,000        302,161  

4.20%, 03/15/2022

    211,000        213,854  

6.15%, 04/07/2036

    14,000        15,763  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    

Fixed until 02/24/2027,
4.06% (A), 02/24/2032

    350,000        325,384  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
2.35%, 03/06/2020

    176,000        173,535  

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
5.38%, 12/01/2041 (B)

    147,000        157,867  

8.88%, 06/01/2039 (B)

    52,000        77,418  

MassMutual Global Funding II
2.75%, 06/22/2024 (B)

    400,000        381,053  

MetLife, Inc.
3.00%, 03/01/2025

    200,000        188,634  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I
3.00%, 09/19/2027 (B)

    350,000        324,102  

3.88%, 04/11/2022 (B)

    720,000        723,475  

New York Life Global Funding
2.00%, 04/13/2021 (B)

    96,000        92,970  

2.35%, 07/14/2026 (B)

    226,000        203,534  

3.00%, 01/10/2028 (B)

    202,000        187,698  

OneBeacon US Holdings, Inc.
4.60%, 11/09/2022

    500,000        501,762  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance (continued)             

Pacific Life Insurance Co.

    

Fixed until 10/24/2047, 4.30% (A), 10/24/2067 (B)

    $   198,000        $   173,478  

Progressive Corp.

    

Fixed until 03/15/2023 (I), 5.38% (A)

    245,000        240,712  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
3.91%, 12/07/2047

    164,000        142,609  

Prudential Insurance Co. of America
8.30%, 07/01/2025 (B)

    900,000        1,098,822  

Reliance Standard Life Global Funding II
2.50%, 01/15/2020 (B)

    130,000        128,692  

3.05%, 01/20/2021 (B)

    298,000        293,395  

Sumitomo Life Insurance Co.

    

Fixed until 09/14/2027, 4.00% (A), 09/14/2077 (B)

    250,000        229,375  

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
4.27%, 05/15/2047 (B)

    260,000        243,500  

4.90%, 09/15/2044 (B)

    150,000        154,851  

Torchmark Corp.
4.55%, 09/15/2028

    285,000        283,839  

Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
7.75%, 04/15/2026

    450,000        548,812  
    

 

 

 
       14,291,265  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.1%             

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
3.60%, 01/19/2028 (B)

    545,000        499,949  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.2%             

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.
4.00%, 12/06/2037

    200,000        176,007  

Amazon.com, Inc.
2.80%, 08/22/2024

    508,000        484,477  

3.88%, 08/22/2037

    500,000        471,717  

4.25%, 08/22/2057

    550,000        514,725  

4.80%, 12/05/2034

    215,000        226,255  

Booking Holdings, Inc.
2.75%, 03/15/2023

    286,000        273,274  

3.55%, 03/15/2028

    400,000        374,107  
    

 

 

 
       2,520,562  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.2%             

DXC Technology Co.
4.25%, 04/15/2024

    172,000        170,697  

7.45%, 10/15/2029

    500,000        597,185  

IBM Credit LLC
2.65%, 02/05/2021

    400,000        393,801  

3.00%, 02/06/2023

    500,000        487,487  

International Business Machines Corp.
7.00%, 10/30/2025

    508,000        596,779  

Western Union Co.
3.60%, 03/15/2022 (F)

    400,000        394,450  
    

 

 

 
       2,640,399  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% (E)             

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
2.95%, 09/19/2026

    161,000        147,021  

4.15%, 02/01/2024

    217,000        218,800  
    

 

 

 
       365,821  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Machinery - 0.2%             

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
1.93%, 10/01/2021

    $   262,000        $   251,520  

2.40%, 08/09/2026

    270,000        241,542  

Caterpillar, Inc.
2.60%, 06/26/2022

    123,000        119,390  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
4.88%, 09/15/2041

    449,000        477,585  

Ingersoll-Rand Luxembourg Finance SA
2.63%, 05/01/2020

    200,000        197,696  

Nvent Finance Sarl
4.55%, 04/15/2028

    337,000        325,648  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.
4.10%, 03/01/2047

    104,000        98,270  

Xylem, Inc.
3.25%, 11/01/2026

    74,000        68,820  
    

 

 

 
       1,780,471  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.9%             

21st Century Fox America, Inc.
7.30%, 04/30/2028

    130,000        157,616  

7.70%, 10/30/2025

    300,000        359,780  

8.88%, 04/26/2023

    200,000        238,466  

CBS Corp.
2.90%, 01/15/2027

    250,000        219,247  

3.70%, 08/15/2024

    63,000        60,999  

4.00%, 01/15/2026

    208,000        201,289  

4.85%, 07/01/2042

    150,000        139,699  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.91%, 07/23/2025

    1,191,000        1,196,074  

5.38%, 04/01/2038

    191,000        175,312  

6.38%, 10/23/2035

    114,000        117,730  

6.83%, 10/23/2055

    150,000        156,292  

Comcast Cable Holdings LLC
10.13%, 04/15/2022

    414,000        493,603  

Comcast Corp.
3.15%, 02/15/2028

    400,000        367,487  

3.95%, 10/15/2025

    690,000        688,859  

4.60%, 10/15/2038

    415,000        406,061  

4.95%, 10/15/2058

    525,000        514,093  

6.50%, 11/15/2035

    511,000        603,184  

7.05%, 03/15/2033

    1,300,000        1,600,150  

Cox Communications, Inc.
3.35%, 09/15/2026 (B)

    134,000        123,265  

4.60%, 08/15/2047 (B)

    196,000        174,498  

4.80%, 02/01/2035 (B)

    450,000        405,030  

Discovery Communications LLC
3.95%, 03/20/2028

    263,000        244,847  

4.38%, 06/15/2021

    344,000        348,751  

NBCUniversal Media LLC
5.95%, 04/01/2041

    210,000        234,139  

SES SA
3.60%, 04/04/2023 (B)

    100,000        96,650  

TCI Communications, Inc.
7.13%, 02/15/2028

    100,000        119,164  

Time Warner Cable LLC
5.50%, 09/01/2041

    400,000        364,492  

7.30%, 07/01/2038

    90,000        99,264  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Media (continued)             

Time Warner Entertainment Co., LP
8.38%, 07/15/2033

    $   250,000        $   303,667  

Warner Media LLC
3.55%, 06/01/2024

    230,000        222,474  

3.60%, 07/15/2025

    225,000        212,900  

4.75%, 03/29/2021

    140,000        143,670  
    

 

 

 
       10,788,752  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.2%             

Anglo American Capital PLC
3.63%, 09/11/2024 (B)

    200,000        188,854  

4.00%, 09/11/2027 (B)

    400,000        364,323  

Barrick Gold Corp.
6.45%, 10/15/2035

    399,000        448,759  

BHP Billiton Finance USA, Ltd.
4.13%, 02/24/2042

    300,000        285,701  

Nucor Corp.
6.40%, 12/01/2037

    390,000        463,383  

Vale Canada, Ltd.
7.20%, 09/15/2032

    400,000        437,600  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
6.25%, 08/10/2026

    81,000        86,571  
    

 

 

 
       2,275,191  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.4%             

CMS Energy Corp.
3.00%, 05/15/2026

    73,000        68,012  

3.88%, 03/01/2024

    350,000        347,861  

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.
5.70%, 06/15/2040

    154,000        177,171  

Consumers Energy Co.
2.85%, 05/15/2022

    121,000        118,652  

3.25%, 08/15/2046

    95,000        78,937  

6.70%, 09/15/2019

    100,000        103,118  

Delmarva Power & Light Co.
4.00%, 06/01/2042

    294,000        268,189  

4.15%, 05/15/2045

    270,000        254,835  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
2.75%, 09/15/2022

    165,000        159,185  

4.90%, 08/01/2041

    103,000        102,570  

5.25%, 08/01/2033

    500,000        527,291  

DTE Electric Co.
2.65%, 06/15/2022

    68,000        65,860  

3.70%, 03/15/2045

    114,000        102,039  

3.95%, 06/15/2042

    101,000        93,692  

DTE Energy Co.
3.85%, 12/01/2023

    252,000        251,028  

NiSource, Inc.
5.80%, 02/01/2042

    600,000        639,894  

Public Service Co. of New Hampshire
3.50%, 11/01/2023

    60,000        59,747  

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma
5.15%, 12/01/2019

    133,000        135,885  

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.
6.00%, 06/01/2026

    320,000        353,915  

6.13%, 09/15/2037

    100,000        117,775  

Sempra Energy
9.80%, 02/15/2019

    400,000        407,648  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Multi-Utilities (continued)             

WEC Energy Group, Inc.
3.55%, 06/15/2025

    $   115,000        $   112,702  
    

 

 

 
       4,546,006  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.1%             

Dollar General Corp.
4.13%, 05/01/2028

    280,000        271,272  

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.
6.90%, 04/01/2029

    200,000        209,797  

Nordstrom, Inc.
4.00%, 10/15/2021

    301,000        303,584  

Target Corp.
2.50%, 04/15/2026 (F)

    300,000        274,326  
    

 

 

 
       1,058,979  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.3%             

Anadarko Holding Co.
7.15%, 05/15/2028

    552,000        606,612  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
8.70%, 03/15/2019

    150,000        152,979  

Andeavor Logistics, LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
5.25%, 01/15/2025

    214,000        218,280  

Apache Corp.
3.25%, 04/15/2022

    88,000        86,125  

4.75%, 04/15/2043

    268,000        238,001  

APT Pipelines, Ltd.
4.25%, 07/15/2027 (B)

    386,000        370,486  

BG Energy Capital PLC
5.13%, 10/15/2041 (B)

    200,000        213,923  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.22%, 04/14/2024

    600,000        584,569  

3.25%, 05/06/2022

    462,000        457,392  

3.81%, 02/10/2024

    224,000        224,515  

Buckeye Partners, LP
3.95%, 12/01/2026

    45,000        41,097  

4.88%, 02/01/2021

    200,000        202,451  

5.85%, 11/15/2043

    150,000        136,862  

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.
3.80%, 04/15/2024

    200,000        196,563  

5.85%, 02/01/2035

    150,000        162,560  

6.45%, 06/30/2033

    299,000        338,569  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
5.25%, 06/15/2037

    101,000        94,909  

6.75%, 11/15/2039

    511,000        545,743  

Chevron Corp.
2.36%, 12/05/2022

    80,000        76,765  

2.57%, 05/16/2023

    600,000        576,241  

2.90%, 03/03/2024

    296,000        285,640  

CNOOC Finance Pty, Ltd.
2.63%, 05/05/2020

    328,000        323,422  

CNOOC Finance, Ltd.
3.00%, 05/09/2023

    254,000        242,497  

Ecopetrol SA
5.38%, 06/26/2026

    135,000        136,309  

5.88%, 09/18/2023

    113,000        118,142  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP
4.95%, 05/15/2028

    135,000        132,068  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)             

Enbridge, Inc.
4.50%, 06/10/2044

    $   200,000        $   180,811  

Fixed until 03/01/2028,
6.25% (A), 03/01/2078

    300,000        280,715  

Encana Corp.
6.50%, 05/15/2019

    150,000        152,554  

7.20%, 11/01/2031

    200,000        235,328  

7.38%, 11/01/2031

    250,000        298,494  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
3.60%, 02/01/2023

    75,000        73,029  

4.05%, 03/15/2025

    136,000        130,297  

4.75%, 01/15/2026

    173,000        170,368  

4.90%, 02/01/2024

    159,000        161,581  

6.05%, 06/01/2041

    538,000        528,753  

6.50%, 02/01/2042

    45,000        46,612  

Eni SpA
5.70%, 10/01/2040 (B)

    900,000        920,409  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
3.70%, 02/15/2026

    127,000        122,563  

3.75%, 02/15/2025

    74,000        72,516  

3.90%, 02/15/2024

    362,000        361,429  

4.95%, 10/15/2054

    33,000        29,309  

5.10%, 02/15/2045

    32,000        31,798  

7.55%, 04/15/2038

    320,000        406,024  

EOG Resources, Inc.
4.10%, 02/01/2021

    300,000        303,906  

4.15%, 01/15/2026

    80,000        80,677  

EQT Corp.
3.90%, 10/01/2027

    264,000        240,224  

Equinor ASA
3.15%, 01/23/2022

    313,000        310,078  

Exxon Mobil Corp.
4.11%, 03/01/2046

    294,000        283,725  

Kerr-McGee Corp.
7.88%, 09/15/2031

    100,000        121,358  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.30%, 03/01/2028

    700,000        676,716  

Magellan Midstream Partners, LP
3.20%, 03/15/2025

    80,000        75,628  

4.20%, 12/01/2042 - 10/03/2047

    648,000        565,298  

MPLX, LP
4.13%, 03/01/2027

    155,000        147,878  

4.88%, 12/01/2024

    280,000        286,717  

5.20%, 03/01/2047

    108,000        102,146  

ONEOK Partners, LP
3.38%, 10/01/2022

    30,000        29,330  

4.90%, 03/15/2025

    800,000        819,214  

5.00%, 09/15/2023

    65,000        66,929  

6.65%, 10/01/2036

    220,000        249,558  

8.63%, 03/01/2019

    150,000        152,676  

Petro-Canada
5.35%, 07/15/2033

    100,000        108,624  

7.88%, 06/15/2026

    100,000        120,635  

Petroleos Mexicanos
4.63%, 09/21/2023

    450,000        429,070  

4.88%, 01/18/2024

    81,000        77,056  

5.35%, 02/12/2028 (B)

    189,000        168,380  

6.35%, 02/12/2048 (B)

    71,000        58,916  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)             

Petroleos Mexicanos (continued)

    

6.38%, 02/04/2021 - 01/23/2045

    $   513,000        $   481,418  

6.50%, 03/13/2027

    2,050,000        1,984,400  

6.50%, 01/23/2029 (B)

    239,000        228,723  

6.75%, 09/21/2047

    403,000        345,895  

6.88%, 08/04/2026

    466,000        464,136  

Phillips 66
3.90%, 03/15/2028

    285,000        273,016  

4.30%, 04/01/2022

    130,000        132,587  

4.88%, 11/15/2044

    40,000        38,813  

Phillips 66 Partners, LP
3.55%, 10/01/2026

    66,000        61,651  

4.90%, 10/01/2046

    144,000        132,984  

Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA Finance Corp.
4.30%, 01/31/2043

    150,000        120,022  

4.65%, 10/15/2025

    350,000        345,223  

Shell International Finance BV
4.13%, 05/11/2035

    258,000        251,143  

Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC
4.80%, 03/15/2047 (B)

    136,000        128,798  

8.00%, 03/01/2032

    105,000        131,667  

Spectra Energy Partners, LP
3.50%, 03/15/2025

    633,000        606,041  

Suncor Energy, Inc.
5.95%, 12/01/2034

    550,000        621,897  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations, LP
3.90%, 07/15/2026

    195,000        181,080  

5.50%, 02/15/2020

    250,000        255,925  

5.95%, 12/01/2025

    150,000        158,847  

6.10%, 02/15/2042

    500,000        493,458  

TC PipeLines, LP
3.90%, 05/25/2027

    141,000        131,114  

Total Capital International SA
2.70%, 01/25/2023

    688,000        664,479  

3.70%, 01/15/2024

    160,000        160,439  

3.75%, 04/10/2024

    82,000        82,332  

TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.
2.50%, 08/01/2022

    115,000        109,901  

3.13%, 01/15/2019

    149,000        149,050  

3.75%, 10/16/2023

    135,000        133,763  

4.88%, 01/15/2026

    370,000        381,292  

Valero Energy Corp.
7.50%, 04/15/2032

    100,000        122,522  

Western Gas Partners, LP
4.50%, 03/01/2028

    68,000        64,726  

5.30%, 03/01/2048

    196,000        171,356  

5.45%, 04/01/2044

    97,000        87,544  

Williams Cos., Inc.
3.90%, 01/15/2025

    117,000        113,378  

4.85%, 03/01/2048

    249,000        227,367  
    

 

 

 
       26,477,036  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.0% (E)             

Unilever Capital Corp.
3.38%, 03/22/2025

    180,000        176,448  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.3%             

Allergan Funding SCS
3.85%, 06/15/2024

    211,000        207,134  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)             

Allergan, Inc.
2.80%, 03/15/2023

    $   162,000        $   153,731  

3.38%, 09/15/2020

    125,000        124,911  

Baxalta, Inc.
3.60%, 06/23/2022

    20,000        19,813  

5.25%, 06/23/2045

    10,000        10,049  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.70%, 07/15/2064 (B)

    100,000        80,240  

Bayer US Finance LLC
3.38%, 10/08/2024 (B)

    200,000        189,855  

Johnson & Johnson
2.63%, 01/15/2025

    408,000        387,710  

3.40%, 01/15/2038

    432,000        388,273  

4.38%, 12/05/2033

    99,000        102,911  

Merck & Co., Inc.
3.70%, 02/10/2045

    20,000        18,162  

Mylan NV
3.95%, 06/15/2026

    185,000        169,757  

Mylan, Inc.
3.13%, 01/15/2023 (B)

    100,000        94,308  

5.40%, 11/29/2043

    100,000        89,379  

Novartis Capital Corp.
3.00%, 11/20/2025

    395,000        375,634  

Pfizer, Inc.
3.00%, 12/15/2026

    412,000        390,158  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.88%, 09/23/2023

    334,000        315,082  

3.20%, 09/23/2026

    270,000        244,681  
    

 

 

 
       3,361,788  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1%  

Ontario Teachers’ Cadillac Fairview Properties Trust
3.13%, 03/20/2022 (B)

    314,000        307,434  

3.88%, 03/20/2027 (B)

    325,000        315,441  
    

 

 

 
       622,875  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.2%             

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC
3.45%, 09/15/2021

    251,000        252,034  

5.75%, 05/01/2040

    300,000        345,247  

7.29%, 06/01/2036

    90,000        118,260  

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
6.13%, 09/15/2115

    210,000        234,767  

CSX Corp.
4.25%, 06/01/2021

    65,000        66,210  

6.00%, 10/01/2036, MTN

    340,000        387,690  

Norfolk Southern Corp.
3.25%, 12/01/2021

    166,000        164,775  

3.85%, 01/15/2024

    266,000        266,391  

4.05%, 08/15/2052

    87,000        77,132  

Ryder System, Inc.
2.50%, 05/11/2020, MTN

    158,000        155,776  

3.45%, 11/15/2021, MTN

    42,000        41,692  
    

 

 

 
       2,109,974  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.2%  

Analog Devices, Inc.
4.50%, 12/05/2036

    226,000        208,970  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)  

Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance, Ltd.
3.63%, 01/15/2024

    $   663,000        $   634,874  

3.88%, 01/15/2027

    200,000        183,648  

Intel Corp.
3.70%, 07/29/2025

    97,000        96,737  

3.73%, 12/08/2047

    155,000        138,187  

4.10%, 05/19/2046

    224,000        213,199  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.90%, 05/20/2024

    400,000        379,541  

3.25%, 05/20/2027

    357,000        330,152  
    

 

 

 
       2,185,308  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.5%             

Microsoft Corp.
2.38%, 05/01/2023

    24,000        22,999  

2.88%, 02/06/2024

    342,000        331,555  

3.30%, 02/06/2027

    279,000        270,696  

3.50%, 02/12/2035

    277,000        258,742  

4.00%, 02/12/2055

    81,000        75,948  

4.10%, 02/06/2037

    489,000        489,981  

4.20%, 11/03/2035

    103,000        104,442  

4.50%, 10/01/2040 - 02/06/2057

    451,000        465,458  

4.75%, 11/03/2055

    436,000        470,323  

Oracle Corp.
2.40%, 09/15/2023

    324,000        306,395  

2.95%, 11/15/2024 - 05/15/2025

    1,100,000        1,049,514  

3.90%, 05/15/2035

    60,000        55,937  

4.30%, 07/08/2034

    600,000        587,852  

5.38%, 07/15/2040

    123,000        135,750  

6.13%, 07/08/2039

    731,000        870,562  

VMware, Inc.
2.95%, 08/21/2022

    521,000        498,791  
    

 

 

 
       5,994,945  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.1%             

Home Depot, Inc.
2.13%, 09/15/2026

    315,000        280,342  

4.20%, 04/01/2043

    145,000        138,910  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.
3.38%, 09/15/2025

    119,000        115,110  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
3.60%, 09/01/2027

    247,000        230,886  
    

 

 

 
       765,248  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.5%  

Apple, Inc.
2.45%, 08/04/2026

    296,000        269,559  

2.75%, 01/13/2025

    500,000        474,123  

2.85%, 05/11/2024

    234,000        224,570  

2.90%, 09/12/2027

    597,000        552,955  

3.00%, 02/09/2024 - 06/20/2027

    988,000        936,926  

3.20%, 05/13/2025 - 05/11/2027

    446,000        426,870  

3.25%, 02/23/2026

    266,000        256,062  

3.35%, 02/09/2027

    603,000        580,783  

3.45%, 05/06/2024 - 02/09/2045

    549,000        526,768  

3.75%, 09/12/2047

    500,000        448,606  

3.85%, 08/04/2046

    207,000        189,186  

4.50%, 02/23/2036

    340,000        353,568  

4.65%, 02/23/2046

    119,000        122,755  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    $   800,000        $   828,999  
    

 

 

 
       6,191,730  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.0% (E)             

BAT Capital Corp.
4.39%, 08/15/2037 (B)

    377,000        334,166  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.1%  

Air Lease Corp.
3.25%, 03/01/2025

    258,000        239,464  

International Lease Finance Corp.
5.88%, 08/15/2022

    154,000        162,174  

8.63%, 01/15/2022

    700,000        793,056  

WW Grainger, Inc.
4.60%, 06/15/2045

    198,000        193,117  
    

 

 

 
       1,387,811  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.1%             

Mexico City Airport Trust
5.50%, 07/31/2047 (B)

    200,000        160,000  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
4.13%, 08/01/2023 (B)

    233,000        232,452  

4.88%, 07/11/2022 (B)

    500,000        513,896  
    

 

 

 
       906,348  
    

 

 

 
Water Utilities - 0.0% (E)             

American Water Capital Corp.
3.85%, 03/01/2024

    300,000        302,217  

4.00%, 12/01/2046

    172,000        157,655  
    

 

 

 
       459,872  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.2%  

America Movil SAB de CV
3.13%, 07/16/2022

    236,000        230,106  

Crown Castle Towers LLC
3.22%, 05/15/2042 (B)

    200,000        196,960  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC
3.36%, 03/20/2023 (B)

    606,750        600,682  

Vodafone Group PLC
2.95%, 02/19/2023

    75,000        71,824  

4.13%, 05/30/2025

    313,000        306,070  

5.00%, 05/30/2038

    443,000        416,960  

5.25%, 05/30/2048

    260,000        245,478  
    

 

 

 
       2,068,080  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $302,932,629)

       293,115,673  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.7%  
Canada - 0.0% (E)             

Province of Quebec
6.35%, 01/30/2026, MTN

    285,000        329,053  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.1%             

Colombia Government International Bond
4.00%, 02/26/2024

    300,000        296,250  

5.00%, 06/15/2045

    200,000        189,302  

7.38%, 09/18/2037

    200,000        241,500  
    

 

 

 
       727,052  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Israel - 0.3%             

Israel Government AID Bond Series 2011-Z,
Zero Coupon, 11/15/2026

    $   1,400,000        $   1,054,802  

Israel Government AID Bond, Principal Only STRIPS
Series 2, 11/01/2024

    2,250,000        1,848,548  
    

 

 

 
       2,903,350  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.3%             

Mexico Government International Bond
3.75%, 01/11/2028 (F)

    1,042,000        959,692  

4.13%, 01/21/2026

    615,000        592,522  

4.35%, 01/15/2047

    183,000        152,437  

4.60%, 02/10/2048

    200,000        173,504  

5.55%, 01/21/2045 (F)

    190,000        187,722  

4.75%, 03/08/2044, MTN

    688,000        609,919  

5.75%, 10/12/2110, MTN

    550,000        504,625  
    

 

 

 
       3,180,421  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.0% (E)             

Panama Government International Bond
4.50%, 04/16/2050

    200,000        184,500  
    

 

 

 
Supranational - 0.0% (E)             

African Development Bank
8.80%, 09/01/2019

    500,000        523,284  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $8,352,886)

       7,847,660  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 2.8%  

American General Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2006-1, Class A5,

    

5.75% (A), 12/25/2035 (B)

    6,878        7,088  

ASG Resecuritization Trust

    

Series 2011-1, Class 3A50,

    

4.16% (A), 11/28/2035 (B)

    35,475        35,429  

Banc of America Funding Trust

    

Series 2004-3, Class 1A1,

    

5.50%, 10/25/2034

    86,638        90,422  

Series 2004-C, Class 1A1,

    

3.88% (A), 12/20/2034

    45,770        46,107  

Series 2005-E, Class 4A1,

    

4.31% (A), 03/20/2035

    287,133        290,266  

Banc of America Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2003-C, Class 3A1,

    

4.19% (A), 04/25/2033

    47,057        47,872  

Series 2004-C, Class 2A2,

    

4.15% (A), 04/25/2034

    174,985        176,285  

BB-UBS Trust

    

Series 2012-SHOW, Class A,

    

3.43%, 11/05/2036 (B)

    1,500,000        1,464,887  

BCAP LLC Trust

    

Series 2009-RR5, Class 8A1,

    

5.50% (A), 11/26/2034 (B)

    62,958        63,834  

Series 2010-RR7, Class 2A1,

    

3.77% (A), 07/26/2045 (B)

    277,081        274,611  

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust

    

Series 2005-2, Class 1A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
2.78% (A), 03/25/2035

    23,775        23,778  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust

    

Series 2003-4, Class 3A1,
4.40% (A), 07/25/2033

    $   43,862        $   44,328  

Series 2004-2, Class 14A,
3.86% (A), 05/25/2034

    31,943        31,742  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2005-PWR8, Class X1,
0.34% (A), 06/11/2041 (B)

    125,604        723  

CD Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2007-CD4, Class XC,
0.77% (A), 12/11/2049 (B)

    123,806        1,391  

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust

    

Series 2007-A1, Class 1A3,
4.16% (A), 02/25/2037

    601,960        610,858  

Series 2007-A1, Class 2A1,
4.47% (A), 02/25/2037

    123,457        126,729  

Series 2007-A1, Class 7A1,
4.26% (A), 02/25/2037

    71,238        71,618  

Series 2007-A1, Class 9A1,
4.02% (A), 02/25/2037

    55,343        55,104  

Series 2007-A2, Class 1A1,
4.26% (A), 07/25/2037

    26,267        26,368  

Series 2007-A2, Class 2A1,
4.24% (A), 07/25/2037

    174,746        178,020  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust

    

Series 2004-3, Class A26,
5.50%, 04/25/2034

    113,481        115,070  

Series 2004-3, Class A4,
5.75%, 04/25/2034

    170,222        173,838  

Series 2004-5, Class 1A4,
5.50%, 06/25/2034

    201,122        203,005  

Series 2004-8, Class 2A1,
4.50%, 06/25/2019

    974        976  

Series 2004-J4, Class 2A1,
5.00%, 05/25/2019

    13,370        12,879  

Citigroup Global Markets Mortgage Securities VII, Inc.

    

Series 2003-HYB1, Class A,
4.74% (A), 09/25/2033

    64,701        65,509  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2003-1, Class 3A4,
5.25%, 09/25/2033

    62,171        62,180  

Series 2005-2, Class 2A11,
5.50%, 05/25/2035

    124,675        127,357  

Series 2009-10, Class 1A1,
4.32% (A), 09/25/2033 (B)

    191,322        194,330  

COBALT CMBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2006-C1, Class IO,
0.81% (A), 08/15/2048

    930,593        7,858  

COMM Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-CR25, Class A4,
3.76%, 08/10/2048

    562,000        558,425  

Series 2018-HOME, Class A,
3.82% (A), 04/10/2033 (B)

    2,410,000        2,357,496  

COMM Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2012-CR2, Class XA,
1.65% (A), 08/15/2045

    1,799,515        90,682  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.

    

Series 2003-21, Class 1A4,
5.25%, 09/25/2033

    $   52,548        $   53,726  

Series 2003-AR15, Class 3A1,
4.18% (A), 06/25/2033

    98,300        98,741  

Series 2004-5, Class 3A1,
5.25%, 08/25/2019

    19,696        19,735  

CSFB Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates

    

Series 2003-27, Class 5A4,
5.25%, 11/25/2033

    97,972        98,592  

Series 2003-29, Class 5A1,
7.00%, 12/25/2033

    109,398        116,855  

Series 2004-4, Class 2A4,
5.50%, 09/25/2034

    132,293        138,032  

Series 2004-8, Class 1A4,
5.50%, 12/25/2034

    142,481        147,884  

CSMC OA LLC

    

Series 2014-USA, Class D,
4.37%, 09/15/2037 (B)

    500,000        475,625  

CSMC Trust

    

Series 2010-17R, Class 1A1,
4.18% (A), 06/26/2036 (B)

    32,402        32,507  

Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-1, Class 2A1,
5.40% (A), 02/25/2020

    26,660        26,659  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

Series K070, Class A2,
3.30% (A), 11/25/2027

    965,000        933,366  

Series W5FX, Class AFX,
3.21% (A), 04/25/2028

    970,000        930,730  

GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2003-AR2, Class 2A4,
4.39% (A), 12/19/2033

    290,930        293,214  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2006-GG8, Class X,
0.87% (A), 11/10/2039 (B)

    1,076,157        7,738  

GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-RP3, Class 1AF,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.63% (A), 09/25/2035 (B)

    747,382        668,634  

GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2005-RP3, Class 1AS,
2.31% (A), 09/25/2035 (B)

    560,536        30,819  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2003-7F, Class 1A4,
5.25%, 06/25/2033

    297,594        304,334  

Series 2004-8F, Class 2A3,
6.00%, 09/25/2034

    164,872        168,718  

Series 2005-5F, Class 8A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
2.78% (A), 06/25/2035

    14,221        13,613  

Headlands Residential LLC

    

Series 2017-RPL1, Class A,
3.88% (A), 08/25/2022 (B)

    1,980,000        1,959,804  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Impac CMB Trust

    

Series 2005-4, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.88% (A), 05/25/2035

    $   122,823        $   121,572  

Impac Secured Assets CMN Owner Trust

    

Series 2003-2, Class A1,
5.50%, 08/25/2033

    49,618        51,528  

Impac Secured Assets Trust

    

Series 2006-1, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.63% (A), 05/25/2036

    396,081        391,933  

Series 2006-2, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.63% (A), 08/25/2036

    164,231        160,580  

Independence Plaza Trust

    

Series 2018-INDP, Class A,
3.76%, 07/10/2035 (B)

    1,590,000        1,559,313  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

    

Series 2006-LDP9, Class A3SF,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.16%,
2.43% (A), 05/15/2047

    232,325        232,150  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2006-CB15, Class X1,
0.19% (A), 06/12/2043

    4,270,813        5,103  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2004-A3, Class 4A1,
4.54% (A), 07/25/2034

    23,548        24,103  

Series 2004-A4, Class 1A1,
4.64% (A), 09/25/2034

    29,856        30,641  

Series 2004-S1, Class 1A7,
5.00%, 09/25/2034

    3,394        3,418  

Series 2005-A1, Class 3A4,
4.27% (A), 02/25/2035

    107,392        110,105  

Series 2006-A2, Class 5A3,
4.24% (A), 11/25/2033

    193,248        197,597  

Series 2006-A3, Class 6A1,
4.16% (A), 08/25/2034

    21,246        21,159  

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2006-C1, Class XCL,
0.38% (A), 02/15/2041 (B)

    970,353        105  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust

    

Series 2004-13, Class 2A1,
4.46% (A), 04/21/2034

    226,671        232,794  

Series 2004-13, Class 3A7,
4.45% (A), 11/21/2034

    140,790        144,093  

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust

    

Series 2003-9, Class 2A1,
6.00%, 12/25/2033

    15,254        15,701  

Series 2004-5, Class 5A1,
4.75%, 06/25/2019

    3,022        3,017  

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust

    

Series 2003-11, Class 9A6,
5.25%, 12/25/2033

    271,759        273,329  

Series 2004-P7, Class A6,
5.50%, 12/27/2033 (B)

    37,620        37,615  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

MASTR Resecuritization Trust, Principal Only STRIPS

    

Series 2005, Class 3,
05/28/2035 (B)

    $   15,188        $   12,231  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust

    

Series 2003-A4, Class 2A,
4.46% (A), 07/25/2033

    63,187        62,245  

Series 2003-A5, Class 2A6,
4.40% (A), 08/25/2033

    40,488        41,822  

Series 2004-1, Class 2A1,
4.12% (A), 12/25/2034

    152,378        152,703  

Series 2004-A4, Class A2,
4.09% (A), 08/25/2034

    75,748        77,642  

Series 2004-D, Class A2,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 0.72%,
3.24% (A), 09/25/2029

    119,139        114,785  

ML-CFC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2006-4, Class XC,
0.61% (A), 12/12/2049 (B)

    246,426        3  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust

    

Series 2011-C3, Class A3,
4.05%, 07/15/2049

    471,236        473,357  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2006-IQ12, Class X1,
0.63% (A), 12/15/2043 (B)

    1,429,828        14  

Series 2006-T21, Class X,
0.03% (A), 10/12/2052 (B)

    10,632,733        106  

Series 2007-HQ11, Class X,
0.33% (A), 02/12/2044 (B)

    789,157        1,342  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2004-3, Class 4A,
5.64% (A), 04/25/2034

    167,638        176,144  

Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust

    

Series 2012-IO, Class AXA,
1.00%, 03/27/2051 (B)

    33,508        33,341  

Series 2012-XA, Class B,
0.25%, 07/27/2049 (B)

    247,617        232,835  

Prime Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2004-CL1, Class 1A1,
6.00%, 02/25/2034

    58,450        61,299  

Prime Mortgage Trust, Principal Only STRIPS

    

Series 2004-CL1, Class 1,
02/25/2034

    3,585        2,994  

Provident Funding Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-1, Class 2A1,
3.85% (A), 05/25/2035

    74,375        73,113  

RALI Trust

    

Series 2003-QS18, Class A1,
5.00%, 09/25/2018

    1,602        1,602  

RAMP Trust

    

Series 2004-SL2, Class A3,
7.00%, 10/25/2031

    105,432        109,003  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust

    

Series 2009-1, Class 1A1,
6.50% (A), 02/26/2036 (B)

    196,660        204,532  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2004-11, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.88% (A), 12/20/2034

    $   233,023        $   229,619  

Series 2004-11, Class A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.88% (A), 12/20/2034

    110,099        108,170  

Series 2004-12, Class A3,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
2.82% (A), 01/20/2035

    104,006        96,914  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust

    

Series 2004-AR5, Class 1A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.66%,
2.94% (A), 10/19/2034

    242,545        239,483  

Structured Asset Securities Corp.

    

Series 2003-37A, Class 2A,
4.36% (A), 12/25/2033

    55,893        56,272  

Series 2004-4XS, Class 1A5,
5.23% (A), 02/25/2034

    278,056        279,116  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

    

Series 2003-33H, Class 1A1,
5.50%, 10/25/2033

    53,446        54,356  

Series 2004-5H, Class A4,
5.54%, 12/25/2033

    215,824        220,561  

Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust

    

Series 2003-4, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
2.92% (A), 09/25/2043

    117,380        116,875  

Series 2004-1, Class II2A,
2.76% (A), 03/25/2044

    55,180        54,139  

UBS-BAMLL Trust

    

Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (B)

    1,000,000        990,613  

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2012-C2, Class A4,
3.53%, 05/10/2063

    650,000        649,311  

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2012-C2, Class XA,
1.33% (A), 05/10/2063 (B)

    4,299,054        168,270  

V.M. Jog Engineering, Ltd.

    

Series 2017, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.60%,
6.56% (A), 12/15/2020

    2,090,000        2,090,000  

VNDO Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2012-6AVE, Class A,
3.00%, 11/15/2030 (B)

    1,000,000        977,836  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS

    

Series 2006-C24, Class XC,
0.08% (A), 03/15/2045 (B)

    5,868,346        59  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust

    

Series 2003-AR6, Class A1,
4.23% (A), 06/25/2033

    203,406        205,797  

Series 2003-AR7, Class A7,
4.14% (A), 08/25/2033

    76,346        78,165  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust (continued)

 

Series 2003-AR8, Class A,
4.23% (A), 08/25/2033

    $   32,838        $   33,305  

Series 2003-AR9, Class 1A6,
4.32% (A), 09/25/2033

    151,513        155,297  

Series 2003-S3, Class 1A4,
5.50%, 06/25/2033

    173,897        178,204  

Series 2003-S4, Class 2A10,

    

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.46%,
11.19% (A), 06/25/2033

    7,076        7,452  

Series 2003-S9, Class A8,
5.25%, 10/25/2033

    92,126        93,538  

Series 2004-AR3, Class A1,
3.96% (A), 06/25/2034

    22,015        22,436  

Series 2004-AR3, Class A2,
3.96% (A), 06/25/2034

    226,436        230,766  

Series 2004-CB2, Class 7A,
5.50%, 08/25/2019

    9,974        10,041  

Series 2004-CB3, Class 4A,
6.00%, 10/25/2019

    19,708        20,017  

Series 2004-S2, Class 2A4,
5.50%, 06/25/2034

    196,676        205,049  

Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust

    

Series 2003-MS2, Class 1A1,
5.75%, 02/25/2033

    28,026        28,335  

Series 2004-RA2, Class 2A,
7.00%, 07/25/2033

    60,409        65,111  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2014-LC16, Class A2,
2.82%, 08/15/2050

    979,821        978,251  

Series 2016-C35, Class A4,
2.93%, 07/15/2048

    1,915,000        1,786,306  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust

    

Series 2003-K, Class 1A1,
4.69% (A), 11/25/2033

    10,722        10,909  

Series 2004-4, Class A9,
5.50%, 05/25/2034

    132,576        134,263  

Series 2004-EE, Class 2A1,
4.44% (A), 12/25/2034

    73,019        74,527  

Series 2004-EE, Class 2A2,
4.44% (A), 12/25/2034

    18,255        18,817  

Series 2004-EE, Class 3A1,
4.52% (A), 12/25/2034

    25,018        25,888  

Series 2004-EE, Class 3A2,
4.52% (A), 12/25/2034

    37,527        38,833  

Series 2004-I, Class 1A1,
4.35% (A), 07/25/2034

    405,938        416,162  

Series 2004-P, Class 2A1,
4.64% (A), 09/25/2034

    502,911        517,231  

Series 2004-R, Class 2A1,
4.73% (A), 09/25/2034

    203,588        210,488  

Series 2004-U, Class A1,
4.42% (A), 10/25/2034

    418,973        422,510  

Series 2004-V, Class 1A1,
4.46% (A), 10/25/2034

    48,576        49,439  

Series 2004-V, Class 1A2,
4.46% (A), 10/25/2034

    21,686        22,423  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (continued)

 

Series 2004-W, Class A9,
4.69% (A), 11/25/2034

    $   73,319        $   75,220  

Series 2005-AR3, Class 1A1,
4.43% (A), 03/25/2035

    357,131        367,948  

Series 2005-AR8, Class 2A1,
4.21% (A), 06/25/2035

    119,299        122,468  

Series 2005-AR9, Class 2A1,
4.68% (A), 10/25/2033

    54,292        55,027  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2011-C3, Class A4,
4.38%, 03/15/2044 (B)

    550,000        560,181  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $33,404,533)

       33,155,358  
    

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.4%  
California - 0.1%             

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited,
7.30%, 10/01/2039

    520,000        706,597  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.1%             

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.60%, 03/15/2040

    280,000        325,665  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds
4.46%, 10/01/2062

    800,000        789,368  

5.65%, 11/01/2040

    655,000        774,662  
    

 

 

 
       1,889,695  
    

 

 

 
Ohio - 0.2%             

American Municipal Power, Inc., Revenue Bonds,

    

Series B,
7.50%, 02/15/2050

    640,000        873,056  

Ohio State University, Revenue Bonds,

    

Series A,
4.80%, 06/01/2111

    1,370,000        1,395,646  
    

 

 

 
       2,268,702  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $4,426,956)

       4,864,994  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 31.4%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

12-Month LIBOR + 1.64%,
3.39% (A), 11/01/2036

    63,323        66,129  

3.50%, 06/01/2042 - 07/15/2042

    2,634,020        2,581,876  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.59%,
3.58% (A), 12/01/2036

    199,452        207,669  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
3.58% (A), 02/01/2037

    23,772        24,703  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.91%,
3.66% (A), 04/01/2037

    1,702        1,744  

1-Year CMT + 2.25%,
3.70% (A), 01/01/2035

    277,958        293,189  

1-Year CMT + 2.24%,
3.75% (A), 11/01/2036

    179,159        189,054  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.05%,
3.80% (A), 11/01/2036

    16,291        17,250  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (continued)

 

12-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
3.80% (A), 06/01/2037

    $   22,753        $   23,703  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.52%,
3.98% (A), 05/01/2037

    83,508        86,156  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.89%,
3.99% (A), 05/01/2038

    23,360        24,546  

4.00%, 04/01/2043 - 01/01/2046

    3,339,175        3,371,015  

1-Year CMT + 2.25%,
4.00% (A), 02/01/2036

    353,009        371,978  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.67%,
4.02% (A), 12/01/2036

    111,547        116,220  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.05%,
4.03% (A), 05/01/2037

    58,488        61,854  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.98%,
4.08% (A), 04/01/2037

    29,837        31,226  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.22%,
4.10% (A), 03/01/2037

    61,968        64,761  

1-Year CMT + 2.25%,
4.13% (A), 07/01/2036

    227,177        239,538  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
4.20% (A), 10/01/2036

    23,388        24,206  

6-Month LIBOR + 2.01%,
4.35% (A), 05/01/2037

    49,095        51,569  

1-Year CMT + 2.43%,
4.43% (A), 12/01/2031

    388,252        408,862  

4.50%, 05/01/2041 - 07/01/2047

    13,117,564        13,622,359  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.18%,
4.56% (A), 05/01/2037

    164,373        173,821  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.81%,
4.56% (A), 09/01/2037

    29,108        30,525  

1-Year CMT + 2.36%,
4.63% (A), 10/01/2037

    27,616        28,884  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.33%,
4.69% (A), 05/01/2036

    29,952        32,088  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.47%,
4.77% (A), 03/01/2036

    112,583        120,924  

1-Year CMT + 2.65%,
4.85% (A), 10/01/2037

    96,323        94,629  

5.00%, 08/01/2040

    335,860        354,671  

5.50%, 02/01/2021 - 12/01/2035

    735,261        766,876  

6.00%, 12/01/2036 - 06/01/2037

    212,269        227,656  

6.50%, 05/01/2035 - 03/01/2038

    1,025,582        1,135,649  

7.50%, 02/01/2038 - 09/01/2038

    48,009        52,820  

10.00%, 03/17/2026 - 10/01/2030

    37,459        38,842  

11.00%, 02/17/2021

    2,623        2,636  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates
2.27%, 01/25/2023

    2,500,000        2,387,265  

2.31%, 12/25/2022

    3,000,000        2,887,040  

2.33%, 06/25/2021

    2,100,000        2,052,493  

2.60%, 09/25/2020

    81,014        80,346  

2.72%, 07/25/2026

    1,456,000        1,373,582  

2.74%, 09/25/2025

    1,000,000        946,711  

2.81%, 09/25/2024

    4,140,000        4,013,843  

2.84%, 09/25/2022

    1,001,000        982,389  

2.93%, 01/25/2023

    1,435,300        1,415,342  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (continued)

 

1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
2.96% (A), 09/25/2022

    $   420,785        $   421,444  

3.12%, 06/25/2027

    654,000        626,384  

3.24%, 04/25/2027

    1,097,000        1,058,939  

3.33%, 05/25/2027

    590,000        572,806  

3.35%, 01/25/2028

    1,595,000        1,547,133  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.50% (A), 07/15/2037

    690,022        691,075  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (A), 08/15/2023

    167,782        168,534  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.30%,
2.58% (A), 03/15/2036

    35,220        35,248  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.68% (A), 02/15/2033

    77,608        77,563  

1-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
3.48% (A), 07/15/2039

    28,577        29,259  

4.00%, 11/15/2041 - 07/15/2042

    3,494,290        3,511,434  

4.50%, 06/15/2025

    2,000,000        2,067,493  

5.00%, 07/15/2033 - 07/15/2041

    9,129,091        9,680,599  

5.30%, 01/15/2033

    399,256        425,970  

5.50%, 02/15/2022 - 01/15/2039

    3,019,982        3,203,626  

(3.62) * 1-Month LIBOR + 27.21%,
5.50% (A), 05/15/2041

    585,005        578,927  

(3.67) * 1-Month LIBOR + 27.50%,
5.50% (A), 05/15/2041

    698,227        734,209  

(1.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 9.08%,
5.69% (A), 11/15/2033

    80,918        81,393  

5.72% (A), 10/15/2038

    215,904        232,098  

6.00%, 05/15/2034 - 06/15/2038

    1,639,951        1,795,576  

6.25%, 10/15/2023

    152,436        159,204  

6.50%, 08/15/2021 - 06/15/2032

    1,115,766        1,193,685  

6.96% (A), 11/15/2021

    54,978        55,676  

7.00%, 12/15/2036

    456,018        508,720  

7.34% (A), 11/15/2046

    632,192        709,993  

7.50%, 11/15/2036 - 12/15/2036

    540,076        613,096  

(7.27) * 1-Month LIBOR + 48.00%,
8.00% (A), 06/15/2035

    16,942        18,621  

(3.33) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.50%,
9.90% (A), 02/15/2040

    412,038        459,288  

(1.83) * 1-Month LIBOR + 14.85%,
10.67% (A), 06/15/2033

    31,801        36,355  

(2.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.45%,
11.75% (A), 02/15/2038

    13,997        15,272  

(4.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 22.00%,
12.88% (A), 05/15/2035

    49,103        57,540  

(3.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 20.22%,
13.38% (A), 07/15/2035

    28,550        32,409  

(4.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 24.75%,
14.49% (A), 06/15/2035

    66,581        85,232  

(2.60) * 1-Month LIBOR + 20.93%,
15.00% (A), 08/15/2031

    40,990        51,848  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, Interest Only STRIPS
1.53% (A), 01/15/2040

    598,585        24,321  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
3.72% (A), 11/15/2037 - 10/15/2040

    937,833        112,696  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, Interest Only STRIPS (continued)

 

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.05%,
3.77% (A), 05/15/2038

    $   151,731        $   14,767  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.10%,
3.82% (A), 05/15/2039

    75,582        3,581  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.25%,
3.97% (A), 12/15/2039

    205,298        24,212  

4.00%, 11/15/2029 - 10/15/2037

    598,900        29,677  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.34%,
4.06% (A), 12/15/2039

    558,839        60,911  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.40%,
4.12% (A), 01/15/2037

    55,554        4,945  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.45%,
4.17% (A), 11/15/2037

    26,546        2,471  

4.50%, 12/15/2024 - 07/15/2037

    43,848        639  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.80%,
4.52% (A), 09/15/2039

    210,301        21,452  

5.00%, 04/15/2032 - 08/15/2040

    1,348,837        185,766  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, Principal Only STRIPS 03/15/2019 - 12/15/2043

    5,215,891        4,200,588  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Structured Pass-Through Certificates
3.24% (A), 10/25/2037

    399,390        407,329  

3.90% (A), 08/25/2028

    1,720,000        1,730,868  

5.23%, 05/25/2043

    856,441        882,644  

6.50%, 02/25/2043

    281,701        314,720  

6.50% (A), 09/25/2043

    126,271        139,953  

7.00%, 02/25/2043 - 07/25/2043

    323,478        364,046  

7.50%, 02/25/2042 - 09/25/2043

    406,523        462,222  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Interest Only STRIPS

    

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.70%,
5.42% (A), 08/15/2036

    395,476        62,367  

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

Zero Coupon, 10/09/2019

    4,865,000        4,738,615  

2.03%, 08/01/2019

    108,732        108,314  

2.15%, 01/25/2023

    2,500,000        2,385,682  

2.37%, 04/01/2023

    1,664,300        1,598,429  

2.38%, 10/01/2026

    1,500,000        1,379,336  

2.43%, 08/01/2026

    1,940,985        1,797,947  

2.49% (A), 12/25/2026

    2,200,000        2,021,268  

2.49%, 05/01/2026 - 05/25/2026

    3,000,000        2,775,981  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
2.50% (A), 03/25/2045 - 02/25/2046

    150,436        150,203  

2.61%, 06/01/2026

    1,012,000        945,816  

2.63%, 03/01/2026

    2,970,149        2,798,444  

2.64%, 06/01/2026

    2,477,000        2,319,990  

2.67%, 04/01/2025

    1,164,592        1,112,033  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.68% (A), 05/25/2042

    243,450        240,819  

2.70%, 07/01/2026

    1,276,000        1,195,305  

2.80%, 10/01/2025 - 01/01/2028

    15,086,033        14,448,688  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
2.83% (A), 08/25/2042

    889,060        897,789  

2.90%, 06/25/2027

    2,040,732        1,898,740  

2.92%, 01/01/2025

    2,510,000        2,428,167  

2.93%, 06/01/2030

    1,000,000        916,469  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal National Mortgage Association (continued)

 

2.94% (A), 01/25/2026

    $   3,486,000        $   3,334,863  

2.94%, 12/01/2028

    5,000,000        4,639,847  

2.98%, 06/01/2027

    1,715,000        1,623,448  

2.99%, 08/01/2029

    3,000,000        2,778,509  

3.00%, 06/01/2043

    1,306,523        1,246,691  

3.02%, 07/01/2024 - 05/01/2030

    13,258,633        12,501,710  

3.04%, 06/01/2024 - 07/01/2029

    6,906,485        6,504,981  

3.04% (A), 03/25/2028

    1,138,000        1,072,435  

3.06% (A), 05/25/2027

    1,700,000        1,613,800  

3.08% (A), 06/25/2027

    1,771,000        1,684,179  

3.08%, 12/01/2024

    1,903,137        1,860,109  

3.09%, 09/01/2029

    3,797,000        3,529,184  

3.09% (A), 02/25/2030

    815,000        758,199  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
3.09% (A), 11/25/2022

    812,939        820,169  

3.11%, 03/01/2027

    1,981,273        1,917,086  

3.15%, 04/01/2031

    3,234,743        3,125,605  

3.17%, 02/01/2030

    988,910        937,696  

3.18% (A), 04/25/2029

    1,419,000        1,336,016  

3.21%, 03/01/2029

    5,000,000        4,759,200  

3.24%, 06/01/2026

    928,639        910,031  

3.28%, 11/01/2030

    2,000,000        1,893,225  

3.29%, 08/01/2026

    2,000,000        1,961,311  

3.32%, 04/01/2029

    5,000,000        4,798,572  

3.37%, 05/01/2037

    944,637        892,384  

3.38%, 12/01/2029

    799,520        771,797  

3.39% (A), 07/25/2028

    2,032,000        1,965,843  

3.45%, 04/01/2029

    3,867,000        3,755,709  

3.50%, 04/01/2043 - 01/01/2044

    2,796,177        2,738,632  

3.52%, 10/01/2029

    818,609        805,320  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.79%,
3.54% (A), 12/01/2036

    38,754        40,742  

3.57%, 07/01/2028

    2,501,360        2,463,907  

3.59%, 01/01/2031

    953,995        930,817  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.88%,
3.63% (A), 11/01/2036

    29,034        30,565  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.94%,
3.69% (A), 12/01/2036

    52,020        54,489  

3.73%, 05/01/2029

    862,839        858,383  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.68%,
3.76% (A), 04/01/2036

    42,972        44,944  

3.76%, 12/01/2035

    1,920,581        1,899,901  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.28%,
3.78% (A), 09/01/2036

    36,220        37,093  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.71%,
3.80% (A), 04/01/2037

    23,239        24,327  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.31%,
3.81% (A), 07/01/2037

    90,527        92,825  

3.82%, 07/01/2030

    2,502,000        2,491,465  

3.89%, 07/01/2021

    5,798,346        5,872,245  

3.90%, 09/01/2021

    883,980        896,063  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.67%,
3.91% (A), 10/01/2036

    48,183        50,073  

3.95%, 07/01/2021

    6,767,444        6,863,948  

3.97%, 12/01/2025

    416,249        426,913  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
3.98% (A), 02/01/2037

    73,740        76,160  

4.00%, 04/01/2020 - 06/01/2047

    5,241,216        5,261,367  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal National Mortgage Association (continued)

 

4.02%, 11/01/2028

    $   646,901        $   662,834  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.52%,
4.02% (A), 02/01/2037

    29,209        30,187  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.41%,
4.02% (A), 11/01/2037

    47,415        48,962  

4.05%, 01/01/2021

    6,065,000        6,155,336  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.46%,
4.21% (A), 09/01/2037

    37,117        38,765  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.84%,
4.22% (A), 05/01/2036

    94,452        99,521  

4.23%, 02/01/2029

    4,073,341        4,151,605  

4.25%, 04/01/2021

    2,500,000        2,550,945  

4.26%, 07/01/2021

    2,420,271        2,473,738  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.20%,
4.27% (A), 11/01/2036

    9,283        9,780  

1-Year CMT + 2.09%,
4.33% (A), 11/01/2037

    99,507        104,439  

4.34%, 06/01/2021

    7,000,000        7,167,743  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.62%,
4.37% (A), 09/01/2036

    130,607        135,669  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.68%,
4.41% (A), 07/01/2037

    39,494        41,370  

4.45%, 07/01/2026

    1,343,221        1,412,070  

4.50%, 08/01/2021

    3,000,000        3,087,351  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.87%,
4.50% (A), 07/01/2037

    50,212        52,767  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
4.50% (A), 08/01/2036

    9,362        9,455  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.38%,
4.54% (A), 03/01/2036

    102,033        109,408  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.82%,
4.55% (A), 06/01/2036

    89,463        94,327  

4.55%, 06/25/2043

    113,158        115,807  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.82%,
4.70% (A), 09/01/2036

    18,261        19,150  

6-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
4.95% (A), 03/01/2036

    214,325        229,089  

5.00%, 04/01/2022 - 08/01/2040

    881,894        929,791  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.37%,
5.11% (A), 08/01/2037

    28,685        30,424  

5.50%, 11/01/2032 - 07/01/2037

    1,471,240        1,570,532  

6.00%, 03/01/2019 - 11/01/2037

    2,751,005        2,920,970  

6.50%, 06/01/2023 - 07/25/2042

    1,728,597        1,883,996  

7.00%, 12/25/2033 - 02/25/2044

    1,250,592        1,396,475  

7.50%, 10/01/2037 - 12/25/2045

    742,451        830,167  

8.00%, 10/01/2031

    63,112        68,774  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.47% (A), 06/27/2036

    195,547        191,925  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.24%,
2.52% (A), 10/25/2046

    139,538        139,275  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.29%,
2.57% (A), 07/25/2036

    128,083        127,847  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.68% (A), 06/25/2037

    33,516        33,700  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
2.83% (A), 08/25/2041

    380,652        384,821  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC (continued)

 

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.88% (A), 04/25/2040

    $   304,161        $   306,291  

3.00%, 01/25/2046

    900,834        873,047  

3.50%, 02/25/2043

    1,107,538        1,095,782  

4.28% (A), 12/25/2039

    203,586        217,544  

4.50%, 02/25/2039 - 05/25/2041

    1,275,007        1,324,524  

5.50%, 08/25/2025 - 10/25/2040

    7,607,103        8,149,426  

5.61% (G), 01/25/2032

    65,702        67,250  

5.75% (A), 05/25/2051

    244,958        261,914  

5.75%, 08/25/2034

    1,000,000        1,069,596  

5.91% (A), 12/25/2042

    119,195        128,168  

5.98% (A), 06/25/2040

    172,708        187,074  

6.00%, 03/25/2029 - 12/25/2049

    2,455,349        2,646,195  

6.22% (A), 02/25/2040

    214,418        234,961  

6.25%, 09/25/2038

    32,294        34,705  

6.44% (A), 03/25/2040

    265,848        295,500  

6.50%, 04/18/2028 - 11/25/2041

    822,662        899,775  

6.75%, 04/25/2037

    63,382        68,419  

7.00%, 03/25/2038 - 11/25/2041

    1,933,907        2,140,872  

7.50%, 05/17/2024

    91,683        97,974  

8.00%, 02/25/2023

    349,130        371,788  

(2.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 12.66%,
8.10% (A), 03/25/2040

    274,105        289,062  

(3.33) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.67%,
10.06% (A), 04/25/2040

    215,549        253,662  

(2.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 16.88%,
11.17% (A), 08/25/2035 - 10/25/2035

    76,040        87,664  

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.88%,
11.60% (A), 09/25/2024

    102,589        110,790  

(2.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 16.20%,
11.64% (A), 01/25/2034

    19,540        21,055  

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 19.53%,
13.25% (A), 05/25/2034

    124,298        156,385  

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 20.13%,
13.86% (A), 05/25/2035

    164,568        187,883  

(3.33) * 1-Month LIBOR + 22.67%,
15.06% (A), 04/25/2037

    70,703        88,814  

(3.67) * 1-Month LIBOR + 24.57%,
16.20% (A), 11/25/2035

    79,418        99,912  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, Interest Only STRIPS
1.35% (A), 04/25/2041

    388,218        17,970  

1.42% (A), 01/25/2038

    80,972        2,855  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 4.44%,
2.16% (A), 11/25/2040

    990,297        48,622  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
2.72% (A), 07/25/2040

    1,019,099        97,605  

3.00%, 01/25/2021

    260,837        7,037  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.90%,
3.62% (A), 10/25/2039

    42,576        3,984  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
3.72% (A), 02/25/2038 - 06/25/2039

    738,257        59,639  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.18%,
3.90% (A), 12/25/2039

    14,721        1,357  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.25%,
3.97% (A), 01/25/2040

    286,539        32,604  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.35%,
4.07% (A), 12/25/2037

    528,313        52,798  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, Interest Only STRIPS (continued)

 

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.40%,
4.12% (A), 07/25/2037 - 05/25/2040

    $   723,063        $   90,577  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.42%,
4.14% (A), 04/25/2040

    117,160        12,958  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.45%,
4.17% (A), 10/25/2037 - 12/25/2037

    321,955        38,029  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.62%,
4.34% (A), 07/25/2037

    151,505        15,970  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.65%,
4.37% (A), 10/25/2026 - 03/25/2039

    627,759        60,004  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.70%,
4.42% (A), 03/25/2036

    1,180,242        184,587  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.99%,
4.71% (A), 03/25/2038

    155,793        22,218  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.10%,
4.82% (A), 02/25/2040

    128,176        11,185  

5.00%, 07/25/2039

    83,277        19,274  

5.50%, 10/25/2039

    118,773        23,020  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, Principal Only STRIPS
10/25/2023 - 12/25/2043

    3,391,842        2,886,402  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Principal Only STRIPS
09/25/2024 - 08/25/2032

    459,833        414,966  

FREMF Mortgage Trust
3.58% (A), 11/25/2049 (B)

    920,000        870,473  

3.68% (A), 01/25/2048 (B)

    1,405,000        1,315,302  

3.68% (A), 01/25/2048 (B)

    4,355,000        4,222,313  

3.83% (A), 11/25/2047 (B)

    2,000,000        1,888,138  

3.84% (A), 07/25/2049 (B)

    750,000        745,489  

4.07% (A), 11/25/2047 (B)

    853,000        831,715  

Government National Mortgage Association

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.45%,
2.56% (A), 03/20/2060

    9,790        9,779  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.47%,
2.58% (A), 05/20/2063

    1,653,192        1,654,660  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
2.61% (A), 06/20/2067

    2,276,459        2,283,307  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.52%,
2.63% (A), 10/20/2062

    1,365,571        1,368,339  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.53%,
2.64% (A), 10/20/2062

    1,210,688        1,219,258  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
2.69% (A), 05/20/2066

    1,464,489        1,467,275  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.71% (A), 11/20/2065

    2,861,476        2,882,487  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
2.76% (A), 05/20/2061 - 01/20/2066

    6,034,072        6,081,499  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
2.81% (A), 05/20/2061 - 03/20/2066

    5,090,006        5,136,675  

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.11% (A), 12/20/2066

    795,383        813,064  

4.50%, 11/20/2034

    934,197        977,581  

(1.15) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.67%,
5.03% (A), 03/17/2033

    10,612        10,612  

5.50%, 01/16/2033 - 09/20/2039

    3,912,965        4,200,540  

5.75%, 02/20/2036 - 10/20/2037

    639,010        674,625  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association (continued)

 

5.82% (A), 10/20/2033

    $   238,520        $   258,948  

6.00%, 11/20/2033 - 08/20/2038

    896,246        971,445  

6.13%, 06/16/2031

    1,584,000        1,700,502  

6.50%, 12/20/2031 - 12/15/2035

    1,003,271        1,105,939  

7.00%, 09/15/2031 - 10/16/2040

    924,211        1,013,959  

(6.25) * 1-Month LIBOR + 44.50%,
7.00% (A), 09/20/2034

    13,432        13,974  

7.50%, 09/16/2035 - 10/15/2037

    167,520        188,462  

(1.83) * 1-Month LIBOR + 14.70%,
10.52% (A), 11/17/2032

    21,579        22,659  

(2.92) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.50%,
10.85% (A), 02/20/2034

    52,294        58,650  

(3.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 23.28%,
15.30% (A), 04/20/2037

    140,564        171,761  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS
1.61% (A), 06/20/2067

    4,857,104        490,688  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.83%,
3.55% (A), 02/20/2038

    71,201        6,974  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.90%,
3.62% (A), 09/20/2038

    460,973        42,106  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.95%,
3.67% (A), 02/20/2039 - 06/20/2039

    185,986        16,578  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
3.72% (A), 02/20/2038

    761,897        79,071  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.04%,
3.76% (A), 02/20/2039

    61,348        4,679  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.05%,
3.77% (A), 08/16/2039

    284,196        26,359  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.09%,
3.81% (A), 09/20/2039

    449,362        39,754  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.10%,
3.82% (A), 11/20/2034 - 07/16/2039

    661,213        63,296  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.15%,
3.87% (A), 07/20/2038

    546,579        67,064  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.20%,
3.92% (A), 03/20/2037 - 06/20/2038

    193,897        19,581  

4.00%, 09/16/2037

    78,585        254  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.30%,
4.02% (A), 03/20/2039

    15,661        263  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.40%,
4.12% (A), 12/20/2038 - 11/16/2039

    486,724        39,963  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.55%,
4.27% (A), 11/16/2033 - 11/20/2037

    126,627        12,889  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.60%,
4.32% (A), 05/20/2041

    307,542        40,130  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.68%,
4.40% (A), 07/20/2037

    289,749        32,496  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.70%,
4.42% (A), 06/20/2037

    549,005        69,007  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.30%,
5.02% (A), 12/20/2038

    303,486        37,079  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.60%,
5.32% (A), 09/20/2038

    35,540        4,620  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.70%,
5.42% (A), 04/16/2038

    28,176        3,964  

6.50%, 03/20/2039

    41,205        9,152  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association, Principal Only STRIPS
12/20/2032 - 12/20/2040

    $   1,165,371        $   975,108  

Government Trust Certificate

    

Series 2001-Z,

    

Zero Coupon, 04/01/2020

    10,890,000        10,439,972  

National Credit Union Administration Guaranteed Notes Trust

    

Series 2010-R3, Class 3A,
2.40%, 12/08/2020

    54,401        54,174  

Residual Funding Corp., Principal Only STRIPS
10/15/2019 - 01/15/2030

    6,755,000        5,884,066  

Resolution Funding Corp., Principal Only STRIPS
01/15/2026 - 10/15/2027

    170,000        129,193  

Tennessee Valley Authority
4.25%, 09/15/2065

    365,000        384,540  

4.63%, 09/15/2060 (F)

    451,000        508,453  

5.88%, 04/01/2036

    2,565,000        3,210,313  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Principal Only STRIPS
05/01/2019 - 05/01/2030

    3,800,000        2,896,795  

Vendee Mortgage Trust
6.75%, 06/15/2028

    264,268        287,005  

7.25%, 02/15/2023

    269,724        287,536  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $384,438,616)

 

     368,277,536  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 23.9%  
U.S. Treasury - 23.2%             

U.S. Treasury Bond
2.50%, 02/15/2045

    2,300,000        1,938,559  

2.75%, 08/15/2042

    48,000        42,932  

2.88%, 08/15/2045

    2,000,000        1,813,828  

3.00%, 02/15/2048

    430,000        397,632  

3.13%, 02/15/2043 - 05/15/2048

    5,609,000        5,344,285  

3.38%, 05/15/2044

    3,000,000        2,987,227  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    2,700,000        2,772,984  

3.63%, 08/15/2043 - 02/15/2044

    10,190,000        10,574,159  

3.75%, 11/15/2043

    20,490,000        21,696,989  

3.88%, 08/15/2040

    5,000,000        5,397,852  

4.25%, 05/15/2039

    1,100,000        1,250,605  

4.38%, 02/15/2038 - 05/15/2041

    3,345,000        3,866,403  

4.50%, 02/15/2036 - 08/15/2039

    3,796,000        4,432,257  

5.38%, 02/15/2031

    29,000        35,388  

U.S. Treasury Bond, Principal Only STRIPS
08/15/2020 - 11/15/2041

    115,075,000        86,259,756  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.50%, 02/28/2023 - 08/15/2026

    5,142,000        4,826,861  

1.63%, 11/30/2020 - 02/15/2026

    11,088,400        10,535,401  

1.75%, 02/28/2022 - 05/15/2023

    21,090,000        20,184,878  

1.88%, 08/31/2022 - 08/31/2024

    4,398,000        4,215,107  

2.00%, 10/31/2021 - 11/15/2026

    15,715,800        15,224,297  

2.13%, 01/31/2021 - 03/31/2024

    10,279,000        9,867,980  

2.25%, 11/15/2024 - 02/15/2027

    4,155,000        3,958,010  

2.38%, 08/15/2024

    18,000,000        17,366,484  

2.50%, 08/15/2023 - 05/15/2024

    10,148,000        9,926,869  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)             

U.S. Treasury Note (continued)

    

2.63%, 05/15/2021

    $   2,663,600        $   2,644,455  

2.75%, 05/31/2023 - 02/15/2024

    16,609,000        16,410,945  

2.88%, 05/31/2025 - 05/15/2028

    7,961,300        7,805,058  
    

 

 

 
       271,777,201  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 0.7%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond
2.50%, 01/15/2029

    2,935,975        3,316,199  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.13%, 04/15/2019 - 01/15/2022

    4,099,304        3,997,039  

1.38%, 01/15/2020

    1,414,346        1,417,955  
    

 

 

 
       8,731,193  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $290,067,741)

       280,508,394  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.4%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.4%             

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (J)

    5,069,965        5,069,965  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $5,069,965)

       5,069,965  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.9%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (J), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $10,377,309 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $10,585,839.

    $  10,376,948        $   10,376,948  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $10,376,948)

       10,376,948  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,210,641,119)

       1,173,890,656  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

 

     (1,609,484
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,172,281,172  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (K)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (L)
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

  $     $ 170,674,128     $     $ 170,674,128  

Corporate Debt Securities

          293,094,201       21,472       293,115,673  

Foreign Government Obligations

          7,847,660             7,847,660  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          33,155,358             33,155,358  

Municipal Government Obligations

          4,864,994             4,864,994  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          368,277,536             368,277,536  

U.S. Government Obligations

          280,508,394             280,508,394  

Other Investment Company

    5,069,965                   5,069,965  

Repurchase Agreement

          10,376,948             10,376,948  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 5,069,965     $ 1,168,799,219     $ 21,472     $ 1,173,890,656  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $226,868,733, representing 19.4% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(C)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $14,185,332 or 1.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the total value of securities is $1,083,585, representing 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(F)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $4,965,888. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(G)    Step bonds. Coupon rates change in increments to maturity. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018; the maturity dates disclosed are the ultimate maturity dates.
(H)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(I)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(J)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(K)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(L)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Global real estate stocks were essentially flat over the past 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, down approximately a half of a percent, which was lower than the returns delivered by global stocks but ahead of the negative total return delivered by global bonds. Concern regarding higher interest rates in the U.S. was the primary overhang to investment returns despite continued improvement in both economic growth and property company fundamentals. The Americas region delivered the best performance, as both Canada and the U.S. generated positive total return. Europe and the Asia-Pacific region delivered a negative total return. In Europe, returns on the continent were flat, while returns were negative in the U.K. as uncertainty over Great Britain’s vote to leave the European Union weighed on investor sentiment. In the Asia-Pacific region, Australia and Japan were both flat for the period, while Hong Kong and Singapore were both down over -10% as the result of continued geopolitical tensions regarding trade and tariffs.

Economic growth continued with modest pressure on inflation in an economic expansion, which continued to have durability at this point of an extended cycle. Consistent with this growth, monetary policy tightened in certain markets, including the U.S., U.K. and Canada, but remained more accommodative elsewhere. We expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy further in response to continued favorable economic growth. We believe real estate stocks remain attractively priced relative to private real estate and competing asset classes.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities (Class I2) returned -3.76%. By comparison, its benchmark, the S&P Developed Property Index, returned -0.46%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Offering a global strategy for real estate securities’ investors in the U.S., the Fund seeks to own attractively-priced companies that own property in markets with favorable underlying real-estate fundamentals. The global universe of public real estate companies is approximately three times the size of the U.S. public company universe; thus, it offers additional choices and diversification opportunities.

The Fund trailed the benchmark during the period as the result of sub-par stock selection and sector allocation decisions. The value added by positive stock selection and sector allocation in Europe was more than offset by stock selection and sector allocation in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions.

Stock selection in the U.S. accounted for three-quarters of the relative shortfall during the period, primarily due to stock selection in the office, residential, hotel and health-care sectors. This overshadowed the value added from positive sector allocation in the U.S., which was largely driven by an overweight in the outperforming mall sector.

In the Asia-Pacific region, stock selection in Hong Kong and Australia detracted from relative performance. Positioning in Europe, both on the continent and in the U.K., contributed to relative performance from both a stock selection and sector allocation perspective.

Steven D. Burton, CFA

T. Ritson Ferguson, CFA

Joseph P. Smith, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

CBRE Clarion Securities LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     100.3

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (3.76 )%         2.40        7.39        11/15/2005  

S&P Developed Property Index (A)

       (0.46 )%         5.14        10.47           

(A) The S&P Developed Property Index defines and measures the investable universe of publicly traded property companies domiciled in developed markets.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investments in real estate securities and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) involve special risks, such as the possible decline in value of real estate, extended vacancies, and uninsured damages from natural disasters. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 100.3%             
Australia - 4.8%             

Dexus, REIT

    30,517        $  220,495  

Goodman Group, REIT

    15,323        112,615  

LendLease Group

    26,224        327,500  

Mirvac Group, REIT

    267,214        411,038  
    

 

 

 
       1,071,648  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.7%             

Warehouses de Pauw CVA, REIT

    1,199        155,497  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 0.6%             

First Capital Realty, Inc.

    9,300        138,746  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 5.8%             

ADO Properties SA (A)

    1,984        117,020  

Deutsche EuroShop AG

    3,948        122,510  

Grand City Properties SA

    7,396        178,804  

LEG Immobilien AG

    4,518        493,858  

Vonovia SE

    8,121        371,101  
    

 

 

 
       1,283,293  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 9.4%             

China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd.

    38,000        119,466  

China Resources Land, Ltd.

    34,000        115,641  

CK Asset Holdings, Ltd.

    78,227        509,081  

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.

    81,000        377,790  

Hongkong Land Holdings, Ltd.

    22,748        134,713  

Link REIT

    31,000        275,500  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd.

    42,418        263,591  

Wheelock & Co., Ltd.

    54,000        288,685  
    

 

 

 
       2,084,467  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 0.7%             

Green REIT PLC

    50,467        83,341  

Hibernia REIT PLC

    51,444        80,993  
    

 

 

 
       164,334  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 13.9%             

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    111        122,259  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    86        129,820  

Hulic Co., Ltd.

    37,500        343,148  

Invincible Investment Corp., REIT

    192        79,526  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    412        293,098  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    139        127,997  

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

    46,212        1,040,797  

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

    204        252,329  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

    9,885        185,689  

Orix JREIT, Inc.

    209        319,729  

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.

    17,900        192,517  
    

 

 

 
       3,086,909  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.5%             

Entra ASA (A)

    8,870        120,023  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 3.3%             

CapitaLand Commercial Trust, REIT

    77,100        96,340  

CapitaLand, Ltd.

    199,918        454,111  

Mapletree Logistics Trust, REIT

    213,600        186,669  
    

 

 

 
       737,120  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 1.5%             

Merlin Properties Socimi SA, REIT

    26,251        328,927  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 3.5%             

Castellum AB

    18,095        311,917  

Fabege AB

    20,127        257,009  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Sweden (continued)             

Kungsleden AB

    12,947        $   90,501  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    9,734        109,820  
    

 

 

 
       769,247  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 4.2%             

Big Yellow Group PLC, REIT

    10,987        120,966  

Hammerson PLC, REIT

    25,124        140,267  

Land Securities Group PLC, REIT

    18,932        205,944  

Safestore Holdings PLC, REIT

    15,017        102,538  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    74,550        136,103  

UNITE Group PLC, REIT

    18,618        202,716  

Workspace Group PLC, REIT

    1,293        15,848  
    

 

 

 
       924,382  
    

 

 

 
United States - 51.4%             

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., REIT

    3,372        412,160  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., REIT

    2,930        513,863  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc., REIT

    19,701        319,156  

Columbia Property Trust, Inc., REIT

    9,146        205,328  

CoreCivic, Inc., REIT

    6,385        143,407  

Cousins Properties, Inc., REIT

    27,150        225,617  

Crown Castle International Corp., REIT

    1,479        160,827  

CubeSmart, REIT

    12,291        356,193  

CyrusOne, Inc., REIT

    6,909        367,766  

DiamondRock Hospitality Co., REIT

    9,466        98,920  

Douglas Emmett, Inc., REIT

    10,706        387,450  

Duke Realty Corp., REIT

    8,461        233,270  

Equinix, Inc., REIT

    1,092        413,584  

Equity Residential, REIT

    11,180        726,253  

Essex Property Trust, Inc., REIT

    757        189,841  

Extra Space Storage, Inc., REIT

    5,788        521,267  

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., Class A, REIT

    13,013        341,721  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    3,033        215,859  

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., REIT

    10,278        311,423  

Invitation Homes, Inc., REIT

    16,893        369,619  

JBG SMITH Properties, REIT

    2,833        106,181  

Macerich Co., REIT

    4,993        257,739  

MGM Growth Properties LLC, Class A, REIT

    4,756        134,547  

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A, REIT

    10,011        180,398  

Prologis, Inc., REIT

    11,812        761,520  

Regency Centers Corp., REIT

    5,274        334,161  

Simon Property Group, Inc., REIT

    5,782        1,061,113  

STORE Capital Corp., REIT

    12,848        372,977  

Sun Communities, Inc., REIT

    3,452        346,822  

Taubman Centers, Inc., REIT

    4,729        260,142  

VEREIT, Inc.

    44,501        326,192  

VICI Properties, Inc., REIT

    5,526        119,306  

Welltower, Inc., REIT

    9,806        647,882  
    

 

 

 
       11,422,504  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $21,677,666)

       22,287,097  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $21,677,666)

       22,287,097  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.3)%

       (72,700
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  22,214,397  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

    69.1      $ 15,407,200  

Real Estate Management & Development

    29.9          6,664,038  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    1.0          215,859  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    100.0          22,287,097  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   22,287,097  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 11,561,250     $ 10,725,847     $     $ 22,287,097  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 11,561,250     $ 10,725,847     $     $ 22,287,097  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $237,043, representing 1.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CVA    Commanditaire Vennootschap op Aandelen (Dutch Certificate)
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

From the Fund’s inception on August 31, 2018 until October 31, 2018, international equities declined in U.S. dollar terms with the MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index falling -8.24%. Concerns about trade disputes, interest rates and the outcome of Brexit weighed on investor sentiment. Japan was the top-performing region though it generated a negative return of -4.80%. Asia ex-Japan, down -9.06%, was the worst-performing region. Sector performance was mixed. Utilities and energy led the index but were down -3.41% and -3.36%, respectively. Information technology and consumer discretionary were the worst-performing sectors, down -12.50% and -10.18%, respectively.

PERFORMANCE

For the period from August 31, 2018 through year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica International Value (Class I2) returned -8.50%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index, returned -8.24%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund modestly underperformed its benchmark over the two months due in part to its holdings in Europe, including ArcelorMittal. Shares of world’s largest steel company were impacted by rising negative sentiment about the future of the global economy. Our holdings in emerging markets were the top regional contributor. Banco do Brasil SA led the group. Shares of many Brazilian companies benefited as it became more likely a business-friendly candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, would win the country’s presidential election.

Basic materials stocks were the biggest drag on relative performance. Ireland-based packaging company Smurfit Kappa Group PLC joined ArcelorMittal among notable detractors. Both were held back by investor concerns about how more cyclical companies would perform in a slowing economy. Our information technology holdings, led lower by Flex, Ltd., also detracted from performance. The Singapore-based contract manufacturer disappointed investors when it ended a relationship with Nike, Inc.

Our holdings and underweight in consumer discretionary were the largest relative sector contributors. A recent purchase, Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR, was the top sector contributor. The Chinese internet company sold off with peers prior to our initial purchase, giving us an opportunity to acquire a company with good business fundamentals and strong growth potential at an attractive price. Our consumer staples holdings were also positive contributors. Nestle SA led this group thanks to its traditionally defensive nature during a period of market decline.

Brandon H. Harrell, CFA

Mark S. Tyler, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.2

Preferred Stock

     1.5  

Other Investment Company

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.2  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (8.50 )%(A)       08/31/2018  

MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index (B)

       (8.24 )%(A)          

(A) Not annualized.

(B) The MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index captures large and mid-cap representation across developed and emerging markets countries, excluding the U.S.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investments in international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.2%             
Australia - 3.6%             

Challenger, Ltd.

    7,380        $  53,747  

Macquarie Group, Ltd.

    973        81,141  

Qantas Airways, Ltd.

    16,230        63,001  

Santos, Ltd.

    28,808        135,212  
    

 

 

 
       333,101  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.8%             

KBC Group NV

    1,074        74,016  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 2.1%             

Banco do Brasil SA

    6,400        73,519  

BR Properties SA

    17,900        37,565  

Embraer SA

    5,000        28,120  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    2,900        22,404  

Qualicorp Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros SA

    7,400        28,634  
    

 

 

 
       190,242  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 5.8%             

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    800        69,083  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    1,200        102,585  

Celestica, Inc. (A)

    5,500        57,070  

Entertainment One, Ltd.

    5,115        26,737  

Fairfax Financial Holdings, Ltd.

    200        97,186  

Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (A) (B)

    2,500        31,725  

Power Financial Corp.

    2,800        60,299  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

    1,700        57,026  

Transcontinental, Inc., Class A

    1,500        24,691  
    

 

 

 
       526,402  
    

 

 

 
China - 5.4%             

Agricultural Bank of China, Ltd., H Shares

    123,000        54,142  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR (A)

    530        75,408  

Baidu, Inc., ADR (A)

    207        39,343  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    101,000        80,148  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., A Shares

    49,500        44,775  

JD.com, Inc., ADR (A)

    1,995        46,922  

Minth Group, Ltd.

    8,000        25,993  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    3,100        106,204  

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock, Ltd. Co., H Shares (B)

    7,500        18,372  
    

 

 

 
       491,307  
    

 

 

 
Czech Republic - 0.4%             

Komercni banka as

    997        37,835  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.6%             

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B

    113        142,630  
    

 

 

 
Egypt - 0.1%             

ElSewedy Electric Co.

    13,030        10,943  
    

 

 

 
France - 5.3%             

Airbus SE

    649        71,724  

Arkema SA

    892        93,583  

Engie SA (C)

    5,274        70,077  

Peugeot SA

    3,976        94,513  

Veolia Environnement SA

    3,965        79,020  

Vivendi SA

    3,164        76,310  
    

 

 

 
       485,227  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 7.3%             

Allianz SE

    334        69,579  

Bayer AG

    876        67,148  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    539        68,115  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Germany (continued)             

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    510        $   32,413  

Infineon Technologies AG

    3,976        79,667  

LANXESS AG

    660        40,852  

Merck KGaA

    740        79,182  

SAP SE

    649        69,491  

Siemens AG

    730        83,911  

TUI AG

    4,452        73,578  
    

 

 

 
       663,936  
    

 

 

 
Greece - 0.2%             

OPAP SA

    2,411        22,651  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 4.0%             

China Mobile, Ltd.

    7,500        70,259  

CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.

    5,500        55,397  

Guangdong Investment, Ltd.

    38,607        69,117  

Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd. (A)

    16,000        33,600  

SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd.

    38,000        27,919  

Swire Pacific, Ltd., Class A

    3,500        36,360  

Swire Pacific, Ltd., Class B

    25,000        40,352  

WH Group, Ltd. (B)

    45,500        31,953  
    

 

 

 
       364,957  
    

 

 

 
India - 1.1%             

Infosys, Ltd., ADR

    5,200        49,244  

Vedanta, Ltd., ADR

    4,588        51,110  
    

 

 

 
       100,354  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.3%             

AKR Corporindo Tbk PT

    124,300        28,307  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 3.0%             

AIB Group PLC

    9,835        47,418  

DCC PLC

    1,136        97,367  

Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR (A)

    568        47,030  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    2,677        87,031  
    

 

 

 
       278,846  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 3.0%             

Azimut Holding SpA (C)

    4,968        61,169  

Eni SpA

    6,842        121,512  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    5,193        45,479  

Prysmian SpA

    2,207        42,875  
    

 

 

 
       271,035  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 16.7%             

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

    1,500        58,667  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

    5,100        78,796  

Bridgestone Corp.

    1,300        50,127  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

    13,100        75,125  

FANUC Corp.

    200        34,793  

Hitachi, Ltd.

    1,600        48,912  

JXTG Holdings, Inc.

    32,200        217,575  

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

    4,800        65,930  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

    3,000        90,112  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    1,600        65,982  

ORIX Corp.

    4,600        74,939  

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

    1,600        69,280  

Shimadzu Corp.

    2,700        68,237  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    700        55,397  

Sony Corp.

    2,300        124,469  

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

    1,500        53,762  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Japan (continued)             

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

    3,000        $   116,805  

Toshiba Corp. (A)

    4,000        119,890  

Trend Micro, Inc.

    1,000        57,566  
    

 

 

 
       1,526,364  
    

 

 

 
Luxembourg - 1.6%             

ArcelorMittal

    6,005        149,843  
    

 

 

 
Malaysia - 0.3%             

Sime Darby Property Bhd.

    117,300        27,400  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.9%             

Alpek SAB de CV (A)

    15,300        20,299  

Arca Continental SAB de CV

    5,100        25,609  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV

    7,200        37,710  
    

 

 

 
       83,618  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 2.9%             

ASML Holding NV

    100        17,224  

Heineken NV

    1,300        116,957  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    2,109        78,657  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    745        55,868  
    

 

 

 
       268,706  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.5%             

Marine Harvest ASA

    1,866        45,176  
    

 

 

 
Philippines - 0.4%             

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.

    24,360        41,203  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 2.2%  

Com2uSCorp

    282        31,906  

Hana Financial Group, Inc.

    1,413        47,598  

Korean Reinsurance Co.

    2,020        17,202  

NCSoft Corp.

    99        37,418  

POSCO

    282        64,548  
    

 

 

 
       198,672  
    

 

 

 
Republic of South Africa - 0.7%  

Naspers, Ltd., N Shares

    349        61,215  
    

 

 

 
Russian Federation - 1.5%  

LUKOIL PJSC, ADR

    831        62,026  

PhosAgro PJSC, GDR (D)

    2,958        38,750  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR

    3,204        37,454  
    

 

 

 
       138,230  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.1%             

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

    6,000        101,805  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 0.3%             

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
SA (A) (C)

    2,434        26,957  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 0.7%             

Loomis AB, Class B

    1,947        60,201  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 5.9%             

Nestle SA

    2,464        208,018  

Novartis AG

    1,967        172,254  

Pargesa Holding SA

    892        65,482  

UBS Group AG (A)

    4,644        64,910  

Wizz Air Holdings PLC (A) (B)

    1,021        33,488  
    

 

 

 
       544,152  
    

 

 

 
Taiwan - 2.4%             

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

    13,600        34,620  

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

    10,000        40,267  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Taiwan (continued)             

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.

    6,120        $   6,081  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    13,000        97,596  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

    91,000        44,253  
    

 

 

 
       222,817  
    

 

 

 
Thailand - 0.5%             

Bangkok Bank PCL, NVDR

    7,800        48,751  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 0.6%             

Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS

    5,237        19,767  

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS

    1,496        35,296  
    

 

 

 
       55,063  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 10.8%  

Aviva PLC

    17,790        97,220  

Barratt Developments PLC

    11,117        72,916  

British Land Co. PLC, REIT

    12,659        95,605  

Cineworld Group PLC

    21,886        82,275  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    12,821        105,512  

Imperial Brands PLC

    2,272        76,959  

Informa PLC

    4,509        41,147  

Inmarsat PLC

    6,816        39,638  

Persimmon PLC

    1,379        40,359  

Standard Life Aberdeen PLC

    12,709        43,896  

TechnipFMC PLC

    3,083        81,083  

Tesco PLC

    33,817        92,098  

Vodafone Group PLC

    20,774        39,066  

Whitbread PLC

    540        30,363  

William Hill PLC

    17,690        47,554  
    

 

 

 
       985,691  
    

 

 

 
United States - 2.7%             

Allergan PLC

    788        124,512  

Cott Corp.

    6,400        96,356  

Flex, Ltd. (A)

    2,840        22,322  
    

 

 

 
       243,190  
    

 

 

 
Uruguay - 0.5%             

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Class A

    5,819        41,955  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $9,745,424)

       8,892,798  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK - 1.5%  
Republic of Korea - 1.5%  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 4.08% (E)

    4,198        132,450  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $146,048)

       132,450  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (E)

    102,680        102,680  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $102,680)

 

     102,680  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $9,994,152)

 

     9,127,928  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.2%

 

     17,825  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  9,145,753  
    

 

 

 
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Banks

    10.3      $ 939,565  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    7.4          673,422  

Pharmaceuticals

    5.7          521,892  

Insurance

    4.7          431,598  

Capital Markets

    4.7          426,438  

Industrial Conglomerates

    3.9          356,565  

Entertainment

    3.4          308,408  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    3.2          290,622  

Food Products

    3.1          285,147  

Household Durables

    3.0          271,344  

Metals & Mining

    2.9          265,501  

Chemicals

    2.8          259,414  

Beverages

    2.6          238,922  

Diversified Financial Services

    2.6          238,064  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    2.5          231,161  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    2.4          216,101  

Marine

    1.9          170,549  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    1.8          164,722  

Food & Staples Retailing

    1.8          161,378  

Multi-Utilities

    1.6          149,097  

Interactive Media & Services

    1.6          145,547  

Airlines

    1.6          143,519  

Real Estate Management & Development

    1.6          141,677  

Auto Components

    1.5          134,787  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    1.4          132,450  

Software

    1.4          127,057  

Road & Rail

    1.4          124,989  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    1.3          122,330  

Automobiles

    1.2          114,280  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    1.2          105,620  

Media

    1.1          102,362  

Aerospace & Defense

    1.1          99,844  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

    1.0          95,605  

Containers & Packaging

    1.0          87,031  

Transportation Infrastructure

    0.9          84,994  

Commercial Services & Supplies

    0.9          84,892  

Energy Equipment & Services

    0.9          81,083  

Electrical Equipment

    0.9          80,775  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    0.9          78,657  

Tobacco

    0.8          76,959  

Water Utilities

    0.8          69,117  

Health Care Providers & Services

    0.7          61,047  

IT Services

    0.5          49,244  

Machinery

    0.4          34,793  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    0.3          28,307  

Communications Equipment

    0.2          18,372  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at Value

    98.9          9,025,248  

Short-Term Investments

    1.1          102,680  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   9,127,928  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

     Level 1 -
 Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

   

Investments

 

   

Common Stocks

  $ 1,642,908     $ 7,249,890     $     $ 8,892,798  

Preferred Stock

          132,450             132,450  

Other Investment Company

    102,680                   102,680  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 1,745,588     $ 7,382,340     $     $ 9,127,928  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $115,538, representing 1.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $97,668. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Security exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Security may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the value of the Regulation S security is $38,750, representing 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt
NVDR    Non-Voting Depository Receipt
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2017, U.S. equity markets marched higher, propelled by a stream of positive economic data, the well-received U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) chair nomination of Jerome Powell, and progress on tax reform. The signing of the tax reform act in December 2017 resulted in increased earnings estimates for many companies, giving investors hope that 2018 would see an increase in investment spending.

U.S. equity markets in 2018 experienced a significant increase in volatility compared to the unusually mild 2017. Economic growth remained stable as the Fed raised interest rates on two occasions during the first six months of the year, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 1.75%-2.00%. In June, the Trump administration announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion of annual Chinese imports. Though the impact was modest, the market continued to grapple with the potential implications for the growth and profitability of global companies.

The Fed continued to raise rates in September, reaching a range of 2.00-2.25%, and it remained on target to meet its long-term objective of normalizing monetary policy with economic projections marginally more constructive. Moving into October, the S&P 500® sold off sharply as market volatility increased. Corporate fundamentals remained robust and recent economic projections looked solid, with healthy consumer spending, strong growth in inventories and credit spreads remained in check. We are monitoring potential U.S. market risks, which include more interest rate increases, the overhang of midterm elections, and U.S./China trade uncertainties.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Long/Short Strategy (Class I2) returned 0.36%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the ICE BofAML 3-Month Treasury Bill Index and the S&P 500®, returned 1.68% and 7.35%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark with retail, basic materials and communications sectors detracting from returns, while health care, media and financials added value.

Within consumer cyclicals, a short position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. detracted. The stock’s rise was primarily driven by improvements in operating margins. Additionally, the market seemed to have renewed confidence in the company based on CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround strategy. We still believed that the company was trading at a lofty multiple with no guarantee of the turnaround plan succeeding; thus, we remained comfortable in our negative position. In technology, a short in Seagate Technology PLC hurt returns. Performance was due to a strong showing from the hard-disk drives (“HDDs”) segment. However, we still viewed HDDs, which account for much of Seagate Technology PLC’s revenue, in secular decline as NAND flash memory prices fall and become an increasingly competitive substitute for HDDs. While the company was still making money and could likely continue to do so in the near term, we believed solid state drives (“SSDs”) should replace much of the HDD market share, and Seagate Technology PLC’s heavy exposure to HDD could pose a larger challenge long term.

On the positive side, within industrial cyclicals, our long position in Union Pacific Corp. contributed. The stock rose on news of a large buyback, positive volume growth and continued productivity improvements. Potential for margin growth increased investor confidence. We believed pricing growth may accelerate in the coming years and that volumes remained favorable for the company. Also within industrial cyclicals, a long position in Norfolk Southern Corp. contributed. Strong earnings, coupled with positive forward guidance and an increase in the company’s stock buyback program led shares higher. Although the company’s services segment still needed improvement in our view, recent trends of higher volumes, favorable pricing and the potential for margin improvement led to our continued positive view on the stock.

Steven G. Lee

Raffaele Zingone, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     105.0

Repurchase Agreement

     5.5  

Common Stocks Sold Short

     (73.7

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     63.2  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       0.36        3.57        1.11        01/03/2007  

ICE BofAML 3-Month Treasury Bill Index (A)

       1.68        0.55        0.35     

S&P 500® (B)

       7.35        11.34        13.24           

(A) The ICE BofAML 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month, which is subsequently sold at the end of the month and rolled into a newly selected issue. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the rebalancing date.

(B) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Securities purchased for an arbitrage strategy are intended to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities and may not perform as expected. The Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 105.0%             
Aerospace & Defense - 2.1%             

General Dynamics Corp. (A)

    1,031        $  177,930  

Northrop Grumman Corp. (A)

    138        36,149  

United Technologies Corp.

    359        44,591  
    

 

 

 
       258,670  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.4%             

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    869        47,560  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.6%             

Aptiv PLC

    494        37,939  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    809        31,883  
    

 

 

 
       69,822  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 4.1%             

Bank of America Corp. (A)

    3,982        109,505  

Citigroup, Inc.

    436        28,541  

Comerica, Inc.

    261        21,287  

KeyCorp (A)

    5,194        94,323  

Regions Financial Corp.

    2,641        44,818  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    1,361        85,280  

SVB Financial Group (B)

    461        109,363  
    

 

 

 
       493,117  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.1%             

Coca-Cola Co.

    1,762        84,365  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    404        45,401  
    

 

 

 
       129,766  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.2%             

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (B)

    259        29,026  

Biogen, Inc. (B)

    108        32,861  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (B)

    504        85,408  
    

 

 

 
       147,295  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.0% (C)             

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (B)

    35        754  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.2%             

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    302        38,426  

CME Group, Inc.

    970        177,743  

Morgan Stanley (A)

    2,663        121,593  

S&P Global, Inc.

    243        44,304  
    

 

 

 
       382,066  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.4%             

Celanese Corp.

    1,171        113,517  

DowDuPont, Inc.

    989        53,327  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    1,563        122,461  
    

 

 

 
       289,305  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.5%             

American Express Co.

    545        55,988  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 1.6%             

Avery Dennison Corp.

    921        83,553  

Crown Holdings, Inc. (B)

    853        36,074  

Packaging Corp. of America

    600        55,086  

WestRock Co.

    494        21,227  
    

 

 

 
       195,940  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    1,452        82,895  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 4.7%             

Evergy, Inc.

    2,139        119,762  

Exelon Corp.

    3,044        133,358  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Electric Utilities (continued)             

NextEra Energy, Inc. (A)

    1,274        $   219,765  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    1,765        86,503  
    

 

 

 
       559,388  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.3%             

Eaton Corp. PLC

    476        34,115  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 2.3%             

Electronic Arts, Inc. (B)

    1,221        111,086  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class A

    2,550        116,076  

Walt Disney Co.

    442        50,755  
    

 

 

 
       277,917  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 3.0%             

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    506        88,742  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

    1,447        23,441  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    248        30,764  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    972        18,575  

Prologis, Inc.

    1,359        87,615  

Ventas, Inc.

    1,214        71,590  

Vornado Realty Trust

    593        40,372  
    

 

 

 
       361,099  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.4%             

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    238        54,414  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 2.6%             

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    2,251        80,136  

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A (A)

    5,003        210,026  

Post Holdings, Inc. (B)

    249        22,016  
    

 

 

 
       312,178  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.8%             

Boston Scientific Corp. (B)

    4,453        160,931  

Medtronic PLC

    283        25,419  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    1,281        145,509  
    

 

 

 
       331,859  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.7%             

Anthem, Inc.

    222        61,176  

Cigna Corp.

    1,220        260,848  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (A)

    945        246,976  
    

 

 

 
       569,000  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.3%             

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    1,263        89,888  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

    587        61,476  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    1,383        125,037  
    

 

 

 
       276,401  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.4%             

MDC Holdings, Inc.

    1,710        48,051  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.6%             

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    1,275        74,932  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.0%             

Honeywell International, Inc.

    799        115,711  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.1%             

Allstate Corp.

    1,150        110,078  

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

    596        44,110  

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.

    655        36,542  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    600        28,242  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    247        35,361  
    

 

 

 
       254,333  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Interactive Media & Services - 4.8%             

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A) (B)

    537        $   578,226  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 3.2%             

Amazon.com, Inc. (A) (B)

    183        292,436  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (B)

    24        44,990  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    406        50,924  
    

 

 

 
       388,350  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 5.7%             

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    1,147        165,260  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    597        62,148  

First Data Corp., Class A (B)

    1,026        19,227  

Fiserv, Inc. (B)

    436        34,575  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    585        115,637  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (B)

    423        35,612  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    690        95,117  

WEX, Inc. (B)

    488        85,868  

Worldpay, Inc., Class A (B)

    785        72,094  
    

 

 

 
       685,538  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.8%             

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    1,332        127,792  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    747        87,041  
    

 

 

 
       214,833  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.4%             

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (B)

    311        99,635  

Discovery, Inc., Class A (B)

    2,177        70,513  
    

 

 

 
       170,148  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 2.8%             

Ameren Corp.

    1,076        69,488  

NiSource, Inc.

    460        11,666  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    1,664        88,907  

Sempra Energy

    993        109,349  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    837        57,251  
    

 

 

 
       336,661  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 1.4%             

Dollar General Corp.

    508        56,581  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (B)

    1,278        107,735  
    

 

 

 
       164,316  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 8.1%             

Chevron Corp.

    318        35,505  

Cimarex Energy Co.

    212        16,848  

Concho Resources, Inc. (B)

    218        30,322  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    811        91,124  

EOG Resources, Inc. (A)

    1,820        191,719  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    2,504        176,407  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    2,117        141,987  

ONEOK, Inc.

    891        58,449  

Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A (B)

    2,517        58,948  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (A)

    1,168        172,011  
    

 

 

 
       973,320  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.9%             

Eli Lilly & Co.

    457        49,557  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    568        41,810  

Pfizer, Inc.

    3,132        134,864  
    

 

 

 
       226,231  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.3%             

TransUnion

    522        34,322  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Road & Rail - 7.6%             

Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.

    492        $   100,860  

Norfolk Southern Corp. (A)

    2,436        408,834  

Union Pacific Corp. (A)

    2,747        401,666  
    

 

 

 
       911,360  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 6.3%  

Analog Devices, Inc. (A)

    1,630        136,447  

Broadcom, Inc.

    444        99,230  

NVIDIA Corp.

    1,089        229,594  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    919        68,916  

ON Semiconductor Corp. (B)

    2,307        39,219  

Texas Instruments, Inc. (A)

    1,917        177,955  
    

 

 

 
       751,361  
    

 

 

 
Software - 5.0%             

Adobe, Inc. (B)

    194        47,677  

Anaplan, Inc. (B)

    2,997        68,931  

Microsoft Corp. (A)

    2,471        263,928  

salesforce.com, Inc. (B)

    1,325        181,843  

ServiceNow, Inc. (B)

    204        36,932  
    

 

 

 
       599,311  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 5.4%             

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    182        29,076  

AutoZone, Inc. (B)

    131        96,085  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    437        30,660  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    940        89,507  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (A) (B)

    561        179,941  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    1,550        153,450  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    680        74,718  
    

 

 

 
       653,437  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.7%             

PVH Corp.

    707        85,399  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 2.5%             

Altria Group, Inc.

    2,096        136,324  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    1,800        158,526  
    

 

 

 
       294,850  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.0%  

T-Mobile US, Inc. (B)

    1,764        120,922  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $11,243,090)

       12,611,161  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 5.5%             

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (D), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $663,244 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 1.88% - 2.00%, due 10/31/2021 - 02/28/2022, and with a total value of $680,032.

    $  663,221        663,221  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $663,221)

       663,221  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $11,906,311)

       13,274,382  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (73.7)%             
COMMON STOCKS - (73.7)%             
Aerospace & Defense - (1.5)%             

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    (180      $  (39,326

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    (226      (66,410

Raytheon Co.

    (272      (47,611

Textron, Inc.

    (600      (32,070
    

 

 

 
       (185,417
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - (1.2)%             

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

    (167      (14,868

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

    (1,193      (127,102
    

 

 

 
       (141,970
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - (0.2)%             

Autoliv, Inc.

    (234      (19,501

Veoneer, Inc.

    (234      (7,858
    

 

 

 
       (27,359
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - (1.4)%             

General Motors Co.

    (2,360      (86,352

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

    (463      (17,696

Tesla, Inc.

    (191      (64,428
    

 

 

 
       (168,476
    

 

 

 
Banks - (2.1)%             

Associated Banc-Corp.

    (3,607      (83,610

BancorpSouth Bank

    (1,012      (29,044

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

    (423      (33,180

First Hawaiian, Inc.

    (1,451      (35,956

People’s United Financial, Inc.

    (2,354      (36,864

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    (300      (38,547
    

 

 

 
       (257,201
    

 

 

 
Beverages - (0.8)%             

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

    (2,009      (93,097
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - (1.5)%             

AbbVie, Inc.

    (1,341      (104,397

Amgen, Inc.

    (396      (76,345
    

 

 

 
       (180,742
    

 

 

 
Building Products - (0.6)%             

Johnson Controls International PLC

    (2,200      (70,334
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - (2.7)%             

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

    (229      (51,241

Federated Investors, Inc., Class B

    (1,520      (37,498

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    (149      (33,580

Invesco, Ltd.

    (2,324      (50,454

Legg Mason, Inc.

    (1,293      (36,488

Nasdaq, Inc.

    (322      (27,921

Northern Trust Corp.

    (267      (25,117

State Street Corp.

    (225      (15,469

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A

    (2,447      (46,664
    

 

 

 
       (324,432
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - (2.1)%             

Albemarle Corp.

    (1,212      (120,255

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    (662      (59,097

PPG Industries, Inc.

    (712      (74,824
    

 

 

 
       (254,176
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - (0.8)%             

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    (1,088      (49,776

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    (1,534      (44,900
    

 

 

 
       (94,676
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)             
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Consumer Finance - (0.3)%             

Synchrony Financial

    (1,063      $   (30,699
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - (0.2)%         

AT&T, Inc.

    (905      (27,765
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - (3.9)%             

Duke Energy Corp.

    (1,776      (146,751

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    (1,106      (90,968

Southern Co.

    (5,264      (237,038
    

 

 

 
       (474,757
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - (0.4)%             

Rockwell Automation, Inc., Class B

    (260      (42,830
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - (0.5)%  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    (707      (63,277
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - (2.5)%             

Halliburton Co.

    (1,052      (36,483

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

    (1,116      (69,516

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    (3,822      (196,107
    

 

 

 
       (302,106
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - (0.3)%             

Viacom, Inc., Class B

    (1,312      (41,958
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - (3.4)%             

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

    (235      (28,724

American Tower Corp.

    (297      (47,802

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

    (1,953      (31,580

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

    (2,204      (7,273

Crown Castle International Corp.

    (285      (30,991

Macerich Co.

    (690      (35,618

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

    (996      (8,914

Regency Centers Corp.

    (191      (12,102

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    (356      (65,333

SL Green Realty Corp.

    (363      (33,127

Taubman Centers, Inc.

    (250      (13,753

Washington Prime Group, Inc.

    (2,128      (13,619

Welltower, Inc.

    (1,087      (71,818
    

 

 

 
       (400,654
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - (1.0)%             

Kroger Co.

    (2,494      (74,221

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    (600      (47,862
    

 

 

 
       (122,083
    

 

 

 
Food Products - (3.3)%             

Campbell Soup Co.

    (1,711      (64,008

General Mills, Inc.

    (4,589      (200,998

Hershey Co.

    (1,285      (137,688
    

 

 

 
       (402,694
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - (0.6)%             

National Fuel Gas Co.

    (645      (35,017

UGI Corp.

    (674      (35,763
    

 

 

 
       (70,780
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - (1.7)%             

Abbott Laboratories

    (632      (43,570

Baxter International, Inc.

    (48      (3,000

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

    (746      (25,834

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.

    (136      (20,074

Stryker Corp.

    (326      (52,884
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)             
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)             

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

    (491      $   (58,611
    

 

 

 
       (203,973
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - (1.9)%             

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    (2,834      (143,400

Henry Schein, Inc.

    (361      (29,963

Patterson Cos., Inc.

    (2,238      (50,534
    

 

 

 
       (223,897
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - (0.2)%             

Cerner Corp.

    (338      (19,361
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - (2.4)%             

Aramark

    (371      (13,326

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

    (854      (17,037

Brinker International, Inc.

    (497      (21,545

Carnival Corp.

    (355      (19,894

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

    (378      (174,005

McDonald’s Corp.

    (224      (39,626
    

 

 

 
       (285,433
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - (0.1)%             

Whirlpool Corp.

    (160      (17,562
    

 

 

 
Household Products - (0.8)%             

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    (660      (39,184

Clorox Co.

    (402      (59,677
    

 

 

 
       (98,861
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - (1.7)%             

3M Co.

    (665      (126,523

General Electric Co.

    (7,620      (76,962
    

 

 

 
       (203,485
    

 

 

 
Insurance - (1.5)%             

Aflac, Inc.

    (666      (28,685

Chubb, Ltd.

    (550      (68,700

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd.

    (60      (7,330

Torchmark Corp.

    (272      (23,027

Travelers Cos., Inc.

    (176      (22,023

WR Berkley Corp.

    (444      (33,700
    

 

 

 
       (183,465
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - (0.9)%             

Facebook, Inc., Class A

    (584      (88,645

Snap, Inc., Class A

    (2,839      (18,766
    

 

 

 
       (107,411
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - (0.9)%             

eBay, Inc.

    (3,624      (105,205
    

 

 

 
IT Services - (1.1)%             

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    (263      (18,155

International Business Machines Corp.

    (375      (43,286

Paychex, Inc.

    (1,076      (70,467
    

 

 

 
       (131,908
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - (0.5)%             

Mattel, Inc.

    (4,638      (62,984
    

 

 

 
Machinery - (0.4)%             

Donaldson Co., Inc.

    (851      (43,639
    

 

 

 
Media - (3.4)%             

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A

    (1,609      (94,255

Entercom Communications Corp., Class A

    (3,757      (24,383
     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)             
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Media (continued)             

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

    (2,798      $   (64,802

News Corp., Class A

    (6,933      (91,446

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    (1,842      (136,898
    

 

 

 
       (411,784
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - (0.6)%             

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

    (1,446      (70,146
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - (2.3)%             

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    (2,056      (55,532

Dominion Energy, Inc.

    (2,323      (165,909

DTE Energy Co.

    (454      (51,030
    

 

 

 
       (272,471
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - (4.3)%             

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    (297      (15,800

Apache Corp.

    (2,255      (85,307

Continental Resources, Inc.

    (299      (15,751

Enbridge, Inc.

    (2,120      (65,953

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    (982      (78,246

Hess Corp.

    (2,409      (138,277

Murphy Oil Corp.

    (1,180      (37,595

Range Resources Corp.

    (5,287      (83,799
    

 

 

 
       (520,728
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - (0.7)%             

Domtar Corp.

    (1,751      (81,089
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - (0.6)%             

Johnson & Johnson

    (496      (69,435
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - (0.9)%             

Nielsen Holdings PLC

    (1,119      (29,072

Robert Half International, Inc.

    (1,308      (79,173
    

 

 

 
       (108,245
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - (3.5)%             

Canadian National Railway Co.

    (1,873      (160,104

Heartland Express, Inc.

    (5,976      (116,353

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

    (529      (16,928

Ryder System, Inc.

    (689      (38,109

Schneider National, Inc., Class B

    (1,834      (40,109

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

    (1,521      (48,961
    

 

 

 
       (420,564
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - (4.4)%  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    (1,480      (48,662

Intel Corp.

    (1,782      (83,540

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    (310      (28,377

Lam Research Corp.

    (501      (71,007

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Class A

    (2,156      (107,843

Micron Technology, Inc.

    (2,882      (108,709

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    (674      (42,388

Xilinx, Inc.

    (391      (33,380
    

 

 

 
       (523,906
    

 

 

 
Software - (0.2)%             

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    (181      (18,547
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - (2.5)%             

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

    (1,629      (32,091

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    (605      (13,951

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.

    (7,086      (27,281

AutoNation, Inc.

    (396      (16,030
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Long/Short Strategy

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)             
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Specialty Retail (continued)             

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

    (4,097      $   (56,293

Buckle, Inc.

    (392      (7,997

CarMax, Inc.

    (198      (13,446

DSW, Inc., Class A

    (2,067      (54,879

Express, Inc.

    (2,965      (26,122

L Brands, Inc.

    (360      (11,671

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    (683      (40,557
    

 

 

 
       (300,318
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - (1.5)%  

HP, Inc.

    (1,533      (37,007

NetApp, Inc.

    (454      (35,634

Seagate Technology PLC

    (1,921      (77,282

Western Digital Corp.

    (801      (34,499
    

 

 

 
       (184,422
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - (2.2)%             

Carter’s, Inc.

    (320      (30,714

Hanesbrands, Inc.

    (5,838      (100,180
     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)             
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (continued)         

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    (510      $   (38,270

Under Armour, Inc., Class A

    (3,117      (68,917

Under Armour, Inc., Class C

    (1,170      (23,201
    

 

 

 
       (261,282
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - (0.6)%             

Air Lease Corp.

    (722      (27,508

GATX Corp.

    (561      (42,036
    

 

 

 
       (69,544
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - (0.6)%         

Sprint Corp.

    (11,077      (67,791
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Proceeds $9,427,869)

       (8,844,939
    

 

 

 

Total Securities Sold Short
(Proceeds $9,427,869)

       (8,844,939
    

 

 

 

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 63.2%

       7,579,066  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  12,008,509  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 12,611,161     $     $     $ 12,611,161  

Repurchase Agreement

          663,221             663,221  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 12,611,161     $ 663,221     $     $ 13,274,382  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Securities Sold Short

       

Common Stocks

  $ (8,844,939   $     $     $ (8,844,939
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Securities Sold Short

  $ (8,844,939   $     $     $ (8,844,939
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for open securities sold short transactions. The total value of such securities is $31,212.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(D)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Mid Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2017, U.S. equity markets marched higher, propelled by a stream of positive economic data, the well-received U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) chair nomination of Jerome Powell, and progress on tax reform. The signing of the tax reform act in December 2017 resulted in increased earnings estimates for many companies, giving investors hope that 2018 would see an increase in investment spending.

U.S. equity markets in 2018 experienced a significant increase in volatility compared to the unusually mild 2017. Economic growth remained stable as the Fed raised interest rates on two occasions during the first six months of the year, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 1.75%-2.00%. In June, the Trump administration announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion of annual Chinese imports. Though the impact was modest, the market continued to grapple with the potential implications for the growth and profitability of global companies.

The Fed continued to raise rates in September, reaching a range of 2.00-2.25%, and it remained on target to meet its long-term objective of normalizing monetary policy with economic projections marginally more constructive. Moving into October 2018, the S&P 500® sold off sharply as market volatility increased. Corporate fundamentals remained robust and recent economic projections looked solid, with healthy consumer spending, strong growth in inventories and credit spreads remained in check. We were monitoring potential U.S. market risks, which include more interest rate increases, the overhang of midterm elections, and U.S./China trade uncertainties.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Mid Cap Value (Class I2) returned -0.17%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index, returned 0.16%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Stock selection in health care and consumer staples contributed to relative performance while holdings in utilities and energy detracted.

Our position in Energen Corp., an oil and gas exploration and production company, was a top stock-specific contributor during the 12-month period. It was welcomed news to learn that in August, Diamondback Energy, Inc. announced the acquisition of Energen Corp. at an 18% premium to the stock’s prior-day closing price. Energen Corp. had been the subject of shareholder activism, as hedge fund Corvex first purchased the stock about a year ago and began publicly urging the company to sell itself. Four strong quarters of execution and positive well results later, Energen Corp. traded at a much higher price at period end. While the acquisition was not our best case scenario, we were pleased with the outcome.

Stock selection in consumer discretionary was a performance headwind amid a challenging phase for flooring manufacturer Mohawk Industries, Inc. The company’s shares declined following a series of earnings misses and continued downward revisions to its full-year guidance. Elevated input costs continued to act as a headwind and management faced the pressure of structural change within the flooring market, given consumer preferences for lower-priced, luxury vinyl tile. Despite the intermittent turmoil, we have a favorable view of Mohawk Industries, Inc. due to its leading market share position in flooring based on what we consider its best-in-class manufacturing and distribution. In addition, we consider management to be of high quality, with a track record of consistently creating significant value for shareholders through mergers and acquisitions, further consolidating its leadership position.

Gloria Fu, CFA

Lawrence Playford, CFA

Jonathan K.L. Simon

Co-Portfolio Managers

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     98.0

Repurchase Agreement

     1.9  

Other Investment Company

     0.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Transamerica Mid Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (0.17 )%         8.09        13.46        11/15/2005  

Russell Midcap® Value Index (A)

       0.16        8.11        13.35           

(A) The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell Midcap® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Growth stocks can be volatile and experience sharp price declines and certain types of stocks, especially technology, can be extremely volatile and subject to greater price swings than the broader market. Value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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Transamerica Mid Cap Value

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 98.0%         
Auto Components - 0.7%         

BorgWarner, Inc.

    27,905        $  1,099,736  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 8.2%         

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    42,007        1,568,962  

Comerica, Inc.

    4,685        382,109  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    79,083        2,134,450  

First Republic Bank

    14,766        1,343,558  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    86,191        1,235,117  

M&T Bank Corp.

    17,060        2,821,895  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    38,661        2,422,498  

Zions BanCorp NA

    12,589        592,312  
    

 

 

 
       12,500,901  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.8%         

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    6,761        1,346,994  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.

    22,125        575,250  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

    11,547        739,008  
    

 

 

 
       2,661,252  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.7%         

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    25,093        1,124,919  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 4.8%         

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    11,462        1,458,425  

Invesco, Ltd.

    37,800        820,638  

Northern Trust Corp.

    17,294        1,626,846  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    16,869        1,293,684  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    21,568        2,091,880  
    

 

 

 
       7,291,473  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.8%         

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    3,205        1,261,071  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.7%         

CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (A)

    45,888        1,104,065  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.5%         

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    4,009        686,661  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.9%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    52,582        1,336,109  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 3.5%         

Ball Corp.

    64,190        2,875,712  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

    52,243        1,255,399  

WestRock Co.

    29,206        1,254,982  
    

 

 

 
       5,386,093  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.8%         

Genuine Parts Co.

    12,865        1,259,741  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 3.1%         

Edison International

    13,073        907,135  

Evergy, Inc.

    20,243        1,133,406  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    55,769        2,733,239  
    

 

 

 
       4,773,780  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 2.3%         

Acuity Brands, Inc.

    11,467        1,440,714  

AMETEK, Inc.

    21,240        1,424,779  

Hubbell, Inc.

    6,963        708,137  
    

 

 

 
       3,573,630  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 4.2%  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    17,174        1,537,073  

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (A)

    25,386        1,718,886  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)         
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (continued)  

CDW Corp.

    19,152        $   1,723,872  

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (A)

    24,029        1,371,575  
    

 

 

 
       6,351,406  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 10.7%         

American Campus Communities, Inc.

    18,716        739,469  

American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Class A

    39,509        832,455  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    10,107        1,772,566  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    13,785        1,664,677  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

    65,515        1,061,343  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

    4,240        1,063,307  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    11,756        1,458,332  

JBG SMITH Properties

    17,114        641,433  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    55,451        892,206  

Outfront Media, Inc.

    52,311        926,951  

Rayonier, Inc.

    37,606        1,135,701  

Regency Centers Corp.

    14,203        899,902  

Vornado Realty Trust

    22,213        1,512,261  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    33,636        895,727  

WP Carey, Inc.

    12,852        848,360  
    

 

 

 
       16,344,690  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.2%         

Kroger Co.

    59,743        1,777,952  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.7%         

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    38,885        1,384,313  

Post Holdings, Inc. (A)

    13,494        1,193,139  
    

 

 

 
       2,577,452  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 1.0%         

National Fuel Gas Co.

    28,442        1,544,116  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.2%         

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    16,001        1,817,554  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 6.3%         

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    20,549        1,808,312  

Cigna Corp.

    9,978        2,133,396  

Henry Schein, Inc. (A)

    15,904        1,320,032  

Humana, Inc.

    3,870        1,239,987  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (A)

    10,165        1,631,991  

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

    12,060        1,466,013  
    

 

 

 
       9,599,731  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.7%         

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    30,637        2,180,435  

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

    3,292        384,802  
    

 

 

 
       2,565,237  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.5%         

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (A)

    12,501        1,559,250  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    45,280        719,046  
    

 

 

 
       2,278,296  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.4%         

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    11,139        654,639  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.7%         

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

    10,558        1,019,797  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 7.6%  

Alleghany Corp.

    1,524        915,436  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    42,392        1,925,445  

Lincoln National Corp.

    11,961        719,933  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)         
Insurance (continued)  

Loews Corp.

    57,510        $   2,677,666  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    16,549        1,402,528  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    15,457        727,561  

Progressive Corp.

    22,070        1,538,279  

Unum Group

    21,083        764,469  

WR Berkley Corp.

    11,707        888,561  
    

 

 

 
       11,559,878  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.7%         

Match Group, Inc. (A) (B)

    19,800        1,024,056  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 1.4%  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    16,973        2,128,923  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 1.1%  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    10,780        1,615,167  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 2.6%         

IDEX Corp.

    10,015        1,270,102  

Middleby Corp. (A)

    7,523        844,833  

Snap-on, Inc.

    11,544        1,777,084  
    

 

 

 
       3,892,019  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.3%         

CBS Corp., Class B

    19,645        1,126,641  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    28,008        860,966  
    

 

 

 
       1,987,607  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 4.7%         

CMS Energy Corp.

    58,240        2,884,045  

Sempra Energy

    13,801        1,519,766  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    40,071        2,740,856  
    

 

 

 
       7,144,667  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 2.2%         

Kohl’s Corp.

    28,855        2,185,189  

Nordstrom, Inc.

    17,515        1,151,962  
    

 

 

 
       3,337,151  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.7%         

Energen Corp. (A)

    47,809        3,440,814  

EQT Corp.

    47,137        1,601,244  

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A

    25,525        1,068,221  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    104,644        2,545,988  
    

 

 

 
       8,656,267  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 1.0%         

Coty, Inc., Class A

    66,253        698,969  

Edgewell Personal Care Co. (A)

    18,281        877,122  
    

 

 

 
       1,576,091  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.2%  

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (A)

    33,633        1,355,074  

Cushman & Wakefield PLC (A)

    25,278        411,020  
    

 

 

 
       1,766,094  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.9%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    16,743        1,401,557  
    

 

 

 
Software - 1.0%         

Synopsys, Inc. (A)

    16,152        1,446,089  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 4.3%         

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    2,797        2,051,516  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    21,046        1,476,587  

Gap, Inc.

    51,852        1,415,560  

Tiffany & Co.

    14,560        1,620,528  
    

 

 

 
       6,564,191  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)         
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.0%         

PVH Corp.

    13,277        $   1,603,729  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    10,536        1,365,571  
    

 

 

 
       2,969,300  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.9%         

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

    17,447        1,414,254  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $91,378,231)

       149,073,612  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.7%         
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.7%         

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (C)

    1,038,906        1,038,906  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $1,038,906)

       1,038,906  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.9%         

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (C), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $2,903,682 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 09/15/2021, and with a value of $2,962,856.

    $  2,903,581        2,903,581  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $2,903,581)

       2,903,581  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $95,320,718)

       153,016,099  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.6)%

 

     (900,127
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  152,115,972  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Mid Cap Value

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Common Stocks

  $ 149,073,612     $     $     $ 149,073,612  

Other Investment Company

    1,038,906                   1,038,906  

Repurchase Agreement

          2,903,581             2,903,581  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 150,112,518     $ 2,903,581     $     $ 153,016,099  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $1,013,815. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

At the end of 2017, geopolitics continued to capture headlines – from elections and policy votes in the U.S., Europe and Japan, to China’s 19th Party Congress, to turmoil in the Middle East – but markets were broadly resilient. Anticipation for – and passage of – fiscal stimulus in the U.S., as well as an uptick in growth momentum, contributed to tighter credit spreads and allowed U.S. equities to finish the calendar year strong.

After a year of low volatility and strong risk asset returns, the start to 2018 was highlighted by the return of volatility. Solid growth data kept central banks on track, but rising interest rates and geopolitical concerns contributed to more challenged performance across equities and credit. Fears of a global trade war exacerbated the extent of swings in risk markets. Tariff announcements from the Trump administration first on steel and aluminum imports, then on certain Chinese goods, resulted in retaliatory measures from China.

The second half of 2018 saw solid growth momentum in the U.S., contrasted with some softening in growth in other developed regions, while geopolitical developments weighed on risk sentiment and resulted in mixed market performance. Solid fundamental data and higher inflation kept the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) on track with policy normalization even as other central banks like the European Central Bank softened rhetoric. With divergence in both growth trends and central bank activity, the U.S. dollar strengthened against virtually all counterparts. The 12-month period ended with extreme bouts of volatility within emerging market currencies, largely driven by a strong dollar and increasing trade tensions.

Over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, U.S. Treasuries rose across the yield curve, as the front end rose relatively more than the long end, causing the curve to flatten. Globally, government yields in Japan and Europe, specifically in the U.K. and Italy, rose in tandem. Within the spread market, long-end break-evens, corporate credit, and agency mortgage backed securities (“MBS”) spreads all widened. Currency markets moved in tandem as the dollar appreciated against most developed market currencies. Emerging market currencies faced bouts of volatility, particularly within Turkey and Argentina amid the tough U.S. trade stance.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Total Return (Class I2) returned -2.34%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned -2.05%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, overall interest-rate strategies were positive for returns. Specifically, non-U.S. interest rate exposure, including defensive positioning in the U.K., country selection in the eurozone, and local interest-rate exposure in Brazil, contributed to performance. Within the U.S., interest-rate strategies, including duration and yield curve positioning, modestly detracted, as rates broadly rose.

Within spread strategies, exposure to the securitized sector added to performance; select positions of non-agency MBS were positive and more than offset underperforming positions in agency MBS. Corporate credit exposure helped performance as both an allocation to high-yield credit and select exposure to investment-grade financial corporates were additive.

Finally, currency strategies detracted. Exposures within developed market currencies, specifically within Europe and Japan, weighed, as the currencies depreciated against the U.S. dollar. In addition, exposures within a basket of emerging-market currencies detracted.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Mark R. Kiesel

Scott A. Mather

Mihir P. Worah

Co-Portfolio Managers

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     5.96  

Duration †

     4.65  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     84.3

AAA

     13.3  

AA

     2.2  

A

     13.6  

BBB

     32.0  

BB

     5.3  

B

     4.2  

CCC and Below

     3.2  

Not Rated

     16.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     (74.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (2.34 )%         1.88        5.10        11/15/2005  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       (2.05 )%         1.83        3.94           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expenses reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

This Fund will normally invest its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities. The Fund may invest in non-U.S. securities and may invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities. Investing in non-U.S. securities may entail risk due to foreign economic and political developments; this risk may be enhanced when investing in emerging markets. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 15.4%             

ABFC Trust

    

Series 2004-OPT4, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.62%,
2.90% (A), 04/25/2034

    $  242,632        $  243,014  

Series 2004-OPT5, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
2.98% (A), 06/25/2034

    186,612        188,119  

Ally Auto Receivables Trust

    

Series 2018-3, Class A2,

    

2.72%, 05/17/2021

    2,200,000        2,196,910  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust

    

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

    

2.45%, 05/20/2019

    2,646        2,646  

Series 2018-1, Class A2B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.23%,
2.52% (A), 07/19/2021

    1,300,000        1,300,505  

Aurium CLO

    

Series 2A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.68%,
0.68% (A), 10/13/2029 (B) (C) (D)

    EUR  1,900,000        2,152,036  

B&M CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-1A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.73%,
3.17% (A), 04/16/2026 (B)

    $  784,223        781,815  

Barings Euro CLO

    

Series 2016-1A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.68%,
0.68% (A), 07/27/2030 (B) (C) (D)

    EUR  1,900,000        2,152,036  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust

    

Series 2005-AQ1, Class M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
2.93% (A), 03/25/2035 (E)

    $  1,216,538        1,225,354  

Series 2006-HE1, Class 1M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.43%,
2.71% (A), 12/25/2035

    4,500,000        4,509,466  

Series 2006-HE1, Class 2M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.43%,
2.86% (A), 02/25/2036

    1,300,000        1,295,712  

Series 2006-HE10, Class 21A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.24%,
2.52% (A), 12/25/2036

    2,875,482        2,475,821  

Series 2007-AQ1, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.11%,
2.39% (A), 04/25/2031

    161,158        222,569  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust

    

Series 2002-2, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.66%,
2.94% (A), 10/25/2032

    3,744        3,756  

C-BASS Trust

    

Series 2007-CB1, Class AF1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.07%,
2.35% (A), 01/25/2037

    340,506        156,348  

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust

    

Series 2014-A3, Class A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.38%,
2.66% (A), 01/18/2022

    1,900,000        1,901,710  

Series 2014-A4, Class A4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.36%,
2.64% (A), 06/15/2022

    1,600,000        1,602,860  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust (continued)

 

Series 2016-A1, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.45%,
2.73% (A), 02/15/2022

    $   1,900,000        $   1,902,816  

Chase Issuance Trust

    

Series 2017-A1, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.30%,
2.58% (A), 01/15/2022

    1,300,000        1,302,853  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.

    

Series 2015-5A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.86%,
3.35% (A), 10/25/2027 (B)

    1,900,000        1,893,770  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2007-FS1, Class 1A1,

    

4.57% (A), 10/25/2037 (B)

    906,087        933,771  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificate

    

Series 2004-OPT1, Class M3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.23% (A), 10/25/2034

    1,600,000        1,613,549  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates

    

Series 2006-15, Class A6,

    

4.71% (A), 10/25/2046

    873,503        837,682  

Series 2006-2, Class M1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.68% (A), 06/25/2036

    400,000        393,252  

Series 2006-26, Class 2A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.17%,
2.45% (A), 06/25/2037

    1,074,910        1,071,147  

Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust

    

Series 2018-2A, Class A,

    

3.47%, 05/17/2027 (B)

    2,000,000        1,996,306  

CVP Cascade CLO-1, Ltd.

    

Series 2013-CLO1, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.15%,
3.59% (A), 01/16/2026 (B)

    931,742        932,186  

CWABS Asset-Backed Certificates Trust

    

Series 2005-17, Class MV1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.46%,
2.74% (A), 05/25/2036

    1,500,000        1,476,281  

Series 2006-14, Class 1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.14%,
2.42% (A), 02/25/2037

    930,491        870,268  

Denali Capital CLO X LLC

    

Series 2013-1, Class A1LR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.05%,
3.56% (A), 10/26/2027 (B)

    1,200,000        1,200,461  

Dorchester Park CLO DAC

    

Series 2015-1A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
3.37% (A), 04/20/2028 (B)

    1,800,000        1,796,801  

Dryden XXV Senior Loan Fund

    

Series 2012-25A, Class ARR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
3.34% (A), 10/15/2027 (B)

    1,600,000        1,600,150  

Figueroa CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2013-2A, Class A1RR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.19% (A), 06/20/2027 (B)

    1,800,000        1,796,036  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2004-FFH3, Class M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
3.21% (A), 10/25/2034

    $   1,383,804        $   1,348,940  

Flagship CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-8A, Class ARR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.29% (A), 01/16/2026 (B)

    1,800,000        1,796,267  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust

    

Series 2014-2, Class A,

    

2.31%, 04/15/2026 (B)

    1,100,000        1,092,067  

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust

    

Series 2017-1, Class A2A,

    

1.67%, 09/20/2019

    84,749        84,694  

Home Equity Asset Trust

    

Series 2002-1, Class A4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.88% (A), 11/25/2032

    1,026        990  

Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust

    

Series 2007-A, Class 1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
2.50% (A), 04/25/2037

    476,976        384,189  

Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust

    

Series 2017-B, Class A2A,

    

1.69%, 12/16/2019 (B)

    702,761        701,050  

Series 2017-B, Class A2B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.28%,
2.56% (A), 12/16/2019 (B)

    834,529        834,840  

ICG US CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2015-2A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.29% (A), 01/16/2028 (B)

    1,900,000        1,894,916  

JMP Credit Advisors CLO IIIR, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-1RA, Class A,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.29% (A), 01/17/2028 (B)

    2,000,000        1,984,388  

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust

    

Series 2007-CH3, Class A5,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.26%,
2.54% (A), 03/25/2037

    3,500,000        3,423,896  

KVK CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2013-1A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
3.34% (A), 01/15/2028 (B)

    1,500,000        1,497,555  

Series 2013-2A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.15%,
3.59% (A), 01/15/2026 (B)

    710,545        710,909  

LoanCore Issuer, Ltd.

    

Series 2018-CRE1, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.13%,
3.41% (A), 05/15/2028 (B)

    1,600,000        1,601,519  

LP Credit Card ABS Master Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
3.83% (A), 08/20/2024 (B)

    1,718,104        1,718,194  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
Series 2006-FM1, Class A2C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.16%,
2.44% (A), 04/25/2037

    1,806,321        1,136,465  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2007-10XS, Class A1,

    

6.00% (A), 07/25/2047

    $   144,324        $   113,228  

Series 2007-8XS, Class A1,

    

5.75% (A), 04/25/2037

    198,475        135,861  

Mountain Hawk III CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-3A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
3.64% (A), 04/18/2025 (B)

    845,782        846,309  

Mountain View CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-1A, Class ARR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.24% (A), 10/15/2026 (B)

    2,200,000        2,196,352  

Navient Private Education Loan Trust

    

Series 2015-CA, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
3.78% (A), 01/16/2035 (B)

    221,447        221,785  

Series 2018-CA, Class A1,

    

3.01%, 06/16/2042 (B)

    1,680,149        1,672,550  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust

    

Series 2010-1A, Class A,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.11% (A), 11/25/2048 (B)

    541,742        548,017  

Series 2010-3A, Class A,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.78%,
3.27% (A), 07/27/2048 (B)

    782,470        789,811  

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust

    

Series 2006-1, Class A2B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.18%,
2.46% (A), 05/25/2036

    70,884        66,218  

Oak Hill Credit Partners X, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-10A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.13%,
3.60% (A), 07/20/2026 (B)

    1,348,802        1,349,409  

Oaktree CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-2A, Class A1AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
3.69% (A), 10/20/2026 (B)

    1,200,000        1,200,732  

Octagon Investment Partners XIX, Ltd.

    

Series 2014-1A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
3.54% (A), 04/15/2026 (B)

    832,491        832,831  

Octagon Investment Partners XXIII, Ltd.

    

Series 2015-1A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
3.29% (A), 07/15/2027 (B)

    1,000,000        996,057  

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2007-4, Class 2A4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.31%,
2.59% (A), 04/25/2037

    4,481,529        3,108,720  

Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2005-WCW2, Class M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.08% (A), 07/25/2035

    500,000        501,873  

Popular ABS Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2006-A, Class M1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.39%,
2.67% (A), 02/25/2036

    500,000        494,902  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust
Series 2007-HE1, Class A2A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.06%,
2.34% (A), 12/25/2036

    $   63,858        $   22,707  

SLM Student Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-4, Class A3,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.12%,
2.61% (A), 01/25/2027

    1,136,893        1,132,915  

Series 2007-2, Class A3,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.04%,
2.53% (A), 01/25/2019

    58,004        57,948  

Series 2007-3, Class A3,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.04%,
2.53% (A), 04/25/2019

    335,791        334,832  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC
Series 2016-3, Class A,
3.05%, 12/26/2025 (B)

    586,540        584,067  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC
Series 2017-B, Class A1FX,
1.83%, 05/25/2040 (B)

    499,992        496,769  

SoFi Professional Loan Program Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A1FX,
2.64%, 08/25/2047 (B)

    1,064,471        1,056,630  

Sound Point CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2015-3A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.89%,
3.36% (A), 01/20/2028 (B)

    1,800,000        1,796,305  

Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance Trust
Series 2004-BC2, Class M1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.83%,
3.11% (A), 05/25/2035

    2,487,467        2,481,224  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC
Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.05%, 04/25/2029 (B)

    704,271        698,605  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2006-BC1, Class A6,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
2.55% (A), 03/25/2036

    1,000,000        906,133  

Sudbury Mill CLO, Ltd.

    

Series 2013-1A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.15%,
3.60% (A), 01/17/2026 (B)

    894,963        895,435  

Series 2013-1A, Class A2R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.17%,
3.62% (A), 01/17/2026 (B)

    894,963        895,474  

Telos CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-5A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.40% (A), 04/17/2028 (B)

    1,900,000        1,897,994  

Tralee CLO V, Ltd.
Series 2018-5A, Class A1,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.11%,
3.87% (A), 10/20/2028 (B) (E)

    2,300,000        2,299,900  

Trillium Credit Card Trust II
Series 2018-1A, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.54% (A), 02/27/2023 (B)

    2,600,000        2,599,638  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

U.S. Small Business Administration

    

Series 2003-20I, Class 1,
5.13%, 09/01/2023

    $   5,068        $   5,199  

Series 2004-20C, Class 1,
4.34%, 03/01/2024

    41,482        41,890  

Venture XII CLO, Ltd.
Series 2012-12A, Class ARR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
3.11% (A), 02/28/2026 (B)

    1,900,000        1,893,660  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-1A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.14%,
3.61% (A), 10/20/2027 (B)

    2,300,000        2,299,982  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities Trust
Series 2005-4, Class M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.48%,
2.76% (A), 12/25/2035

    6,500,000        6,503,240  

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A2,
1.78%, 04/15/2020 (B)

    52,526        52,501  

Series 2018-3A, Class A1,
2.53%, 09/16/2019 (B)

    1,755,316        1,754,466  

Series 2018-3A, Class A2A,
2.98%, 01/18/2022 (B)

    2,500,000        2,496,293  

WhiteHorse X, Ltd.
Series 2015-10A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
3.38% (A), 04/17/2027 (B)

    1,700,000        1,699,983  

World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust
Series 2017-A, Class A2,
1.68%, 12/16/2019

    534,637        533,254  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $108,043,905)

       114,750,584  
    

 

 

 
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT - 0.8%             
Banks - 0.8%             

Barclays Bank PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.88% (A), 10/25/2019

    3,800,000        3,800,000  

Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
2.91% (A), 10/26/2020

    1,900,000        1,900,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Certificates of Deposit
(Cost $5,700,000)

       5,700,000  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 51.4%         
Aerospace & Defense - 0.5%         

Textron, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%, 2.89% (A), 11/10/2020

    1,500,000        1,498,115  

United Technologies Corp.
3.65%, 08/16/2023

    1,900,000        1,882,210  
    

 

 

 
       3,380,325  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.5%         

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
2.60%, 12/04/2020

    2,200,000        2,150,871  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Airlines (continued)         

Latam Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.20%, 08/15/2029

    $   1,283,401        $   1,236,852  
    

 

 

 
       3,387,723  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 16.4%         

AIB Group PLC
4.75%, 10/12/2023 (B)

    1,900,000        1,893,923  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.46%, 2.77% (A), 05/17/2021 (B) (F)

    1,500,000        1,500,785  

3.30%, 05/17/2021 (F)

    1,600,000        1,590,051  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    

Fixed until 02/19/2019 (G), 7.00% (A) (H)

    EUR  1,400,000        1,600,616  

Bank of America Corp.

    

Fixed until 12/20/2022, 3.00% (A), 12/20/2023

    $  4,319,000        4,155,738  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.79%, 3.11% (A), 03/05/2024, MTN

    1,000,000        992,865  

Fixed until 05/17/2021, 3.50% (A), 05/17/2022, MTN

    2,000,000        1,990,546  

Fixed until 07/23/2023, 3.86% (A), 07/23/2024, MTN

    1,900,000        1,884,542  

Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.96%, 3.43% (A), 07/20/2023 (B)

    2,200,000        2,213,923  

Barclays Bank PLC
7.63%, 11/21/2022

    3,900,000        4,163,250  

10.18%, 06/12/2021 (B)

    1,840,000        2,090,511  

Barclays PLC

    

Fixed until 10/06/2022, 2.38% (A), 10/06/2023, MTN (H)

    GBP  600,000        753,254  

3.68%, 01/10/2023

    $  1,100,000        1,064,853  

Fixed until 09/15/2019 (G), 6.50% (A)

    EUR  800,000        932,035  

Fixed until 12/15/2018 (G), 8.25% (A)

    $  1,500,000        1,508,133  

CitiBank NA
3.40%, 07/23/2021

    1,900,000        1,891,869  

Citigroup, Inc.
2.05%, 06/07/2019

    300,000        298,230  

2.75%, 04/25/2022

    1,700,000        1,643,345  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%, 3.25% (A), 06/07/2019

    900,000        903,913  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.02%, 3.34% (A), 06/01/2024

    1,600,000        1,604,660  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.43%, 3.75% (A), 09/01/2023

    500,000        510,525  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.38%, 3.77% (A), 03/30/2021

    300,000        306,140  

Compass Bank

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.73%, 3.06% (A), 06/11/2021

    1,800,000        1,803,319  

3.50%, 06/11/2021

    1,800,000        1,785,149  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
6.88%, 03/19/2020 (H)

    EUR  3,300,000        4,060,915  

Dexia Credit Local SA
2.38%, 09/20/2022 (B)

    $  1,500,000        1,443,916  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Banks (continued)         

Discover Bank
2.60%, 11/13/2018

    $   1,400,000        $   1,399,751  

4.20%, 08/08/2023

    1,800,000        1,795,468  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.60%, 2.92% (A), 05/18/2021

    1,600,000        1,601,773  

ING Bank NV
2.63%, 12/05/2022 (B)

    800,000        775,650  

ING Groep NV
4.10%, 10/02/2023

    2,100,000        2,085,945  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.40%, 06/07/2021

    1,500,000        1,461,345  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.61%, 2.95% (A), 06/18/2022

    2,200,000        2,199,978  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%, 3.39% (A), 04/25/2023

    1,700,000        1,709,350  

Fixed until 06/18/2021, 3.51% (A), 06/18/2022

    2,200,000        2,196,251  

Fixed until 07/23/2023, 3.80% (A), 07/23/2024

    1,800,000        1,787,974  

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.25%, 2.59% (A), 02/13/2020

    1,900,000        1,900,601  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%, 2.73% (A), 10/19/2020

    1,900,000        1,900,308  

KeyBank NA
3.35%, 06/15/2021

    2,200,000        2,192,650  

Lloyds Bank PLC
3.30%, 05/07/2021

    1,400,000        1,388,661  

Fixed until 12/16/2024 (G), 12.00% (A) (B)

    2,200,000        2,640,959  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC
2.25%, 10/16/2024, MTN (H)

    GBP  400,000        495,474  

4.00%, 03/07/2025, MTN

    AUD  2,500,000        1,766,263  

Fixed until 06/27/2019 (G), 7.00% (A) (H)

    GBP  1,200,000        1,558,765  

Fixed until 06/27/2023 (G), 7.63% (A) (H)

    700,000        948,425  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
3.46%, 03/02/2023

    $  1,600,000        1,577,601  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.88%, 4.20% (A), 03/01/2021

    658,000        679,132  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

    

Fixed until 09/11/2023, 3.92% (A), 09/11/2024

    2,100,000        2,089,731  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
2.25%, 03/16/2021 (B)

    1,400,000        1,365,785  

3.63%, 06/20/2023

    1,900,000        1,882,900  

Natwest Markets PLC
0.63%, 03/02/2022, MTN (H)

    EUR  1,700,000        1,895,564  

Royal Bank of Canada
2.30%, 03/22/2021

    $  1,400,000        1,368,947  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
3.92% (A), 06/25/2024

    1,800,000        1,802,639  

Fixed until 05/18/2028,
4.89% (A), 05/18/2029

    1,300,000        1,266,043  

Santander UK PLC
2.13%, 11/03/2020

    1,500,000        1,457,741  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Banks (continued)         

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.43%,
2.74% (A), 05/17/2021 (B)

    $   1,600,000        $   1,598,834  

3.25%, 05/17/2021 (B)

    1,600,000        1,588,640  

Societe Generale SA
4.25%, 09/14/2023 (B)

    1,800,000        1,785,613  

Fixed until 11/29/2018 (G),
8.25% (A), MTN (H)

    1,300,000        1,304,069  

Standard Chartered PLC

    

Fixed until 01/20/2022,
4.25% (A), 01/20/2023 (B) (E)

    1,900,000        1,897,540  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.37%,
2.81% (A), 10/16/2020

    2,300,000        2,300,168  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.51%,
2.83% (A), 03/06/2019 (B)

    1,400,000        1,401,458  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB
3.35%, 05/24/2021, MTN

    1,700,000        1,690,163  

Synchrony Bank
3.65%, 05/24/2021

    1,700,000        1,684,565  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
2.25%, 03/15/2021 (B)

    2,000,000        1,952,600  

3.35%, 10/22/2021 (B) (E) (F)

    2,300,000        2,298,465  

Wells Fargo & Co.
2.63%, 07/22/2022, MTN

    2,300,000        2,207,169  

3.00%, 02/19/2025, MTN

    1,900,000        1,778,238  

3-Month LIBOR + 3.77%,
6.10% (A), 12/15/2018 (G)

    3,400,000        3,425,500  

Wells Fargo Bank NA

    

Fixed until 07/23/2020,
3.33% (A), 07/23/2021

    1,800,000        1,793,787  

Westpac Banking Corp.
3.05%, 05/15/2020

    1,600,000        1,594,633  
    

 

 

 
       122,080,122  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.7%             

Bacardi, Ltd.
4.45%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    1,200,000        1,179,663  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.
4.06%, 05/25/2023 (B) (E)

    1,700,000        1,690,875  

Pernod Ricard SA
4.25%, 07/15/2022 (B)

    700,000        709,160  

Suntory Holdings, Ltd.
2.55%, 06/28/2022 (B)

    1,600,000        1,525,182  
    

 

 

 
       5,104,880  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.7%             

AbbVie, Inc.
2.50%, 05/14/2020

    1,253,000        1,236,635  

2.90%, 11/06/2022

    2,547,000        2,465,523  

Celgene Corp.
2.88%, 08/15/2020

    1,500,000        1,483,447  
    

 

 

 
       5,185,605  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 5.6%             

Blackstone CQP Holdco, LP
6.00%, 08/18/2021 (B) (E)

    1,600,000        1,597,898  

Credit Suisse Group AG

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.24%,
3.57% (A), 06/12/2024 (B)

    1,800,000        1,803,631  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Capital Markets (continued)             

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
2.75%, 03/26/2020

    $   1,200,000        $   1,187,446  

3.13%, 12/10/2020

    1,400,000        1,384,195  

3.75%, 03/26/2025

    1,600,000        1,531,454  

3.80%, 09/15/2022 - 06/09/2023

    2,700,000        2,659,545  

Deutsche Bank AG

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
0.18% (A), 12/07/2020, MTN (H)

    EUR  1,400,000        1,567,304  

2.70%, 07/13/2020

    $  1,500,000        1,465,723  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
3.89% (A), 01/18/2019 (F)

    1,400,000        1,400,878  

3.95%, 02/27/2023

    1,900,000        1,827,766  

4.25%, 02/04/2021 - 10/14/2021

    4,600,000        4,570,462  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.20%, 02/23/2023

    1,600,000        1,553,848  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
3.41% (A), 11/15/2018, MTN

    1,300,000        1,300,536  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.17%,
3.48% (A), 05/15/2026

    1,600,000        1,594,736  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
3.53% (A), 09/15/2020

    1,600,000        1,622,254  

Morgan Stanley

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
2.89% (A), 02/10/2021, MTN

    1,800,000        1,800,900  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.18%,
3.65% (A), 01/20/2022

    1,600,000        1,618,011  

Fixed until 04/24/2023,
3.74% (A), 04/24/2024

    1,900,000        1,876,063  

UBS AG

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
2.91% (A), 06/08/2020 (B)

    2,600,000        2,608,944  

7.63%, 08/17/2022

    600,000        657,000  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
3.00%, 04/15/2021 (B)

    3,800,000        3,739,824  

4.13%, 09/24/2025 (B)

    2,200,000        2,164,362  
    

 

 

 
       41,532,780  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.6%             

Syngenta Finance NV
3.70%, 04/24/2020 (B)

    1,700,000        1,693,631  

3.93%, 04/23/2021 (B)

    1,200,000        1,194,003  

5.18%, 04/24/2028 (B)

    1,300,000        1,229,726  
    

 

 

 
       4,117,360  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.1%  

Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance, Ltd.
6.72%, 12/01/2022 (B)

    503,635        480,972  

PIK Rate 1.00%, Cash Rate 6.72%,
7.72%, 12/01/2026 (B) (I)

    1,741,733        526,892  

Odebrecht Oil & Gas Finance, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 12/03/2018 (B) (G)

    266,175        4,820  
    

 

 

 
       1,012,684  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.4%             

American Express Co.
3.38%, 05/17/2021

    1,600,000        1,596,055  

3.40%, 02/27/2023

    1,900,000        1,862,676  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Consumer Finance (continued)             

Capital One Financial Corp.
4.25%, 04/30/2025

    $   1,500,000        $   1,477,992  

Daimler Finance North America LLC
3.35%, 05/04/2021 (B)

    1,600,000        1,588,257  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.83%, 3.16% (A), 03/12/2019

    600,000        600,390  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%, 3.30% (A), 09/24/2020, MTN

    2,600,000        2,599,026  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.24%, 3.55% (A), 02/15/2023

    1,200,000        1,167,561  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.

    

2.45%, 11/06/2020

    1,900,000        1,848,612  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.54%, 2.88% (A), 11/06/2020

    1,300,000        1,295,953  

3.20%, 07/13/2020

    1,500,000        1,486,725  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%, 3.37% (A), 04/13/2020

    1,700,000        1,707,868  

3.55%, 04/09/2021

    1,600,000        1,585,587  

Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.
3.55%, 05/21/2021 (B)

    1,700,000        1,687,559  

John Deere Capital Corp.
3.45%, 06/07/2023, MTN

    1,900,000        1,889,262  

Navient Corp.

    

5.00%, 10/26/2020

    900,000        904,950  

5.88%, 03/25/2021

    300,000        303,000  

Springleaf Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    1,200,000        1,284,000  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC
2.45%, 11/20/2019 (B)

    700,000        693,028  
    

 

 

 
       25,578,501  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.2%         

Nationwide Building Society

    

Fixed until 03/08/2023, 3.77% (A), 03/08/2024 (B)

    1,900,000        1,847,837  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.4%         

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust

    

4.13%, 07/03/2023

    1,800,000        1,780,337  

5.00%, 10/01/2021

    1,800,000        1,846,652  

Aviation Capital Group LLC

    

2.88%, 01/20/2022 (B)

    1,900,000        1,836,378  

4.13%, 08/01/2025 (B)

    1,400,000        1,368,624  

LeasePlan Corp. NV
2.88%, 01/22/2019 (B)

    1,500,000        1,498,819  

SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC

    

3.00%, 07/15/2022 (B)

    1,600,000        1,535,907  

4.13%, 07/15/2023 (B)

    1,800,000        1,790,043  

Tayarra, Ltd.
3.63%, 02/15/2022

    2,902,471        2,925,292  

Washington Prime Group, LP
5.95%, 08/15/2024 (F)

    3,800,000        3,506,944  
    

 

 

 
       18,088,996  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.3%         

AT&T, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%, 3.39% (A), 07/15/2021

    $   1,500,000        $   1,516,274  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.18%, 3.51% (A), 06/12/2024

    1,800,000        1,804,993  

5.00%, 03/01/2021

    1,700,000        1,750,133  

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV
1.95%, 09/19/2021 (B)

    1,600,000        1,523,942  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.90%, 05/01/2019

    3,000,000        3,039,270  

Telstra Corp., Ltd.
4.80%, 10/12/2021 (B)

    1,800,000        1,848,065  

United Group BV
4.38%, 07/01/2022 (B)

    EUR  1,300,000        1,515,055  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.38%, 02/15/2025

    $  4,590,000        4,431,105  
    

 

 

 
       17,428,837  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 2.1%             

Duke Energy Corp.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
2.82% (A), 05/14/2021 (B) (E)

    1,700,000        1,704,330  

3.55%, 09/15/2021

    1,100,000        1,099,285  

Electricite de France SA
4.60%, 01/27/2020 (B)

    1,500,000        1,525,545  

FirstEnergy Corp.
2.85%, 07/15/2022

    1,500,000        1,445,637  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
2.64% (A), 09/03/2019

    2,600,000        2,603,081  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
4.10%, 06/01/2022

    1,500,000        1,528,697  

PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
3.50%, 12/01/2022

    2,000,000        1,974,324  

Progress Energy, Inc.
4.88%, 12/01/2019

    600,000        611,749  

Southern Co.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
3.04% (A), 09/30/2020 (B)

    2,000,000        2,004,681  

Southern Power Co.
1.95%, 12/15/2019

    900,000        885,862  
    

 

 

 
       15,383,191  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.2%         

Activision Blizzard, Inc.
2.30%, 09/15/2021

    1,600,000        1,548,709  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.8%         

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
3.50%, 11/15/2024, MTN

    1,595,000        1,573,305  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    

3.40%, 02/15/2021

    1,850,000        1,838,266  

3.70%, 06/15/2026

    1,700,000        1,605,678  

4.88%, 04/15/2022

    900,000        927,115  

Digital Realty Trust, LP

    

2.75%, 02/01/2023

    1,400,000        1,337,267  

4.45%, 07/15/2028

    1,900,000        1,867,135  

National Retail Properties, Inc.
3.50%, 10/15/2027

    1,600,000        1,492,785  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)         

Simon Property Group, LP
2.50%, 09/01/2020

    $   2,500,000        $   2,465,139  
    

 

 

 
       13,106,690  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.4%         

Campbell Soup Co.
3.30%, 03/15/2021

    1,900,000        1,880,735  

ConAgra Brands, Inc.
3.80%, 10/22/2021

    1,900,000        1,901,754  

Danone SA

    

2.59%, 11/02/2023 (B)

    3,294,000        3,097,372  

3.00%, 06/15/2022 (B)

    1,100,000        1,071,964  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.

    

4.00%, 06/15/2023

    2,200,000        2,188,295  
    

 

 

 
       10,140,120  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.6%  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    

2.13%, 06/06/2019

    1,600,000        1,589,651  

Boston Scientific Corp.

    

3.38%, 05/15/2022

    1,600,000        1,578,508  

Medtronic, Inc.
2.50%, 03/15/2020

    1,300,000        1,288,175  
    

 

 

 
       4,456,334  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.8%  

Aetna, Inc.
2.75%, 11/15/2022

    2,000,000        1,918,302  

Centene Corp.
5.38%, 06/01/2026 (B)

    1,200,000        1,218,000  

CVS Health Corp.
3.13%, 03/09/2020

    1,900,000        1,895,643  

3.50%, 07/20/2022

    1,300,000        1,285,482  
    

 

 

 
       6,317,427  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.2%             

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
5.30%, 01/15/2029

    2,400,000        2,358,000  

McDonald’s Corp.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.43%,
2.94% (A), 10/28/2021, MTN

    1,600,000        1,604,609  

Sands China, Ltd.
5.13%, 08/08/2025 (B)

    1,900,000        1,863,014  

Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.
4.25%, 05/30/2023 (B)

    1,500,000        1,425,000  

5.50%, 03/01/2025 (B)

    1,800,000        1,712,250  
    

 

 

 
       8,962,873  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.2%             

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    1,800,000        1,811,378  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.5%             

Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC
2.38%, 06/24/2022 (B)

    3,900,000        3,727,285  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.1%  

Exelon Generation Co. LLC
5.20%, 10/01/2019

    500,000        508,882  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.1%             

General Electric Co.

    

Fixed until 01/21/2021 (G), 5.00% (A) (F)

    $   1,100,000        $   1,018,875  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.8%             

Allstate Corp.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.63%,
3.02% (A), 03/29/2023

    1,300,000        1,302,656  

Ambac LSNI LLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
7.40% (A), 02/12/2023 (B)

    2,193,082        2,217,754  

Jackson National Life Global Funding

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.48%,
2.81% (A), 06/11/2021 (B)

    1,500,000        1,505,716  

New York Life Global Funding
2.90%, 01/17/2024 (B)

    1,000,000        962,850  
    

 

 

 
       5,988,976  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.7%  

Amazon.com, Inc.
4.25%, 08/22/2057

    700,000        655,105  

eBay, Inc.
2.15%, 06/05/2020

    3,000,000        2,947,055  

2.88%, 08/01/2021

    600,000        589,078  

3.80%, 03/09/2022

    1,200,000        1,202,604  
    

 

 

 
       5,393,842  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.1%             

DXC Technology Co.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.27% (A), 03/01/2021

    1,000,000        1,000,023  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.4%             

CNH Industrial Capital LLC
4.38%, 11/06/2020 (F)

    1,300,000        1,313,811  

Wabtec Corp.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.05%,
3.38% (A), 09/15/2021

    1,700,000        1,702,881  
    

 

 

 
       3,016,692  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.2%             

Altice France SA
5.88%, 02/01/2027 (B)

    EUR  1,200,000        1,399,956  

7.38%, 05/01/2026 (B)

    $  900,000        861,471  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
3.58%, 07/23/2020

    1,800,000        1,797,036  

4.46%, 07/23/2022

    600,000        607,032  

Interpublic Group Cos., Inc.
3.50%, 10/01/2020 (F)

    2,200,000        2,197,567  

Virgin Media Receivables Financing Notes I DAC
5.50%, 09/15/2024 (H)

    GBP  1,400,000        1,778,434  
    

 

 

 
       8,641,496  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.2%             

Sempra Energy
2.40%, 03/15/2020

    $  1,900,000        1,875,298  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.1%  

Continental Resources, Inc.
5.00%, 09/15/2022

    480,000        484,718  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Enbridge, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
3.03% (A), 06/15/2020

    $   1,500,000        $   1,501,602  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
4.15%, 10/01/2020

    800,000        806,816  

Marathon Oil Corp.
2.80%, 11/01/2022

    1,000,000        953,045  

Petrobras Global Finance BV
6.13%, 01/17/2022 (F)

    408,000        422,790  

Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA Finance Corp.
3.65%, 06/01/2022

    1,706,000        1,672,050  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.63%, 02/01/2021

    1,500,000        1,552,092  

5.75%, 05/15/2024

    1,000,000        1,059,037  
    

 

 

 
       8,452,150  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.1%             

Bayer US Finance II LLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.63%,
3.00% (A), 06/25/2021 (B)

    1,900,000        1,900,713  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.01%,
3.34% (A), 12/15/2023 (B)

    2,200,000        2,191,292  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
1.90%, 09/23/2019

    1,500,000        1,481,452  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV
4.50%, 03/01/2025

    EUR  1,100,000        1,308,453  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
6.00%, 04/15/2024

    $  1,100,000        1,092,133  
    

 

 

 
       7,974,043  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.3%             

Equifax, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.87%,
3.18% (A), 08/15/2021

    2,100,000        2,112,512  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1%  

Tesco Property Finance 6 PLC
5.41%, 07/13/2044 (H)

    GBP  772,876        1,124,343  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.5%  

Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance, Ltd.
2.20%, 01/15/2021

    $  1,900,000        1,836,218  

3.00%, 01/15/2022

    2,300,000        2,226,525  
    

 

 

 
       4,062,743  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.3%             

VMware, Inc.
2.95%, 08/21/2022

    2,400,000        2,297,691  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.1%             

QVC, Inc.
5.13%, 07/02/2022

    800,000        809,699  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.6%  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp. 4.42%, 06/15/2021 (B)

    2,000,000        2,016,593  

5.45%, 06/15/2023 (B)

    1,200,000        1,243,754  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)         
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.72%,
3.06% (A), 10/05/2021

    $   1,500,000        $   1,500,646  
    

 

 

 
       4,760,993  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.8%             

BAT Capital Corp.
2.30%, 08/14/2020 (B)

    2,600,000        2,544,372  

2.76%, 08/15/2022 (B)

    1,000,000        957,151  

BAT International Finance PLC
2.75%, 06/15/2020 (B)

    500,000        494,232  

Imperial Brands Finance PLC
3.75%, 07/21/2022 (B)

    297,000        293,563  

Reynolds American, Inc.
4.00%, 06/12/2022

    1,800,000        1,803,494  
    

 

 

 
       6,092,812  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.3%  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
3.30%, 04/01/2021 (B)

    1,900,000        1,877,551  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.4%  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
7.00%, 03/01/2020 (B)

    900,000        932,625  

Vodafone Group PLC

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.99%,
3.43% (A), 01/16/2024

    1,700,000        1,694,563  
    

 

 

 
       2,627,188  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $388,882,178)

       383,835,466  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 2.8%  
Argentina - 0.2%             

Bonos de la Nacion Argentina CON Ajuste por CER
4.00%, 03/06/2020

    ARS  43,200,000        1,456,044  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 1.4%             

Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional

    

Zero Coupon, 01/01/2019

    BRL  39,500,000        10,507,287  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 0.1%             

Bundesobligation

    

Zero Coupon, 04/17/2020 (H)

    EUR  300,000        343,272  
    

 

 

 
Greece - 0.1%             

Hellenic Republic Government Bond 4.75%, 04/17/2019 (B) (H)

    900,000        1,036,038  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 0.8%             

Japan Bank for International Cooperation
2.88%, 07/21/2027

    $  1,700,000        1,606,082  

Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities
2.63%, 04/20/2022 (B)

    1,400,000        1,360,178  

3.38%, 09/27/2023 (B)

    2,900,000        2,884,734  
    

 

 

 
       5,850,994  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Kuwait - 0.2%             

Kuwait International Government Bond 2.75%, 03/20/2022 (B)

    $   1,400,000        $   1,360,744  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $21,809,719)

       20,554,379  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 5.5%  

Alternative Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-J12, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
2.55% (A), 08/25/2035

    1,051,231        727,345  

Series 2006-30T1, Class 1A3,

    

6.25%, 11/25/2036

    141,380        122,253  

Series 2006-J8, Class A2,

    

6.00%, 02/25/2037

    160,781        113,611  

Series 2006-OA12, Class A1B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.19%,
2.47% (A), 09/20/2046

    789,754        672,113  

Series 2006-OC7, Class 2A2A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.17%,
2.45% (A), 07/25/2046

    852,807        814,559  

Series 2006-OC8, Class 2A2B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.17%,
2.45% (A), 11/25/2036

    530,040        509,975  

Series 2007-2CB, Class 1A13,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
5.75% (A), 03/25/2037

    215,401        184,752  

Series 2007-HY4, Class 1A1,

    

3.72% (A), 06/25/2037

    388,153        332,877  

Series 2007-J1, Class 2A8,

    

6.00%, 03/25/2037

    1,467,388        974,972  

Ashford Hospitality Trust

    

Series 2018-AHT1, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.28% (A), 05/15/2035 (B)

    2,200,000        2,206,571  

Banc of America Funding Trust

    

Series 2005-D, Class A1,

    

4.23% (A), 05/25/2035

    155,208        162,301  

Series 2006-J, Class 4A1,

    

4.03% (A), 01/20/2047

    30,158        28,742  

BBCMS Trust

    

Series 2015-STP, Class A,

    

3.32%, 09/10/2028 (B)

    2,333,575        2,328,006  

BCAP LLC Trust

    

Series 2011-RR8, Class 2A1,

    

3.79% (A), 08/26/2037 (B)

    402,540        403,077  

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust

    

Series 2006-6, Class 31A1,

    

4.50% (A), 11/25/2036

    959,661        886,901  

Series 2006-6, Class 32A1,

    

3.92% (A), 11/25/2036

    186,565        155,764  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust

    

Series 2003-5, Class 2A1,

    

4.21% (A), 08/25/2033

    138,610        138,969  

Series 2003-8, Class 2A1,

    

3.85% (A), 01/25/2034

    4,498        4,607  

Series 2003-8, Class 4A1,

    

4.37% (A), 01/25/2034

    48,703        49,064  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust (continued)

    

Series 2006-4, Class 1A1,

    

4.49% (A), 10/25/2036

    $   64,562        $   62,028  

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. Trust

    

Series 2007-R6, Class 1A1,

    

3.55% (A), 01/26/2036

    117,753        106,923  

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-MDRA, Class A,

    

3.66%, 07/10/2030 (B)

    1,900,000        1,864,155  

Chevy Chase Funding LLC Mortgage-Backed Certificates

    

Series 2004-3A, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (A), 08/25/2035 (B)

    64,569        64,199  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust

    

Series 2002-30, Class M,

    

3.88% (A), 10/19/2032

    5,166        4,978  

Series 2004-12, Class 12A1,

    

4.17% (A), 08/25/2034

    55,842        54,629  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-SHP2, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.28%,
3.56% (A), 07/15/2027 (B)

    1,800,000        1,798,868  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-6, Class A2,

    

1-Year CMT + 2.15%,
4.24% (A), 09/25/2035

    53,505        54,219  

Series 2009-3, Class 5A3,

    

6.00% (A), 02/25/2037 (B)

    751,682        668,003  

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust

    

Series 2006-A7, Class 1A9,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
2.93% (A), 12/25/2036

    1,342,435        1,085,784  

COMM Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2015-CR26, Class ASB,

    

3.37%, 10/10/2048

    1,400,000        1,385,522  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.

    

Series 2002-P1A, Class A,

    

2.67% (A), 03/25/2032 (B)

    223        213  

Series 2003-AR15, Class 2A1,

    

3.81% (A), 06/25/2033

    229,808        230,171  

Series 2003-AR28, Class 2A1,

    

3.83% (A), 12/25/2033

    1,567,447        1,577,329  

Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-6, Class 2A3,

    

5.50%, 12/25/2035

    249,512        223,014  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust

    

Series 2007-FA4, Class 1A8,

    

6.25%, 08/25/2037

    139,369        107,491  

First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust

    

Series 2005-AR3, Class 2A1,

    

4.28% (A), 08/25/2035

    14,253        11,879  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust

    

Series 2016-RENT, Class A,

    

3.20%, 02/10/2029 (B)

    1,400,000        1,389,316  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1,

    

4.01% (A), 09/25/2035

    $   24,541        $   25,023  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2005-14, Class 4A1A,

    

4.03% (A), 12/19/2035

    180,834        146,713  

Series 2006-6, Class 5A1A,

    

4.10% (A), 08/19/2036

    83,728        78,538  

Hilton USA Trust

    

Series 2016-SFP, Class A,

    

2.83%, 11/05/2035 (B)

    1,700,000        1,632,591  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-AR11, Class A3,
3.90% (A), 08/25/2035

    995,023        896,632  

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-A2, Class 1A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.18%,
2.46% (A), 05/25/2036

    1,180,617        1,131,849  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

    

Series 2018-LAQ, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.28% (A), 06/15/2032 (B)

    2,200,000        2,199,980  

Series 2018-PHH, Class A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.91%,
3.19% (A), 06/15/2035 (B)

    1,800,000        1,797,157  

Ludgate Funding PLC

    

Series 2007-1, Class A2A,

    

3-Month GBP LIBOR + 0.16%, 0.96% (A), 01/01/2061 (H)

    GBP  1,557,977        1,883,018  

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-2, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.68% (A), 03/25/2036

    $  90,469        16,994  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
Series 2005-3, Class 4A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (A), 11/25/2035

    2,814        2,730  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust
Series 2014-CPT, Class AM,
3.40% (A), 07/13/2029 (B)

    1,400,000        1,390,031  

RALI Trust
Series 2008-QR1, Class 1A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
3.68% (A), 08/25/2036

    438,320        417,654  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust
Series 2009-6, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
3.69% (A), 01/26/2036 (B)

    538,469        543,232  

Reperforming Loan REMIC Trust

    

Series 2004-R1, Class 2A,

    

6.50%, 11/25/2034 (B)

    121,612        120,106  

Series 2005-R2, Class 1AF1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.34%,
2.62% (A), 06/25/2035 (B)

    354,563        342,080  

RFMSI Trust
Series 2003-S9, Class A1,
6.50%, 03/25/2032

    641        654  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

RMAC Securities No. 1 PLC
Series 2007-NS1X, Class A2B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
2.48% (A), 06/12/2044 (H)

    $   1,956,352        $   1,882,474  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2004-11, Class A2,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
3.14% (A), 12/20/2034

    795,602        770,958  

Series 2007-1, Class 1A1,

    

3.72% (A), 01/20/2047

    219,283        177,414  

Series 2007-3, Class 2AA1,

    

3.95% (A), 07/20/2037

    1,178,479        1,124,044  

Series 2010, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.76%,
3.04% (A), 10/20/2027

    6,134        5,873  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust

    

Series 2004-12, Class 3A1,

    

4.33% (A), 09/25/2034

    186,708        186,215  

Series 2004-19, Class 2A1,

    

12-MTA + 1.40%,
3.35% (A), 01/25/2035

    87,452        82,993  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust

    

Series 2005-AR5, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (A), 07/19/2035

    14,840        14,479  

Series 2005-AR5, Class A2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (A), 07/19/2035

    14,396        14,065  

Series 2005-AR5, Class A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
2.53% (A), 07/19/2035

    36,842        35,836  

Series 2005-AR8, Class A1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.28%,
2.56% (A), 02/25/2036

    253,176        240,008  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Trust
Series 2002-AR3, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.66%,
2.94% (A), 09/19/2032

    4,434        4,331  

Structured Asset Securities Corp.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2003-22A, Class 2A1,
4.25% (A), 06/25/2033

    216,220        213,706  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
Series 2003-AR9, Class 2A,
4.41% (A), 09/25/2033

    283,057        287,867  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust

    

Series 2004-CC, Class A1,

    

3.84% (A), 01/25/2035

    38,061        38,965  

Series 2005-AR2, Class 1A1,

    

3.98% (A), 03/25/2035

    726,738        737,395  

Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A4,

    

3.97% (A), 03/25/2036

    1,203,251        1,176,199  

Series 2006-AR8, Class 2A4,

    

4.62% (A), 04/25/2036

    65,552        65,755  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $41,315,816)

       41,188,739  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.6%

 

Illinois - 0.5%             

City of Chicago, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
7.75%, 01/01/2042

    $   1,000,000        $   1,060,660  

State of Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited

    

6.63%, 02/01/2035

    1,500,000        1,563,480  

7.35%, 07/01/2035

    1,015,000        1,104,858  
    

 

 

 
       3,728,998  
    

 

 

 
South Carolina - 0.0% (J)             

South Carolina Student Loan Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A-3,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.14%,
2.46% (A), 12/01/2023

    155,348        155,345  
    

 

 

 
West Virginia - 0.1%             

Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.47%, 06/01/2047

    955,000        935,060  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $4,696,678)

       4,819,403  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 58.7%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

1-Year CMT + 2.22%,
3.47% (A), 11/01/2033

    27,395        28,870  

3.50%, TBA (K)

    7,000,000        6,813,516  

1-Year CMT + 2.23%,
3.92% (A), 03/01/2034

    37,893        39,835  

1-Year CMT + 2.26%,
3.94% (A), 01/01/2036

    935,646        989,877  

4.00%, TBA (K)

    12,000,000        11,985,597  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
4.09% (A), 09/01/2035

    12,740        13,154  

4.50%, 08/01/2025 - 05/01/2037

    29,260        30,062  

4.50%, TBA (K)

    3,000,000        3,072,070  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.87%,
4.62% (A), 09/01/2035

    131,466        138,438  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
2.68% (A), 06/15/2041

    1,141,795        1,147,871  

6.50%, 04/15/2029

    1,112        1,206  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Structured Pass-Through Certificates

    

12-MTA + 1.20%,
3.15% (A), 10/25/2044

    160,699        160,852  

12-MTA + 1.40%,
3.35% (A), 07/25/2044

    157,694        159,138  

6.50%, 07/25/2043

    9,215        10,247  

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
2.57% (A), 09/25/2042

    153,404        152,611  

3.00%, TBA (K)

    91,000,000        85,931,454  

12-MTA + 1.20%,
3.04% (A), 03/01/2044 - 10/01/2044

    492,119        488,897  

3.31%, 07/01/2023

    3,276,815        3,256,763  

3.50%, 02/01/2027

    129,500        129,604  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal National Mortgage Association (continued)

 

3.50%, TBA (K)

    $   130,800,000        $   127,436,972  

1-Year CMT + 2.27%,
3.52% (A), 11/01/2033

    20,252        21,449  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.69%,
3.79% (A), 03/01/2034

    81,931        85,658  

1-Year CMT + 2.22%,
3.88% (A), 01/01/2028

    11,787        12,340  

4.00%, TBA (K)

    152,000,000        151,772,111  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.36%,
4.10% (A), 07/01/2035

    63,711        65,839  

1-Year CMT + 2.04%,
4.29% (A), 09/01/2035

    159,225        167,498  

1-Year CMT + 2.19%,
4.44% (A), 01/01/2026

    1,623        1,629  

4.50%, 12/01/2024

    154,543        158,355  

4.50%, TBA (K)

    15,000,000        15,333,894  

5.00%, 08/01/2020 - 10/01/2029

    199,750        208,290  

5.00%, TBA (K)

    9,000,000        9,365,520  

6.00%, 07/01/2035 - 06/01/2040

    993,236        1,082,584  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.10%,
2.38% (A), 01/25/2021 (L)

    0        0  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.45%,
2.55% (A), 09/25/2046

    708,265        709,095  

6.30%, 10/17/2038

    47,450        47,379  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, Interest Only STRIPS

    

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.10%,
4.82% (A), 07/25/2034

    364,412        48,007  

Government National Mortgage Association

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
2.71% (A), 08/20/2065 - 10/20/2065

    3,405,379        3,420,795  

3.00%, TBA (K)

    1,000,000        956,680  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
3.06% (A), 12/20/2066

    1,243,335        1,266,962  

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
3.11% (A), 12/20/2065

    4,964,026        5,064,638  

3.50%, TBA (K)

    1,000,000        981,016  

1-Year CMT + 1.50%,
3.63% (A), 05/20/2024

    13,158        13,412  

4.00%, TBA (K)

    5,000,000        5,032,813  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS

    

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.56%, 4.28% (A), 04/16/2033 - 10/16/2033

    380,571        49,027  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.60%, 4.32% (A), 08/16/2033 - 09/20/2034

    1,100,584        148,771  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations (Cost $439,225,725)

 

     438,000,796  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 23.2%  
U.S. Treasury - 23.2%             

U.S. Treasury Bond

    

2.75%, 08/15/2042 - 11/15/2042 (M)

    10,000,000        8,936,484  

2.88%, 05/15/2043

    3,600,000        3,284,297  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)             

U.S. Treasury Bond (continued)

    

2.88%, 08/15/2045 (M)

    $   7,200,000        $   6,529,781  

3.00%, 05/15/2042 - 02/15/2048 (M)

    13,000,000        12,086,648  

3.13%, 02/15/2043

    1,000,000        954,297  

3.13%, 08/15/2044 (M)

    9,700,000        9,238,492  

4.25%, 05/15/2039

    900,000        1,023,223  

4.38%, 11/15/2039 (M)

    4,900,000        5,665,242  

4.38%, 05/15/2040

    1,400,000        1,619,844  

4.63%, 02/15/2040

    700,000        835,926  

U.S. Treasury Note

    

1.88%, 07/31/2022 (N) (O)

    900,000        865,266  

1.88%, 08/31/2022 (M) (O) (P) (Q)

    4,000,000        3,841,563  

2.00%, 12/31/2021 (M) (N) (Q)

    86,900,000        84,428,781  

2.00%, 10/31/2022 (O)

    400,000        385,406  

2.13%, 09/30/2024 (M)

    14,800,000        14,068,672  

2.25%, 08/15/2027 (M) (O) (P) (Q)

    8,800,000        8,199,469  

2.38%, 05/15/2027 (M)

    11,400,000        10,760,086  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $182,255,602)

 

     172,723,477  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCK - 0.0% (J)  
Household Durables - 0.0% (J)  

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV (E) (R)

    7,629        1,348  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $417,591)

 

     1,348  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 0.8%  
Consumer Finance - 0.2%  

Ford Motor Credit Co.
2.90% (S), 02/19/2019

    $  1,600,000        1,586,409  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.3%             

Campbell Soup Co.
2.97% (S), 01/14/2019

    2,200,000        2,186,885  
    

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.3%

 

Enbridge Energy Partners
3.17% (S), 11/14/2018

    2,300,000        2,297,409  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $6,070,703)

 

     6,070,703  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 10.8%  
Argentina - 0.6%             

Argentina Treasury Bill

    

3.09% (S), 11/16/2018

    900,000        898,507  

3.10% (S), 01/11/2019

    800,000        793,910  

3.54% (S), 02/22/2019

    2,000,000        1,975,870  

3.80% (S), 12/28/2018

    ARS  25,620,000        758,252  

6.00% (S), 03/29/2019

    8,845,000        251,306  
    

 

 

 
       4,677,845  
    

 

 

 
Greece - 0.3%             

Hellenic Republic Treasury Bill
0.71% (S), 11/02/2018

    EUR  300,000        339,795  

1.22% (S), 03/15/2019

    700,000        789,454  
     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Greece (continued)             

1.27% (S), 03/15/2019

    $   1,000,000        $   1,127,791  
    

 

 

 
       2,257,040  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 9.9%             

Japan Treasury Discount Bill 0.00% (S), 11/05/2018 - 01/15/2019

    JPY  8,280,000,000          73,395,268  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Foreign Government Obligations (Cost $81,233,308)

 

     80,330,153  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.8%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.8%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (S)

    13,481,422        13,481,422  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $13,481,422)

 

     13,481,422  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.0% (J)  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (S), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $134,031 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 10/15/2021, and with a value of $140,095.

    $  134,026        134,026  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $134,026)

       134,026  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options/Swaptions (Cost $1,293,266,673)

 

     1,281,590,496  

Total Purchased Options/Swaptions - 0.0% (J)
(Cost $47,942)

 

     49,757  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,293,314,615)

 

       1,281,640,253  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (71.8)%

 

     (535,597,985
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  746,042,268  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - (13.5)%

 

Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.38% (S), dated 10/10/2018, to be repurchased at $(8,304,328) on 01/10/2019. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.38%, due 05/15/2027, and with a value of $(8,308,456).

    $  (8,254,125      $  (8,254,125
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued)  

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, 2.30% (S), dated 10/24/2018, to be repurchased at $(19,756,854) on 11/02/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligation, 2.00%, due 12/31/2021, and Cash with a total value of $(19,720,959).

    $   (19,745,500      $   (19,745,500

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, 2.30% (S), dated 10/25/2018, to be repurchased at $(4,169,351) on 11/08/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligation, 3.13%, due 08/15/2044, and Cash with a total value of $(4,112,017).

    (4,165,625      (4,165,625

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, 2.30% (S), dated 10/12/2018, to be repurchased at $(56,933,911) on 11/13/2018. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligation, 2.00%, due 12/31/2021, and Cash with a total value of $(56,747,132).

    (56,817,750      (56,817,750

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 2.48% (S), dated 10/29/2018, to be repurchased at $(4,758,926) on 01/25/2019. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.88%, due 08/15/2045, and with a value of $(4,657,734).

    (4,730,250      (4,730,250
     Principal      Value  
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued)  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,
2.51% (S), dated 11/01/2018, to be repurchased at $(753,804) on 02/01/2019. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 3.00%, due 02/15/2048, and with a value of $(739,969).

    $   (749,000      $   (749,000

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, 2.32% (S), dated 10/24/2018, to be repurchased at $(1,435,115) on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.38%, due 05/15/2027, and with a value of $(1,432,492).

    (1,434,375      (1,434,375

RBS Securities, Inc., 2.44% (S), dated 10/18/2018, to be repurchased at $(3,899,163) on 01/18/2019. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 2.00% - 2.38%, due 12/31/2021 - 05/15/2027, and with a total value of $(3,884,865).

    (3,875,000      (3,875,000

RBS Securities, Inc., 2.46% (S), dated 10/19/2018, to be repurchased at $(688,692) on 01/22/2019. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.00%, due 12/31/2021, and with a value of $(685,595).

    (684,250      (684,250
    

 

 

 

Total Reverse Repurchase Agreements
($100,455,875)

       $  (100,455,875
    

 

 

 
 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Call - 10-Year Canada Government Bond Futures

    CAD        158.00        11/16/2018        CAD        3,039,450        23      $   211      $   87  

Call - 10-Year Canada Government Bond Futures

    CAD        159.00        11/16/2018        CAD        4,625,250        35        321          133  

Call - 30-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        178.00        11/23/2018        USD        2,210,080        16        134        16  

Call - 30-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        180.00        11/23/2018        USD        4,282,030        31        265        31  

Call - U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        160.00        11/23/2018        USD        2,486,340        18        154        18  

Call - U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        175.00        11/23/2018        USD        138,130        1        8        1  

Call - U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        182.00        11/23/2018        USD        5,248,940        38        325        38  

Call - U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        184.00        11/23/2018        USD        3,038,860        22        188        22  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        104.00        11/23/2018        USD        5,506,620        49        419        49  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        104.25        11/23/2018        USD        12,698,940        113        966        113  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        104.75        11/23/2018        USD        561,900        5        43        5  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        105.25        11/23/2018        USD        19,441,740        173          1,479        173  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        105.50        12/21/2018        USD        785,969        7        60        7  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        105.75        11/23/2018        USD        12,811,320        114        975        114  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        106.00        12/21/2018        USD        1,235,094        11        94        11  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        106.50        11/23/2018        USD        7,417,080        66        564        66  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        106.75        11/23/2018        USD        4,944,720        44        376        44  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        107.00        11/23/2018        USD        39,445,380        351        3,001        351  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        107.25        11/23/2018        USD        48,660,540        433        3,702        433  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        107.50        11/23/2018        USD        7,079,940        63        539        63  

Put - 05-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        108.50        11/23/2018        USD        2,697,120        24        205        24  

Put - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        105.50        12/21/2018        USD        8,745,875        74        633        74  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED OPTIONS PURCHASED (continued):

 

Description   Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Put - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        106.50        12/21/2018        USD        5,436,625        46      $   393      $   46  

Put - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        109.50        11/23/2018        USD        9,119,880        77        658        77  

Put - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        110.00        11/23/2018        USD        7,224,840        61        521        61  

Put - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        110.50        11/23/2018        USD        2,605,680        22        188        22  

Put - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        111.00        11/23/2018        USD        20,016,360        169        1,445        169  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

              $   17,867      $   2,248  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Counterparty     Exercise
Price
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Number of
Contracts
    Premiums
Paid
    Value  

Put - Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, TBA (T)

    JPM       USD       72.00       11/06/2018       USD       9,000,000       9,000,000     $   352     $   —  

OVER-THE-COUNTER FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Counterparty      Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount/
Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Put - USD vs. INR

    HSBC        USD        68.50        12/05/2018        USD        3,500,000      $ 2,923      $ 28  

Put - USD vs. INR

    GSB        USD        68.50        12/07/2018        USD        2,800,000        2,800        28  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                    $   5,723      $   56  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER INTEREST RATE SWAPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Counterparty   Floating Rate Index   Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
    Exercise
Rate
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount/
Number of
Contracts
    Premiums
Paid
    Value  

Put - Receives Floating Rate Index 3-Month USD-LIBOR (E)

  GSB   3-Month USD-LIBOR     Pay       2.94     12/12/2019       USD       500,000     $   24,000     $   47,453  

EXCHANGE-TRADED OPTIONS WRITTEN:

 

Description   Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
(Received)
     Value  

Call - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        119.00        11/23/2018        USD        8,053,920        68      $ (23,153    $ (18,062

Call - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    USD        119.50        11/23/2018        USD        12,909,960        109        (26,229      (15,328
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

              $   (49,382    $   (33,390
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPTIONS WRITTEN:

 

Description   Counterparty     

Exercise
Price

     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount/
Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
(Received)
     Value  

Call - AUD vs. USD

    GSB        AUD        0.73        11/09/2018        AUD        6,800,000      $ (32,909    $ (737

Call - USD vs. MXN

    JPM        USD        19.50        11/26/2018        USD        3,800,000        (46,835      (168,902

Call - USD vs. MXN

    HSBC        USD        20.65        12/07/2018        USD        1,900,000        (20,710      (27,537

Call - USD vs. MXN

    GSB        USD        20.75        12/11/2018        USD        4,500,000        (45,360      (63,158

Call - USD vs. MXN

    GSB        USD        20.89        12/04/2018        USD        3,400,000        (33,830      (33,830

Call - USD vs. MXN

    GSB        USD        21.00        12/18/2018        USD        3,000,000        (35,550      (35,550

Put - AUD vs. USD

    GSB        AUD        0.69        11/09/2018        AUD        6,800,000        (24,839      (2,249
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                    $   (240,033    $   (331,963
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER INTEREST RATE SWAPTIONS WRITTEN:

 

Description   Counterparty   Floating Rate
Index
    Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
  Exercise
Rate
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount/
Number of
Contracts
    Premiums
(Received)
    Value  

Put - 5-Year

  GSB     3-Month USD-LIBOR     Pay     2.75     12/12/2019       USD       2,200,000     $ (24,000   $ (57,659
                                           Premiums
(Received)
    Value  

TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS AND SWAPTIONS

 

  $   (313,415   $   (423,012

CENTRALLY CLEARED SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements on Corporate and Sovereign Issues - Sell Protection (U)  
Reference Obligation   Fixed Rate
Receivable
    Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
October 31,
2018 (V)
    Notional
Amount (W)
    Value (X)     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.81%, 01/09/2024

    5.00     Quarterly       12/20/2023       1.97     USD       2,400,000     $ 348,330     $ 323,101     $ 25,229  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 05/15/2018

    5.00       Quarterly       12/20/2022       1.49       USD       1,500,000       210,242       236,017       (25,775

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.95%, 01/18/2018

    1.00       Quarterly       06/20/2021       0.43       USD       1,000,000       15,916       9,110       6,806  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.95%, 01/18/2018

    1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2021       0.48       USD       1,400,000       23,398       12,519       10,879  

MetLife, Inc., 4.75%, 02/08/2021

    1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2021       0.36       USD       1,500,000       30,734       (8,101     38,835  

Tesco PLC, 6.00%, 12/14/2029

    1.00       Quarterly       06/20/2022       0.66       EUR       1,200,000       19,374       (39,301     58,675  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

              $   647,994     $   533,345     $   114,649  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements on Credit Indices - Sell Protection (U)                
Reference Obligation   Fixed Rate
Receivable
    Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
   

Notional
Amount (W)

    Value (X)     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

North America Investment Grade Index - Series 28

    1.00     Quarterly       06/20/2022       USD       1,100,000     $ 19,896     $ 15,719     $ 4,177  

North America Investment Grade Index - Series 30

    1.00       Quarterly       06/20/2023       USD       24,100,000       (411,041     (399,771       (11,270

North America Investment Grade Index - Series 31

    1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2023       USD       1,200,000       19,083       21,075       (1,992
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

        $   (372,062   $   (362,977   $   (9,085
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements                       
Floating Rate Index   Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
  Fixed
Rate
    Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

3-Month CAD-CDOR

  Pay     1.75   Semi-Annually     12/16/2046       CAD       400,000     $ 75,931     $ (4,944   $ 80,875  

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive     1.96     Quarterly/
Semi-Annually
    12/05/2019       USD       14,800,000       (89,881           (89,881

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Pay     2.25     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    06/20/2028       USD       16,500,000         1,243,183         853,208         389,975  

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Pay     2.50     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    12/20/2027       USD       7,900,000       410,868       (107,281     518,149  

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive     2.80     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    08/22/2023       USD       17,100,000       (248,949     (209     (248,740

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Pay     2.91     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    08/22/2048       USD       3,900,000       320,850       31,398       289,452  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

CENTRALLY CLEARED SWAP AGREEMENTS (continued):

 

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements (continued)                       
Floating Rate Index   Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
    Fixed
Rate
    Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

    Pay       2.94 %      
Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
 
 
    08/22/2048       USD       900,000     $ 67,776     $     $ 67,776  

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

    Receive       1.00      
Semi-Annually/
Annually
 
 
    03/20/2029       EUR       40,200,000       (175,048     (243,978     68,930  

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

    Receive       1.25      
Semi-Annually/
Annually
 
 
    12/19/2028       EUR       7,300,000       214,264       137,480       76,784  

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

    Receive       1.50      
Semi-Annually/
Annually
 
 
    03/20/2049       EUR       2,500,000       (23,656     (49,760     26,104  

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

    Receive       1.50      
Semi-Annually/
Annually
 
 
    07/04/2042       EUR       5,800,000       43,538             43,538  

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Pay       1.50       Semi-Annually       03/20/2024       GBP       8,500,000       (31,685     (7,415     (24,270

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Pay       1.50       Semi-Annually       12/19/2028       GBP       2,200,000       27,504       35,395       (7,891

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Pay       1.50       Semi-Annually       03/20/2029       GBP       7,100,000       110,325       112,615       (2,290

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Pay       1.50       Semi-Annually       12/19/2048       GBP       4,700,000       302,465       21,871       280,594  

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Pay       1.75       Semi-Annually       03/20/2049       GBP       1,000,000       (11,457     (6,113     (5,344

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.30       Semi-Annually       03/18/2026       JPY       3,050,000,000       (181,795       (138,570     (43,225

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.30       Semi-Annually       03/18/2026       JPY       2,960,000,000       (160,069     (160,056     (13

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.30       Semi-Annually       09/20/2027       JPY       840,000,000       (9,544     (29,963     20,419  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.30       Semi-Annually       03/20/2028       JPY       300,000,000       2,143       20,019       (17,876

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Receive       0.31       Semi-Annually       10/31/2028       JPY       510,000,000       (14,176     (7,860     (6,316

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Receive       0.37       Semi-Annually       10/22/2028       JPY       170,000,000       5,062             5,062  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Receive       0.38       Semi-Annually       06/18/2028       JPY       170,000,000       10,263       10,169       94  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.40       Semi-Annually       06/18/2028       JPY       220,000,000       (16,969     (175     (16,794

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.45       Semi-Annually       03/20/2029       JPY       440,000,000       (30,253     (31,378     1,125  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.71       Semi-Annually       10/31/2038       JPY       260,000,000       26,708       16,622       10,086  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.75       Semi-Annually       03/20/2038       JPY       750,000,000       (10,442     21,569       (32,011

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.75       Semi-Annually       12/20/2038       JPY       870,000,000       37,048       59,403       (22,355

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.80       Semi-Annually       10/22/2038       JPY       90,000,000       (5,602           (5,602

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       1.00       Semi-Annually       03/21/2048       JPY       40,000,000       (4,742    
(1,240

    (3,502
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

            $   1,883,660     $   530,807     $   1,352,853  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS:                       
Credit Default Swap Agreements on Corporate and Sovereign Issues - Sell Protection (U)                       
Reference Obligation   Counterparty     Fixed Rate
Receivable
    Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
October 31,
2018 (V)
    Notional
Amount (W)
    Value (X)     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Petrobras Global Finance BV,
8.38%, 12/10/2018

    GSI       1.00     Quarterly       12/20/2019       1.03%       USD       400,000     $   326     $   (9,436   $    9,762  

Republic of South Africa Government International Bond,
5.50%, 03/09/2020

    JPM       1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2023       2.35       USD       1,900,000       (113,359     (101,385       (11,974

Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond,
7.50%, 03/31/2030

    JPM       1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2023       1.47       USD       5,300,000       (107,508     (135,460     27,952  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

              $   (220,541   $   (246,281   $   25,740  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS (continued):                       
Credit Default Swap Agreements on Credit Indices - Sell Protection (U)                       
Reference Obligation   Counterparty     Fixed Rate
Receivable
  Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount (W)
    Value (X)     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

North America CMBS Basket Index - Series AAA9

    MLI     0.50%   Monthly     09/17/2058       USD       3,600,000       $  9,204       $  (138,146     $  147,350  
      Value  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Assets)

   $   9,530  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Liabilities)

   $   (220,867

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:  
Description    Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

90-Day Eurodollar

     Long       30       03/18/2019     $ 7,291,531     $ 7,282,875     $     $ (8,656

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (15     06/15/2020       (3,642,100     (3,629,625     12,475        

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (25     12/14/2020       (6,057,787     (6,049,688     8,099        

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     Long       1,390       12/31/2018       157,352,753         156,212,110             (1,140,643

10-Year Australia Treasury Bond

     Short       (239     12/17/2018       (21,971,595     (21,902,821     68,774        

10-Year Canada Government Bond

     Short       (50     12/18/2018       (5,102,163     (5,019,180     82,983        

10-Year Japan Government Bond

     Short       (6     12/13/2018       (7,983,143     (8,009,749           (26,606

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     Long       335       12/19/2018       39,873,366       39,676,562             (196,804

Euro OAT Index

     Short       (328     12/06/2018         (56,519,182     (56,454,555     64,627        

Euro-BTP Italy Government Bond

     Short       (390     12/06/2018       (54,341,140     (53,732,479     608,661        

German Euro Bund Index

     Long       149       12/06/2018       26,934,992       27,046,263       111,271        

German Euro BUXL Index

     Short       (37     12/06/2018       (7,427,337     (7,413,536     13,801        

German Euro Schatz Index

     Short       (26     12/06/2018       (3,296,104     (3,297,542           (1,438

OTC Call Options Exercise Price EUR 157.00 on German Euro Bund Futures

     Long       82       11/23/2018       1,009       929             (80

OTC Call Options Exercise Price EUR 159.00 on German Euro Bund Futures

     Long       290       11/23/2018       3,568       3,285             (283

OTC Call Options Exercise Price EUR 160.00 on German Euro Bund Futures

     Short       (95     11/23/2018       (46,177     (92,538           (46,361

OTC Call Options Exercise Price EUR 165.00 on German Euro Bund Futures

     Long       60       11/23/2018       739       680             (59

OTC Put Options Exercise Price EUR 145.00 on German Euro Bund Futures

     Long       64       11/23/2018       787       725             (62

U.K. Gilt

     Short       (87     12/27/2018       (13,561,363     (13,612,411           (51,048

U.S. Treasury Bond

     Short       (129     12/19/2018       (18,520,070     (17,818,125     701,945        
            

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

         $   1,672,636     $   (1,472,040
            

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:          
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

BCLY

     11/13/2018      ARS        6,565,686        USD        166,726      $ 13,123      $  

BCLY

     11/15/2018      USD        1,844,026        RUB        121,618,686        1,337         

BCLY

     11/15/2018      USD        1,817,305        SEK        15,905,000        77,172         

BCLY

     11/19/2018      USD        14,249,410        JPY        1,570,000,000          316,253         

BCLY

     11/19/2018      RUB        25,081,165        USD        381,155               (1,343

BCLY

     11/26/2018      USD        9,121,286        JPY        1,010,000,000        153,291         

BCLY

     12/14/2018      USD        380,055        RUB        25,081,165        1,442         

BCLY

     12/14/2018      RUB        121,618,686        USD        1,838,065               (2,170

BNP

     11/02/2018      USD        19,726,999        EUR        16,708,000        799,766         

BNP

     11/02/2018      EUR        1,048,000        USD        1,218,589                 (31,389

BNP

     11/05/2018      USD        2,431,731        JPY        270,000,000        38,031         

BNP

     11/14/2018      USD        878,473        MXN        16,787,000        54,057         

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS (continued):          
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

BNP

     11/26/2018      USD        3,343,126        JPY        370,000,000      $ 57,821      $  

BNP

     12/19/2018      INR        288,149,760        USD        3,925,992               (52,425

BNP

     12/28/2018      USD        201,845        ARS        8,043,510               (6,400

BNP

     01/15/2019      USD        19,543,824        JPY        2,210,000,000               (178,779

BOA

     11/01/2018      USD        170,887        ARS        6,298,413               (4,329

BOA

     11/01/2018      ARS        6,298,413        USD        170,642        4,573         

BOA

     11/02/2018      USD        1,089,622        EUR        928,000        38,360         

BOA

     11/02/2018      EUR        1,220,000        USD        1,404,412               (22,366

BOA

     11/02/2018      USD        333        ZAR        5,000               (6

BOA

     11/15/2018      USD        4,045,310        JPY        454,400,000        13,870         

BOA

     11/15/2018      USD        4,857,016        SEK        43,600,000        86,831         

BOA

     11/15/2018      RUB        520,427,435        USD        8,204,518        4,915        (324,247

BOA

     12/10/2018      USD        3,185,287        JPY        350,000,000        73,004         

BOA

     01/16/2019      USD        154,714        ARS        6,298,413               (4,380

CITI

     11/01/2018      USD        148,233        ARS        6,298,413               (26,983

CITI

     11/01/2018      ARS        6,298,413        USD        170,887        4,329         

CITI

     11/02/2018      USD        1,930,227        AUD        2,674,000        36,588         

CITI

     11/02/2018      USD        4,888,743        CAD        6,286,000        113,625         

CITI

     11/02/2018      USD        3,496,272        EUR        3,051,000        40,024         

CITI

     11/02/2018      USD        648,085        ZAR        9,306,000        17,425         

CITI

     11/05/2018      USD        11,103,339        JPY        1,230,000,000        198,704         

CITI

     11/14/2018      MXN        129,346,000        USD        6,626,257                 (274,029

CITI

     11/15/2018      USD        20,386,186        GBP        15,830,000        139,100         

CITI

     11/15/2018      USD        17,920,967        JPY        1,998,400,000          193,902        (2,753

CITI

     11/15/2018      USD        4,360,153        SEK        38,365,000        162,718         

CITI

     11/15/2018      SEK        105,325,000        USD        11,686,637               (163,247

CITI

     11/15/2018      RUB        237,463,200        USD        3,493,339        104,552         

CITI

     11/15/2018      JPY        345,000,000        USD        3,077,675               (16,832

CITI

     11/26/2018      ARS        32,252,181        USD        789,237        79,781         

CITI

     12/19/2018      INR        74,442,480        USD        1,013,864               (13,142

CITI

     12/28/2018      ARS        200,500        USD        5,000        191         

DUB

     11/05/2018      USD        763,480        BRL        2,842,134        1,048        (747

DUB

     11/05/2018      BRL        2,842,134        USD        739,958        23,221         

DUB

     12/04/2018      USD        520,574        BRL        1,947,884               (1,119

GSB

     11/02/2018      USD        1,549,636        EUR        1,353,000        16,924         

GSB

     11/02/2018      EUR        538,000        USD        618,011               (8,551

GSB

     11/05/2018      USD        204,000        BRL        822,283               (16,802

GSB

     11/05/2018      BRL        822,283        USD        221,181               (378

GSB

     11/13/2018      USD        219,000        INR        16,323,581               (1,394

GSB

     11/13/2018      INR        20,132,261        USD        271,566        251         

GSB

     11/14/2018      USD        2,241,302        MXN        42,939,000        132,552         

GSB

     11/15/2018      USD        1,172,000        INR        87,576,528               (10,126

GSB

     11/15/2018      USD        6,549,756        RUB        436,166,106        1,825        (60,580

GSB

     12/14/2018      RUB        141,844,962        USD        2,143,648               (2,428

GSB

     12/19/2018      USD        623,021        INR        46,670,801               (4,369

GSB

     01/03/2019      BRL        4,800,000        USD        1,274,359        8,354         

HSBC

     11/02/2018      USD        249,789        AUD        352,000        514         

HSBC

     11/02/2018      USD        525,877        EUR        454,000        11,575         

HSBC

     11/02/2018      ZAR        9,448,556        USD        700,780               (60,460

HSBC

     11/02/2018      AUD        2,674,000        USD        1,896,458               (2,819

HSBC

     11/05/2018      USD        351,597        BRL        1,454,733               (39,033

HSBC

     11/05/2018      BRL        1,454,733        USD        391,299               (669

HSBC

     11/13/2018      USD        51,000        INR        3,808,680               (423

HSBC

     11/14/2018      USD        11,634,067        MXN        220,806,000        790,206         

HSBC

     11/14/2018      MXN        68,492,000        USD        3,525,482               (161,815

HSBC

     11/15/2018      USD        5,041,359        JPY        568,200,000        285         

HSBC

     11/15/2018      JPY        481,700,000        USD        4,282,452               (8,806

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS (continued):          
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

HSBC

       11/15/2018        INR        87,576,528        USD        1,189,252      $      $ (7,126

HSBC

       11/19/2018        USD        382,000        RUB        25,081,165        2,187         

HSBC

       12/04/2018        USD        1,897,050        AUD        2,674,000        2,752         

HSBC

       12/14/2018        RUB        242,720,417        USD        3,535,098        128,888         

HSBC

       12/19/2018        USD        1,622,027        INR        120,547,623        5,745        (4,227

HSBC

       12/28/2018        ARS        7,843,010        USD        188,000        15,054         

HSBC

       01/25/2019        MXN        26,540,411        USD        1,377,213               (89,251

HSBC

       01/30/2019        RUB        64,384,320        USD        972,380               (4,832

HSBC

       03/15/2019        USD        2,172,443        EUR        1,700,000        223,010         

JPM

       11/02/2018        USD        11,296,918        EUR        9,744,000        258,675         

JPM

       11/02/2018        GBP        5,743,000        USD        7,576,039               (234,728

JPM

       11/02/2018        EUR        9,462,000        USD        10,862,687               (143,901

JPM

       11/02/2018        CAD        4,761,000        USD        3,637,652               (20,990

JPM

       11/13/2018        USD        175,085        ARS        6,565,686               (4,764

JPM

       11/15/2018        USD        14,124,229        JPY        1,565,900,000        236,243        (4,690

JPM

       11/15/2018        USD        6,937,000        RUB        456,101,354        31,139        (4,696

JPM

       11/15/2018        USD        839,100        SEK        7,385,000        31,122         

JPM

       11/15/2018        JPY        3,585,800,000        USD        31,882,832        45,898        (115,486

JPM

       11/15/2018        RUB        43,842,161        USD        668,000               (3,731

JPM

       11/15/2018        GBP        2,700,000        USD        3,555,416               (102,028

JPM

       12/14/2018        USD        3,346,039        RUB        220,840,423        12,343         

JPM

       12/19/2018        USD        185,000        INR        13,838,000               (1,023

JPM

       01/03/2019        USD        11,997,292        BRL        44,300,000        158,924         

NGFP

       12/19/2018        USD        1,713,000        INR        128,843,824               (19,034

SCB

       11/02/2018        USD        7,332,973        GBP        5,743,000               (8,339

SCB

       11/02/2018        CAD        1,292,000        USD        1,008,894               (27,435

SCB

       11/02/2018        EUR        19,348,000        USD        22,023,751               (105,861

SCB

       11/15/2018        RUB        206,026,094        USD        3,027,178        94,398         

SCB

       12/04/2018        USD        22,079,106        EUR        19,348,000        102,148         

SCB

       12/04/2018        GBP        5,743,000        USD        7,343,149        9,290         

SCB

       12/14/2018        USD        4,843,803        RUB        323,917,515        6,646        (52,539

SCB

       12/19/2018        USD        731,000        INR        54,796,994               (5,630

UBS

       11/05/2018        USD        2,431,968        JPY        270,000,000        38,268         

UBS

       11/15/2018        RUB        6,127,257        USD        95,477               (2,641

UBS

       11/15/2018        JPY        1,502,200,000        USD        13,633,620               (306,091

UBS

       11/26/2018        USD        9,033,424        JPY        1,000,000,000        154,220         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total               $   5,368,490      $   (2,774,382
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (Y)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Z)
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Asset-Backed Securities

  $     $ 110,446,512     $ 4,304,072     $ 114,750,584  

Certificates of Deposit

          5,700,000             5,700,000  

Corporate Debt Securities

          383,835,466             383,835,466  

Foreign Government Obligations

          20,554,379             20,554,379  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          41,188,739             41,188,739  

Municipal Government Obligations

          4,819,403             4,819,403  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          438,000,796             438,000,796  

U.S. Government Obligations

          172,723,477             172,723,477  

Common Stock

    1,348                   1,348  

Commercial Paper

          6,070,703             6,070,703  

Short-Term Foreign Government Obligations

          80,330,153             80,330,153  

Other Investment Company

    13,481,422                   13,481,422  

Repurchase Agreement

          134,026             134,026  

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased

    2,248                   2,248  

Over-the-Counter Options Purchased

                       

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Purchased

          56             56  

Over-the-Counter Interest Rate Swaptions Purchased

          47,453             47,453  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 13,485,018     $ 1,263,851,163     $ 4,304,072     $ 1,281,640,253  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

  $     $ 686,973     $     $ 686,973  

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

          2,897,928             2,897,928  

Over-the-Counter Credit Default Swap Agreements

          9,530             9,530  

Futures Contracts (AA)

    1,672,636                   1,672,636  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (AA)

          5,368,490             5,368,490  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 1,672,636     $ 8,962,921     $     $ 10,635,557  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

  $     $ (100,455,875   $     $ (100,455,875

Exchange-Traded Options Written

    (33,390                 (33,390

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Written

          (331,963           (331,963

Over-the-Counter Interest Rate Swaptions Written

          (57,659           (57,659

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

          (411,041           (411,041

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

          (1,014,268           (1,014,268

Over-the-Counter Credit Default Swap Agreements

          (220,867           (220,867

Futures Contracts (AA)

    (1,472,040                 (1,472,040

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (AA)

          (2,774,382           (2,774,382
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ (1,505,430   $ (105,266,055   $     $ (106,771,485
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Securities are registered pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Unless otherwise indicated, the securities are deemed to be liquid for purposes of compliance limitations on holdings of illiquid securities and may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2018, the total value of 144A securities is $198,608,640, representing 26.6% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(C)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2018, the total value of securities is $4,304,072, representing 0.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Securities are Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(E)    Illiquid security. At October 31, 2018, the value of such securities amounted to $12,763,163 or 1.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $13,196,568. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(G)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(H)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2018, the total value of Regulation S securities is $22,231,965, representing 3.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    Payment in-kind. Security pays interest or dividends in the form of additional bonds or preferred stock. If the security makes a cash payment in addition to in-kind, the cash rate is disclosed separately.
(J)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(K)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2018. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(L)    Rounds to less than $1 or $(1).
(M)    Securities are subject to sale-buyback transactions.
(N)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. The total value of such securities is $1,845,190.
(O)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral for open TBA commitment transactions. The total value of such securities is $3,069,313.
(P)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral for open over-the-counter options and/or swaptions, swap agreements and forward foreign currency contracts. The total value of such securities is $816,192.
(Q)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral for centrally cleared swap agreements. The total value of such securities is $3,564,571.
(R)    Non-income producing security.
(S)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(T)    Security deemed worthless.
(U)    If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (a) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced obligation or (b) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap agreement less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced obligation.
(V)    Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. A credit spread identified as “Defaulted” indicates a credit event has occurred for the referenced entity or obligation.
(W)    The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.
(X)    The quoted market prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities and credit indices serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative had the notional amount of the swap agreement been closed/sold as of the period ended. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap agreement, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
(Y)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(Z)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.
(AA)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ARS    Argentine Peso
AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
MXN    Mexican Peso
RUB    Russian Ruble
SEK    Swedish Krona
USD    United States Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BCLY    Barclays Bank PLC
BNP    BNP Paribas
BOA    Bank of America N.A.
CITI    Citibank N.A.
DUB    Deutsche Bank AG
GSB    Goldman Sachs Bank
GSI    Goldman Sachs International
HSBC    HSBC Bank USA
JPM    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
MLI    Merrill Lynch International
MSC    Morgan Stanley & Co.
NGFP    Nomura Global Financial Products, Inc.
SCB    Standard Chartered Bank
UBS    UBS AG

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BRL-CDI    Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate
BTP    Buoni del Tesoro Poliennali (Italian Treasury Bonds)
BUXL    Bundesanleihen (German Long-Term Debt)
CDI    CHESS Depositary Interests
CDOR    Canadian Dollar Offered Rate
CMBS    Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
EURIBOR    Euro Interbank Offer Rate
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTA    Month Treasury Average
MTN    Medium Term Note
OAT    Obligations Assimilables du Tresor (Treasury Obligations)
OTC    Over-the-Counter
Schatz    Bundesschatzanweisungen (German Federal Government 2-Year Securities)
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Core Bond
    Transamerica
Global Real
Estate
Securities
    Transamerica
International
Value
    Transamerica
Long/Short
Strategy
    Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 1,163,513,708     $ 22,287,097     $ 9,127,928     $ 12,611,161     $ 150,112,518  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    10,376,948                   663,221       2,903,581  

Cash

                73,515              

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

Securities sold short

                      8,634,271        

Foreign currency, at value (D)

          5,531       1,099              

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    84,000             16,827       1,002,229       350,182  

Net income from securities lending

    1,103       264       113             800  

Dividends and/or distributions

          28,745       31,167       6,297       45,187  

Interest

    6,155,091                   23       101  

Tax reclaims

    1,852       7,737       1,640              

Due from investment manager

                11,805              

Other

                      11,612        

Total assets

    1,180,132,702       22,329,374       9,264,094       22,928,814       153,412,369  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Securities sold short, at value (E)

                      8,844,939        

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    5,069,965             102,680             1,038,906  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

                      1,810,114       2,802  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    256,334       11,392                   98,377  

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

                      37,979        

Due to custodian

    1,937,544       4,845             186,119        

Investment management fees

    454,384       17,001             11,277       123,264  

Transfer agent fees

    8,014       154       64       84       1,073  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,590       69       14       66       408  

Audit and tax fees

    45,381       18,428       14,669       16,792       17,023  

Custody fees

    46,769       59,106       615       12,271       9,867  

Legal fees

    10,673       212       58       131       1,577  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    4,760       427       191       353       1,310  

Registration fees

    3,537       546       19       69       516  

Other accrued expenses

    11,579       2,797       31       111       1,274  

Total liabilities

    7,851,530       114,977       118,341       10,920,305       1,296,397  

Net assets

  $ 1,172,281,172     $     22,214,397     $ 9,145,753     $ 12,008,509     $     152,115,972  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $     1,215,486,220     $ 21,606,248     $     9,999,686     $ 9,867,308     $ 63,642,515  

Total distributable earnings

    (43,205,048     608,149       (853,933     2,141,201       88,473,457  

Net assets

  $ 1,172,281,172     $ 22,214,397     $ 9,145,753     $     12,008,509     $ 152,115,972  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value)

    123,579,934       1,702,987       1,000,000       1,948,026       9,863,675  

Net asset value and offering price per share

  $ 9.49     $ 13.04     $ 9.15     $ 6.16     $ 15.42  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 1,200,264,171     $ 21,677,666     $ 9,994,152     $ 11,243,090     $ 92,417,137  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 4,965,888     $     $ 97,668     $     $ 1,013,815  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 10,376,948     $     $     $ 663,221     $ 2,903,581  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $ 5,570     $ 1,097     $     $  

(E) Proceeds received from securities sold short

  $     $     $     $ 9,427,869     $  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Total Return

 

Assets:

   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 1,281,506,227  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    134,026  

Cash

    143,319  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

   

Centrally cleared swap agreements

    3,009,000  

Futures contracts

    2,151,000  

Foreign currency, at value (D)

    2,636,027  

OTC swap agreements, at value

    9,530  

Receivables and other assets:

   

Investments sold

    25,502,668  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

    710,679,536  

Net income from securities lending

    2,032  

Interest

    5,389,112  

Tax reclaims

    2,547  

Variation margin receivable on centrally cleared swap agreements

    846,140  

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

    693,738  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    5,368,490  

Total assets

    2,038,073,392  
   

Liabilities:

   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

   

Securities on loan

    13,481,422  

Cash collateral at broker for:

   

TBA commitments

    696,000  

Reverse repurchase agreements

    253,000  

OTC derivatives (G)

    2,440,000  

Written options and swaptions, at value (F)

    423,012  

Reverse repurchase agreements, at value (E)

    100,455,875  

OTC swap agreements, at value

    220,867  

Payables and other liabilities:

   

Investments purchased

    144,658  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    1,157,628,785  

Sale-buyback financing transactions

    12,446,862  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    387,777  

Interest

    102,632  

Deferred income for sale-buyback financing transactions

    208  

Investment management fees

    381,081  

Transfer agent fees

    5,092  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    1,551  

Audit and tax fees

    33,097  

Custody fees

    137,310  

Legal fees

    5,630  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    2,766  

Registration fees

    1,951  

Other accrued expenses

    7,166  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    2,774,382  

Total liabilities

    1,292,031,124  

Net assets

  $ 746,042,268  
   

Net assets consist of:

   

Paid-in capital

  $ 771,967,418  

Total distributable earnings

    (25,925,150

Net assets

  $ 746,042,268  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value)

    75,802,373  

Net asset value and offering price per share

  $ 9.84  
   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     1,293,180,589  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 13,196,568  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 134,026  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 2,487,305  

(E) Reverse repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 100,455,875  

(F) Premium received on written options and swaptions

  $ (313,415

 

(G)    OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the period and year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Core Bond
    Transamerica
Global Real
Estate
Securities
    Transamerica
International
Value (A)
    Transamerica
Long/Short
Strategy
    Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $     $ 798,245     $ 52,535     $ 235,615     $ 3,882,312  

Interest income

    41,336,916       1,181             154,522       30,950  

Net income (loss) from securities lending

    38,910       3,356       113             18,731  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

          (38,248     (3,800     (119      

Total investment income

    41,375,826       764,534       48,848       390,018       3,931,993  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    5,290,129       204,629       11,512       187,363       1,560,858  

Transfer agent fees

    93,803       1,849       122       1,143       13,652  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    29,691       592       53       360       4,332  

Audit and tax fees

    63,400       17,749       20,825       20,969       21,663  

Custody fees

    167,812       167,631       619       36,665       34,225  

Legal fees

    61,624       1,152       7,933       727       8,667  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    9,878       1,362       191       1,420       2,584  

Registration fees

    16,541       3,783       718       2,346       3,822  

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

                      376,780        

Other

    32,046       5,897       40       486       4,116  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    5,764,924       404,644       42,013       628,259       1,653,919  

Expense waived and/or reimbursed

    (2,857           (25,798     (12,061      

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees

                      2,786        

Net expenses

    5,762,067       404,644       16,215       618,984       1,653,919  

Net investment income (loss)

    35,613,759       359,890       32,633       (228,966     2,278,074  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    (1,412,140     1,899,975       (9,162     2,029,025       30,642,675  

Securities sold short

                      (1,249,566      

Forward foreign currency contracts

                1,486              

Foreign currency transactions

          (10,833     (12,607     26        

Net realized gain (loss)

    (1,412,140     1,889,142       (20,283     779,485       30,642,675  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (57,816,404     (3,025,567     (866,224         (1,204,248         (30,577,242

Securities sold short

                      830,522        

Forward foreign currency contracts

                             

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

          (251     (373            

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (57,816,404     (3,025,818     (866,597     (373,726     (30,577,242

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (59,228,544         (1,136,676     (886,880     405,759       65,433  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $     (23,614,785   $ (776,786   $     (854,247   $ 176,793     $ 2,343,507  

 

(A)    Commenced operations on August 31, 2018.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

    

Transamerica
Total Return

 

Investment Income:

   

Interest income

  $ 20,505,973  

Net income (loss) from securities lending

    12,247  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (8,445

Total investment income

    20,509,775  
   

Expenses:

   

Investment management fees

    4,498,860  

Transfer agent fees

    50,271  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    15,907  

Audit and tax fees

    44,415  

Custody fees

    459,090  

Legal fees

    32,367  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    7,810  

Registration fees

    9,854  

Interest

    76,591  

Other

    21,072  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    5,216,237  

Expense waived and/or reimbursed

    (168,057

Net expenses

    5,048,180  

Net investment income (loss)

    15,461,595  
   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

   

Investments

    (10,102,451

Written options and swaptions

    1,323,453  

Swap agreements

    4,130,172  

Futures contracts

    (6,323,528

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (137,503

Foreign currency transactions

    (1,139,512

Net realized gain (loss)

    (12,249,369
   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments

    (22,267,600

Written options and swaptions

    (427,653

Swap agreements

    362,568  

Futures contracts

    1,788,673  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    2,706,981  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    529,740  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (17,307,291

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (29,556,660

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $     (14,095,065

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Core Bond     Transamerica Global Real Estate
Securities
    Transamerica
International Value
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018 (A)  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 35,613,759     $ 32,219,861     $ 359,890     $ 462,462     $ 32,633  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (1,412,140     2,137,239       1,889,142       5,040,348       (20,283

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (57,816,404     (23,157,928     (3,025,818     (3,938,897     (866,597

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (23,614,785     11,199,172       (776,786     1,563,913       (854,247
           

Distributions (B):

                   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (38,247,090           (959,199            

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders from

                   

Net investment income

          (35,577,432           (1,219,979      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (38,247,090     (35,577,432     (959,199     (1,219,979      
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold

    159,140,915       246,278,915       3,385,856       585,235       10,000,000  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

    38,247,090       35,577,432       959,199       1,219,979        

Cost of shares redeemed

    (273,074,148     (214,926,665     (7,727,398     (13,248,057      

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (75,686,143     66,929,682       (3,382,343     (11,442,843         10,000,000  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (137,548,018     42,551,422       (5,118,328         (11,098,909     9,145,753  
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of year

    1,309,829,190       1,267,277,768       27,332,725       38,431,634        

End of year

  $     1,172,281,172     $     1,309,829,190     $     22,214,397     $ 27,332,725     $ 9,145,753  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net

investment income (loss) (B)

        $ 279,664           $ 194,416        
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued

    16,295,909       24,686,855       243,853       43,033       1,000,000  

Shares reinvested

    3,944,060       3,577,619       68,440       92,033        

Shares redeemed

    (28,100,628     (21,646,515     (552,529     (968,759      

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    (7,860,659     6,617,959       (240,236     (833,693     1,000,000  

 

(A)    Commenced operations on August 31, 2018.
(B)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

         
Transamerica Long/Short Strategy
    Transamerica Mid Cap Value     Transamerica Total Return  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (228,966   $ (355,456   $ 2,278,074     $ 2,080,228     $ 15,461,595     $ 12,513,130  

Net realized gain (loss)

    779,485       2,006,832       30,642,675       17,388,652       (12,249,369     (3,744,072

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (373,726     649,555       (30,577,242     20,549,943       (17,307,291     8,550,709  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    176,793       2,300,931       2,343,507       40,018,823       (14,095,065     17,319,767  
             

Distributions (A):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1,591,832           (19,237,424           (13,383,223      

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders from

                       

Net investment income

                      (2,380,194           (9,680,885

Net realized gains

          (115,862           (16,569,432           (13,851,003

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1,591,832     (115,862     (19,237,424     (18,949,626     (13,383,223     (23,531,888
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold

    187,000       7,022,744       19,479,665       1,432,278       264,505,402       161,517,209  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

    1,591,832       115,862       19,237,424       18,949,626       13,383,223       23,531,888  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (6,086,000     (5,921,000     (85,621,867     (85,836,118         (129,434,746         (110,395,993

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (4,307,168     1,217,606       (46,904,778     (65,454,214     148,453,879       74,653,104  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (5,722,207     3,402,675       (63,798,695     (44,385,017     120,975,591       68,440,983  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    17,730,716       14,328,041       215,914,667       260,299,684       625,066,677       556,625,694  

End of year

  $     12,008,509     $     17,730,716     $     152,115,972     $     215,914,667     $ 746,042,268     $ 625,066,677  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (A)

        $ (235,411         $ 1,324,783           $ (264,993
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued

    29,772       1,121,162       1,182,250       88,275       26,593,339       15,998,102  

Shares reinvested

    258,414       18,839       1,202,339       1,200,863       1,339,269       2,355,082  

Shares redeemed

    (957,195     (904,091     (5,204,386     (5,288,681     (12,951,568     (10,891,639

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    (669,009     235,910       (2,819,797     (3,999,543     14,981,040       7,461,545  

 

(A)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica
Long/Short
Strategy
 

Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 176,793  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Purchases of long-term investments

      (18,187,534

Proceeds from long-term investments

    23,476,485  

Purchases to cover securities sold short

    (15,736,639

Proceeds from securities sold short

    12,482,608  

Net purchases/proceeds of short-term investments

    851,222  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    373,726  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (779,485

(Increase) decrease in receivables for investments sold

    (559,132

(Increase) decrease in receivables for interest

    (18

(Increase) decrease in receivables for dividends

    5,319  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

    (6,600

Increase (decrease) in payables for investments purchased

    1,494,724  

Increase (decrease) in dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    22,578  

Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities

    (9,656

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    3,604,391  
   

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Increase (decrease) in payable to custodian for cash overdraft

    186,119  

Proceeds from shares sold, net of receivable for shares sold

    187,000  

Payment of shares redeemed, net of payable for shares redeemed

    (6,086,000

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

    (5,712,881

Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currencies

    (2,108,490

Cash and foreign currencies, at beginning of year (A) (B)

  $ 10,742,761  

Cash and foreign currencies, at end of year (B)

  $ 8,634,271  
   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

   

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short paid

  $ 354,202  

Non-cash financing activities included herein consist of reinvestment of distributions

  $ 1,591,832  

 

(A)    Beginning balance is reflective of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash, a consensus of the FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force.
(B)    For the year ended October 31, 2018, the beginning and ending cash balances consist of the following:

 

     Beginning
of Year
    End of Year  

Assets:

       

Cash

  $ 156     $  

Cash collateral pledged at broker:

       

Securities sold short

    10,742,605       8,634,271  

Total assets

    10,742,761       8,634,271  

Net cash per statement of assets and liabilities

  $   10,742,761     $   8,634,271  

Total cash and foreign currencies per statement of cash flows

  $ 10,742,761     $ 8,634,271  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Core Bond
 
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.97     $ 10.15     $ 10.02     $ 10.16     $ 10.32  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.28       0.26       0.24 (B)       0.27       0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.46     (0.15     0.16       (0.03     0.12  

Total investment operations

    (0.18     0.11       0.40       0.24       0.42  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.30     (0.29     (0.27     (0.30     (0.39

Net realized gains

                      (0.08     (0.19

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.29     (0.27     (0.38     (0.58

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.49     $ 9.97     $ 10.15     $ 10.02     $ 10.16  

Total return

    (1.84 )%      1.11     4.03     2.44     4.26

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,172,281     $   1,309,829     $   1,267,278     $   930,168     $   824,328  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46     0.49     0.49     0.52     0.51

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46 %(C)(D)      0.49 %(C)(D)      0.48 %(B)      0.52     0.51

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.85     2.60     2.40 %(B)      2.65     2.99

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     29     22     17     14

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(D)    TAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM in future years.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities
 
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.07     $ 13.84     $ 14.26     $ 14.42     $ 13.34  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.20       0.19       0.30 (B)       0.22       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.70     0.51       (0.39     (0.06     1.15  

Total investment operations

    (0.50     0.70       (0.09     0.16       1.39  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.53     (0.47     (0.33     (0.32     (0.31

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.04     $ 14.07     $ 13.84     $ 14.26     $ 14.42  

Total return

    (3.76 )%      5.26     (0.65 )%      1.13     10.61

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   22,214     $   27,333     $   38,432     $   51,635     $   56,478  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.64     1.44     1.22     1.15     1.11

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.64     1.44     1.16 %(B)      1.15     1.11

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.46     1.39     2.12 %(B)      1.52     1.73

Portfolio turnover rate

    150     109     52     49     60

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.06% higher and 0.06% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period indicated:   Transamerica
International Value
 
     October 31,
2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.88

Total investment operations

    (0.85

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.15  

Total return

    (8.50 )%(C) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

   

Net assets end of period (000’s)

  $   9,146  

Expenses to average net assets

   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.59 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.01 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    3 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on August 31, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Long/Short Strategy  
  October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.78     $ 6.02     $ 9.18     $ 9.56     $ 8.80  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.10     (0.12     (0.15 )(B)      (0.14 )(C)      (0.15 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.11       0.92       0.09 (D)       (0.12 )(C)      0.91 (C)  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.80       (0.06     (0.26     0.76  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.08            

Net realized gains

    (0.63     (0.04     (3.02     (0.12      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.63     (0.04     (3.10     (0.12      

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.16     $ 6.78     $ 6.02     $ 9.18     $ 9.56  

Total return

    0.20     13.32     (0.73 )%      (2.81 )%      8.64

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   12,009     $   17,731     $   14,328     $   35,474     $   160,910  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    4.12     4.03     3.67     3.42 %(C)      3.46 %(C) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    4.06     3.89     3.55 %(B)      3.42 %(C)      3.46 %(C) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, excluding dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.59     1.59     1.49 %(B)      1.42     1.37

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.50 )%      (1.82 )%      (2.24 )%(B)      (1.50 )%(C)      (1.65 )%(C) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    728     915     955     1,158     339

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was $0.01. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short ratio, Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, excluding dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short ratio and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.10% higher, 0.10% higher and 0.10% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Reclassified fees for borrowings from securities sold short from net realized gain (loss) to expenses. Please reference the Reclassification section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value  
  October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 17.02     $ 15.60     $ 15.95     $ 17.77     $ 16.58  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.20       0.14       0.13 (B)       0.17       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17 )(C)      2.44       0.64       0.57       2.29  

Total investment operations

    0.03       2.58       0.77       0.74       2.41  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.15     (0.13     (0.17     (0.15

Net realized gains

    (1.47     (1.01     (0.99     (2.39     (1.07

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.63     (1.16     (1.12     (2.56     (1.22

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.42     $ 17.02     $ 15.60     $ 15.95     $ 17.77  

Total return

    (0.17 )%      17.08     5.24     3.96     15.36

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   152,116     $   215,915     $   260,300     $   271,303     $   271,912  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91     0.89     0.89     0.88     0.89

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91     0.89     0.88 %(B)      0.88     0.89

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.25     0.84     0.84 %(B)      1.02     0.73

Portfolio turnover rate

    19     11     23     14     44

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Total Return  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.28     $ 10.43     $ 10.46     $ 10.65     $ 10.51  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.23       0.22       0.24 (B)       0.19       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.47     0.06       0.23       (0.02     0.14  

Total investment operations

    (0.24     0.28       0.47       0.17       0.28  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.16     (0.31     (0.18     (0.14

Net realized gains

          (0.27     (0.19     (0.18      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.20     (0.43     (0.50     (0.36     (0.14

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.84     $ 10.28     $ 10.43     $ 10.46     $ 10.65  

Total return

    (2.34 )%      2.87     4.70     1.62     2.69

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   746,042     $   625,067     $   556,626     $   608,634     $   1,075,042  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78     0.76     0.78     0.79     0.73

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.76     0.76 %(B)      0.79     0.73

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.31     2.13     2.35 %(B)      1.78     1.30

Portfolio turnover rate (C)

    38     84     31     62     178

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Excludes sale-buyback transactions.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2018, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2018.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges and brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)  (D)
 

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

  $   1,000.00     $   1,029.50     $   7.67     $   1,017.60     $   7.63       1.50

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

    1,000.00       976.30       7.22       1,017.90       7.38       1.45  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratios (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days).
(C)    Expense ratios (as disclosed in the table) do not include the expenses of the investment companies and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) in which the Funds invest. The annualized expense ratios, as stated in the fee table of the Prospectus, may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in this report.
(D)    Expense ratios are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the expense ratio displayed in the Consolidated Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.

 

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year began with continued optimism around synchronized global growth and new optimism around tax reform in the U.S. In late 2017, the Trump administration signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which provided a meaningful cut to the corporate tax rate starting in 2018. This led to positive earnings revisions and aided a strong equity market rally in January 2018. However, increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China and higher interest rates in the U.S. led to increased volatility as 2018 progressed. Equities sold off sharply in early February 2018 after higher-than-expected wage data in the U.S. increased concerns around margins, but were able to partially recover over the second half of February 2018.

Better-than-expected earnings reports and associated strong technology and energy company performance drove most developed equity markets higher in the second and third quarters of 2018. Higher oil prices aided energy company performance. U.S. economic outperformance was a theme throughout most of 2018, as U.S. growth surprised to the upside, while European and Chinese growth surprised to the downside. Inflation in the U.S. breached the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (“Fed”) target and the unemployment rate continued to fall further below the Fed estimate of the natural rate of unemployment.

Accounting for the positive economic data, the Fed hiked its key policy rates three times in 2018 and suggested further interest rate hikes were likely in December and the coming year. The European Central Bank also took steps to remove accommodative monetary policy, announcing it would cease asset purchases at the end of 2018. However, Europe as a whole faced increased economic and political uncertainty as growth data slowed. The 12-month period ended with a sharp equity market sell-off. Equities were weighed down in October by weaker-than-expected gross domestic product growth data in China and Europe and broader cyclical concerns related to earnings and higher yields in the U.S.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro (Class I2) returned 9.46%. By comparison, its benchmark, the ICE BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index, returned 1.85%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund is a long-term, market-neutral strategy that seeks to deliver positive returns with low correlation to traditional and alternative investments. We trade predominately on macroeconomic news and trends, using a systematic, bottom-up approach that integrates both quantitative and discretionary trading signals. While the strategy is long-term market neutral, we can take directional views over the short term. Exposure to global equity, fixed income, currency and commodity markets are made through the use of derivatives, including futures, currency forwards and swaps.

We use a multifactor approach, and one of the meaningful risk weights is placed on macroeconomic momentum signals. Our positioning in macroeconomic momentum signals and carry performed well and was only slightly offset by negative performance in positioning driven by price momentum and value. The fixed income asset class performed well, with a short U.S. two-year interest rate swap position contributing meaningfully. U.S. two-year interest rate swaps sold off and underperformed relative to other countries, as the Fed continued to hike its key policy rates as a result of growth data being better than expected and the signing of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A short Japanese government bond position during the third quarter of 2018 also added to returns. Japanese government bonds underperformed in August after the Bank of Japan adjusted its yield curve control policy to allow higher 10-year Japanese government bond yields.

The other two major contributors were commodities and currencies. In commodities, we held a long position in crude oil during the first and second quarters of 2018 and a short position in soybeans in the second quarter of 2018 that performed well. Oil rallied over the first and second quarters as inventories drew more than expected and supply disruptions increased in Venezuela, Libya and Angola. The U.S. decision to withdraw from the nuclear deal with Iran also boosted oil prices in the second quarter. Soybeans sold off meaningfully during June, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar and China’s announcement it would place tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, including soybeans. The U.S. exports a meaningful amount of soybeans to China. In currencies, we held a short position in the Swedish krona that performed well during the first quarter of 2018 and into April. The krona underperformed over this period, weighed down by lower-than-expected inflation data and a more dovish central bank.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Jordan Brooks

Michael Katz

David Kupersmith

John M. Liew

Co-Portfolio Managers

AQR Capital Management, LLC

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Short-Term Investment Companies

     90.5

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     9.5  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

      1 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

     9.46      1.55      03/03/2015  

ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index (A)

     1.85      0.99         

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index represents the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) with a constant 3-month average maturity.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Highlights.

Investing in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involves additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Fund may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than U.S. markets. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 90.5%  
Money Market Funds - 90.5%  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio

    8,279,151        $  8,279,151  

Dreyfus Treasury Cash Management

    33,619,911        33,619,911  

UBS Select Treasury Preferred

    41,964,009        41,964,009  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment Companies
(Cost $83,863,071)

 

     83,863,071  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $83,863,071)

 

     83,863,071  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 9.5%

       8,842,923  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  92,705,994  
    

 

 

 
 

 

CENTRALLY CLEARED SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements  
Floating Rate Index   Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
  Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

3-Month AUD-BBR-BBSW

  Pay     2.00   Quarterly     12/10/2020       AUD       10,600,000     $ 3,970     $ 5,041     $ (1,071

3-Month AUD-BBR-BBSW

  Pay     2.00     Quarterly     03/11/2021       AUD       22,800,000       19,970       39,665       (19,695

3-Month CAD-CDOR

  Pay     2.50     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    03/15/2021       CAD       164,400,000       713,817       351,592       362,225  

3-Month CAD-CDOR

  Receive     3.00     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    03/19/2029       CAD       21,000,000       83,253       47,051       36,202  

3-Month NZD-BKBM

  Receive     2.50     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    03/10/2021       NZD       188,500,000       1,034,753       1,036,156       (1,403

3-Month NZD-BKBM

  Pay     3.00     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    03/14/2029       NZD       26,000,000       (156,057     (109,381     (46,676

3-Month SEK-STIBOR-SIDE

  Pay     0.50     Annually/
Quarterly
    03/17/2021       SEK       279,000,000       (194,327     (194,331     4  

3-Month SEK-STIBOR-SIDE

  Receive     1.50     Annually/
Quarterly
    03/21/2029       SEK       51,600,000       78,856       106,413       (27,557

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Pay     2.75     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    12/21/2020       USD       4,400,000       32,510       19,457       13,053  

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Pay     2.75     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    03/22/2021       USD       245,000,000         2,065,198         1,446,630       618,568  

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive     2.75     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    03/20/2024       USD       42,400,000       (828,691     (372,375       (456,316

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive     3.00     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    12/19/2028       USD       1,000,000       (20,511     (4,894     (15,617

3-Month USD-LIBOR

      3.00     Semi-Annually/
Quarterly
    03/20/2029       USD       6,700,000       146,549       178,400       (31,851

6-Month AUD-BBR-BBSW

  Receive     3.00     Semi-Annually     12/07/2028       AUD       2,300,000       24,520       14,231       10,289  

6-Month AUD-BBR-BBSW

  Receive     3.00     Semi-Annually     03/08/2029       AUD       7,500,000       63,933       40,405       23,528  

6-Month CHF-LIBOR

  Pay     0.00     Semi-Annually/
Annually
    03/17/2021       CHF       61,200,000       (205,096     (187,317     (17,779

6-Month CHF-LIBOR

  Receive     0.50     Semi-Annually/
Annually
    03/21/2029       CHF       8,900,000       (59,943     (22,575     (37,368

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Receive     0.00     Semi-Annually/
Annually
    03/22/2021       EUR       1,800,000       1,011       916       95  

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay     0.50     Semi-Annually/
Annually
    03/20/2024       EUR       32,700,000       (80,138     (127,110     46,972  

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay     1.00     Semi-Annually/
Annually
    12/21/2020       EUR       1,600,000       (3,320           (3,320

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Receive     1.00     Semi-Annually/
Annually
    03/20/2029       EUR       18,900,000       (84,799     (23,688     (61,111

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

CENTRALLY CLEARED SWAP AGREEMENTS (continued):

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements (continued)
Floating Rate Index   Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
    Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

    Receive       1.25 %      
Semi-Annually/
Annually
 
 
    12/19/2028       EUR       300,000     $ 8,805     $     $ 8,805  

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Pay       1.25       Semi-Annually       12/21/2020       GBP       1,500,000       (3,313     (698     (2,615

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Receive       1.25       Semi-Annually       03/22/2021       GBP       162,700,000       93,065       (32,745     125,810  

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Pay       1.50       Semi-Annually       03/20/2029       GBP       15,300,000       248,111       268,593       (20,482

6-Month GBP-LIBOR

    Receive       1.75       Semi-Annually       12/19/2028       GBP       200,000       3,505       2,578       927  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Receive       0.00       Semi-Annually       12/16/2020       JPY       76,500,000       (733     (517     (216

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.25       Semi-Annually       03/17/2021       JPY       438,000,000       (14,266     (12,754     (1,512

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

    Pay       0.50       Semi-Annually       12/20/2028       JPY       15,300,000       (2,008     (1,996     (12

6-Month NOK-NIBOR

    Receive       2.00      
Semi-Annually/
Annually
 
 
    03/17/2021       NOK       662,800,000       480,602       524,164       (43,562

6-Month NOK-NIBOR

    Pay       2.50      
Semi-Annually/
Annually
 
 
    03/21/2029       NOK       123,300,000       (202,924     (316,850     113,926  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

              $   3,246,302     $   2,674,061     $   572,241  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

Total Return Swap Agreements (A)  
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/Receive   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Number of
Shares or Units
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

  MLI   Receive   Maturity     12/31/2018       USD       34,573,890       328,000     $ 26,265     $   —     $ 26,265  

10-Year Canada Government Bond Futures

  MLI   Receive   Maturity     12/18/2018       CAD       22,045,783       164,000         288,460             288,460  

10-Year Japan Government Bond Futures

  MLI   Receive   Maturity     12/13/2018       JPY         1,202,476,000       8,000,000       (17,051           (17,051

10-Year U.K. Gilt Futures)

  MLI   Pay   Maturity     12/27/2018       GBP       8,307,220       68,000       21,295             21,295  

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

  MLI   Receive   Maturity     12/19/2018       USD       37,656,900       314,000       442,994               442,994  

BM&F Bovespa Index Futures

  MLI   Receive   Maturity     12/12/2018       BRL       5,108,833       60       (44,156           (44,156

German Euro Bund Futures

  MLI   Pay   Maturity     12/06/2018       EUR       16,982,247       106,000       4,817             4,817  

Heating Oil Futures

  CITI   Pay   Maturity     11/29/2018       USD       100,572       42,000       (6,320           (6,320

HSCEI China Index Futures

  GSI   Pay   Maturity     11/29/2018       HKD       16,626,913       1,650       26,318             26,318  

HSCEI China Index Futures

  MLI   Pay   Maturity     11/29/2018       HKD       2,514,044       250       4,649             4,649  

MSCI Brazil Index Futures

  GSI   Pay   Maturity     12/19/2018       BRL       90,561       94       (351           (351

MSCI Brazil Index Futures

  GSI   Pay   Maturity     12/19/2018       BRL       2,916,275       3,035       (13,416           (13,416

MSCI Brazil Index Futures

  GSI   Pay   Maturity     12/19/2018       BRL       860,020       910       (7,962           (7,962

MSCI Hong Kong Index Futures

  MLI   Receive   Monthly     12/19/2018       HKD       16,407,395       214       (57,715           (57,715

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS (continued):

 

Total Return Swap Agreements (continued) (A)
Reference Entity   Counterparty     Pay/Receive     Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Number of
Shares or Units
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

MSCI Italy Index Futures

    MLI       Pay      
Maturity/
Monthly
 
 
    12/19/2018       EUR       1,138,441       12,269     $ (19,052   $     $ (19,052

MSCI Japan Index Futures

    MLI       Pay      
Maturity/
Monthly
 
 
    12/19/2018       JPY       460,187,154       232,345         (152,675             (152,675

MSCI Mexico Index Futures

    GSI       Pay       Maturity       12/19/2018       MXN       3,374,090       3,392       13,132             13,132  

MSCI Poland Index Futures

    GSI       Pay       Maturity       12/19/2018       PLN       1,169,875       6,012       7,244             7,244  

MSCI Singapore Index Futures

    GSI       Receive       Monthly       12/19/2018       SGD       1,042,585       191       (14,879           (14,879

MSCI South Africa Index Futures

    GSI       Pay       Maturity       12/19/2018       ZAR       26,589,456       29,902       25,914             25,914  

MSCI Spain Index Futures

    MLI       Receive      
Monthly/
Maturity
 
 
    12/19/2018       EUR       405,695       2,171       4,255             4,255  

MSCI Switzerland Index Futures

    MLI       Receive      
Monthly/
Maturity
 
 
    12/19/2018       CHF       276,567       107       (9,013           (9,013

MSCI Taiwan Index Futures

    MLI       Pay       Maturity       11/29/2018       USD       640,932       1,800       16,968             16,968  

Soybean Meal Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       12/21/2018       USD       404,214       1,300       3,554             3,554  

Swiss Market Index Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       12/21/2018       CHF       263,219       30       (6,227           (6,227

TAIEX Futures

    MLI       Pay       Maturity       11/21/2018       TWD       51,328,217       5,200       (22,823           (22,823

Tel Aviv 35 Index Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       11/30/2018       ILS       645,983       400       2,991             2,991  

Wheat Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       11/23/2018       USD       149,321       30,000       (829           (829

WIG 20 Index Futures

    GSI       Receive       Maturity       12/21/2018       PLN       719,270       320       8,900             8,900  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

              $   525,287     $   —     $   525,287  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Value  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Assets)

   $ 897,756  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Liabilities)

   $   (372,469

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Description    Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       2       11/08/2018     $ 103,149     $ 96,931     $     $ (6,218

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (2     11/08/2018         (102,494     (96,931     5,563        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       2       11/16/2018       101,493       97,189             (4,304

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (2     11/16/2018       (101,945     (97,189     4,756        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       3       12/05/2018       154,659       146,403             (8,256

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (3     12/05/2018       (154,944       (146,403     8,541        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       2       12/11/2018       104,156       97,741             (6,415

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (2     12/11/2018       (103,529     (97,740     5,789        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       3       12/24/2018       155,287       146,588             (8,699

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (3     12/24/2018       (155,653     (146,587     9,066        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       2       01/03/2019       109,075       97,888               (11,187

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (2     01/03/2019       (108,995     (97,887       11,108        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       2       01/10/2019       102,013       97,869             (4,144

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (2     01/10/2019       (102,220     (97,869     4,351        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       4       01/24/2019       200,694       195,081             (5,613

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued):

 

Description    Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (4     01/24/2019     $ (200,233   $ (195,081   $ 5,152     $  

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       1       01/25/2019       49,678       48,780             (898

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (1     01/25/2019       (49,610     (48,780     830        

3-Month Aluminum

     Long       1       01/31/2019       49,253       49,142             (111

3-Month Aluminum

     Short       (1     01/31/2019       (49,237     (49,142     95        

3-Month Copper

     Long       3       01/10/2019       470,634       450,150               (20,484

3-Month Copper

     Short       (3     01/10/2019       (470,307     (450,150     20,157        

3-Month Copper

     Long       2       01/17/2019       311,789       299,700             (12,089

3-Month Copper

     Short       (2     01/17/2019       (312,687     (299,700     12,987        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       01/25/2019       153,103       149,813             (3,290

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     01/25/2019       (153,439     (149,812     3,627        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       11/08/2018       153,998       150,663             (3,335

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     11/08/2018       (153,872     (150,662     3,210        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       11/15/2018       147,545       150,413       2,868        

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     11/15/2018       (147,127     (150,412           (3,285

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       11/16/2018       146,882       150,350       3,468        

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     11/16/2018       (147,486     (150,350           (2,864

3-Month Copper

     Long       2       12/11/2018       295,056       300,138       5,082        

3-Month Copper

     Short       (2     12/11/2018       (293,525     (300,138           (6,613

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       12/20/2018       152,315       150,000             (2,315

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     12/20/2018       (151,622     (150,000     1,622        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       12/24/2018       158,689       149,950             (8,739

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     12/24/2018       (158,247     (149,950     8,297        

3-Month Nickel

     Long       1       11/16/2018       79,203       68,619             (10,584

3-Month Nickel

     Short       (1     11/16/2018       (79,632     (68,619     11,013        

3-Month Nickel

     Long       1       12/05/2018       74,942       68,721             (6,221

3-Month Nickel

     Short       (1     12/05/2018       (74,547     (68,721     5,826        

3-Month Nickel

     Long       1       12/11/2018       73,833       68,754             (5,079

3-Month Nickel

     Short       (1     12/11/2018       (73,914     (68,754     5,160        

3-Month Nickel

     Long       1       12/24/2018       78,538       68,825             (9,713

3-Month Nickel

     Short       (1     12/24/2018       (78,774     (68,825     9,949        

3-Month Nickel

     Long       3       01/10/2019       231,579       206,744             (24,835

3-Month Nickel

     Short       (3     01/10/2019       (231,537     (206,744     24,793        

3-Month Nickel

     Long       2       01/17/2019       150,278       137,899             (12,379

3-Month Nickel

     Short       (2     01/17/2019       (150,954     (137,899     13,055        

3-Month Zinc

     Long       1       11/08/2018       65,350       63,719             (1,631

3-Month Zinc

     Short       (1     11/08/2018       (65,372     (63,719     1,653        

3-Month Zinc

     Long       1       12/11/2018       58,503       63,081       4,578        

3-Month Zinc

     Short       (1     12/11/2018       (58,570     (63,081           (4,511

3-Month Zinc

     Long       1       12/24/2018       63,452       62,619             (833

3-Month Zinc

     Short       (1     12/24/2018       (63,347     (62,619     728        

3-Month Zinc

     Long       4       01/10/2019       269,012       249,882             (19,130

3-Month Zinc

     Short       (4     01/10/2019       (266,470     (249,882       16,588        

3-Month Zinc

     Long       3       01/17/2019       197,543       187,191             (10,352

3-Month Zinc

     Short       (3     01/17/2019       (197,616     (187,191     10,425        

10-Year Australia Treasury Bond

     Short       (142     12/17/2018       (13,011,464     (13,013,392           (1,928

10-Year Canada Government Bond

     Short       (41     12/18/2018       (4,135,325     (4,115,728     19,597        

10-Year Japan Government Bond

     Short       (16     12/13/2018         (21,306,529     (21,359,330           (52,801

10-Year Japan Government Bond Mini

     Short       (175     12/12/2018       (23,307,980       (23,346,258           (38,278

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     Short       (18     12/19/2018       (2,130,719     (2,131,875           (1,156

Aluminum

     Long       8       12/19/2018       420,022       391,700             (28,322

Aluminum

     Short       (17     12/19/2018       (943,270     (901,894     41,376        

Amsterdam Index

     Long       14       11/16/2018       1,641,715       1,638,990             (2,725

Brent Crude Oil

     Short       (4     11/30/2018       (305,794     (300,160     5,634        

CAC 40 Index

     Short       (24     11/16/2018       (1,392,049     (1,383,646     8,403        

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued):

 

Description    Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Copper

     Long       5       12/19/2018     $ 775,575     $ 750,125     $     $ (25,450

Copper

     Short       (6     12/19/2018       (919,264     (900,150     19,114        

Corn

     Short       (23     12/14/2018       (420,415     (417,738     2,677        

DAX® Index

     Short       (1     12/21/2018       (319,645     (324,434           (4,789

EURO STOXX 50® Index

     Short       (265     12/21/2018       (9,843,875     (9,586,866     257,009        

FTSE 100 Index

     Short       (48     12/21/2018       (4,433,578     (4,362,856     70,722        

FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI

     Short       (11     11/30/2018       (221,330     (224,101           (2,771

FTSE MIB Index

     Long       2       12/21/2018       224,937       215,034             (9,903

German Euro Bund Index

     Long       105       12/06/2018       19,022,477       19,059,447       36,970        

Gold 100 oz

     Short       (2     12/27/2018       (240,012     (243,000           (2,988

Hang Seng Index

     Short       (10     11/29/2018       (1,582,252     (1,588,317           (6,065

HSCEI Index

     Long       12       11/29/2018       771,948       775,292       3,344        

IBEX 35 Index

     Short       (3     11/16/2018       (298,716     (301,956           (3,240

KOSPI 200 Index

     Short       (80     12/13/2018       (5,133,439     (4,635,163     498,276        

Lead

     Long       1       12/19/2018       52,096       48,075             (4,021

Mexican Bolsa Index

     Short       (16     12/21/2018       (395,988     (347,344     48,644        

MSCI Singapore Index

     Short       (16     11/29/2018       (389,676     (396,203           (6,527

MSCI Taiwan Index

     Short       (5     11/29/2018       (181,568     (178,350     3,218        

Natural Gas

     Short       (3     11/28/2018       (96,156     (97,830           (1,674

New York Harbor ULSD

     Long       4       11/30/2018       398,631       378,235             (20,396

Nickel

     Long       5       12/19/2018       385,110       343,995             (41,115

Nickel

     Short       (5     12/19/2018       (380,167     (343,995     36,172        

OMX Stockholm 30 Index

     Long       135       11/16/2018       2,250,999       2,260,044       9,045        

RBOB Gasoline

     Long       5       11/30/2018       424,958       367,794             (57,164

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

     Short       (85     12/21/2018         (12,009,818       (11,522,175     487,643        

S&P/ASX 200 Index

     Long       84       12/20/2018       9,099,287       8,622,294             (476,993

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     Short       (33     12/20/2018       (4,763,510     (4,483,057     280,453        

SET 50 Index

     Short       (50     12/27/2018       (348,718     (331,554     17,164        

Silver

     Long       3       12/27/2018       220,979       214,230             (6,749

Soybean

     Short       (4     01/14/2019       (169,975     (170,350           (375

Soybean Meal

     Short       (11     01/14/2019       (344,482     (339,020     5,462        

Soybean Oil

     Short       (69     01/14/2019       (1,208,312     (1,169,136     39,176        

TOPIX Index

     Long       12       12/13/2018       1,834,609       1,745,203             (89,406

U.K. Gilt

     Long       80       12/27/2018       12,479,440       12,517,160       37,720        

Wheat

     Short       (19     12/14/2018       (561,229     (475,475     85,754        

WTI Crude

     Long       15       11/19/2018       1,095,187       979,650             (115,537

Zinc

     Long       7       12/19/2018       448,531       440,081             (8,450
            

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

             $   2,233,910     $   (1,232,950
            

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        2,263,914        AUD        3,087,000      $ 76,656      $  

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        3,746,406        BRL        15,295,018        399          (345,757

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,322,105        CAD        1,729,000        7,330         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        13,698,380        CHF        13,253,000        471,172         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,151,887        CLP        770,000,000        45,178        (456

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        4,867,595        CNH        33,605,890        61,754         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        239,124        COP        730,000,000        12,857         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,093,027        CZK        24,300,000        26,565         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        25,991,396        EUR        22,207,000          723,808         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        7,215,321        GBP        5,523,000        137,415         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,480,983        HKD        11,596,000        589        (417

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        679,612        HUF        188,821,000        17,979         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,661,429        IDR        25,000,000,000        31,424        (3,514

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,104,623        INR        80,716,000        19,983        (418

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS (continued):  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        5,753,654        JPY        643,815,000      $ 26,415      $ (3,766

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        6,377,177        KRW        7,149,546,000        93,978        (313

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,929,897        MXN        38,406,000        54,906         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        509,901        NOK        4,190,000        11,678         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        5,081,071        NZD        7,633,000        97,451         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,401,497        PHP        76,000,000               (14,108

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        786,548        PLN        2,899,000        29,933         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        761,771        RUB        52,000,000               (22,717

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        12,173,375        SEK        109,425,000        157,108         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        156,510        SGD        215,000        1,132         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        310,145        THB        10,112,000        4,610         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        314,309        TWD        9,700,000        3        (362

CITI

       12/19/2018        EUR        1,834,000        USD        2,128,430               (41,666

CITI

       12/19/2018        COP        2,590,000,000        USD        867,608               (64,828

CITI

       12/19/2018        JPY        233,413,000        USD        2,100,113               (22,355

CITI

       12/19/2018        CLP        740,000,000        USD        1,107,185               (43,155

CITI

       12/19/2018        TWD        9,900,000        USD        324,474               (3,319

CITI

       12/19/2018        BRL        13,004,000        USD        3,272,691        210,425        (4,252

CITI

       12/19/2018        MXN        114,892,166        USD        5,925,741               (316,675

CITI

       12/19/2018        AUD        9,079,000        USD        6,524,438               (91,617

CITI

       12/19/2018        ZAR        25,233,000        USD        1,722,626        2,414        (25,192

CITI

       12/19/2018        ILS        3,260,000        USD        913,576               (33,751

CITI

       12/19/2018        NOK        23,252,000        USD        2,796,519               (31,679

CITI

       12/19/2018        CAD        24,305,000        USD        18,636,048        3,910        (157,819

CITI

       12/19/2018        INR        104,300,000        USD        1,440,992        345        (39,243

CITI

       12/19/2018        NZD        8,262,000        USD        5,465,481        16        (71,200

CITI

       12/19/2018        SEK        20,034,000        USD        2,217,017               (17,027

CITI

       12/19/2018        SGD        3,590,000        USD        2,637,867               (43,393

CITI

       12/19/2018        KRW        1,763,279,000        USD        1,576,860        5        (27,174

CITI

       12/19/2018        HKD        37,925,000        USD        4,842,843        893        (711

CITI

       12/19/2018        PHP        17,200,000        USD        319,372        1,078        (77

CITI

       12/19/2018        IDR        11,200,000,000        USD        734,216        948        (3,348

CITI

       12/19/2018        CNH        5,478,667        USD        797,475               (13,993

CITI

       12/19/2018        PLN        5,003,000        USD        1,345,153               (39,410

CITI

       12/19/2018        CHF        6,157,000        USD        6,400,896               (255,879

CITI

       12/19/2018        RUB        92,000,000        USD        1,382,577        7,506        (2,144

CITI

       12/19/2018        CZK        5,600,000        USD        255,808               (10,039

CITI

       12/19/2018        HUF        63,821,000        USD        228,447               (4,817

CITI

       12/19/2018        THB        10,112,000        USD        308,942               (3,408

CITI

       12/19/2018        GBP        143,000        USD        187,289               (4,030

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        2,327,379        ZAR        33,944,000        47,426        (6,727
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total               $   2,385,289      $   (1,770,756
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

 

Short-Term Investment Companies

  $ 83,863,071     $     $     $ 83,863,071  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 83,863,071     $     $     $ 83,863,071  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION (continued):

 

Valuation Inputs (continued) (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

Other Financial Instruments

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

  $     $ 5,102,428     $     $ 5,102,428  

Over-the-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements

          897,756             897,756  

Futures Contracts (C)

    2,233,910                   2,233,910  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (C)

          2,385,289             2,385,289  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 2,233,910     $ 8,385,473     $     $ 10,619,383  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

  $     $ (1,856,126   $     $ (1,856,126

Over-the-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements

          (372,469           (372,469

Futures Contracts (C)

    (1,232,950                 (1,232,950

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (C)

          (1,770,756           (1,770,756
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ (1,232,950   $ (3,999,351   $     $ (5,232,301
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    At the termination date, a net cash flow is exchanged where the total return is equivalent to the return of the reference entity less a financing rate, if any. As a receiver, the Fund would receive payments based on any positive total return and would owe payments in the event of a negative total return. As the payer, the Fund would owe payments on any net positive total return and would receive payment in the event of a negative total return.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(C)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
CHF    Swiss Franc
CLP    Chilean Peso
CNH    Chinese Yuan Renminbi (offshore)
COP    Columbian Peso
CZK    Czech Republic Koruna
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
HUF    Hungarian Forint
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah
ILS    Israel New Shekel
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
KRW    South Korean Won
MXN    Mexican Peso
NOK    Norwegian Krone
NZD    New Zealand Dollar
PHP    Philippine Peso
PLN    Polish Zloty
RUB    Russian Ruble
SEK    Swedish Krona
SGD    Singapore Dollar

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2018

 

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS (continued):

 

THB    Thai Baht
TWD    Taiwan New Dollar
USD    United States Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CITI    Citibank N.A.
GSI    Goldman Sachs International
MLI    Merrill Lynch International

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ASX    Australian Securities Exchange
BBR    Bank Bill Rate
BBSW    Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate
BKBM    Bank Bill Reference Rate
BM&F Bovespa    Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias & Futuros de Sao Paulo (Brazilian Stock Exchange Index)
CAC    Cotation Assistée en Continu (French Stock Market Index)
CDOR    Canadian Dollar Offered Rate
DAX    Deutscher Aktienindex (Frankfurt Stock Index)
EURIBOR    Euro Interbank Offer Rate
FTSE    Financial Times Stock Exchange
HSCEI    Hang Seng China Enterprises Index
IBEX    Índice Bursatil Español (Bolsa de Madrid Stock Market Index)
KLCI    Kuala Lumpur Composite Index
KOSPI    Korean Composite Stock Price Index
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MIB    Milano Italia Borsa (FTSE MIB is the primary benchmark index for the Italian equity markets)
NIBOR    Norwegian Interbank Offered Rate
OMX    Norwegian Stockholm Stock Exchange
RBOB    Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending
SET    Stock Exchange of Thailand
SIDE    Swedish Markets
STIBOR    Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate
STOXX    Deutsche Börse Group & SIX Group Index
TAIEX    Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index
TOPIX    Tokyo Price Index
TSX    Toronto Stock Exchange
ULSD    Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
WIG    Warsaw Stock Exchange Index
WTI    West Texas Intermediate

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year began with continued optimism around synchronized global growth and new optimism around tax reform in the U.S. In late 2017, the Trump administration signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which provided a meaningful cut to the corporate tax rate starting in 2018. This led to positive earnings revisions and aided a strong equity market rally in January 2018. However, increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China and higher interest rates in the U.S. led to increased volatility as 2018 progressed. Equities sold off sharply in early February 2018 after higher-than-expected wage data in the U.S. increased concerns around margins, but were able to partially recover over the second half of February.

Better-than-expected earnings reports and associated strong technology and energy company performance drove most developed equity markets higher in the second and third quarters of 2018. Higher oil prices aided energy company performance. U.S. economic outperformance was a theme throughout most of 2018, as U.S. growth surprised to the upside, while European and Chinese growth surprised to the downside. Inflation in the U.S. breached the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (“Fed”) target and the unemployment rate continued to fall further below the Fed estimate of the natural rate of unemployment.

Accounting for the positive economic data, the Fed hiked its key policy rates three times in 2018 and suggested further interest rate hikes were likely in December and the coming year. The European Central Bank also took steps to remove accommodative monetary policy, announcing it would cease asset purchases at the end of 2018. However, Europe as a whole faced increased economic and political uncertainty as growth data slowed. The 12-month period ended with a sharp equity market sell-off. Equities were weighed down in October by weaker-than-expected gross domestic product growth data in China and Europe and broader cyclical concerns related to earnings and higher yields in the U.S.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (Class I2) returned -4.62%. By comparison, its benchmark, the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill + 7% Wrap, returned 9.02%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The strategy invests in swap, futures and forward contracts both long and short across global equity, fixed income, commodity and currency markets. We use both short and long-term trend-following signals to attempt to profit from different types of trends that occur in all of these markets. Trend following can be described as going long markets that are rising in price, and going short markets that are falling in price. In addition to trend-following signals, we incorporate signals that seek to identify over-extended trends, and help reduce risk when the chance of a reversal is perceived as higher than normal.

Overall, while the Fund generated losses over the period, it remained strongly diversifying to a traditional stock-and-bond portfolio. For the trailing one-year period, currencies detracted the most from returns, followed by equities. Trends in commodities and fixed income performed positively. By signal horizon, short-term and over-extended signals detracted equally.

Fixed income contributed to performance. Gains were driven by short positioning in short- to intermediate-term U.S. fixed income, which benefited from rising U.S. interest rates and contributed positively across signal types. Reversals in other geographies led to losses that partially offset these gains. Trend following in commodities also contributed, driven by sustained bullish trends in energy, and over-extended signals that viewed the sector as cheap. In contrast, reversals in agricultural commodities and base metals detracted. Agricultural markets whipsawed over the trailing 12-month period and caused losses for long-term signals on changing expectations for crop conditions and trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Rising concerns over trade tensions and softer economic growth data in China also led to reversals of bullish trends in base metals, particularly in the latter half of the period.

Trend following in equities detracted. Global equity markets reversed course several times, most notably in February and more recently in October. Short-term signals drove losses as they were whipsawed by changing equity markets in 2018 through October.

Trend following in currencies was the largest detractor. Ongoing trade negotiations caused shorter-term U.S. dollar reversals throughout the period, especially versus the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso. The longer-term U.S. dollar depreciation trend reversed sharply in April due to relative U.S. economic strength versus Europe. Reversals toward the end of the period due to rising eurozone crisis concerns and Brexit negotiations resulted in negative performance for the euro and Japanese yen and British pound, respectively. Over-extended signals were the largest detractor in currencies and significant losses were primarily due to the view that the U.S. dollar was expensive and the Turkish lira was cheap. This detracted from performance as the U.S. dollar appreciated and the Turkish lira declined.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Clifford S. Asness

Brian K. Hurst

Ari Levine

John M. Liew

Yao Hua Ooi

Co-Portfolio Managers

AQR Capital Management, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     79.1

Short-Term Investment Companies

     12.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)^

     8.3  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        
      1 Year      5 Year      10 Years or
Since Inception
Date of Class
     Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

     (4.62 )%       (0.07 )%       0.30      09/30/2010  

FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill + 7% Wrap (A)

     9.02      7.80      7.61         

(A) The FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill + 7% Wrap represents monthly return equivalents of yield averages of the last 3 month Treasury Bill issues.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Highlights.

Securities purchased for an arbitrage strategy are intended to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities and may not perform as expected. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 79.1%  

U.S. Treasury Bill
2.08% (A), 11/15/2018

    $  79,096,000        $  79,031,020  

2.13% (A), 11/23/2018 - 12/27/2018

    28,740,000        28,693,248  

2.14% (A), 12/27/2018

    2,093,000        2,085,837  

2.15% (A), 01/10/2019

    6,861,000        6,831,367  

2.19% (A), 01/17/2019

    8,892,000        8,851,299  

2.23% (A), 02/07/2019

    1,576,000        1,566,175  

2.32% (A), 03/14/2019

    1,985,000        1,968,051  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $129,034,045)

 

     129,026,997  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 12.6%  
Money Market Funds - 12.6%  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio

    1,345,516        $   1,345,516  

Dreyfus Treasury Cash Management

    5,382,066        5,382,066  

UBS Select Treasury Preferred

    13,755,726        13,755,726  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment Companies
(Cost $20,483,308)

 

     20,483,308  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $149,517,353)

 

     149,510,305  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 8.3%

       13,472,145  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  162,982,450  
    

 

 

 
 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

Total Return Swap Agreements (B)  
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/Receive   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Number of
Shares or Units
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

  BOA   Receive   Maturity     12/31/2018       USD       32,433,180       308,000     $ (7,883   $   —     $ (7,883

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

  BOA   Receive   Maturity     12/31/2018       USD       80,146,927       708,000       552,239             552,239  

10-Year Canada Government Bond Futures

  BOA   Receive   Maturity     12/18/2018       CAD       2,784,884       21,000       8,032             8,032  

10-Year Italy Government Bond Futures

  BOA   Receive   Maturity     12/06/2018       EUR       1,095,187       9,000       483             483  

10-Year Japan Government Bond Futures

  BOA   Pay   Maturity     12/13/2018       JPY       452,223,100       3,000,000       (5,079           (5,079

10-Year U.K. Gilt Futures

  BOA   Pay   Maturity     12/27/2018       GBP       8,709,377       71,000       (23,348           (23,348

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

  BOA   Receive   Maturity     12/19/2018       USD       41,995,105       350,000       514,636             514,636  

20-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

  BOA   Receive   Maturity     12/19/2018       USD       18,214,129       129,000       371,817             371,817  

Aluminum Futures

  CITI   Receive   Maturity     12/17/2018       USD       248,950       125       4,138             4,138  

BM&F Bovespa Index Futures

  MLI   Pay   Maturity     12/12/2018       BRL       2,562,353       30       19,946             19,946  

Cocoa Futures

  CITI   Pay   Maturity     11/30/2018       GBP       16,970       10       (26           (26

Coffee Futures

  MLI   Receive   Maturity     11/09/2018       USD       1,327,500       1,200,000       (24,900           (24,900

Copper Futures

  CITI   Receive   Maturity     12/17/2018       USD       292,950       50       (7,100           (7,100

Cotton No. 2 Futures

  CITI   Pay   Maturity     11/09/2018       USD       139,530       150,000       (24,240           (24,240

Cotton No. 2 Futures

  MLI   Pay   Maturity     11/09/2018       USD       44,060       50,000       (5,630           (5,630

Euro OAT Futures

  BOA   Pay   Maturity     12/06/2018       EUR       2,279,699       15,000       (339           (339

FTSE China A50 Index Futures

  MLI   Receive   Maturity     11/29/2018       USD       210,204       19       (2,549           (2,549

Gasoil Bullet Futures

  MLI   Pay   Maturity     12/11/2018       USD       1,174,500       1,600       (72,900           (72,900

Gasoil Bullet Futures

  CITI   Pay   Maturity     12/11/2018       USD       1,761,360       2,400         (108,960             (108,960

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS (continued):

 

Total Return Swap Agreements (continued) (B)
Reference Entity   Counterparty     Pay/Receive     Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Number of
Shares or Units
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

German Euro BOBL Futures

    BOA       Pay       Maturity       12/06/2018       EUR       7,232,552       55,000     $ (3,174   $     $ (3,174

German Euro Bond Futures

    BOA       Pay       Maturity       12/06/2018       EUR       3,868,640       22,000       24,239             24,239  

German Euro Bund Futures

    BOA       Pay       Maturity       12/06/2018       EUR       16,488,971       103,000       19,005             19,005  

German Euro Schatz Futures

    BOA       Pay       Maturity       12/06/2018       EUR       6,831,642       61,000       (1,322           (1,322

Gold Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       11/30/2018       USD       120,220       100       (1,390           (1,390

Gold Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       11/30/2018       USD       2,089,787       1,700       22,417             22,417  

Heating Oil Futures

    MLI       Pay       Maturity       11/29/2018       USD       580,738       252,000       (15,225           (15,225

Heating Oil Futures

    CITI       Pay       Maturity       11/29/2018       USD       2,413,715       1,008,000       (151,662           (151,662

HG Copper Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       11/30/2018       USD       68,238       25,000       1,900             1,900  

HG Copper Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       11/30/2018       USD       204,467       75,000       5,454             5,454  

HSCEI China Index Futures

    GSI       Receive       Maturity       11/29/2018       HKD       14,108,524       1,400       (22,223           (22,223

KOSPI 200 Index Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       12/13/2018       KRW       1,120,698,834       4,250,000       (6,923           (6,923

Lean Hogs Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       12/14/2018       USD       179,920       320,000       (7,120           (7,120

MSCI Taiwan Index Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       11/29/2018       USD       498,061       1,400       (13,639           (13,639

Natural Gas Futures

    MLI       Pay       Maturity       11/28/2018       USD       31,630       10,000       1,190             1,190  

Nickel Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       12/17/2018       USD       140,760       12       3,162             3,162  

Palladium Futures

    MLI       Pay       Maturity       11/30/2018       USD       107,140       100       (490           (490

Palladium Futures

    CITI       Pay       Maturity       11/30/2018       USD       218,050       200       (4,750           (4,750

Platinum Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       12/31/2018       USD       204,100       250       (5,875           (5,875

Platinum Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       12/31/2018       USD       286,160       350       (7,805           (7,805

RBOB Gasoline Futures

    CITI       Pay       Maturity       11/29/2018       USD       874,860       420,000       (141,246           (141,246

Silver Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       11/30/2018       USD       219,000       15,000       5,325             5,325  

Soybean Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       12/21/2018       USD       2,870,603       330,000       59,828             59,828  

Soybean Meal Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       12/21/2018       USD       410,115       1,300       9,455             9,455  

Soybean Oil Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       12/21/2018       USD       416,819       1,440,000       10,163             10,163  

Swiss Market Index Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       12/21/2018       CHF       434,359       50       (14,686           (14,686

U.S. Treasury Note Futures

    BOA       Receive       Maturity       12/19/2018       USD       11,773,608       78,000       115,045             115,045  

Wheat Futures

    MLI       Receive       Maturity       11/23/2018       USD       26,113       5,000       1,450             1,450  

WTI Crude Oil Futures

    MLI       Pay       Maturity       11/16/2018       USD       3,004,030       41,000       (342,720           (342,720

WTI Crude Oil Futures

    CITI       Pay       Maturity       11/16/2018       USD       3,378,143       46,000         (392,283             (392,283

Zinc Futures

    CITI       Receive       Maturity       12/17/2018       USD       60,775       25       (2,094           (2,094
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

              $ 332,343     $   —     $ 332,343  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Value  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Assets)

   $ 1,749,924  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Liabilities)

   $   (1,417,581

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:                              
Description    Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (230     03/18/2019     $   (56,014,658   $   (55,835,375   $   179,283     $  

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (217     06/17/2019       (52,780,374     (52,600,800     179,574        

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (211     09/16/2019       (51,254,623     (51,096,288     158,335        

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (210     12/16/2019       (50,955,746     (50,817,375     138,371        

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (212     03/16/2020       (51,414,849     (51,296,050     118,799        

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (215     06/15/2020       (52,134,026     (52,024,625     109,401        

90-Day Eurodollar

     Short       (204     09/14/2020       (49,465,107     (49,368,000     97,107        

90-Day Sterling

     Long       6       03/20/2019       949,939       949,639             (300

90-Day Sterling

     Short       (14     06/19/2019       (2,214,079     (2,214,258           (179

90-Day Sterling

     Long       6       09/18/2019       948,802       948,297             (505

90-Day Sterling

     Short       (9     12/18/2019       (1,421,257     (1,421,582           (325

90-Day Sterling

     Short       (4     03/18/2020       (631,421     (631,431           (10

90-Day Sterling

     Short       (8     06/17/2020       (1,261,892     (1,262,223           (331

90-Day Sterling

     Short       (26     09/16/2020       (4,100,287     (4,100,147     140        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       01/24/2019       154,883       149,816             (5,067

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     01/24/2019       (154,997     (149,816     5,181        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       01/29/2019       154,972       149,806             (5,166

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     01/29/2019       (155,447     (149,806     5,641        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       01/30/2019       151,981       149,803             (2,178

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     01/30/2019       (152,834     (149,803     3,031        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       01/25/2019       153,456       149,812             (3,644

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     01/25/2019       (153,450     (149,813     3,637        

3-Month Copper

     Long       1       11/07/2018       153,828       150,725             (3,103

3-Month Copper

     Short       (1     11/07/2018       (154,145     (150,725     3,420        

3-Month Copper

     Long       2       11/09/2018       308,138       301,200             (6,938

3-Month Copper

     Short       (2     11/09/2018       (308,009     (301,200     6,809        

3-Month Copper

     Long       2       11/14/2018       305,643       300,950             (4,693

3-Month Copper

     Short       (2     11/14/2018       (304,299     (300,950     3,349        

3-Month Copper

     Long       2       11/15/2018       295,805       300,825       5,020        

3-Month Copper

     Short       (2     11/15/2018       (294,250     (300,825           (6,575

3-Month Copper

     Long       4       11/16/2018       590,537       601,400       10,863        

3-Month Copper

     Short       (4     11/16/2018       (590,412     (601,400             (10,988

3-Month Copper

     Long       2       11/20/2018       301,288       300,450             (838

3-Month Copper

     Short       (2     11/20/2018       (299,677     (300,450           (773

3-Month Copper

     Long       2       11/21/2018       301,468       300,325             (1,143

3-Month Copper

     Short       (2     11/21/2018       (302,447     (300,325     2,122        

3-Month Copper

     Long       3       11/23/2018       449,334       450,150       816        

3-Month Copper

     Short       (3     11/23/2018       (449,881     (450,150           (269

3-Month EURIBOR

     Short       (5     03/18/2019       (1,419,919     (1,419,990           (71

3-Month EURIBOR

     Short       (3     06/17/2019       (851,824     (851,909           (85

3-Month EURIBOR

     Long       10       09/16/2019       2,837,872       2,837,997       125        

3-Month EURIBOR

     Long       33       12/16/2019       9,357,689       9,357,915       226        

3-Month EURIBOR

     Long       39       03/16/2020       11,050,408       11,050,519       111        

3-Month EURIBOR

     Long       35       06/15/2020       9,908,628       9,908,213             (415

3-Month EURIBOR

     Long       8       09/14/2020       2,262,709       2,262,582             (127

3-Month Euroswiss

     Long       5       06/17/2019       1,249,810       1,249,938       128        

3-Month Euroswiss

     Long       6       09/16/2019       1,499,142       1,499,330       188        

3-Month Nickel

     Long       1       12/13/2018       76,173       68,766             (7,407

3-Month Nickel

     Short       (1     12/13/2018       (76,198     (68,766     7,432        

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     Short       (179     12/31/2018       (37,706,353     (37,707,469           (1,116

3-Year Australia Treasury Bond

     Long       231       12/17/2018       18,201,055       18,229,036       27,981        

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     Short       (43     12/31/2018       (4,839,841     (4,832,461     7,380        

10-Year Australia Treasury Bond

     Long       20       12/17/2018       1,839,232       1,832,872             (6,360

10-Year Canada Government Bond

     Short       (26     12/18/2018       (2,608,341     (2,609,974           (1,633

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     Short       (50     12/19/2018       (5,987,468     (5,921,875     65,593        

Amsterdam Index

     Short       (6     11/16/2018       (688,418     (702,424           (14,006

Brent Crude Oil

     Long       129       11/30/2018       10,398,538       9,680,160               (718,378

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued):

 

Description    Long/Short     Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

CAC 40 Index

     Short       (38     11/16/2018     $ (2,136,967   $ (2,190,772   $     $ (53,805

Canada Bankers’ Acceptance

     Short       (66     03/18/2019         (12,226,277       (12,214,099     12,178        

Canada Bankers’ Acceptance

     Short       (60     06/17/2019       (11,101,614     (11,088,344     13,270        

Cocoa

     Long       1       03/14/2019       22,492       22,530       38        

Coffee

     Long       3       12/18/2018       137,206       126,788             (10,418

Copper

     Long       4       12/17/2018       617,918       600,100             (17,818

Copper

     Short       (18     12/17/2018       (2,701,639     (2,700,450     1,189        

Copper

     Short       (1     12/27/2018       (68,205     (66,475     1,730        

Corn

     Short       (40     12/14/2018       (731,862     (726,500     5,362        

Cotton No. 2

     Short       (4     12/06/2018       (163,605     (153,720     9,885        

DAX® Index

     Short       (20     12/21/2018       (6,762,814     (6,488,671     274,143        

E-Mini DJIA Index

     Long       9       12/21/2018       1,174,648       1,128,465             (46,183

E-Mini Russell 2000® Index

     Short       (55     12/21/2018       (4,318,454     (4,157,725     160,729        

EURO STOXX 50® Index

     Short       (425     12/21/2018       (15,590,861     (15,375,162     215,699        

Euro-BTP Italy Government Bond

     Short       (90     12/06/2018       (12,313,176     (12,399,803           (86,627

FTSE 100 Index

     Short       (126     12/21/2018       (11,355,692     (11,452,496           (96,804

FTSE China A50 Index

     Short       (42     11/29/2018       (470,712     (469,245     1,467        

FTSE MIB Index

     Short       (13     12/21/2018       (1,486,040     (1,397,719     88,321        

German Euro BOBL

     Long       19       12/06/2018       2,829,172       2,828,636             (536

German Euro BUXL

     Long       8       12/06/2018       1,576,314       1,602,927       26,613        

German Euro Schatz

     Long       7       12/06/2018       887,818       887,800             (18

Gold 100 oz

     Short       (72     12/27/2018       (8,877,719     (8,748,000     129,719        

Hang Seng Index

     Short       (35     11/29/2018       (5,533,399     (5,559,108           (25,709

HSCEI Index

     Short       (44     11/29/2018       (2,834,747     (2,842,737           (7,990

IBEX 35 Index

     Short       (29     11/16/2018       (2,901,892     (2,918,903           (17,011

KOSPI 200 Index

     Short       (102     12/13/2018       (6,428,056     (5,909,833     518,223        

Lean Hogs

     Short       (4     12/14/2018       (91,024     (93,520           (2,496

Low Sulfur Gasoil

     Long       40       12/12/2018       2,794,874       2,796,000       1,126        

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     Short       (23     12/21/2018       (1,169,881     (1,100,205     69,676        

MSCI Singapore Index

     Short       (8     11/29/2018       (195,118     (198,101           (2,983

MSCI Taiwan Index

     Short       (54     11/29/2018       (1,915,782     (1,970,460           (54,678

NASDAQ-100 E-Mini Index

     Short       (1     12/21/2018       (134,988     (139,510           (4,522

Natural Gas

     Long       79       11/28/2018       2,603,401       2,576,190             (27,211

New York Harbor ULSD

     Long       1       11/30/2018       95,997       94,559             (1,438

Nickel

     Long       1       12/17/2018       75,482       68,799             (6,683

Nickel

     Short       (1     12/17/2018       (76,197     (68,799     7,398        

OMX Stockholm 30 Index

     Short       (42     11/16/2018       (685,337     (703,125           (17,788

Platinum

     Short       (12     01/29/2019       (497,767     (505,800           (8,033

RBOB Gasoline

     Long       7       11/30/2018       585,926       514,912             (71,014

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

     Short       (2     12/21/2018       (266,050     (271,110           (5,060

S&P/ASX 200 Index

     Short       (29     12/20/2018       (2,947,184     (2,976,744           (29,560

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     Short       (12     12/20/2018       (1,604,518     (1,630,202           (25,684

Soybean

     Short       (20     01/14/2019       (853,960     (851,750     2,210        

Soybean Meal

     Short       (5     01/14/2019       (154,636     (154,100     536        

Soybean Oil

     Short       (7     01/14/2019       (120,105     (118,608     1,497        

Sugar

     Short       (2     02/28/2019       (30,246     (29,546     700        

TOPIX Index

     Short       (27     12/13/2018       (3,931,388     (3,926,707     4,681        

U.S. Treasury Bond

     Short       (118     12/19/2018       (17,152,258     (16,786,875     365,383        

Wheat

     Short       (16     12/14/2018       (400,745     (398,225     2,520        

WTI Crude

     Long       50       11/19/2018       3,662,837       3,265,500             (397,337
            

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

             $   3,054,356     $   (1,820,029
            

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:                  
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        41,676,216        AUD        57,673,000      $ 813,089      $ (406

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        3,701,873        BRL        15,365,000        1,693        (410,306

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        32,792,373        CAD        42,851,002        208,122        (741

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        640,135        CHF        626,000        15,354         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,936,206        CLP        1,290,187,008        81,110        (31

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,010,127        COP        3,058,428,032        62,156         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        125,544,680        EUR        107,854,631          2,825,426         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        52,865,009        GBP        40,832,000        546,729        (9,277

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        146,110        HKD        1,144,000        50        (30

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        2,275,327        HUF        634,595,000        51,694         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        1,948,541        IDR        29,920,927,000        6,124        (12,638

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        2,444,084        ILS        8,843,999        57,219         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        4,590,770        INR        328,966,000        168,984        (469

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        62,735,865        JPY        6,994,865,000        580,672        (110,539

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        13,070,518        KRW        14,608,998,831        235,597        (4,468

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        9,600,026        MXN        188,589,000        393,065         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        11,631,338        NOK        96,776,000        123,933         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        25,216,821        NZD        37,903,000        472,704        (2,922

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        40,564        PHP        2,206,000               (526

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        2,671,480        PLN        10,096,000        36,505         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        13,583,973        SEK        122,728,000        109,136        (2,270

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        11,644,862        SGD        15,922,000        138,116         

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        5,106,401        TWD        155,784,000        52,787        (23

CITI

       12/19/2018        CHF        7,287,000        USD        7,516,852               (244,038

CITI

       12/19/2018        ZAR        111,374,000        USD        7,695,283        3,497        (195,937

CITI

       12/19/2018        SEK        9,003,000        USD        1,015,981               (27,336

CITI

       12/19/2018        NOK        95,219,000        USD        11,654,672               (332,407

CITI

       12/19/2018        COP        2,511,283,000        USD        825,934               (47,554

CITI

       12/19/2018        CAD        62,050,000        USD        47,998,857        1,353        (815,815

CITI

       12/19/2018        KRW        11,968,348,000        USD        10,686,485               (167,881

CITI

       12/19/2018        SGD        12,276,000        USD        8,990,134               (118,333

CITI

       12/19/2018        EUR        56,768,000        USD        66,532,351               (1,940,532

CITI

       12/19/2018        JPY        7,432,867,187        USD        66,936,219        13        (771,565

CITI

       12/19/2018        MXN        243,708,000        USD        12,533,195               (635,313

CITI

       12/19/2018        PHP        2,148,000        USD        39,631        379         

CITI

       12/19/2018        IDR        1,308,713,008        USD        85,685        264        (436

CITI

       12/19/2018        AUD        6,165,000        USD        4,375,778        3,897        (11,538

CITI

       12/19/2018        TWD        21,299,000        USD        692,702        612        (2,372

CITI

       12/19/2018        PLN        21,338,000        USD        5,805,630               (236,584

CITI

       12/19/2018        NZD        30,651,000        USD        20,083,068        15,373        (86,265

CITI

       12/19/2018        GBP        51,790,000        USD        67,943,653               (1,573,055

CITI

       12/19/2018        ILS        7,390,000        USD        2,062,229               (67,777

CITI

       12/19/2018        INR        24,566,000        USD        332,327        94        (2,183

CITI

       12/19/2018        HUF        41,165,000        USD        148,785               (4,540

CITI

       12/19/2018        BRL        14,782,000        USD        3,935,253        26,084        (6,817

CITI

       12/19/2018        CLP        693,497,000        USD        1,026,584               (29,424

CITI

       12/19/2018        USD        6,700,705        ZAR        97,583,000        137,702        (10,794
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total               $   7,169,533      $   (7,883,142
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

       

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

  $     $ 129,026,997     $     $ 129,026,997  

Short-Term Investment Companies

    20,483,308                   20,483,308  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 20,483,308     $ 129,026,997     $     $ 149,510,305  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Over-the-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements

  $     $ 1,749,924     $     $ 1,749,924  

Futures Contracts (D)

    3,054,356                   3,054,356  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (D)

          7,169,533             7,169,533  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 3,054,356     $ 8,919,457     $     $ 11,973,813  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Over-the-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements

  $     $ (1,417,581   $     $ (1,417,581

Futures Contracts (D)

    (1,820,029                 (1,820,029

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (D)

          (7,883,142           (7,883,142
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ (1,820,029   $ (9,300,723   $     $ (11,120,752
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(B)    At the termination date, a net cash flow is exchanged where the total return is equivalent to the return of the reference entity less a financing rate, if any. As a receiver, the Fund would receive payments based on any positive total return and would owe payments in the event of a negative total return. As the payer, the Fund would owe payments on any net positive total return and would receive payment in the event of a negative total return.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(D)    Futures contracts and/or forward foreign currency contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
CHF    Swiss Franc
CLP    Chilean Peso
COP    Columbian Peso
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
HUF    Hungarian Forint
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah
ILS    Israel New Shekel
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
KRW    South Korean Won
MXN    Mexican Peso
NOK    Norwegian Krone
NZD    New Zealand Dollar
PHP    Philippine Peso

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS (continued):

 

PLN    Polish Zloty
SEK    Swedish Krona
SGD    Singapore Dollar
TWD    Taiwan New Dollar
USD    United States Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BOA    Bank of America N.A.
CITI    Citibank N.A.
GSI    Goldman Sachs International
MLI    Merrill Lynch International

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ASX    Australian Securities Exchange
BM&F Bovespa    Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias & Futuros de Sao Paulo (Brazilian Stock Exchange Index)
BOBL    Bundesobligationen (German Federal Government Securities)
BTP    Buoni del Tesoro Poliennali (Italian Treasury Bonds)
BUXL    Bundesanleihen (German Long-Term Debt)
CAC    Cotation Assistée en Continu (French Stock Market Index)
DAX    Deutscher Aktienindex (Frankfurt Stock Index)
DJIA    Dow Jones Industrial Average
EURIBOR    Euro Interbank Offer Rate
FTSE    Financial Times Stock Exchange
HG    High Grade
HSCEI    Hang Seng China Enterprises Index
IBEX    Índice Bursatil Español (Bolsa de Madrid Stock Market Index)
KOSPI    Korean Composite Stock Price Index
MIB    Milano Italia Borsa (FTSE MIB is the primary benchmark index for the Italian equity markets)
NASDAQ    National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
OAT    Obligations Assimilables du Tresor (Treasury Obligations)
OMX    Norwegian Stockholm Stock Exchange
RBOB    Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending
Schatz    Bundesschatzanweisungen (German Federal Government 2-Year Securities)
STOXX    Deutsche Börse Group & SIX Group Index
TOPIX    Tokyo Price Index
TSX    Toronto Stock Exchange
ULSD    Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
WTI    West Texas Intermediate

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica Global
Multifactor Macro
    Transamerica Managed
Futures Strategy
 

Assets:

       

Investments, at value (A)

  $     83,863,071     $ 149,510,305  

Cash collateral pledged at custodian for:

       

Centrally cleared swap agreements

    314,912        

OTC derivatives (C)

    740,000       10,540,949  

Futures contracts

    297,311        

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

       

Centrally cleared swap agreements

    2,274,733        

OTC derivatives (C)

    760,000        

Futures contracts

    3,883,876       8,021,322  

Foreign currency, at value (B)

    143,052       422,952  

OTC swap agreements, at value

    897,756       1,749,924  

Receivables and other assets:

       

Investments sold

          27,185,218  

Interest

    125,014       27,213  

Variation margin receivable on centrally cleared swap agreements

    246,638        

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    2,385,289       7,169,533  

Total assets

    95,931,652       204,627,416  
     

Liabilities:

       

Cash collateral received at broker for:

       

OTC derivatives (C)

    150,000       3,880,929  

OTC swap agreements, at value

    372,469       1,417,581  

Payables and other liabilities:

       

Investments purchased

    117,940       26,978,860  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    45,947       91,727  

Due to custodian

    10,682       162,451  

Investment management fees

    20,457       53,891  

Transfer agent fees

    636       1,141  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    209       441  

Audit and tax fees

    34,091       17,931  

Custody fees

    290,853       520,491  

Legal fees

    897       1,526  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    1,087       1,211  

Registration fees

    306       536  

Other accrued expenses

    5,964       6,557  

Variation margin payable on futures contracts

    403,364       626,551  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    1,770,756       7,883,142  

Total liabilities

    3,225,658       41,644,966  

Net assets

  $ 92,705,994     $     162,982,450  
     

Net assets consist of:

       

Paid-in capital

  $ 97,654,480     $ 239,369,126  

Total distributable earnings

    (4,948,486     (76,386,676

Net assets

  $ 92,705,994     $ 162,982,450  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value)

    9,825,559       21,991,385  

Net asset value and offering price per share

  $ 9.44     $ 7.41  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 83,863,071     $ 149,517,353  

(B) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 130,573     $ 424,024  

 

(C)    OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     Transamerica Global
Multifactor Macro
    Transamerica Managed
Futures Strategy
 

Investment Income:

       

Interest income

  $ 1,430,454     $ 2,859,252  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (86,561     (13,427

Total investment income

    1,343,893       2,845,825  
     

Expenses:

       

Investment management fees

    1,586,865       2,500,259  

Transfer agent fees

    7,768       13,556  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,441       4,186  

Audit and tax fees

    69,542       22,280  

Custody fees

    882,890       1,678,954  

Legal fees

    9,888       12,889  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    2,159       2,989  

Registration fees

    3,216       4,131  

Other

    18,107       19,241  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2,582,876       4,258,485  

Expense waived and/or reimbursed

    (1,022,720     (1,631,483

Net expenses

    1,560,156       2,627,002  

Net investment income (loss)

    (216,263     218,823  
     

Net realized gain (loss) on:

       

Investments

          (1,153

Swap agreements

    5,567,673       (2,081,925

Futures contracts

    2,114,628       4,662,605  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (1,993,048     (8,634,094

Foreign currency transactions

    7,376       (342,854

Net realized gain (loss)

    5,696,629       (6,397,421
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

          (10,988

Swap agreements

    (584,033     (851,244

Futures contracts

    1,217,972       (3,799,687

Forward foreign currency contracts

    2,814,610       1,527,161  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    (3,306     (71,852

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    3,445,243       (3,206,610

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    9,141,872       (9,604,031

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $     8,925,609     $     (9,385,208

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Global
Multifactor Macro
    Transamerica Managed
Futures Strategy
 
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

From operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (216,263   $ (1,333,614   $ 218,823     $ (1,212,247

Net realized gain (loss)

    5,696,629       (606,152     (6,397,421     (17,742,547

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    3,445,243       (5,415,051     (3,206,610     5,159,074  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    8,925,609       (7,354,817     (9,385,208     (13,795,720
         

Distributions (A):

               

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (4,578,138           (28,018      

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders from

               

Net investment income

                      (234,782

Net realized gains

          (5,429,639            

Return of capital

                      (1,749,421

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (4,578,138     (5,429,639     (28,018     (1,984,203
         

Capital share transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    7,991,036       11,358,198       57,090,315       21,650,758  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

    4,578,138       5,429,639       28,018       1,984,203  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (48,567,389     (46,331,974     (45,603,176     (49,158,191

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (35,998,215     (29,544,137     11,515,157       (25,523,230

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (31,650,744     (42,328,593     2,101,931       (41,303,153
         

Net assets:

               

Beginning of year

        124,356,738       166,685,331       160,880,519       202,183,672  

End of year

  $ 92,705,994     $     124,356,738     $     162,982,450     $     160,880,519  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net

investment income (loss) (A)

        $ (6,117,362         $ (52,151,554
         

Capital share transactions - shares:

               

Shares issued

    882,905       1,276,509       7,231,376       2,788,284  

Shares reinvested

    534,829       581,955       3,565       246,791  

Shares redeemed

    (5,442,706     (5,067,150     (5,952,165     (6,189,604

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    (4,024,972     (3,208,686     1,282,776       (3,154,529

 

(A)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015(A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 8.98     $ 9.77     $ 10.06     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.02     (0.09     (0.13 )(C)      (0.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.83       (0.37     0.23       0.16  

Total investment operations

    0.81       (0.46     0.10       0.06  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.35           (0.39      

Net realized gains

          (0.33            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.33     (0.39      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.44     $ 8.98     $ 9.77     $ 10.06  

Total return

    9.46     (5.09 )%      1.01     0.60 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   92,706     $   124,357     $   166,685     $   222,239  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.48     2.49     2.22     1.93 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.50     1.50     1.50 %(D)      1.50 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.21 )%      (0.96 )%      (1.36 )%(D)      (1.49 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (G)

                %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 3, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy  
  October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2014
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.77     $ 8.47     $ 11.06     $ 10.28     $ 10.10  

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       (0.06     (0.10 )(B)      (0.15     (0.14

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.37     (0.55     (0.37     1.46       0.64  

Total investment operations

    (0.36     (0.61     (0.47     1.31       0.50  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(C)      (0.01     (1.11     (0.08     (0.04

Net realized gains

                (1.01     (0.45     (0.28

Return of capital

          (0.08                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.00 )(C)      (0.09     (2.12     (0.53     (0.32

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.41     $ 7.77     $ 8.47     $ 11.06     $ 10.28  

Total return

    (4.62 )%      (7.22 )%      (5.00 )%      12.89     4.97

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   162,982     $   160,881     $   202,184     $   325,631     $   413,887  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.36     2.29     2.02     1.68     1.68

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45     1.45     1.44 %(B)      1.42     1.42

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.12     (0.72 )%      (1.13 )%(B)      (1.37 )%      (1.39 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate (E)

                   

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Does not include portfolio activity of the investment companies and/or ETFs in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund

 

Fund

Transamerica Core Bond (“Core Bond”)

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities (“Global Real Estate Securities”)

Transamerica International Value (“International Value”) (A)

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy (“Long/Short Strategy”)

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (“Mid Cap Value”)

Transamerica Total Return (“Total Return”)

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro (“Global Multifactor Macro”) (B)

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (“Managed Futures Strategy”) (B)

 

 

(A)   Fund commenced operations on August 31, 2018.
(B)   Transamerica Cayman Global Multifactor Macro, Ltd. and Transamerica Cayman Managed Futures Strategy, Ltd. are wholly-owned subsidiaries which act as investment vehicles for Global Multifactor Macro and Managed Futures Strategy, respectively. Please reference the Basis for Consolidation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Global Real Estate Securities, Global Multifactor Macro and Managed Futures Strategy are “non-diversified” Funds, as defined under the 1940 Act.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by the Funds’ current prospectuses, which contain additional information about the Funds, including risks as well as investment objectives and strategies.

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of a Fund without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation, and review, of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation, and review, of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the Net Asset Values (“NAV”); shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory

 

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1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. BASIS FOR CONSOLIDATION

Transamerica Cayman Global Multifactor Macro, Ltd. and Transamerica Cayman Managed Futures Strategy, Ltd. (each, a “Subsidiary” and collectively, the “Subsidiaries”) are organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands and are wholly-owned subsidiaries which act as investment vehicles for Global Multifactor Macro and Managed Futures Strategy, respectively. The principal purpose of investment of the Subsidiaries is to allow the Funds noted above to gain exposure to the commodity markets within the limitations of the federal tax law requirements applicable to regulated investment companies.

As of October 31, 2018, each Subsidiary as a percentage of each Fund’s net assets is as follows:

 

Fund   Subsidiary   Value     Percentage
of Net
Assets
 

Global Multifactor Macro

  Transamerica Cayman Global Multifactor Macro, Ltd.   $   21,354,923       23.04

Managed Futures Strategy

  Transamerica Cayman Managed Futures Strategy, Ltd.     37,317,270       22.90  

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

Foreign currency denominated investments: The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the closing exchange rate each day. The cost of foreign securities purchased and any realized gains or losses are translated at the prevailing exchange rates in effect on the date of the respective transaction. Each Fund combines fluctuations from currency exchange rates and fluctuations in value when computing net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments.

Net foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include, foreign currency fluctuations between trade date and settlement date of investment security transactions, gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts, and the difference between the receivable amounts of interest and dividends recorded in the accounting records in U.S. dollars and the amounts actually received.

Foreign currency denominated assets may involve risks not typically associated with domestic transactions. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, and possible adverse political, social, and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on the specific identification basis. Dividend income, if any, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, in the case of foreign securities, as soon as the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend dates, net of foreign taxes. Interest income, if any, including accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is recorded on the accrual basis commencing on the settlement date.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Foreign taxes: The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by the countries in which they invest, with respect to their investments in issuers existing or operating in such countries. The Funds may also be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable when the related income or capital gains are earned or unrealized, and based upon the current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which the Funds invest. Some countries require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales earned by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions of foreign capital remittances abroad.

 

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Cash overdraft: Throughout the year, the Funds may have cash overdraft balances. A fee is incurred on these overdrafts, calculated by multiplying the overdraft by a rate based on the federal funds rate.

Payables, if any, are reflected as Due to custodian within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Expenses, if any, from U.S. cash overdrafts are reflected in Custody fees within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations. Expenses, if any, from foreign cash overdrafts are reflected in Other expenses within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Commission recapture: The sub-adviser(s), to the extent consistent with the best execution and usual commission rate policies and practices, may elect to place security transactions of the Funds with broker/dealers with which other funds or portfolios advised by TAM have established a commission recapture program. A commission recapture program is any arrangement under which a broker/dealer applies a portion of the commissions received by such broker/dealer on the security transactions to the Funds. In no event will commissions, paid by the Funds, be used to pay expenses that would otherwise be borne by any other funds or portfolios advised by TAM, or by any other party.

Commissions recaptured are included within Net realized gain (loss) within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2018, commissions recaptured are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any commissions recaptured during the year.

 

Fund    Commissions
Recaptured
 

Global Real Estate Securities

   $   6,915  

Mid Cap Value

     2,709  

Statement of cash flows: GAAP requires entities providing financial statements that report both a financial position and results of operations to also provide a Statement of Cash Flows for each period for which results of operations are provided, but exempts investment companies meeting certain conditions. These conditions may include the enterprise had little or no debt, based on the average debt outstanding during the period, little or no illiquid investments, and little or no investments classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, in relation to average total assets. Funds with certain degrees of borrowing activity, typically through the use of sale-buyback financing transactions, line of credit borrowing, short sale transactions, illiquid investments, or Level 3 classified securities have been determined to be at a level requiring a Statement of Cash Flows. A Statement of Cash Flows has been prepared for Long/Short Strategy using the indirect method which requires net change in net assets resulting from operations to be adjusted to reconcile to net cash flows from operating activities.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

4. SECURITY VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

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

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative instruments.

 

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The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2018, is disclosed within the Security Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Equity securities: Securities are stated at the last reported sales price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the security is principally traded. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are generally categorized in Level 2 or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Foreign equity securities: Securities in which the primary trading market closes at the same time or after the NYSE, are valued based on quotations from the primary market in which they are traded and are categorized in Level 1. Because many foreign securities markets and exchanges close prior to the close of the NYSE, closing prices for foreign securities in those markets or on those exchanges do not reflect the events that occur after that close. Certain foreign securities may be fair valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures or ETFs and the movement of certain indices of securities based on a statistical analysis of their historical relationship; such valuations generally are categorized in Level 2.

Investment companies: Certain investment companies are valued at the NAV of the underlying funds as the practical expedient. These investment companies are not included within the fair value hierarchy. Certain other investment companies are valued at the actively traded NAV of the underlying funds and no valuation adjustments are applied. These investment companies are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities lending collateral: Securities lending collateral is invested in a money market fund which is valued at the NAV and no valuation adjustments are applied. Securities lending collateral is categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Asset-backed securities: The fair value of asset-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield, and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

Commercial paper: Commercial paper is valued using amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Corporate debt securities: The fair value of corporate debt securities is estimated using various techniques, which consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, fundamental data relating to the issuer, and credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. While most corporate debt securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they are categorized in Level 3.

Foreign government obligations: Foreign government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. Foreign government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

 

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Mortgage-backed securities: The fair value of mortgage-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider issuer type, coupon, cash flows, mortgage prepayment projection tables and adjustable rate mortgage evaluations that incorporate index data, periodic life caps and the next coupon reset date. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

Municipal government obligations: The fair value of municipal government obligations and variable rate notes is estimated based on models that consider, among other factors, information received from market makers and broker-dealers, current trades, bid-want lists, offerings, market movements, the liquidity of the bond, state of issuance, benchmark yield curves, and bond or note insurance. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

Repurchase agreements: Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Short-term notes: The Funds normally value short-term government and U.S. government agency securities using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. Short-term government and U.S. government agency securities generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

U.S. government agency obligations: U.S. government agency obligations are comprised of two main categories consisting of agency issued debt and mortgage pass-throughs. Generally, agency issued debt securities are valued in a manner similar to U.S. government obligations. Mortgage pass-throughs include to be announced (“TBA”) securities and mortgage pass-through certificates. Generally, TBA securities and mortgage pass-throughs are valued using dealer quotations. Depending on market activity levels and whether quotations or other observable data are used, these securities are typically categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

U.S. government obligations: U.S. government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. U.S. government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Derivative instruments: Centrally cleared or listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative contracts include forward, swap, swaption, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or commodity prices. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the fair value of the OTC derivative products are modeled taking into account the counterparties’ creditworthiness and using a series of techniques, including simulation models. Many pricing models do not entail material subjectivity because the methodologies employed do not necessitate significant judgments and the pricing inputs are observed from actively quoted markets, as is the case of interest rate swap and option contracts. The majority of OTC derivative products valued by the Funds using pricing models fall into this category and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

5. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Real estate investment trusts (“REIT”): REITs are pooled investment vehicles which invest primarily in income producing real estate, or real estate related loans or interests. Distributions received by REITs are classified at management’s estimate of the dividend income, return of capital and capital gains. Estimates are based on information available at year-end, which includes the previous fiscal year’s classification. The actual amounts of dividend income, return of capital, and capital gains are only determined by each REIT after the fiscal year end and may differ from the estimated amounts. Upon notification from the REITs, some of the distributions received may be re-classified and recorded as a return of capital or capital gains. There are certain additional risks involved in investing in REITs. These include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, changes in zoning laws, real estate values, property taxes, and interest rates.

REITs held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Restricted and illiquid securities: The Funds may invest in unregulated restricted securities. Restricted and illiquid securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or are illiquid. Restricted securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at the current valuation may be difficult.

 

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Restricted and illiquid securities held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Treasury inflation-protected securities (“TIPS”): Certain Funds may invest in TIPS, which are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation/deflation. If the index measuring inflation/deflation rises or falls, the principal value of TIPS will be adjusted upward or downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a larger or smaller principal amount) will be increased or reduced, respectively. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds and notes. For bonds and notes that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

TIPS held at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The adjustments, if any, to principal due to inflation/deflation are reflected as increases/decreases to Interest income within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations, with a corresponding adjustment to Investments, at cost within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward, and to be announced (“TBA”) commitment transactions: The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment basis. When-issued and forward commitment transactions are made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not yet been issued in the market. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions to obtain an advantageous price and yield at the time of the transaction. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions for the purpose of acquiring securities, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Funds may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the Funds are not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Delayed-delivery transactions involve a commitment by the Funds to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery transactions are outstanding, the Funds will segregate with their custodian either cash, U.S. government securities, or other liquid assets at least equal to the value or purchase commitments until payment is made. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. These transactions also involve a risk to the Funds if the other party to the transaction defaults on its obligation to make payment or delivery, and the Funds are delayed or prevented from completing the transaction. The Funds may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction after it is entered into, which may result in a realized gain or loss. When the Funds sell a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds do not participate in future gains and losses on the security.

TBA commitments are entered into to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date, typically not to exceed 45 days. TBAs are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines, or the value of the security sold increases, prior to settlement date, in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Funds’ other assets. Unsettled TBA commitments are valued at the current value of the underlying securities.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment transactions held at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Open trades, if any, are reflected as When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased or sold within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

6. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Funds may engage in borrowing transactions as a means of raising cash to satisfy redemption requests, for other temporary or emergency purposes or, to the extent permitted by their investment policies, to raise additional cash to be invested in other securities or instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

 

 

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Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which place limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. As of October 31, 2018, the Funds have not utilized the program.

Repurchase agreements: In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security and simultaneously commit to resell that security to the seller at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. Securities purchased subject to a repurchase agreement are held at the Funds’ custodian, or designated sub-custodian related to tri-party repurchase agreements, and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must be collateralized by securities with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the resale price. The Funds will bear the risk of value fluctuations until the securities can be sold and may encounter delays and incur costs in liquidating the securities. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the seller, delays and costs may be incurred.

Repurchase agreements are subject to netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments, and as part of Repurchase agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities are shown on a gross basis. The value of the related collateral for each repurchase agreement, as reflected within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments, exceeds the value of each repurchase agreement at October 31, 2018.

Repurchase agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Reverse repurchase agreements: The Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements in which the Funds sell portfolio securities and agree to repurchase them from the buyer at a specified date and price. The Funds may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be a form of borrowing. Pursuant to the terms of the reverse repurchase agreements, the Funds’ custodian must segregate assets with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the repurchase price. In periods of increased demand for the security, the Funds may receive a fee for use of the security by the counterparty, which may result in interest income to the Funds. Reverse repurchase agreements involve leverage risk and also the risk that the market value of the securities that the Funds are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price. The Funds are subject to the risk that the buyer under the agreement may file for bankruptcy, become insolvent, or otherwise default on its obligations to the Funds. In the event of a default by the counterparty, there may be delays, costs and risks of loss involved in the Funds exercising their rights under the agreement, or those rights may be limited by other contractual agreements.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds’ average borrowings are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any reverse repurchase agreements during the period.

 

Fund   

Average

Daily

Borrowing

    

Number

of Days

Outstanding

    

Weighted

Average

Interest Rate

 

Total Return

   $     88,997,242        365        1.87

Open reverse repurchase agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The interest expense is included in Interest income on the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Sale-buyback: The Funds may enter into sale-buyback financing transactions. The Funds account for sale-buyback financing transactions as borrowing transactions and realize gains and losses on these transactions at the end of the roll period. Sale-buyback financing transactions involve sales by the Funds of securities and simultaneously contracts to repurchase the same or substantially similar securities at an agreed upon price and date.

The Funds forgo principal and interest paid during the roll period on the securities sold in a sale-buyback financing transaction. The Funds are compensated by the difference between the current sales price and the price for the future purchase (often referred to as the “price drop”), as well as by any interest earned on the proceeds of the securities sold. Sale-buyback financing transactions may be renewed with a new sale and a repurchase price and a cash settlement made at each renewal without physical delivery of the securities subject to the contract. Sale-buyback financing transactions expose the Funds to risks such as, the buyer under the agreement may file

 

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for bankruptcy, become insolvent, or otherwise default on its obligations to the Funds, the market value of the securities the Funds are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price. The Funds’ obligations under a sale-buyback typically would be offset by liquid assets equal in value to the amount of the Funds’ forward commitment to repurchase the subject security. Sale-buyback financing transactions accounted for as borrowing transactions are excluded from the Funds’ portfolio turnover rates. The Funds recognize price drop fee income on a straight line basis over the period of the roll. For the year ended October 31, 2018, Total Return earned price drop fee income of $33,251. The price drop fee income is included in Interest income within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The outstanding payable for securities to be repurchased, if any, is included in Payable for sale-buyback financing transactions within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The interest expense is included within Interest income on the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand of the security, the Funds may receive a fee for use of the security by the counterparty, which may result in interest income to the Funds, and is reflected in Interest income on the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds’ average borrowings are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any sale-buybacks during the year.

 

Fund   

Average

Daily

Borrowing

    

Number

of Days

Outstanding

    

Weighted

Average

Interest Rate

 

Total Return

   $     4,579,843        260        1.65

Open sale-buyback financing transactions at October 31, 2018, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Securities lending: Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street serves as securities lending agent to the Funds pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the Funds to risks such as, the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the Funds may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the Funds may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge cash collateral with a value of at least 102% of the current value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities loaned. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Funds in the case of default of any securities borrower.

Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust – Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. By lending securities, the Funds seek to increase their net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected in Net income (loss) from securities lending within the Statements of Operations and is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at October 31, 2018, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Short sales: A short sale is a transaction in which the Funds sell securities they do not own, but have borrowed, in anticipation of a decline in the fair market value of the securities. The Funds are obligated to replace the borrowed securities at the market price at the time of replacement. The Funds’ obligation to replace the securities borrowed in connection with a short sale is fully secured by collateral deposited with the custodian. In addition, the Funds consider the short sale to be a borrowing by the Funds that is subject to the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act. Short sales represent an aggressive trading practice with a high risk/return potential, and short sales involve special considerations. Risks of short sales include that possible losses from short sales may be unlimited (e.g., if the price of stocks sold short rises), whereas losses from direct purchases of securities are limited to the total amount invested, and the Funds may be unable to replace borrowed securities sold short.

The Funds investing in short sales are liable for any dividends and/or interest payable on securities in a short position and these payables, if any, are reflected as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds also bear other costs, such as charges for the prime brokerage accounts, in connection with short positions. These costs are reported as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Open short sale transactions at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments and are reflected in Securities sold short, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2018. Funds not listed in the subsequent table have not entered into secured borrowing transactions.

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Core Bond

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 4,129,693     $     $     $     $ 4,129,693  

Foreign Government Obligations

    425,447                         425,447  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

    514,825                         514,825  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 5,069,965     $     $     $     $ 5,069,965  

Total Borrowings

  $ 5,069,965     $     $     $     $ 5,069,965  
                                         

International Value

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 102,680     $     $     $     $ 102,680  

Total Borrowings

  $ 102,680     $     $     $     $ 102,680  
                                         

Mid Cap Value

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 1,038,906     $     $     $     $ 1,038,906  

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,038,906     $     $     $     $ 1,038,906  
                                         

Total Return

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 13,481,422     $     $     $     $ 13,481,422  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

 

U.S. Government Obligations

  $ 1,434,375     $ 80,981,875     $ 17,543,625     $ 749,000     $ 100,708,875  

Cash

    (253,000                       (253,000

Total Reverse Repurchase Agreements

  $ 1,181,375     $ 80,981,875     $ 17,543,625     $ 749,000     $ 100,455,875  

Sale Buy-back Transactions

 

U.S. Government Obligations

  $ 1,036,048     $ 11,410,814     $     $     $ 12,446,862  

Total Borrowings

  $     15,698,845     $     92,392,689     $     17,543,625     $     749,000     $     126,384,159  
                                         

7. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Funds’ investment objectives allow the Funds to use various types of derivative contracts, including option contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts, and forward foreign currency contracts. Derivatives are investments whose value is primarily derived from underlying assets, indices or reference rates and may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of the Funds’ investment objectives, the Funds may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to certain market risks, including:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of fixed income securities due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates.

Foreign exchange rate risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or liability due to changes in the currency exchange rates.

Equity risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

Credit risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a financial instrument to make further principal or interest payments on an obligation or commitment that it has to the Funds.

 

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Commodity risk: Commodity risk relates to the change in value of commodities or commodity indices as they relate to increases or decreases in the commodities market. Commodities are physical assets that have tangible properties. Examples of these types of assets are crude oil, heating oil, metals, livestock, and agricultural products.

The Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Funds will be unable to sell or close out the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligations to the Funds. Investing in derivatives may also involve greater risks than investing directly in the underlying assets, such as losses in excess of any initial investment and collateral received. In addition, there may be the risk that the change in value of the derivative contract does not correspond to the change in value of the underlying instrument.

The Funds’ exposure to market risk factors and certain other associated risks are summarized by derivative type as follows:

Option contracts: The Funds are subject to equity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds may enter into option contracts to manage exposure to various market fluctuations. The Funds may purchase or write call and put options on securities and derivative instruments in which each Fund owns or may invest. Options are valued at the average of the bid and ask price established each day at the close of the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Options are marked-to-market daily to reflect the current value of the option. The primary risks associated with options are an imperfect correlation between the change in value of the securities held and the prices of the option contracts, the possibility of an illiquid market, and an inability of the counterparty to meet the contract terms. Options can be traded through an exchange or through privately negotiated arrangements with a dealer in an OTC transaction. Options traded on an exchange are generally cleared through a clearinghouse such as the Options Clearing Corp.

Options on exchange-traded funds and/or securities: The Funds may purchase or write options on ETFs and/or securities. Purchasing or writing options on ETFs and/or securities gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell a specified ETF and/or security as an underlying instrument for the option contract.

Options on foreign currency: The Funds may purchase or write foreign currency options. Purchasing or writing options on foreign currency gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell the currency and will specify the amount of currency and a rate of exchange that may be exercised by a specified date.

Options on indices: The Funds may purchase or write options on indices. Purchasing or writing an option on indices gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell the cash from the underlying index. The exercise of the option will result in a cash transfer and gain or loss depends on the change in the underlying index.

Options on futures: The Funds may purchase or write options on futures. Purchasing or writing options on futures gives the Funds the right, but not obligation to buy or sell a position on a futures contract at the specified option exercise price at any time during the period of the option.

Credit default swaptions: The Funds may purchase or write credit default swaption agreements which are options to enter into a pre-defined swap agreement by some specific date in the future. Purchasing or writing credit default swaptions gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell credit protection on a specific reference with a specific maturity.

Interest rate swaptions: The Funds may purchase or write interest rate swaption agreements which are options to enter into a pre-defined swap agreement by some specific date in the future. The writer of the swaption becomes the counterparty to the swap if the buyer exercises. The interest rate swaption agreement will specify whether the buyer of the swaption will be a fixed-rate receiver or a fixed-rate payer upon exercise.

Purchased options: Purchasing call options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. The Funds pay premiums, which are included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid from options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss.

Written options: Writing call options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing put options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. When the Funds write a covered call or put option, the premium received is recorded as a liability within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. Premiums received from written options which expire

 

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unexercised are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or currency underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds selling or buying a security or currency at a price different from the current market value.

Open option contracts at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Swap agreements: Swap agreements are bilaterally negotiated agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to exchange or swap investments, cash flows, assets, foreign currencies, or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements can be executed in a bilateral privately negotiated arrangement with a dealer in an OTC transaction or executed on a regular market. Certain swaps regardless of the venue of execution are required to be cleared through a clearinghouse (“centrally cleared swap agreements”). Centrally cleared swap agreements listed or traded on a multilateral platform, are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the corresponding exchange. For centrally cleared credit default swap agreements the clearing exchange requires all members to provide applicable levels across complete term levels. Centrally cleared interest rate swap agreements are valued using a pricing model that references the underlying rates including but not limited to the overnight index swap rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rate to calculate the daily settlement price. The Funds may enter into credit default, cross-currency, interest rate, total return, and other forms of swap agreements to manage exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, and commodity risks. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency. Centrally cleared swap agreements are marked-to-market daily based upon values from third party vendors, which may include a registered exchange, or quotations from market makers to the extent available and the change in value, if any, is recorded as Variation margin receivable (payable) on centrally cleared swap agreements within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

For OTC swap agreements, payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected in OTC swap agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments made or received upon entering into the swap agreements to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Additionally, these upfront payments, as well as any periodic payments received or paid by the Fund, including any liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap are recorded as part of Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Credit default swap agreements: The Funds are subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds enter into credit default swap agreements to manage their exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market to reduce their risk exposure to defaults of corporate and sovereign issuers, or to create exposure to corporate or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed. Credit default swap agreements involve the exchange of a fixed rate premium for protection against the loss in value of an underlying security in the event of a defined credit event, such as payment default or bankruptcy (buy protection).

Under a credit default swap agreement, one party acts as a guarantor by receiving the fixed periodic payment in exchange for the commitment to purchase the underlying security at par if the defined credit event occurs (sell protection). The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk, either as the protection seller or as the protection buyer, is the notional amount of the contract. This risk is mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Funds and the counterparty, and by the posting of collateral.

Certain Funds sell credit default swap agreements, which exposes them to risk of loss from credit risk related events specified in the contracts. Although contract-specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium. If a defined credit event had occurred during the period, the swap agreements’ credit-risk-related contingent features would have been triggered, and the Funds would have been required to pay the notional amounts for the credit default swap agreements with a sell protection less the value of the contracts’ related reference obligations.

Interest rate swap agreements: The Funds are subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. Because the Funds hold fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk, the Funds enter into interest rate swap agreements. Under an interest rate swap agreement, two parties will exchange cash flows based on a notional principal amount. Funds with interest rate agreements can elect to pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate, or receive a fixed rate and pay a floating rate, on a notional principal amount. The risks of interest rate swap agreements include changes in market conditions which will affect the value of the contract or the cash flows, and the possible inability of the

 

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counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparties over the contracts’ remaining lives, to the extent that amount is positive. This risk is mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Funds and the counterparty, and by the posting of collateral.

Total return swap agreements: The Funds are subject to commodity risk, equity risk, and other risks related to the underlying investments of the swap agreement in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The value of the commodity-linked investments held by the Funds can be affected by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, overall market movements and other factors affecting the value of particular industries or commodities, such as weather, disease, embargoes, acts of war or terrorism, or political and regulatory developments. Commodity-linked derivatives are available from a relatively small number of issuers, subjecting a Fund’s investments in commodity-linked derivatives to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the issuer of the commodity-linked derivative will not fulfill its contractual obligations. Total return swap agreements on commodities involve commitments whereby cash flows are exchanged based on the price of a commodity in exchange for either a fixed or floating price or rate. One party would receive payments based on the market value of the commodity involved and pay a fixed amount. Total return swap agreements on indices involve commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market-linked return. One counterparty pays out the total return of a specific reference entity, which may be an equity, index, or bond, and in return receives a regular stream of payments.

Open centrally cleared swap agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Centrally cleared swap agreements are marked-to-market daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the variation margin is recorded, if applicable, and is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on centrally cleared swap agreements within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Open OTC swap agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The value, as applicable, is shown in OTC swap agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures contracts: The Funds are subject to equity and commodity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds use futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and commodities, interest rates, or foreign currencies. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds are required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or in securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are paid or received by the Funds, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Funds. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds bear the risk of equity and commodity prices, interest rates, or exchange rates moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize losses. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Futures contracts are generally entered into on a regulated futures exchange and cleared through a clearinghouse associated with the exchange.

Open futures contracts at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Variation margin, if applicable, is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on futures contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward foreign currency contracts: The Funds are subject to foreign exchange rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against exchange rate risk arising from investments in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Additionally, Managed Futures Strategy utilizes forward foreign currency contracts for speculative purposes. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily, with the change in value recorded as an unrealized gain or loss and is shown in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are settled, a realized gain or loss is incurred and is shown in Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations. Risks may arise from changes in market value of the underlying currencies and from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward foreign currency contracts are traded in the OTC inter-bank currency dealer market.

Open forward foreign currency contracts at October 31, 2018, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

 

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The following is a summary of the location and each Fund’s fair values of derivative investments disclosed, if any, within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2018. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have derivative investments during the year.

 

Asset Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

           

Options and swaptions:

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A) (B)

  $ 49,701     $ 56     $     $     $     $ 49,757  

Centrally cleared swaps:

           

Centrally cleared swap agreements, at value (B) (C)

    2,897,928                   686,973             3,584,901  

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

                      9,530             9,530  

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (B) (D)

    1,672,636                               1,672,636  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          5,368,490                         5,368,490  

Total

  $   4,620,265     $   5,368,546     $     $   696,503     $     $   10,685,314  
                                                 

Global Multifactor Macro

           

Centrally cleared swaps:

           

Centrally cleared swap agreements, at value (B) (C)

  $ 5,102,428     $     $     $     $     $ 5,102,428  

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

    783,831             110,371             3,554       897,756  

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (B) (D)

    94,287             1,683,922             455,701       2,233,910  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          2,385,289                         2,385,289  

Total

  $ 5,980,546     $ 2,385,289     $ 1,794,293     $     $ 459,255     $ 10,619,383  
                                                 

Managed Futures Strategy

           

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

  $ 1,685,545     $     $ 64,379     $     $     $ 1,749,924  

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (B) (D)

    1,500,186             1,332,939             221,231       3,054,356  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          7,169,533                         7,169,533  

Total

  $ 3,185,731     $ 7,169,533     $   1,397,318     $     $ 221,231     $ 11,973,813  
                                                 

 

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Liability Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

           

Options and swaptions:

           

Written options and swaptions, at value (B)

  $ (91,049   $ (331,963   $     $     $     $ (423,012

Centrally cleared swaps:

           

Centrally cleared swap agreements, at value (B) (C)

    (1,014,268                 (411,041           (1,425,309

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

                      (220,867           (220,867

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (B) (D)

    (1,472,040                             (1,472,040

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          (2,774,382                       (2,774,382

Total

  $   (2,577,357   $ (3,106,345   $     $   (631,908   $     $ (6,315,610
                                                 

Global Multifactor Macro

           

Centrally cleared swaps:

           

Centrally cleared swap agreements, at value (B) (C)

  $ (1,856,126   $     $     $     $     $ (1,856,126

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

    (17,051           (348,269           (7,149     (372,469

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (B) (D)

    (94,164           (602,417           (536,369     (1,232,950

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          (1,770,756                       (1,770,756

Total

  $ (1,967,341   $ (1,770,756   $ (950,686   $     $ (543,518   $ (5,232,301
                                                 

Managed Futures Strategy

           

OTC Swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

  $ (124,187   $     $ (1,293,394   $     $     $ (1,417,581

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (B) (D)

    (98,638           (401,793           (1,319,598     (1,820,029

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          (7,883,142                       (7,883,142

Total

  $ (222,825   $   (7,883,142   $   (1,695,187   $     $   (1,319,598   $   (11,120,752
                                                 

 

(A)   Included within Investments, at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(B)   May include exchange-traded derivatives which are not subject to a master netting arrangement, or another similar arrangement.
(C)   Included within Value of centrally cleared swap agreements as reported in the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(D)   Included within Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following is a summary of the location and the effect of derivative investments, if any, within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2018.

 

Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $ 6,331     $ (1,986   $     $     $ (4,634   $ (289

Written options and swaptions

    184,102         1,134,719             4,632             1,323,453  

Swap agreements

    3,678,776                   451,396             4,130,172  

Futures contracts

    (6,323,528                             (6,323,528

Forward foreign currency contracts

          (137,503                       (137,503

Total

  $   (2,454,319   $   995,230     $     $   456,028     $ (4,634   $   (1,007,695
                                                 

 

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Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments

 
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Global Multifactor Macro

           

Swap agreements

  $ 6,182,632     $     $ (1,238,148   $     $ 623,189     $ 5,567,673  

Futures contracts

    432,505             (419,997           2,102,120       2,114,628  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          (1,993,048                       (1,993,048

Total

  $ 6,615,137     $ (1,993,048   $ (1,658,145   $     $ 2,725,309     $ 5,689,253  
                                                 

Managed Futures Strategy

           

Swap agreements

  $ 253,647     $     $ (2,335,572   $     $     $ (2,081,925

Futures contracts

    310,854             (603,604           4,955,355       4,662,605  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          (8,634,094                       (8,634,094

Total

  $ 564,501     $   (8,634,094   $   (2,939,176   $     $ 4,955,355     $   (6,053,414
                                                 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

           

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $ 308,391     $ (5,667   $     $     $     $ 302,724  

Written options and swaptions

    (381,544     (46,109                       (427,653

Swap agreements

    523,454                   (160,886           362,568  

Futures contracts

    1,788,673                               1,788,673  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          2,706,981                         2,706,981  

Total

  $ 2,238,974     $ 2,655,205     $     $ (160,886   $     $ 4,733,293  
                                                 

Global Multifactor Macro

           

Swap agreements

  $ 163,816     $     $ (826,788   $     $ 78,939     $ (584,033

Futures contracts

    (149,845           1,577,384             (209,567     1,217,972  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          2,814,610                         2,814,610  

Total

  $ 13,971     $ 2,814,610     $ 750,596     $     $ (130,628   $ 3,448,549  
                                                 

Managed Futures Strategy

           

Swap agreements

  $ 1,428,564     $     $ (2,279,808   $     $     $ (851,244

Futures contracts

    773,869             (2,332,919           (2,240,637     (3,799,687

Forward foreign currency contracts

          1,527,161                         1,527,161  

Total

  $ 2,202,433     $ 1,527,161     $ (4,612,727   $     $   (2,240,637   $ (3,123,770
                                                 

 

(A)   Included within Net realized gain (loss) on Investments in the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(B)   Included within Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Investments in the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following is a summary of the ending monthly average volume on derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2018.

 

    Purchased Options
and Swaptions
at value
    Written Options and
Swaptions at value
    Swap
Agreements
at Notional
Amount
    Futures Contracts at
Notional Amount
    Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts at
Contract Amount
 
Fund   Calls     Puts     Calls     Puts            Long     Short     Purchased     Sold     Cross
Currency
 
Total Return   $   349     $   115,895     $   (194,432   $   (163,375   $   339,870,609       267,303,846       (721,115,385   $   181,444,230     $   329,278,624     $   146,795  
Global Multifactor Macro                             1,297,187,387       13,235,947       (4,563,210,631     163,877,197       177,136,688        
Managed Futures Strategy                             201,342,434       700,000,105       (577,364,927     373,263,587       376,201,190        

The Funds typically enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) or similar master agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with their contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce credit risk to counterparties.

 

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ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty.

Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties and typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Funds and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Funds exercise their right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Funds’ net liability may be delayed or denied.

Collateral requirements: Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (futures contracts, exchange-traded options, and exchange-traded swap agreements) while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives (forward foreign currency exchange contracts, OTC options, and OTC swap agreements). For OTC derivatives, under standard derivatives agreements, the Funds may be required to post collateral on derivatives if the Funds are in a net liability position with the counterparty exceeding certain amounts. Additionally, counterparties may immediately terminate derivatives contracts if the Funds fail to maintain sufficient asset coverage for its contracts or its net assets decline by stated percentages.

For financial reporting proposes, cash collateral that has been pledged or received at the custodian and/or broker to cover obligations of each Fund, if any, is reported separately in Cash collateral pledged at custodian and/or broker, and Cash collateral received by the broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged to each Fund, if any, is disclosed within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer has been made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.

The following is a summary of the Funds’ OTC derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and net of the related collateral received/pledged by the Funds as of October 31, 2018. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset assets and liabilities that are subject to a master netting agreement or similar arrangement on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. See the Repurchase agreement section within the notes for offsetting and collateral information pertaining to repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements that are subject to master netting agreements. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have master netting agreements for open derivative positions during the year.

 

    Gross Amounts of
Assets
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
          Gross Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
       
Counterparty   Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Received (B)
    Net Amount     Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged (B)
    Net Amount  
    Assets     Liabilities  

Total Return

 

Bank of America N.A.

  $ 221,553     $ (221,553   $     $     $ 355,328     $ (221,553   $ (133,775   $  

Barclays Bank PLC

    562,618       (3,513     (550,000     9,105       3,513       (3,513            

BNP Paribas

    949,675       (268,993     (630,000     50,682       268,993       (268,993            

Citibank N.A.

    1,090,939       (496,986     (530,000     63,953       496,986       (496,986            

Deutsche Bank AG

    24,269       (1,866     (10,000     12,403       1,866       (1,866            

Goldman Sachs Bank

    207,387       (207,387                 297,811       (207,387           90,424  

Goldman Sachs International

    326                   326                          

HSBC Bank USA

    1,180,244       (406,998     (720,000     53,246       406,998       (406,998            

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

    774,344       (774,344                 1,025,806       (774,344     (251,462      

Merrill Lynch International

    9,204                   9,204                          

Nomura Global Financial Products, Inc.

                            19,034                   19,034  

Standard Chartered Bank

    212,482       (199,804           12,678       199,804       (199,804            

UBS AG

    192,488       (192,488                 308,732       (192,488     (116,244      

Other Derivatives (C)

    5,259,785                   5,259,785       2,930,739                   2,930,739  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   10,685,314     $   (2,773,932   $   (2,440,000   $   5,471,382     $   6,315,610     $   (2,773,932   $   (501,481   $   3,040,197  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Gross Amounts of
Assets
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
          Gross Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
       
Counterparty   Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Received (B)
    Net Amount     Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged (B)
    Net Amount  
    Assets     Liabilities  

Global Multifactor Macro

 

Citibank N.A.

  $ 2,388,843     $ (1,777,905   $ (610,938   $     $ 1,777,905     $ (1,777,905   $     $  

Goldman Sachs International

    81,508       (36,608     (44,900           36,608       (36,608            

Merrill Lynch International

    812,694       (328,712     (140,000     343,982       328,712       (328,712            

Other Derivatives (C)

    7,336,338                   7,336,338       3,089,076                   3,089,076  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   10,619,383     $   (2,143,225   $   (795,838   $   7,680,320     $   5,232,301     $   (2,143,225   $   —     $   3,089,076  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Managed Futures Strategy

 

Bank of America N.A.

  $ 1,605,496     $ (41,145   $ (1,564,351   $     $ 41,145     $ (41,145   $     $  

Citibank N.A.

    7,289,475       (7,289,475                 8,723,308       (7,289,475     (1,433,833      

Goldman Sachs International

                            22,223             (22,223      

Merrill Lynch International

    24,486       (24,486                 514,047       (24,486     (489,561      

Other Derivatives (C)

    3,054,356                   3,054,356       1,820,029                   1,820,029  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   11,973,813     $   (7,355,106   $   (1,564,351   $   3,054,356     $   11,120,752     $   (7,355,106   $   (1,945,617   $   1,820,029  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(A)   Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(B)   In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.
(C)   Other Derivatives, which includes future contracts, exchange-traded options and exchange-traded swap agreements, are not subject to a master netting arrangement or another similar arrangement. The amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the amount presented within the Schedule of Investments or Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

8. RISK FACTORS

Investing in the Funds involves certain key risks related to the Funds’ trading activity. Please reference the Funds’ prospectuses for a more complete discussion of the following risks, as well as other risks of investing in the Funds.

Arbitrage strategy risk: Securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy intend to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the values of two or more securities and may not perform as expected.

Emerging market risk: Investments in the securities of issuers located in or principally doing business in emerging markets are subject to heightened foreign investments risks. Emerging market countries tend to have economic, political and legal systems that are less fully developed and are less stable than those of more developed countries. Emerging market securities are often particularly sensitive to market movements because their market prices tend to reflect speculative expectations. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and in extreme price volatility.

Fixed income risk: The value of fixed income securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic or political conditions, inflation, changes in interest rates, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In addition, the value of a fixed income security may decline if the issuer or other obligor of the security fails to pay principal and/or interest, otherwise defaults or has its credit rating downgraded or is perceived to be less creditworthy, or the credit quality or value of any underlying assets declines. If the value of fixed-income securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment will go down. The value of your investment will generally go down when interest rates rise. Interest rates have been at historically low levels, so the Fund faces a heightened risk that interest rates may rise. A general rise in interest rates may cause investors to move out of fixed-income securities on a large scale, which could adversely affect the price and liquidity of fixed-income securities. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities.

Foreign investment risk: Investing in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involves additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Portfolio may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than U.S. markets. The value of the Portfolio’s investments may decline because of factors affecting a particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable or unsuccessful government actions, reduction of government or central bank support, political or financial instability or other adverse economic or political developments. Lack of information and weaker accounting standards also may affect the value of these securities.

 

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Growth risk: Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with returns on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks typically are particularly sensitive to market movements because their market prices tend to reflect future expectations. When it appears those expectations may not be met, the prices of growth securities typically fall. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

High-yield debt risk: High-yield debt securities, commonly referred to as “junk bonds,” are securities that are rated below “investment grade” or, if unrated, determined to be below investment grade by the sub-adviser. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of these bonds. Junk bonds are considered speculative, have a higher risk of default, tend to be less liquid and may be more difficult to value than higher grade securities. Junk bonds tend to be volatile and more susceptible to adverse events, credit downgrades and negative sentiments.

Real estate investment trusts (“REIT”) and real estate risk: Investments in the real estate industry are subject to risks associated with direct investment in real estate. These risks include declines in the value of real estate, adverse general and local economic conditions, increased competition, overbuilding and changes in operating expenses, property taxes or interest rates. A REIT’s performance depends on the types and locations of the properties it owns, how well it manages those properties and cash flow. REITs may have lower trading volumes and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets. In addition to its own expenses, a Portfolio will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management and other expenses paid by REITs in which it invests. U.S. REITs are subject to a number of highly technical tax-related rules and requirements; and a U.S. REIT’s failure to qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment generally available to U.S. REITs could result in corporate-level taxation, significantly reducing the return on an investment to the Portfolio.

Small and medium capitalization risk: Small or medium capitalization companies may be more at risk than large capitalization companies because, among other things, they may have limited product lines, operating history, market or financial resources, or because they may depend on a limited management group. The prices of securities of small and medium capitalization companies generally are more volatile than those of large capitalization companies and are more likely to be adversely affected than large capitalization companies by changes in earnings results and investor expectations or poor economic or market conditions. Securities of small and medium capitalization companies may underperform large capitalization companies, may be harder to sell at times and at prices the portfolio managers believe appropriate and may offer greater potential for losses.

9. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (“TPLIC”) and AUSA Holding Company (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon NV. TPLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”) and Aegon USA, LLC (“Aegon USA”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Aegon USA. Aegon USA is wholly owned by Aegon US Holding Corporation, which is wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by The Aegon Trust, which is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon NV, a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, AUIM, TFS and TCI. No interested trustee, who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM, receives compensation from the Funds.

As of October 31, 2018, the investment manager and/or other affiliated investment accounts held balances of each Fund as follows.

 

Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Core Bond

  $   1,109,798,586       94.67

Global Real Estate Securities

    17,847,047       80.34  

International Value

    9,145,753       100.00  

Long/Short Strategy

    12,008,509       100.00  

Mid Cap Value

    145,027,368       95.34  

Total Return

    657,549,261       88.14  

Global Multifactor Macro

    91,816,016       99.04  

Managed Futures Strategy

    161,727,485       99.23  
 

 

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Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily Average Net Assets (“ANA”) at the following rates:

 

Fund   Rate  

Core Bond

 

First $750 million

    0.450

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.390  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.375  

Over $1.5 billion up to $3 billion

    0.370  

Over $3 billion

    0.365  

Global Real Estate Securities

 

First $250 million

    0.830  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.805  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.730  

Over $1 billion

    0.680  

International Value

 

First $500 million

    0.710  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.700  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.680  

Over $2 billion up to $6 billion

    0.660  

Over $6 billion

    0.650  

Long/Short Strategy

 

First $300 million

    1.230  

Over $300 million up to $1 billion

    1.180  

Over $1 billion

    1.155  
Fund   Rate  

Mid Cap Value

 

Effective August 1, 2018

 

First $100 million

    0.880 %  

Over $100 million up to $750 million

    0.830  

Over $750 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.810  

Over $1.5 billion

    0.800  

Prior to August 1, 2018

 

First $100 million

    0.880  

Over $100 million

    0.830  

Total Return

 

First $250 million

    0.680  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.670  

Over $500 million up to $750 million

    0.660  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.630  

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.600  

Over $3 billion

    0.570  

Global Multifactor Macro

 

First $150 million

    1.250  

Over $150 million up to $300 million

    1.190  

Over $300 million up to $500 million

    1.140  

Over $500 million up to $600 million

    1.130  

Over $600 million

    1.080  

Managed Futures Strategy

 

First $500 million

    1.130  

Over $500 million

    1.080  
 

Transamerica Cayman Global Multifactor Macro, Ltd. and Transamerica Cayman Managed Futures Strategy, Ltd. entered into separate contracts with TAM for the management of the Subsidiaries pursuant to which the Subsidiaries pay TAM a fee that is the same, as a percentage of net assets, as the management fee of the Fund. TAM has contractually agreed to waive a portion of the Funds’ management fee in an amount equal to the management fee paid to TAM by the Subsidiaries. This management fee waiver, which is reflected in Expense waiver and/or reimbursement within the Consolidated Statements of Operations, may not be discontinued by TAM as long as its contract with the Subsidiaries is in place.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the amounts waived were $292,194 and $457,886 for Transamerica Cayman Global Multifactor Macro, Ltd. and Transamerica Cayman Managed Futures Strategy, Ltd., respectively, and are not subject to recapture.

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses excluding, as applicable, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations or the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have an operating expense limit during the year.

 

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9. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

Fund    Operating
Expense Limit (A)
     Prior Operating
Expense Limit (B)
 

Core Bond

     0.60   

Global Real Estate Securities

     N/A     

International Value

     1.00   

Long/Short Strategy

     1.59   

Mid Cap Value

     1.05   

Total Return

     0.70      N/A  

Global Multifactor Macro

     1.50   

Managed Futures Strategy

     1.45   

 

(A)   Current operation expense limit is effective through March 1, 2019.
(B)   No rate present indicates no change to the operating expense limit during the year.

TAM is entitled to recapture expenses accrued by the Funds for fees waived and/or reimbursed during any of the previous thirty-six months if on any day or month the estimated annualized Funds’ operating expenses are less than the stated annual operating expense limit or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2018 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of October 31, 2018, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have balances available for recapture by TAM during the year.

 

    Amounts Available        
Fund   2016     2017     2018     Total  

International Value

  $     $     $ 25,798     $ 25,798  

Long/Short Strategy

          25,487       12,061       37,548  

Total Return

                168,057       168,057  

Global Multifactor Macro

      851,269         1,117,901       730,526       2,699,696  

Managed Futures Strategy

    822,351       966,388         1,173,597         2,962,336  

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2018, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred no brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the adviser or sub-adviser(s) for the year ended October 31, 2018.

Cross-trades: The Funds are authorized to purchase or sell securities from and to other funds within TAM or between the Fund and other mutual funds or accounts advised by TAM or the sub-adviser, in each case in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act, when it is in the best interest of each Fund participating in the transaction.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds engaged in the following net cross-trade transactions, which resulted in net realized gains/(losses) as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table did not have 17a-7 transactions during the year.

 

Fund    Purchases      Sales      Net Realized Gains (Losses)

Total Return

   $   9,899,994      $   —      $  —

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

10. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

    Purchases of Securities     Sales/Maturities of Securities  
Fund   Long-Term     U.S. Government     Long-Term     U.S. Government  

Core Bond

  $   185,242,794     $ 157,405,857     $   219,754,958     $ 171,951,012  

Global Real Estate Securities

    37,876,140             41,560,081        

International Value

    10,195,551             294,941        

Long/Short Strategy

    33,863,935             35,910,407        

Mid Cap Value

    33,507,378             94,998,624        

Total Return

    880,367,933       72,224,396       698,237,477       57,648,644  

11. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales, interest written off, swaps, passive foreign investment companies, foreign currency transactions, security sold short, TIPS, dollar roll adjustments, partnership basis adjustments, subpart F income, futures contracts, options contracts and straddle deferral. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. The primary permanent differences are due to swaps, net operating losses, distribution re-designations, dividend expense reclass, paydown gain/loss, passive foreign investment companies, foreign currency transactions, partnership basis adjustments, capital loss carryforward expirations, broker fee reclasses, prior year real estate investment trust and non-real estate investment trust reversals, TIPS, capital gains tax reclass, adjustments to prior year accumulated balances, investment in wholly owned foreign subsidiaries and return of capital distributions from underlying investments. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. These permanent reclassifications are as follows:

 

Fund    Paid-in Capital      Total
Distributable Earnings
 

Core Bond

   $      $  

Global Real Estate Securities

       (11,729,463        11,729,463  

International Value

     (314      314  

Long/Short Strategy

     (414,974      414,974  

Mid Cap Value

             

Total Return

             

Global Multifactor Macro

     270,746        (270,746

Managed Futures Strategy

     4,071,927        (4,071,927

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

11. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

As of October 31, 2018, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) were as follows:

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
    Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Core Bond

  $   1,210,720,479     $ 5,436,828     $ (42,266,651   $ (36,829,823

Global Real Estate Securities

    22,045,551       1,316,702       (1,075,156     241,546  

International Value

    9,996,070       92,510       (960,652     (868,142

Long/Short Strategy

    12,112,528       3,292,013       (1,547,229     1,744,784  

Mid Cap Value

    96,364,358       61,080,478       (4,428,737     56,651,741  

Total Return

    1,297,172,079       11,697,552       (26,917,607     (15,220,055

Global Multifactor Macro

    83,302,632       21,938,148       (19,713,118     2,225,030  

Managed Futures Strategy

    176,129,772       2,834,664       (23,269,351     (20,434,687

As of October 31, 2018, the capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards.

 

    Unlimited  
Fund   Short-Term     Long-Term  

Core Bond

  $ 2,283,044     $ 4,124,227  

Global Real Estate Securities

           

International Value

    7,482        

Total Return

    9,962,714       4,921,144  

Managed Futures Strategy

    12,045,678       8,342,492  

During the year ended October 31, 2018, the capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

 

Fund    Capital Loss Carryforwards
Utilized/Expired
 

Global Real Estate Securities

   $   12,882,785  

Global Multifactor Macro

     4,314,291  

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

    2018 Distributions Paid From     2017 Distributions Paid From  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Tax Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Tax Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

Core Bond

  $ 38,247,090     $     $     $     $ 35,577,432     $     $     $  

Global Real Estate Securities

    959,199                         1,219,979                    

International Value

                                               

Long/Short Strategy

                1,591,832                         115,862        

Mid Cap Value

    1,920,557             17,316,867             2,380,194             16,569,432        

Total Return

    13,383,223                         20,458,543             3,073,345        

Global Multifactor Macro

    4,578,138                         371             5,429,268        

Managed Futures Strategy

    28,018                         234,782                   1,749,421  

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

11. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

As of October 31, 2018, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary Loss
Deferral
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Core Bond

  $ 37,783     $     $     —     $ (6,407,271   $     —     $ (5,737   $ (36,829,823

Global Real Estate Securities

    367,303                                     240,846  

International Value

    22,064                   (7,482                 (868,515

Long/Short Strategy

                438,905                   (42,488     1,744,784  

Mid Cap Value

    1,682,300             30,139,416                         56,651,741  

Total Return

    4,102,098                   (14,883,858           (40,395     (15,102,995

Global Multifactor Macro

                                  (7,161,856     2,213,370  

Managed Futures Strategy

                      (20,388,170           (35,495,139     (20,503,367

12. RECLASSIFICATION

Certain amounts prior to November 1, 2015, have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations. The Trust concluded that it was appropriate to reclassify certain borrowing costs, which relate to charges from a broker for securities sold short positions, as an expense which is included in Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Operations. Previously, the borrowing costs had been included in Net realized gain/(loss) on securities sold short within the Statements of Operations. Corresponding reclassifications have been made to Net investment income (loss) per share, Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share and Expenses to average net asset ratios within the Financial Highlights. The impact of the reclassification is an increase to realized gain (loss) and total expenses, and a decrease in net investment income. All impacted amounts, as identified within the Financial Highlights, have been adjusted for purposes of comparability.

13. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08 (“ASU 2017-08”), “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”. ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the implication, if any, of the additional requirements and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

In August 2018, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 (“ASU 2018-13”), “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820: Disclosure Framework), Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”. ASU 2018-13 eliminates the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the timing of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 does not eliminate the requirement to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements, or the reporting of changes in unrealized gains and losses for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 requires that information is provided about the measurement uncertainty of Level 3 fair value measurements as of the reporting date. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is eflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Final Rule on Disclosure Update and Simplification (the “Final Rule”) which is intended to simplify an issuer’s disclosure compliance efforts by removing redundant or outdated disclosure requirements without significantly altering the mix of information provided to investors. The most notable impacts being that a fund is no longer required to present the components of distributable earnings on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, or the sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is November 5, 2018. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

14. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of

 

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inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

The Board has approved a new sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock Investment Management LLC and certain related changes with respect to Global Real Estate Securities. This will be effective on or about November 1, 2018.

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial statements, and determined that no other material events or transactions would require recognition or disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.

16. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On August 27, 2018, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (“AUIM”) and Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that resolved an investigation into asset allocation models and volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, and related disclosures. TAM and TCI serve as investment manager and principal underwriter, respectively, to Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds. TCI also serves as the principal underwriter to the variable life insurance and annuity products through which certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds are offered. AUIM, an affiliate of TAM and TCI, serves as sub-adviser to a number of Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds.

The SEC’s order instituting administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings (the “Order”) pertains to events that occurred during the period between July 2011 and June 2015, and, among other things, the operation and/or implementation of an asset allocation model utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica tactical funds and asset allocation funds, the designation of the portfolio manager for certain of these funds as well as the operation and/or implementation of volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as subadviser to the asset allocation funds. The Order also states that the parties failed to make appropriate disclosures regarding these matters, including in marketing materials, and failed to have adequate compliance policies and procedures. The tactical funds are Transamerica Dynamic Income (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Income), Transamerica Dynamic Allocation (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Rotation) and Transamerica Dynamic Allocation II (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Allocation, and now reorganized into Transamerica Dynamic Allocation). The asset allocation funds are Transamerica Managed Risk – Conservative ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Conservative VP and Transamerica Index 35 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Balanced ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Balanced VP and Transamerica Index 50 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Growth ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Growth VP and Transamerica Index 75 VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP) and Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP). AUIM ceased to serve as sub-adviser to the Transamerica tactical funds on April 30, 2015 and to the Transamerica asset allocation funds on June 30, 2015.

Under the terms of the Order, AUIM, TAM and TCI were censured, and agreed, without admitting or denying the findings in the Order, to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. AUIM agreed to pay civil penalties of $21,000,000, $24,599,896 in disgorgement and $3,682,195 in prejudgment interest. TAM agreed to pay civil penalties of $10,500,000, $15,000,000 in disgorgement and $2,235,765 in prejudgment interest. TCI agreed to pay civil penalties of $4,000,000, $12,000,000 in disgorgement and $1,826,022 in prejudgment interest. The amounts paid in disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties will be deposited into a Fair Fund for distribution to affected investors. Affected investors are those who purchased or held the relevant mutual funds, variable life insurance and annuity investment portfolios and separately managed account strategies during the period between July 2011 and June 2015. The Order states that these investors are to receive from the Fair Fund the pro rata fees and commissions paid by them during that period, subject to any de minimis threshold.

In accepting the settlement, the SEC considered the substantial cooperation and remedial efforts of AUIM, TAM and TCI. In the Order, the SEC acknowledged that, after the start of the SEC staff’s investigation but before the settlement, AUIM, TAM and TCI had voluntarily retained an independent compliance consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of certain compliance policies and procedures, internal controls and related procedures, and that AUIM, TAM and TCI had received the consultant’s written findings and implemented the consultant’s proposed changes. The SEC also acknowledged that, in advance of receiving written findings and recommendations from the independent compliance consultant, AUIM, TAM and TCI had already begun making revisions and

 

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improvements to their compliance policies and procedures. The SEC also considered that AUIM, TAM and TCI have retained the independent compliance consultant for further reviews through the completion of the consultant’s follow-up review for fiscal year 2019.

The settlement does not impose any restrictions on the business or continued ability of AUIM, TAM or TCI to serve the funds.

Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC (“TFA”), which serves as an intermediary for the Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, also was a party to the settlement. The findings in the Order with respect to TFA are unrelated to the mutual funds. The foregoing is only a brief summary of the Order. A copy of the Order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

The funds are affected by many factors and risks: for example, the risk that the sub-advisers’ judgments and investment decisions, and methods, tools, resources, information, models and analyses utilized in making investment decisions, are incorrect or flawed, do not produce the desired results, and cause the funds to lose value. See “Principal Risks” in the prospectus.

The Order and settlement has no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders of Transamerica Core Bond, Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities, Transamerica International Value, Transamerica Long/Short Strategy, Transamerica Mid Cap Value, Transamerica Total Return, Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro and Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica Core Bond, Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities, Transamerica International Value, Transamerica Long/Short Strategy, Transamerica Mid Cap Value and Transamerica Total Return (six of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2018, and the related statements of operations, cash flows (for Transamerica Long/Short Strategy), and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). We have also audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro and Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy (two of the funds constituting the Trust), including the consolidated schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, the consolidated statements of changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). Transamerica Core Bond, Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities, Transamerica International Value, Transamerica Long/Short Strategy, Transamerica Mid Cap Value, Transamerica Total Return, Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro and Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy are collectively referred to as the “Funds”. In our opinion, the financial statements and consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position or consolidated financial position of each of the Funds (eight of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2018, and the results of their operations or consolidated operations, cash flows, changes in net assets or consolidated changes in net assets and their financial highlights or consolidated financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

The Funds    Statement of
operations
  Statements of
changes in net
assets
  Financial highlights

Transamerica Core Bond, Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities,

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy,

Transamerica Mid Cap Value,

Transamerica Total Return,

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018   For each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the period from March 3, 2015 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2015

Transamerica International Value

   For the period from August 31, 2018 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2018

Basis for Opinion

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

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

 

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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and consolidated financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers or others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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Boston, Massachusetts

December 24, 2018

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

For dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds designated the following maximum amounts of qualified dividend income:

 

Fund    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Global Real Estate Securities

   $ 101,889  

Mid Cap Value

       1,920,557  

For corporate shareholders, investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) which qualifies for the maximum dividends received deductions are as follows:

 

Fund    Dividend Received
Deduction Percentage
 

Mid Cap Value

     100

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

Long/Short Strategy

   $ 1,591,832  

Mid Cap Value

       17,316,867  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2018. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2018 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL

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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 21-22, 2018, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”):

 

Transamerica Core Bond

   Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

   Transamerica Mid Cap Value

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

   Transamerica Total Return

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy

  

For the Funds listed in the left column below, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively the “Sub-Advisory Agreements” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and the corresponding sub-advisers listed in the right column below (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively the “Sub-Advisers”).

 

Fund    Sub-Adviser(s)

Transamerica Core Bond

   J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

   AQR Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

   CBRE Clarion Securities LLC

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy

   J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

   AQR Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

   J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Total Return

   Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2019.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Fund, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and each Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by each Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Funds for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or any Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and each Sub-Adviser to the applicable Fund in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and each Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of each Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for each applicable Sub-Adviser and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Fund after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The

 

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Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Funds; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Funds; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for Fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Funds’ prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; and ongoing cash management services. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Funds, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Fund in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Fund’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2017. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and each Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. In describing a Fund’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” median if a Fund’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Fund’s performance, the Trustees considered any representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of certain peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

Transamerica Core Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved during the first quarter of 2018.

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period and below the median for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund.

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its primary benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser had commenced subadvising the Fund on January 6, 2011 pursuant to its current investment strategies. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved during the first quarter of 2018.

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 5-year period and below the median for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board also noted

 

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that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5- and 10-year periods, in line with the median for the past 3-year period and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 10-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Total Return. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1- and 3-year periods, in line with the median for the past 10-year period and below the median for the 5-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 10-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 5-year period.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. In describing a Fund’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” median if a Fund’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio). The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services, as well as the portion of a Fund’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee(s) and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

Transamerica Core Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe.

Transamerica Long/Short Strategy. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares

 

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of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon additional breakpoints to the Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Total Return. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Fund and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Fund and Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Funds had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Fund.

With respect to the Sub-Advisers, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the applicable Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM, and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Fund. As a result, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Fund.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Funds benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Fund’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or a Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund. The Board considered each Fund’s management fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale, if any, with the Funds through its undertakings to limit or reimburse Fund expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Board also considered each Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees concluded that each Fund’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Advisers in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and the Sub-Advisers from their Relationships with the Funds

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Funds and that TAM believes the use of soft dollars by CBRE Clarion Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. is generally appropriate and in the best interests of the applicable Funds. The Board also noted that CBRE Clarion Securities LLC participates in a brokerage program pursuant to which a portion of brokerage commissions paid by each applicable Fund is recaptured for the benefit of the Fund and its shareholders, thus limiting the amount of soft dollar arrangements the Sub-Adviser may engage in with respect to a Fund’s brokerage transactions.

 

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Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Advisers. The Board also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Funds.

Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND SUB-SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on July 18-19, 2018, the Board considered the termination of CBRE Clarion Securities LLC (“CBRE”) as sub-adviser for Global Real Estate Securities (the “Fund”) and the approval of BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BlackRock”) as replacement sub-adviser with BlackRock International Limited and BlackRock Singapore Limited serving as sub-sub-advisers (BlackRock together with BlackRock International, Limited and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited, the “BlackRock Sub-Advisers”). Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and BlackRock, on behalf of the Fund, as well as the sub-sub-advisory agreements between BlackRock and each of BlackRock International, Limited and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (collectively, the “Sub-Advisory Agreements”), were reasonable, and that the termination of CBRE as sub-adviser to the Fund and approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreements were in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreements for an initial two-year period and authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreement with CBRE with respect to the Fund.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board Members had requested and received from TAM and the BlackRock Sub-Advisers certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Sub-Advisory Agreements. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Independent Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that the appointment of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services;

(b)        that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers are experienced and respected asset management firms and TAM believes that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers will have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on an assessment of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers’ organizations, investment personnel and experience managing the proposed investment strategy;

(c)        that the proposed management fee rate payable to TAM by the Fund is lower than the current management fee rate, which would result in immediate savings for current shareholders and help offset some of the increases in custody expenses tied to the Fund’s proposed portfolio composition;

(d)        that the proposed sub-advisory fee rate payable to BlackRock by TAM would be lower than the current CBRE sub-advisory fee rate and is fair and reasonable in light of the sub-advisory services to be provided;

(e)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers be appointed to replace CBRE based on CBRE’s poor relative and risk-adjusted performance compared to the Fund’s benchmark and peer group;

(f)        the fact that the sub-advisory fees payable to BlackRock, as sub-adviser, would be paid by TAM and not the Fund, and the fact that the sub-sub-advisory fees payable to BlackRock International, Limited and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited, as sub-sub-advisers, would be paid by BlackRock and not the Fund or TAM;

(g)        the proposed responsibilities of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers for the Fund and the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by those sub-advisers; and

(h)        that TAM recommended to the Board Members that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers be appointed as sub-advisers based on, among other things, TAM’s desire to engage investment sub-advisers with a proven track record.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the BlackRock Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board Members considered, among other things, information provided by TAM and the BlackRock Sub-Advisers regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers, the anticipated ability of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers to perform their duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreements, and

 

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the proposed changes to the current investment program and other practices of the Fund. The Board considered that TAM has advised the Board that the appointment of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services. The Board Members further considered that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers are experienced asset management firms and that TAM believes that they have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on its assessment of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers’ organizations, investment talent and strong back offices. The Board Members also considered the proposed changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies.

Based on their review of the materials provided and the information they had received from TAM and the BlackRock Sub-Advisers, the Board Members determined that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers can provide sub-advisory services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund and that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers’ appointment is not expected to adversely affect the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered the BlackRock Sub-Advisers’ past performance, investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members reviewed the performance of the Fund as compared to its proposed primary benchmark, its peer group and the composite performance of the strategy to be followed by the BlackRock Sub-Advisers (the “BlackRock Strategy”). They noted that the performance of the BlackRock Strategy compared favorably to that of the Fund and its proposed benchmark and peer group median for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2018. The Board Members further noted that, while past performance is not necessarily a predictor of future results, TAM believes that the appointment of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers will benefit shareholders by offering them the potential for improved performance based on the historical comparisons. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the BlackRock Sub-Advisers, the Board Members concluded that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers are capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s proposed new investment objective and principal investment strategies.

Sub-Advisory Fee, Cost of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board Members considered the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule under the Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule payable by TAM to BlackRock is lower than the sub-advisory fee schedule for CBRE, and that the sub-sub-advisory fees payable to BlackRock International, Limited and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited would be paid by BlackRock and not the Fund or TAM. The Board Members also considered that the proposed lower management fee would continue to be lower than the applicable Morningstar and Broadridge peer group medians, and that TAM considered the proposed management fee to be reasonable compensation for its services. The Board Members noted that the proposed total net operating expenses for certain share classes of the Fund are higher than those of its respective Morningstar and Broadridge peer group medians, but that the data was based on actual expenses incurred by the Fund, rather than an increase in operating expenses expected to result from the proposed sub-adviser change.

With respect to the BlackRock Sub-Advisers’ costs and profitability in providing sub-advisory services to the Fund, the Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fee was the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the BlackRock Sub-Advisers. As a result, the Board Members did not consider the BlackRock Sub-Advisers’ anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board also reviewed pro forma estimated profitability information provided by TAM.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed sub-advisory fees payable under the Sub-Advisory Agreements reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the existence of breakpoints in both the management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members considered that the appointment of the BlackRock Sub-Advisers had the potential to attract additional assets due to the BlackRock Sub-Advisers’ established asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to the BlackRock Sub-Advisers, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board Members considered other benefits expected to be derived by the BlackRock Sub-Advisers from their relationship with the Fund. The Board Members noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationship with the BlackRock Sub-Advisers or the Fund, and that the BlackRock Sub-Advisers may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreements.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 136 funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board Member oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS

Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of
the Board,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
  Since 2014   

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

  136   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director,
Aegon Global
Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de
C.V. (financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)

 

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Marijn P. Smit (continued)           

 

President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – present);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation (2012 – present); and

 

President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

       
Alan F. Warrick
(70)
  Board Member   Since 2012   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015);

 

Consultant, Aegon USA (2010 – 2011);

 

Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners (2010 – present);

 

Retired (2010 – present); and

 

Managing Director for Strategic Business Development, Aegon USA (1994 – 2010).

  131   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2008   

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015);

 

Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and

 

Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  131   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern Company
Gas (energy
services holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(62)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since 2002   

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast Florida (1998 – 1999);

 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 –1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 –1994); and

 

Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 –1991).

  131   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(72)
  Board Member   Since 2009   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010);

 

Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC (2010 – present);

 

Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and

 

Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Russell A. Kimball, Jr. (74)   Board Member   Since 1986 – 1990 and Since 2002   

General Manager, Sheraton Sand Key Resort (1975 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (1986 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, (1986 – 1990), (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present); and

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010).

  131   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(61)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015);

 

Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

  131   N/A
John E. Pelletier
(54)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – present);

 

Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017);

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s) 
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and 
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John E. Pelletier (continued)           

 

Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

       
Patricia L. Sawyer
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2007   

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and

 

Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

  131   Honorary Trustee, Bryant University (1996 – present)
John W. Waechter
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present); Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008);

 

Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004);

  131   Operation PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2008 – present);
Remember Honor Support, Inc. (non-profit organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member, WRH Income Properties, Inc. (real estate) (2014 – present);
Board Member, Boley PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2016 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John W. Waechter (continued)           

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and

 

Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

       

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Member Table
Christopher A. Staples
(48)
  Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer,
Advisory Services
   Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – present), Transamerica Funds and TST;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – present), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – present);

 

Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; and Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald
(58)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); and

 

Vice President and Client Portfolio Manager, Curian Capital, LLC (2012 – 2014).

Vincent J. Toner
(48)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Vice President and Treasurer (2016 – present), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); and Senior Vice President and Vice President, Fund Administration, Brown Brothers Harriman (2010 – 2014).

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Scott M. Lenhart
(57)
  Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018), TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Chief Compliance Officer (2014 – present), Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2014 – present), TAM;

 

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, TFS (2014 – present); and

 

Director of Compliance, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present).

Rhonda A. Mills

(52)

  Assistant General Counsel, Assistant Secretary    Since 2016  

Assistant Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2016 – present);

 

Assistant Secretary, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2016 – 2018);

 

Assistant Secretary, Vice President and High Level Specialist Attorney (2014 – 2016), Assistant General Counsel (2016 – present), TAM;

 

Assistant Secretary, High Level Specialist Attorney and Vice President (2014 – present), TFS;

 

Vice President and Associate Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (2011 – 2014);

 

Managing Member, Mills Law, LLC (2010 – 2011);

 

Counsel, Old Mutual Capital (2006 – 2009);

 

Senior Counsel, Great-West Life and Annuity Insurance Company (2004 – 2006); and

 

Securities Counsel, J.D. Edwards (2000 – 2003).

Blake Boettcher

(32)

  Tax Manager    Since 2018  

Tax Manager, Transamerica Funds, TST, TAAVF and TET (2018 – present);

 

Senior Manager – Tax, Charles Schwab Investment Management (2015 – 2017); and Tax Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP (2012 – 2015).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statement of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q, which is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamericainvestments.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds’ money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

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In an effort to reduce paper mailings and conserve natural resources, we encourage you to visit our website, www.transamerica.com, to set up an account and enroll in eDelivery.

Transamerica Funds are advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc., Member of FINRA

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

 

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

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Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

ClearTrack® 2015

     4  

ClearTrack® 2020

     7  

ClearTrack® 2025

     10  

ClearTrack® 2030

     13  

ClearTrack® 2035

     16  

ClearTrack® 2040

     19  

ClearTrack® 2045

     22  

ClearTrack® 2050

     25  

ClearTrack® 2055

     28  

ClearTrack® 2060

     31  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

     34  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     38  

Statements of Operations

     41  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     44  

Financial Highlights

     48  

Notes to Financial Statements

     59  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     70  

Supplemental Information

     71  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     72  

Management of the Trust

     77  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     85  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     86  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, I would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments and performance of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the Funds’ last fiscal year to provide a context for reading this report. The period began with both U.S. and international equity markets extending strong gains based on optimism surrounding upcoming corporate earnings and the global economy. During this time, credit spreads in the bond markets remained mostly stable and longer-term interest rates stayed range bound during the final months of 2017. The bell weather 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield finished 2017 at 2.40%, almost precisely where it had started the year, and this benign rate environment further lifted stocks as the new year began. By late January 2018, stocks had hit record highs as points of enthusiasm included fiscal stimulus from the recently passed Tax Reform and Jobs Act, higher anticipated corporate profit margins, and lower levels of overall volatility in the market.

Throughout the first month of 2018, longer-term interest rates crept higher, and when January employment numbers displayed a multi-year high in wage growth, inflationary fears gripped the markets. As the stock market reacted negatively to this, a second negative catalyst emerged in proposed tariffs by the White House against China, Mexico and Canada. This further rattled the market as fears of an international trade war combined with domestic inflation took its toll on investor sentiment, and by the second week in February 2018 the Dow Jones Industrial Average (“Dow”) had declined more than 10%. In March, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) increased short term rates, and while this was expected, more downside volatility plagued the markets. By late April 2018, tariffs and trade concerns were taking center stage in terms of news driving equities markets, and in the bond market the 10-year Treasury yield reached 3% for the first time in more than four years.

Despite these investor concerns, market fundamentals in the U.S. remained strong into the summer months. Second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) came in at its highest level of growth in four years and S&P 500® corporate earnings reached the best year-over-year growth rate in more than fourteen years. Corporate profit margins also soared to record levels. However, outside of the U.S. the news was not so bright, as economic growth rates in Europe, Japan and various emerging market regions slowed below expectations, and concerns of tariffs and trade relations heightened international risk perspectives. As a result, when U.S. equities recovered to reach new highs in September 2018, international developed and emerging markets continued to lag.

October 2018 was a particularly challenging month for U.S. and global stocks as the major indexes sold off fiercely with the Dow and S&P 500® again declining more than 10% off their highs. Following the Fed’s September 2018 meeting in which they increased the Fed Funds Rate for the third time since January 2018, the 10-year Treasury rate further jumped to more than 3.20%, which was its highest yield in seven years. Investor concerns also began to focus on how much longer the Fed’s rate tightening cycle would continue and whether or not more rate hikes were warranted. The White House also continued its tough talk with China on trade and this continued to hurt investor sentiment. In addition, investors also began to focus on the prospect of 2019 stock earnings growth, while potentially being strong once again, perhaps not being as high as the past year. Nonetheless, initial third quarter GDP growth reports came in strong, and the U.S. appears well positioned for its best calendar year of economic growth in more than a decade.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, the S&P 500® returned 7.35% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.39%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -2.05%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

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Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

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Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

 

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

Dow Jones Industrial Average: a market that shows how 30 large, publicly owned companies based in the U.S. have traded during a standard trading session in the stock market.

MSCI EAFE Index: A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

S&P 500®: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only and may not necessarily represent the views of the Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and are subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of the Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Indexes are unmanaged and an investor cannot invest directly in an index.


Table of Contents

Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2018, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2018.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If your account is an IRA, your expenses may have included a $15 annual fee. The amount of any fee paid during the six-month period can decrease your ending account value.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other fund(s). As in the case of the actual expense example, if your account is subject to an IRA fee, the amount of the fee paid through your account would increase the hypothetical expenses you would have paid during the period and decrease the hypothetical ending account value.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges and brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

ClearTrack® 2015

 

 

Class R1

  $   1,000.00     $   985.60     $   5.71     $   1,019.50     $   5.80       1.14

Class R6

    1,000.00       987.60       2.45       1,022.70       2.50       0.49  

ClearTrack® 2020

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       983.90       5.70       1,019.50       5.80       1.14  

Class R6

    1,000.00       986.80       2.45       1,022.70       2.50       0.49  

ClearTrack® 2025

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       979.90       5.74       1,019.40       5.85       1.15  

Class R6

    1,000.00       983.70       2.50       1,022.70       2.55       0.50  

ClearTrack® 2030

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       980.20       5.74       1,019.40       5.85       1.15  

Class R6

    1,000.00       983.10       2.50       1,022.70       2.55       0.50  

ClearTrack® 2035

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       973.70       5.72       1,019.40       5.85       1.15  

Class R6

    1,000.00       978.20       2.49       1,022.70       2.55       0.50  

ClearTrack® 2040

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       974.00       5.72       1,019.40       5.85       1.15  

Class R6

    1,000.00       976.10       2.49       1,022.70       2.55       0.50  

ClearTrack® 2045

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       968.70       5.71       1,019.40       5.85       1.15  

Class R6

    1,000.00       972.30       2.49       1,022.70       2.55       0.50  

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending Account
Value
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

ClearTrack® 2050

 

 

Class R1

  $   1,000.00     $   968.10     $   5.70     $   1,019.40     $   5.85       1.15 %  

Class R6

    1,000.00       970.90       2.48       1,022.70       2.55       0.50  

ClearTrack® 2055

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       966.70       5.65       1,019.50       5.80       1.14  

Class R6

    1,000.00       969.50       2.43       1,022.70       2.50       0.49  

ClearTrack® 2060

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       966.70       5.65       1,019.50       5.80       1.14  

Class R6

    1,000.00       969.50       2.43       1,022.70       2.50       0.49  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

 

 

Class R1

    1,000.00       992.20       5.67       1,019.50       5.75       1.13  

Class R6

    1,000.00       995.20       2.41       1,022.80       2.45       0.48  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratios (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days).
(C)    Expense ratios (as disclosed in the table) do not include the expenses of the underlying funds in which the Funds invest. The annualized expense ratios, as stated in the fee table of the Funds’ Prospectus, may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in this report.
(D)    Expense ratios are based on the most recent six-months; the percentage may differ from the expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.

 

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ClearTrack® 2015

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2015 (Class R6) returned -1.16%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index, returned -0.09%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2015 is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

The Fund’s glide path includes the use of a dynamic rebalancing strategy, which seeks to limit an investor’s exposure to extended periods of market declines, in the five years before and after retirement. Dynamic Rebalancing involves systematically raising the allocation to cash in response to rising volatility and declines in the Fund’s net asset value. It works best during extended market declines, and often falls short in sideways, or oscillating, markets. Over the last year, the Fund’s dynamic rebalancing was not active due to generally low volatility.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2015 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection effects were also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted within U.S. and international fixed income, emerging markets equity and U.S. real estate. Selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, however, chiefly due to an overweight in U.S. large cap equity and an underweight in international fixed income.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period, with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Four of the nine holdings held for the full period had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding in positive territory was the Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     48.2

U.S. Equity Funds

     30.8  

Other Investment Company

     26.2  

International Equity Funds

     14.3  

International Fixed Income Funds

     6.1  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (26.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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ClearTrack® 2015

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.76 )%         1.81        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (1.16 )%         2.45        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2015 Index (A)

       (0.09 )%         2.24           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2015 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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ClearTrack® 2015

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.4%  
International Equity Funds - 14.3%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (A)

    115,985        $  4,587,207  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    37,485        1,419,182  
    

 

 

 
       6,006,389  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 6.1%  

iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

    4,041        422,931  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    39,239        2,139,703  
    

 

 

 
       2,562,634  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 30.8%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (A)

    158,560        10,254,075  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    12,080        490,810  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    32,242        2,196,648  
    

 

 

 
       12,941,533  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 48.2%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (A)

    161,840        16,926,845  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    23,630        2,571,889  

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    20,885        734,317  
    

 

 

 
         20,233,051  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $40,357,999)

 

     41,743,607  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 26.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 26.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    11,013,372        $   11,013,372  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $11,013,372)

 

     11,013,372  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $331,841 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $338,709.

    $  331,829        331,829  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $331,829)

 

     331,829  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $51,703,200)

 

     53,088,808  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (26.4)%

       (11,095,149
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  41,993,659  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 41,743,607     $     $     $ 41,743,607  

Other Investment Company

    11,013,372                   11,013,372  

Repurchase Agreement

          331,829             331,829  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 52,756,979     $ 331,829     $     $ 53,088,808  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $10,769,697. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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ClearTrack® 2020

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market, and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2020 (Class R6) returned -1.00%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index, returned -0.55%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2020 is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

The Fund’s glide path includes the use of a dynamic rebalancing strategy, which seeks to limit an investor’s exposure to extended periods of market declines, in the five years before and after retirement. Dynamic rebalancing involves systematically raising the allocation to cash in response to rising volatility and declines in the Fund’s net asset value. It works best during extended market declines, and often falls short in sideways, or oscillating, markets. Over the last year the Fund’s dynamic rebalancing was not active due to generally low volatility.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2020 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted within emerging markets equity, both U.S. and international fixed income, and U.S. real estate. Selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, however, chiefly due to an overweight in U.S. large cap equity and underweights in both U.S. and international fixed income.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Four of the nine holdings held over the 12-month period had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding in positive territory was the Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     42.6

U.S. Equity Funds

     35.1  

Other Investment Company

     17.5  

International Equity Funds

     15.9  

International Fixed Income Funds

     5.6  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (17.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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ClearTrack® 2020

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.55 )%         2.03        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (1.00 )%         2.66        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2020 Index (A)

       (0.55 )%         2.67           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2020 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.2%  
International Equity Funds - 15.9%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (A)

    187,630        $  7,420,767  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    58,034        2,197,167  
    

 

 

 
       9,617,934  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 5.6%  

iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

    5,821        609,226  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    51,024        2,782,339  
    

 

 

 
       3,391,565  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 35.1%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    261,399        16,904,673  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    21,156        859,568  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    51,599        3,515,440  
    

 

 

 
       21,279,681  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 42.6%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    211,005        22,069,013  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    28,248        3,074,512  

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    18,673        656,543  
    

 

 

 
       25,800,068  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $58,024,966)

 

     60,089,248  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 17.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 17.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    10,633,353        $   10,633,353  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $10,633,353)

 

     10,633,353  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $589,785 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $605,859.

    $  589,764        589,764  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $589,764)

 

     589,764  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $69,248,083)

 

     71,312,365  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (17.7)%

       (10,729,332
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  60,583,033  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 60,089,248     $     $     $ 60,089,248  

Other Investment Company

    10,633,353                   10,633,353  

Repurchase Agreement

          589,764             589,764  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 70,722,601     $ 589,764     $     $ 71,312,365  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $10,387,858. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2025

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2025 (Class R6) returned -1.00%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index, returned -0.19%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2025 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2025 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted within emerging markets equity, international fixed income and U.S. real estate. Selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the fund, however, chiefly due to an overweight in U.S. large cap equity and underweights in both U.S. and international fixed income.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Four of the eight holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding in positive territory was the Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     37.8

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     37.4  

International Equity Funds

     19.6  

International Fixed Income Funds

     4.7  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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ClearTrack® 2025

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.65 )%         2.78        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (1.00 )%         3.46        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2025 Index (A)

       (0.19 )%         3.34           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2025 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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ClearTrack® 2025

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.5%  
International Equity Funds - 19.6%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    287,451        $  11,368,687  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    85,945        3,253,878  
    

 

 

 
       14,622,565  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 4.7%  

iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

    7,253        759,099  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    50,254        2,740,351  
    

 

 

 
       3,499,450  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 37.8%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    347,539        22,475,347  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    31,914        1,296,666  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    65,380        4,454,339  
    

 

 

 
       28,226,352  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 37.4%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    245,222        25,647,769  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    21,204        2,307,843  
    

 

 

 
       27,955,612  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $70,657,838)

 

     74,303,979  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.6%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (A), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $462,236 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $472,284.

    $  462,220        $   462,220  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $462,220)

 

     462,220  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $71,120,058)

 

     74,766,199  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (102,644
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  74,663,555  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 74,303,979     $     $     $ 74,303,979  

Repurchase Agreement

          462,220             462,220  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 74,303,979     $ 462,220     $     $ 74,766,199  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2030

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2030 (Class R6) returned -0.69%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index, returned 0.14%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2030 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2030 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted within emerging markets equity and international fixed income. Manager selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, chiefly due to an overweight in U.S. large cap equity and underweights in emerging markets equity, and both U.S. and international fixed income. An overweight in international equity detracted from the return.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Four of the eight holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding in positive territory was the Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     43.0

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     31.9  

International Equity Funds

     21.9  

Other Investment Company

     6.8  

International Fixed Income Fund

     3.2  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (7.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2030

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.34 )%         3.37        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.69 )%         4.04        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2030 Index (A)

       0.14        4.08           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2030 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2030

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 100.0%  
International Equity Funds - 21.9%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (A)

    252,458        $  9,984,714  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    71,346        2,701,159  
    

 

 

 
       12,685,873  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 3.2%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    33,840        1,845,295  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 43.0%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    307,456        19,883,180  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    31,349        1,273,710  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    55,787        3,800,768  
    

 

 

 
       24,957,658  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 31.9%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    165,130        17,270,947  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    11,081        1,206,056  
    

 

 

 
       18,477,003  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $54,096,940)

 

     57,965,829  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 6.8%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 6.8%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    3,931,700        3,931,700  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $3,931,700)

 

     3,931,700  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $223,445 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $228,986.

    $  223,437        $   223,437  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $223,437)

 

     223,437  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $58,252,077)

 

     62,120,966  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (7.2)%

       (4,166,641
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  57,954,325  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

Investments

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 57,965,829     $     $     $ 57,965,829  

Other Investment Company

    3,931,700                   3,931,700  

Repurchase Agreement

          223,437             223,437  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 61,897,529     $ 223,437     $     $ 62,120,966  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $3,839,474. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2035

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2035 (Class R6) returned -0.81%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index, returned 0.27%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2035 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2035 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted within emerging markets equity and international fixed income. Manager selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, chiefly due to an overweight in U.S. large cap equity and underweights in emerging markets equity, and both the U.S. and international fixed income. An overweight in international equity detracted from the return.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Four of the seven holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding in positive territory was the Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     46.3

International Equity Funds

     27.7  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     23.9  

International Fixed Income Fund

     1.4  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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ClearTrack® 2035

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.62 )%         3.85        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.81 )%         4.54        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2035 Index (A)

       0.27        4.61           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2035 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2035

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.3%             
International Equity Funds - 27.7%             

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    319,155        $  12,622,580  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    92,811        3,513,825  
    

 

 

 
       16,136,405  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 1.4%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    14,970        816,314  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 46.3%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    335,018        21,665,614  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    38,475        1,563,239  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    55,860        3,805,742  
    

 

 

 
       27,034,595  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 23.9%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    133,251        13,936,722  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $53,002,211)

 

     57,924,036  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (A), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $568,220 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $582,006.

    $  568,200        $   568,200  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $568,200)

 

     568,200  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $53,570,411)

 

     58,492,236  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.3)%

       (182,376
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  58,309,860  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 57,924,036     $     $     $ 57,924,036  

Repurchase Agreement

          568,200             568,200  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 57,924,036     $ 568,200     $     $ 58,492,236  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

Transamerica Funds   Annual Report 2018

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2040

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2040 (Class R6) returned -0.62%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index, returned 0.39%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2040 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity and fixed income — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2040 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted within emerging markets equity and emerging markets fixed income. Manager selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the fund, chiefly due to an overweight in U.S. large cap equity and underweights in emerging markets equity, and both U.S. and international fixed income. An overweight in international equity detracted.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Four of the seven holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding in positive territory was the Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     50.6

International Equity Funds

     29.9  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     17.9  

International Fixed Income Fund

     1.0  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2040

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.17 )%         4.28        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.62 )%         5.04        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2040 Index (A)

       0.39        5.06           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2040 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2040

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.4%  
International Equity Funds - 29.9%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    309,692        $  12,248,319  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    85,920        3,252,931  
    

 

 

 
       15,501,250  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 1.0%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    9,987        544,591  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 50.6%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    325,996        21,082,161  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    39,638        1,610,492  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    52,152        3,553,116  
    

 

 

 
       26,245,769  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 17.9%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    88,546        9,261,026  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $46,543,481)

 

     51,552,636  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.7%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (A), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $386,800 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $395,955.

    $  386,787        $   386,787  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $386,787)

 

     386,787  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $46,930,268)

 

     51,939,423  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (76,474
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  51,862,949  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 51,552,636     $     $     $ 51,552,636  

Repurchase Agreement

          386,787             386,787  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 51,552,636     $ 386,787     $     $ 51,939,423  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2018.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2045

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2045 (Class R6) returned -0.35%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index, returned 0.46%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2045 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity and fixed income — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2045 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted within emerging markets equity and emerging markets fixed income. Manager selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, chiefly due to an overweight in U.S. large cap equity and underweights in emerging markets equity, and both U.S. and international fixed income. An overweight in international equity detracted.

The Fund had a negative absolute return with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Three of the six holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding was the iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond Fund. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     55.2

International Equity Funds

     35.6  

Other Investment Company

     28.7  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     8.5  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (28.8

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2045

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (0.97 )%         4.75        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.35 )%         5.43        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2045 Index (A)

       0.46        5.37           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2045 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2045

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.3%             
International Equity Funds - 35.6%             

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (A)

    257,270        $  10,175,029  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    57,557        2,179,108  
    

 

 

 
       12,354,137  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 55.2%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    238,326        15,412,542  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    31,041        1,261,196  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    36,122        2,460,992  
    

 

 

 
       19,134,730  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 8.5%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    28,046        2,933,331  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $30,533,922)

 

     34,422,198  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 28.7%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 28.7%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    9,936,270        9,936,270  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $9,936,270)

 

     9,936,270  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $269,221 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $276,692.

    $  269,212        $   269,212  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $269,212)

 

     269,212  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $40,739,404)

 

     44,627,680  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (28.8)%

       (9,983,225
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  34,644,455  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 34,422,198     $     $     $ 34,422,198  

Other Investment Company

    9,936,270                   9,936,270  

Repurchase Agreement

          269,212             269,212  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 44,358,468     $ 269,212     $     $ 44,627,680  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $9,703,197. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

Transamerica Funds   Annual Report 2018

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2050

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2050 (Class R6) returned -0.34%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index, returned 0.48%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2050 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity and fixed income — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2050 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted chiefly within emerging markets equity. Manager selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, chiefly due to an underweight in emerging markets equity and an overweight in U.S large cap equity. An overweight in international equity detracted.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Three of the six holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding was the iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond Fund. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     56.4

International Equity Funds

     36.5  

Other Investment Company

     28.5  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     6.3  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (28.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2050

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.04 )%         4.78        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.34 )%         5.46        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2050 Index (A)

       0.48        5.53           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2050 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2050

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.2%             
International Equity Funds - 36.5%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (A)

    202,764        $  8,019,316  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    48,687        1,843,290  
    

 

 

 
       9,862,606  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 56.4%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    189,512        12,255,741  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    24,596        999,336  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    28,757        1,959,214  
    

 

 

 
       15,214,291  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 6.3%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (A)

    16,184        1,692,685  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $23,719,677)

 

     26,769,582  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 28.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 28.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    7,681,830        7,681,830  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $7,681,830)

 

     7,681,830  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $264,508 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $271,921.

    $  264,498        $   264,498  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $264,498)

 

     264,498  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $31,666,005)

 

     34,715,910  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (28.7)%

       (7,738,021
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  26,977,889  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 26,769,582     $     $     $ 26,769,582  

Other Investment Company

    7,681,830                   7,681,830  

Repurchase Agreement

          264,498             264,498  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 34,451,412     $ 264,498     $     $ 34,715,910  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $7,507,151. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

Transamerica Funds   Annual Report 2018

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2055

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2055 (Class R6) returned -0.37%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index, returned 0.47%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2055 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity and fixed income — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2055 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted mainly within emerging markets equity. Manager selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, chiefly due to an underweight in emerging markets equities and an overweight in U.S large cap equity. An overweight in international equity detracted.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Three of the six holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding was the iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond Fund. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     58.3

International Equity Funds

     37.4  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     6.9  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2055

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year       

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (0.96 )%         3.83        07/07/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.37 )%         4.51        07/07/2017  

Dow Jones Target 2055 Index (A)

       0.47        5.65           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2055 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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ClearTrack® 2055

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 102.6%  
International Equity Funds - 37.4%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    4,074        $  161,127  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    1,006        38,087  
    

 

 

 
       199,214  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 58.3%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    3,852        249,109  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    516        20,965  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    587        39,992  
    

 

 

 
       310,066  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 6.9%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    352        36,816  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $541,004)

 

     546,096  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $541,004)

 

     546,096  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.6)%

       (13,650
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  532,446  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (A)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 546,096     $     $     $ 546,096  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 546,096     $     $     $ 546,096  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2060

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continues to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® 2060 (Class R6) returned -0.37%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2060 Index, returned 0.47%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® 2060 seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity and fixed income — and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which, over time, its target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, when the mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target Date 2060 Index, chiefly due to style selection; manager selection was also slightly negative. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, detracted mainly within emerging markets equity. Manager selection effects were negative within international equity. Asset allocation benefited the Fund, chiefly due to an underweight in emerging markets equity and an overweight in U.S large cap equity. An overweight in international equity detracted.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Three of the six holdings had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding was the iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond Fund. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     58.7

International Equity Funds

     37.0  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     7.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Table of Contents

ClearTrack® 2060

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

        1 Year       

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (0.96 )%         3.83        07/07/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (0.37 )%         4.51        07/07/2017  

Dow Jones Target 2060 Index (A)

       0.47        5.65           

(A) Dow Jones Target 2060 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 102.7%  
International Equity Funds - 37.0%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    4,008        $  158,516  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    975        36,914  
    

 

 

 
       195,430  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 58.7%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    3,851        249,044  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    516        20,965  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    587        39,992  
    

 

 

 
       310,001  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 7.0%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    352        36,816  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $536,833)

 

     542,247  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $536,833)

 

     542,247  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.7)%

       (14,234
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  528,013  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (A)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

       

Investments

       

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 542,247     $     $     $ 542,247  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 542,247     $     $     $ 542,247  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Across asset classes, markets proved to be challenging over the 12-month period ended on October 31, 2018. After a prolonged period of steady upward momentum in risk assets during 2017, volatility returned in 2018 marked by two key episodes.

The first occurred in early February. Following strong wage gains data, many market participants reevaluated their inflation expectations on the belief that inflation would increase faster than previously thought. This belief implied that the U.S. Federal Reserve would accelerate its pace of hiking interest rates, which could be unfavorable for risk assets and potentially slow down economic growth. In response, the CBOE Volatility Index® spiked to levels not seen since 2015 and the S&P 500® declined by almost nine percent before rebounding and recovering most losses by the end of the month. Furthermore, fixed income assets sold off in rates, credit, municipals and structured products.

The second bout of significant volatility occurred in October. After a relatively calm and constructive summer, risk sentiment suddenly turned, and markets sold off across the board in the U.S. and abroad. Uncertainty surrounding trade tensions, growth and solvency in emerging markets and the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections were primary catalysts. For the month of October 2018, equities comprising the S&P 500® fell -6.84%, and abroad, equities forming the MSCI World Index declined -7.32% and -8.70% in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Within fixed income, indices also decreased broadly in the U.S., with the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index falling -1.12%.

In our view, the economic outlook in the U.S. continued to remain on solid footing. However, a divergence in global growth continues, which could weigh on investors going forward. This combined with continued trade, emerging market and political uncertainty led us to remain neutral to cautiously optimistic on risk assets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2018, ClearTrack® Retirement Income (Class R6) returned -1.19%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the ClearTrack® Retirement Income Blended Benchmark, returned -2.05% and -1.50%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

ClearTrack® Retirement Income seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes — equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging — and investment styles. The Fund’s objective is to provide investors income and manage risk during their retirement years. The Fund follows a particular glide path in which the target asset mix becomes static 10 years following their retirement date.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Style selection, or sub-asset class effect, added value chiefly within U.S. large cap equity. Selection in U.S. small cap equity also added value. Manager selection detracted, primarily in international equity. U.S. real estate equity also weighed on performance. Asset allocation effects were neutral.

The Fund had a negative absolute return over the period with mixed performance from its underlying holdings. Four of the nine holdings held for the full period had positive returns. U.S. large cap equity was the best performing asset class led by the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF, followed by the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF. The only fixed income holding in positive territory was the Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF. The laggard was the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Adam J. Petryk, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Ellen Tesler

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     59.7

U.S. Equity Funds

     24.6  

International Fixed Income Funds

     8.4  

International Equity Funds

     6.4  

Other Investment Company

     3.4  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (3.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2018

 

          
       

1 Year

      

10 Years or Since
Inception of Class

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (1.86 )%         1.63        03/02/2015  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (1.19 )%         2.29        03/02/2015  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       (2.05 )%         0.85     

ClearTrack® Retirement Income Blended
Benchmark (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I)

       (1.50 )%         2.69           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(B) The ClearTrack® Retirement Income Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 42% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 15% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index ex-US, 14% MSCI EAFE Index, 8% Russell 1000® Index, 8% Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, 5% FTSE NAREIT Equity RElTs Index, 5% Russell 2000® Index and 3% MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

(C) The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index ex-US is a multi-currency benchmark that includes fixed-rate Treasury, government-related, corporate and securitized bonds from both developed and emerging markets issuers, excluding the U.S.

(D) The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

(E) The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of approximately 1,000 of the largest securities of the Russell 3000® Index based on a combination of market cap and current index membership. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(F) The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index is an issuer-constrained measurement of the market of U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. The exposure of each issuer is limited to 2% of the total market value of the index.

(G) The FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs Index contains all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50% of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property that also meet minimum size and liquidity criteria.

(H) The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities of the Russell 3000® Index based on a combination of market cap and current index membership. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(I) The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid-cap representation across emerging markets countries.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges for Class R shares. Class R shares are available only to eligible retirement plans.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or product against market loss.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.1%             
International Equity Funds - 6.4%             

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    93,549        $  3,699,863  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    25,035        947,825  
    

 

 

 
       4,647,688  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 8.4%  

iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

    6,943        726,655  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    99,791        5,441,603  
    

 

 

 
       6,168,258  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 24.6%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    217,918        14,092,757  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    9,651        392,120  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    50,534        3,442,881  
    

 

 

 
       17,927,758  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 59.7%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    344,142        35,993,812  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    47,155        5,132,350  

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    69,508        2,443,901  
    

 

 

 
       43,570,063  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $73,146,813)

 

     72,313,767  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 3.4%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 3.4%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.19% (B)

    2,477,232        $   2,477,232  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,477,232)

 

     2,477,232  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.25% (B), dated 10/31/2018, to be repurchased at $714,868 on 11/01/2018. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.13%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $729,893.

    $  714,844        714,844  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $714,844)

 

     714,844  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $76,338,889)

 

     75,505,843  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (3.5)%

       (2,587,667
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  72,918,176  
    

 

 

 
 

 

SECURITY VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

     Level 1 - 
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 - 
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 - 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 72,313,767     $     $     $ 72,313,767  

Other Investment Company

    2,477,232                   2,477,232  

Repurchase Agreement

          714,844             714,844  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 74,790,999     $ 714,844     $     $ 75,505,843  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $2,419,430. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2018.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2018. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2018

 

         
ClearTrack® 2015
    ClearTrack® 2020     ClearTrack® 2025     ClearTrack® 2030      ClearTrack® 2035  

Assets:

                    

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $     52,756,979     $     70,722,601     $     74,303,979     $     61,897,529      $     57,924,036  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    331,829       589,764       462,220       223,437        568,200  

Receivables and other assets:

                    

Net income from securities lending

    2,461       1,835       1,148       1,107        1,304  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

          23       9,968              40  

Interest

    12       20       16       8        20  

Total assets

    53,091,281       71,314,243       74,777,331       62,122,081        58,493,600  
           

Liabilities:

                    

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                    

Securities on loan

    11,013,372       10,633,353             3,931,700         

Payables and other liabilities:

                    

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    10,074       1,549       810       141,960        89,487  

Investment management fees

    24,803       33,121       40,135       32,497        32,455  

Distribution and service fees

    19,278       27,843       34,049       27,080        27,203  

Transfer agent fees

    6,076       8,775       10,735       8,533        8,572  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    86       128       156       124        124  

Audit and tax fees

    13,542       13,725       13,843       13,693        13,699  

Custody fees

    2,696       2,769       2,692       2,677        2,644  

Legal fees

    407       604       734       572        576  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    4,171       6,003       7,131       5,615        5,669  

Registration fees

    2,780       2,843       2,887       2,835        2,835  

Other accrued expenses

    337       497       604       470        476  

Total liabilities

    11,097,622       10,731,210       113,776       4,167,756        183,740  

Net assets

  $ 41,993,659     $ 60,583,033     $ 74,663,555     $ 57,954,325      $ 58,309,860  
           

Net assets consist of:

                    

Paid-in capital

  $ 38,768,393     $ 55,028,451     $ 66,838,843     $ 50,850,356      $ 49,892,107  

Total distributable earnings

    3,225,266       5,554,582       7,824,712       7,103,969        8,417,753  

Net assets

  $ 41,993,659     $ 60,583,033     $ 74,663,555     $ 57,954,325      $ 58,309,860  

Net assets by class:

                    

Class R1

  $ 41,572,349     $ 59,914,339     $ 73,294,035     $ 57,571,006      $ 57,851,063  

Class R6

    421,310       668,694       1,369,520       383,319        458,797  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                    

Class R1

    4,060,351       5,772,419       6,847,816       5,278,702        5,214,602  

Class R6

    40,732       63,716       126,504       34,736        40,869  

Net asset value per share:

                    

Class R1

  $ 10.24     $ 10.38     $ 10.70     $ 10.91      $ 11.09  

Class R6

    10.34       10.49       10.83       11.04        11.23  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 51,371,371     $ 68,658,319     $ 70,657,838     $ 58,028,640      $ 53,002,211  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 10,769,697     $ 10,387,858     $     $ 3,839,474      $  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 331,829     $ 589,764     $ 462,220     $ 223,437      $ 568,200  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

         
ClearTrack® 2040
    ClearTrack® 2045     ClearTrack® 2050     ClearTrack® 2055     ClearTrack® 2060  

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 51,552,636     $ 44,358,468     $ 34,451,412     $ 546,096     $ 542,247  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    386,787       269,212       264,498              

Cash

                      2,857       2,270  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Net income from securities lending

    1,250       1,329       1,042              

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    3,000       16,957       11              

Interest

    14       9       9              

Due from investment manager

                      2,117       2,118  

Total assets

    51,943,687       44,645,975       34,716,972       551,070       546,635  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

          9,936,270       7,681,830              

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    322       75       4,191       2        

Investment management fees

    24,000       21,784       15,169              

Distribution and service fees

    23,906       15,986       12,319       122       122  

Transfer agent fees

    7,536       5,039       3,885       40       40  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    108       70       54       1       1  

Audit and tax fees

    13,631       13,466       13,399       13,169       13,169  

Custody fees

    2,552       2,151       2,385       2,357       2,357  

Legal fees

    500       326       253       5       5  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    4,955       3,324       2,656       329       329  

Registration fees

    2,813       2,758       2,734       2,596       2,596  

Other accrued expenses

    415       271       208       3       3  

Total liabilities

    80,738       10,001,520       7,739,083       18,624       18,622  

Net assets

  $ 51,862,949     $ 34,644,455     $ 26,977,889     $ 532,446     $ 528,013  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 43,733,747     $ 28,796,311     $ 22,571,657     $ 509,240     $ 504,488  

Total distributable earnings

    8,129,202       5,848,144       4,406,232       23,206       23,525  

Net assets

  $ 51,862,949     $ 34,644,455     $ 26,977,889     $ 532,446     $ 528,013  

Net assets by class:

                   

Class R1

  $ 51,048,086     $ 34,139,472     $ 26,278,898     $ 262,680     $ 262,685  

Class R6

    814,863       504,983       698,991       269,766       265,328  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class R1

    4,534,654       2,980,960       2,281,469       25,163       25,163  

Class R6

    71,263       43,572       59,953       25,697       25,274  

Net asset value per share:

                   

Class R1

  $ 11.26     $ 11.45     $ 11.52     $ 10.44     $ 10.44  

Class R6

    11.43       11.59       11.66       10.50       10.50  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $     46,543,481     $     40,470,192     $     31,401,507     $     541,004     $     536,833  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $     $ 9,703,197     $ 7,507,151     $     $  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 386,787     $ 269,212     $ 264,498     $     $  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

     ClearTrack®
Retirement Income
 

Assets:

   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $     74,790,999  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    714,844  

Receivables and other assets:

   

Net income from securities lending

    1,886  

Interest

    25  

Total assets

    75,507,754  
   

Liabilities:

   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

   

Securities on loan

    2,477,232  

Payables and other liabilities:

   

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    748  

Investment management fees

    39,114  

Distribution and service fees

    33,419  

Transfer agent fees

    10,530  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    157  

Audit and tax fees

    13,851  

Custody fees

    2,937  

Legal fees

    746  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    7,348  

Registration fees

    2,884  

Other accrued expenses

    612  

Total liabilities

    2,589,578  

Net assets

  $ 72,918,176  
   

Net assets consist of:

   

Paid-in capital

  $ 69,184,496  

Total distributable earnings

    3,733,680  

Net assets

  $ 72,918,176  

Net assets by class:

   

Class R1

  $ 72,493,502  

Class R6

    424,674  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

   

Class R1

    7,084,281  

Class R6

    41,017  

Net asset value per share:

   

Class R1

  $ 10.23  

Class R6

    10.35  
   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 75,624,045  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 2,419,430  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 714,844  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

         
ClearTrack® 2015
    ClearTrack® 2020     ClearTrack® 2025     ClearTrack® 2030     ClearTrack® 2035  

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 1,187,591     $ 1,735,022     $ 2,063,384     $ 1,590,079     $ 1,602,765  

Interest income

    2,918       3,925       5,140       3,715       4,040  

Net income from securities lending

    14,497       21,336       11,698       14,183       10,159  

Total investment income

    1,205,006       1,760,283       2,080,222       1,607,977       1,616,964  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    180,090       267,828       325,342       253,377       255,825  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class R1

    234,827       349,027       421,010       331,498       334,312  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class R1

    73,971       109,944       132,618       104,422       105,308  

Class R6

    33       51       106       29       35  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    1,106       1,652       2,011       1,565       1,577  

Audit and tax fees

    17,407       18,852       19,760       19,373       19,763  

Custody fees

    10,279       10,318       10,157       10,152       9,895  

Legal fees

    2,249       3,505       4,264       3,302       3,350  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    8,932       12,294       14,450       11,620       11,738  

Registration fees

    30,890       31,162       31,337       31,118       31,129  

Other

    2,389       2,907       3,234       2,814       2,815  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    562,173       807,540       964,289       769,270       775,747  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class R1

    (49,944     (44,459     (29,328     (37,701     (37,414

Class R6

    (479     (434     (511     (217     (272

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class R1

    16,104       22,126       23,412       19,533       19,548  

Class R6

    163       223       407       118       142  

Net expenses

    528,017       784,996       958,269       751,003       757,751  

Net investment income (loss)

    676,989       975,287       1,121,953       856,974       859,213  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    2,266,769       3,792,817       3,595,717       2,726,978       2,974,998  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

        (3,593,570         (5,470,371         (5,658,673         (4,122,160         (4,435,565

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (1,326,801     (1,677,554     (2,062,956     (1,395,182     (1,460,567

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (649,812   $ (702,267   $ (941,003   $ (538,208   $ (601,354

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

         
ClearTrack® 2040
    ClearTrack® 2045     ClearTrack® 2050     ClearTrack® 2055     ClearTrack® 2060  

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 1,354,963     $ 856,871     $ 659,509     $ 12,330     $ 12,325  

Interest income

    3,412       2,502       1,976              

Net income from securities lending

    8,141       7,723       5,716              

Total investment income

    1,366,516       867,096       667,201       12,330       12,325  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    223,042       145,900       113,432       2,103       2,101  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class R1

    289,489       189,045       145,850       1,378       1,378  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class R1

    91,189       59,549       45,943       435       435  

Class R6

    60       44       51       22       22  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    1,376       899       698       13       13  

Audit and tax fees

    18,539       17,591       17,388       16,522       16,522  

Custody fees

    9,656       8,158       9,111       7,955       7,954  

Legal fees

    2,918       1,895       1,479       649       649  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    10,432       7,361       6,115       1,265       1,265  

Registration fees

    31,036       30,807       30,746       31,441       31,441  

Other

    2,613       2,160       1,967       1,304       1,306  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    680,350       463,409       372,780       63,087       63,086  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class R1

    (38,451     (40,470     (46,296     (44,707     (44,755

Class R6

    (529     (636     (1,112     (45,066     (45,017

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class R1

    16,464       11,402       10,240       15,508       15,525  

Class R6

    239       189       260       15,625       15,607  

Net expenses

    658,073       433,894       335,872       4,447       4,446  

Net investment income (loss)

    708,443       433,202       331,329       7,883       7,879  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    2,722,911       1,738,261       1,147,291       12,638       12,639  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

        (3,804,813         (2,362,803         (1,658,137         (24,447         (24,132

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (1,081,902     (624,542     (510,846     (11,809     (11,493

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (373,459   $ (191,340   $ (179,517   $ (3,926   $ (3,614

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2018

 

     ClearTrack®
Retirement Income
 

Investment Income:

   

Dividend income

  $ 2,247,494  

Interest income

    4,590  

Net income from securities lending

    29,228  

Total investment income

    2,281,312  
   

Expenses:

   

Investment management fees

    327,396  

Distribution and service fees:

   

Class R1

    428,646  

Transfer agent fees

   

Class R1

    135,024  

Class R6

    32  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,017  

Audit and tax fees

    17,659  

Custody fees

    11,022  

Legal fees

    4,306  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    12,331  

Registration fees

    31,337  

Other

    3,313  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    973,083  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

   

Class R1

    (45,469

Class R6

    (229

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

   

Class R1

    26,039  

Class R6

    136  

Net expenses

    953,560  

Net investment income (loss)

    1,327,752  
   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

   

Investments

    3,772,608  
   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments

        (6,329,224

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (2,556,616

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (1,228,864

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the years ended:

 

     ClearTrack® 2015     ClearTrack® 2020     ClearTrack® 2025  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 676,989     $ 667,517     $ 975,287     $ 875,121     $ 1,121,953     $ 976,072  

Net realized gain (loss)

    2,266,769       458,601       3,792,817       426,387       3,595,717       446,999  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (3,593,570     3,731,357       (5,470,371     6,170,550       (5,658,673     8,248,723  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (649,812     4,857,475       (702,267     7,472,058       (941,003     9,671,794  
             

Distributions (A):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class R1

    (1,115,887           (1,327,179           (1,460,620      

Class R6

    (12,067           (15,544           (31,735      

Net investment income:

                       

Class R1

          (560,391           (704,529           (790,233

Class R6

          (5,392           (8,206           (8,700

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (565,783           (712,735           (798,933

Net realized gains:

                       

Class R1

          (80,803           (88,695           (14,460

Class R6

          (547           (738           (114

Total dividends and/or distributions from net realized gains

          (81,350           (89,433           (14,574

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1,127,954     (647,133     (1,342,723     (802,168     (1,492,355     (813,507
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class R1

    958,095       14,089,688       2,935,905       21,666,202       2,100,508       28,151,097  

Class R6

    13,230       60,983       31,120       94,741       173,403       689,997  
      971,325       14,150,671       2,967,025       21,760,943       2,273,911       28,841,094  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    1,115,887       641,194       1,327,179       793,224       1,460,620       804,693  

Class R6

    12,067       5,939       15,544       8,944       31,735       8,814  
      1,127,954       647,133       1,342,723       802,168       1,492,355       813,507  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (11,667,117     (10,718,716     (19,145,064     (9,073,392     (18,378,716     (11,091,601

Class R6

    (1,491     (242     (28,380     (1,391     (169,441     (5,420
      (11,668,608     (10,718,958     (19,173,444     (9,074,783     (18,548,157     (11,097,021

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (9,569,329     4,078,846       (14,863,696     13,488,328       (14,781,891     18,557,580  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (11,347,095     8,289,188       (16,908,686     20,158,218       (17,215,249     27,415,867  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    53,340,754       45,051,566       77,491,719       57,333,501       91,878,804       64,462,937  

End of year

  $     41,993,659     $     53,340,754     $     60,583,033     $     77,491,719     $     74,663,555     $     91,878,804  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (A)

        $ 412,325           $ 532,641           $ 577,192  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class R1

    90,596       1,407,629       272,335       2,166,023       189,706       2,749,506  

Class R6

    1,244       6,010       2,880       8,967       15,496       66,217  
      91,840       1,413,639       275,215       2,174,990       205,202       2,815,723  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    105,771       65,696       124,035       81,273       131,944       80,631  

Class R6

    1,139       605       1,445       912       2,851       878  
      106,910       66,301       125,480       82,185       134,795       81,509  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (1,102,471     (1,049,765     (1,781,636     (881,927     (1,654,801     (1,048,640

Class R6

    (140     (24     (2,601     (135     (15,012     (504
      (1,102,611     (1,049,789     (1,784,237     (882,062     (1,669,813     (1,049,144

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class R1

    (906,104     423,560       (1,385,266     1,365,369       (1,333,151     1,781,497  

Class R6

    2,243       6,591       1,724       9,744       3,335       66,591  
      (903,861     430,151       (1,383,542     1,375,113       (1,329,816     1,848,088  

 

(A)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     ClearTrack® 2030     ClearTrack® 2035     ClearTrack® 2040  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 856,974     $ 786,215     $ 859,213     $ 846,201     $ 708,443     $ 736,961  

Net realized gain (loss)

    2,726,978       543,098       2,974,998       401,961       2,722,911       269,734  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (4,122,160     7,175,219       (4,435,565     8,337,398       (3,804,813     8,016,032  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (538,208     8,504,532       (601,354     9,585,560       (373,459     9,022,727  
             

Distributions (A):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class R1

    (1,330,068           (1,220,164           (982,691      

Class R6

    (9,086           (9,885           (16,497      

Net investment income:

                       

Class R1

          (644,133           (698,342           (563,549

Class R6

          (4,572           (6,076           (7,201

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (648,705           (704,418           (570,750

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1,339,154     (648,705     (1,230,049     (704,418     (999,188     (570,750
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class R1

    2,003,222       19,413,136       2,417,029       18,312,733       1,472,484       18,871,475  

Class R6

    39,557       18,387       53,819       90,815       127,995       314,635  
      2,042,779       19,431,523       2,470,848       18,403,548       1,600,479       19,186,110  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    1,330,068       644,133       1,220,164       698,342       982,691       563,549  

Class R6

    9,086       4,572       9,885       6,076       16,497       7,201  
      1,339,154       648,705       1,230,049       704,418       999,188       570,750  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (13,934,317     (11,771,960     (14,927,194     (7,587,168     (10,424,814     (7,319,084

Class R6

    (5,893     (16,509     (115,857     (6,061     (44,238     (115,751
      (13,940,210     (11,788,469     (15,043,051     (7,593,229     (10,469,052     (7,434,835

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (10,558,277     8,291,759       (11,342,154     11,514,737       (7,869,385     12,322,025  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (12,435,639     16,147,586       (13,173,557     20,395,879       (9,242,032     20,774,002  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    70,389,964       54,242,378       71,483,417       51,087,538       61,104,981       40,330,979  

End of year

  $     57,954,325     $     70,389,964     $     58,309,860     $     71,483,417     $     51,862,949     $     61,104,981  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (A)

        $ 450,709           $ 499,336           $ 466,192  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class R1

    177,097       1,876,217       208,400       1,756,946       124,466       1,808,065  

Class R6

    3,462       1,718       4,612       8,665       10,747       30,274  
      180,559       1,877,935       213,012       1,765,611       135,213       1,838,339  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    118,018       63,776       105,825       68,802       83,991       55,577  

Class R6

    802       450       852       595       1,395       704  
      118,820       64,226       106,677       69,397       85,386       56,281  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (1,231,137     (1,095,883     (1,288,717     (702,286     (886,560     (671,049

Class R6

    (517     (1,532     (9,895     (553     (3,680     (10,805
      (1,231,654     (1,097,415     (1,298,612     (702,839     (890,240     (681,854

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class R1

    (936,022     844,110       (974,492     1,123,462       (678,103     1,192,593  

Class R6

    3,747       636       (4,431     8,707       8,462       20,173  
      (932,275     844,746       (978,923     1,132,169       (669,641     1,212,766  

 

(A)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     ClearTrack® 2045     ClearTrack® 2050     ClearTrack® 2055  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 433,202     $ 453,536     $ 331,329     $ 314,125     $ 7,883     $ 1,409  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,738,261       253,901       1,147,291       81,575       12,638       296  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,362,803     5,606,848       (1,658,137     4,342,431       (24,447     29,539  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (191,340     6,314,285       (179,517     4,738,131       (3,926     31,244  
             

Distributions (B):

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class R1

    (657,331           (377,585           (1,778      

Class R6

    (13,802           (11,904           (2,602      

Net investment income:

                       

Class R1

          (352,543           (233,267            

Class R6

          (7,031           (7,360            

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

          (359,574           (240,627            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (671,133     (359,574     (389,489     (240,627     (4,380      
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class R1

    1,609,657       10,614,138       2,054,342       8,515,015             250,000  

Class R6

    82,850       70,415       131,483       73,424       5,130       250,000  
      1,692,507       10,684,553       2,185,825       8,588,439       5,130       500,000  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    657,331       352,543       377,585       233,267       1,778        

Class R6

    13,802       7,031       11,904       7,360       2,602        
      671,133       359,574       389,489       240,627       4,380        

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (5,790,518     (5,622,430     (4,930,704     (3,256,911            

Class R6

    (166,797     (7,290     (53,336     (25,494     (2      
      (5,957,315     (5,629,720     (4,984,040     (3,282,405     (2      

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (3,593,675     5,414,407       (2,408,726     5,546,661       9,508       500,000  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (4,456,148     11,369,118       (2,977,732     10,044,165       1,202       531,244  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of period/year

    39,100,603       27,731,485       29,955,621       19,911,456       531,244        

End of period/year

  $     34,644,455     $     39,100,603     $     26,977,889     $     29,955,621     $     532,446     $     531,244  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (B)

        $ 272,935           $ 186,611           $ 1,665  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class R1

    132,465       1,007,181       169,808       807,052             25,000  

Class R6

    6,849       6,590       10,805       6,662       458       25,000  
      139,314       1,013,771       180,613       813,714       458       50,000  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    55,145       34,529       31,465       22,803       163        

Class R6

    1,150       685       986       715       239        
      56,295       35,214       32,451       23,518       402        

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (480,849     (513,841     (407,941     (298,390            

Class R6

    (13,556     (649     (4,409     (2,341     (0 )(C)       
      (494,405     (514,490     (412,350     (300,731     (0 )(C)       

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class R1

    (293,239     527,869       (206,668     531,465       163       25,000  

Class R6

    (5,557     6,626       7,382       5,036       697       25,000  
      (298,796     534,495       (199,286     536,501       860       50,000  

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.
(C)    Rounds to less than 1 or (1) share.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     ClearTrack® 2060     ClearTrack® Retirement Income  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017 (A)     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  

From operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 7,879     $ 1,410     $ 1,327,752     $ 1,309,539  

Net realized gain (loss)

    12,639       295       3,772,608       454,756  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (24,132     29,546       (6,329,224     4,251,581  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (3,614     31,251       (1,228,864     6,015,876  
         

Distributions (B):

               

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Class R1

    (1,777           (1,855,727      

Class R6

    (2,603           (10,571      

Net investment income:

               

Class R1

                      (925,163

Class R6

                      (4,123

Total dividends and/or distributions from net investment income

                      (929,286

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (4,380           (1,866,298     (929,286
         

Capital share transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold:

               

Class R1

          250,000       1,248,096       35,523,597  

Class R6

    376       250,000       44,739       126,466  
      376       500,000       1,292,835       35,650,063  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

               

Class R1

    1,777             1,855,727       925,163  

Class R6

    2,603             10,571       4,123  
      4,380             1,866,298       929,286  

Cost of shares redeemed:

               

Class R1

                (26,369,053     (14,751,142

Class R6

                (23,247     (424
                      (26,392,300         (14,751,566

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    4,756       500,000       (23,233,167     21,827,783  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (3,238     531,251       (26,328,329     26,914,373  
         

Net assets:

               

Beginning of period/year

    531,251             99,246,505       72,332,132  

End of period/year

  $     528,013     $     531,251     $ 72,918,176     $ 99,246,505  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss) (B)

        $ 1,666           $ 877,908  
         

Capital share transactions - shares:

               

Shares issued:

               

Class R1

          25,000       118,252       3,499,386  

Class R6

    35       25,000       4,234       12,459  
      35       50,000       122,486       3,511,845  

Shares reinvested:

               

Class R1

    163             176,736       92,981  

Class R6

    239             1,001       412  
      402             177,737       93,393  

Shares redeemed:

               

Class R1

                (2,512,156     (1,423,010

Class R6

                (2,228     (40
                  (2,514,384     (1,423,050

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

               

Class R1

    163       25,000       (2,217,168     2,169,357  

Class R6

    274       25,000       3,007       12,831  
      437       50,000       (2,214,161     2,182,188  

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)   

The sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income are no longer required disclosures for the year ended October 31, 2018 due to the SEC Regulation S-X updates effective November 5, 2018. Please reference the New Accounting Pronouncements section of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2015  
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.66     $ 9.85     $ 9.76     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.15       0.13       0.11 (D)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.33     0.82       0.03       (0.32

Total investment operations

    (0.18     0.95       0.14       (0.24

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.12     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.10     (0.02     (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.14     (0.05      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.24     $ 10.66     $ 9.85     $ 9.76  

Total return

    (1.76 )%      9.72     1.52     (2.40 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   41,573     $   52,926     $   44,735     $   15,821  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.17     1.22     3.19 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    1.12     1.11     1.08 %(D)      1.06 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.42     1.28     1.18 %(D)      1.32 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    23     9     43     43 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2015  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.77     $ 9.93     $ 9.80     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.22       0.20       0.18 (D)       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.33     0.83       0.02       (0.33

Total investment operations

    (0.11     1.03       0.20       (0.20

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.17     (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.10     (0.02     (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.32     (0.19     (0.07      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.34     $   10.77     $   9.93     $   9.80  

Total return

    (1.16 )%      10.50     2.11     (2.00 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 421     $ 415     $ 317     $ 245  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.54     0.52     0.57     2.54 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    0.47     0.46     0.43 %(D)      0.41 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.06     1.91     1.87 %(D)      1.96 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    23     9     43     43 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2020
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2015 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.73     $ 9.81     $ 9.75     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.15       0.12       0.12 (D)       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.31     0.92       (0.01 )(E)      (0.34

Total investment operations

    (0.16     1.04       0.11       (0.25

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.11     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.06     (0.01     (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.19     (0.12     (0.05      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.38     $ 10.73     $ 9.81     $ 9.75  

Total return

    (1.55 )%      10.79     1.21     (2.50 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   59,914     $   76,819     $   56,817     $   15,345  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15     1.14     1.20     3.27 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    1.12     1.11     1.08 %(D)      1.05 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.38     1.21     1.19 %(D)      1.36 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    25     5     42     73 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2020
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $   10.85     $ 9.89     $ 9.79     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.22       0.19       0.18 (D)       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     0.94       (0.01 )(E)      (0.34

Total investment operations

    (0.10     1.13       0.17       (0.21

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.16     (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.06     (0.01     (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.26     (0.17     (0.07      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.49     $   10.85     $   9.89     $   9.79  

Total return

    (1.00 )%      11.62     1.80     (2.10 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 669     $ 673     $ 517     $ 245  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50     0.49     0.55     2.62 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    0.47     0.46     0.43 %(D)      0.40 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.01     1.85     1.90 %(D)      1.95 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    25     5     42     73 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2025
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.06     $ 9.98     $ 9.77     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.14       0.12       0.12 (D)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     1.07       0.14       (0.31

Total investment operations

    (0.18     1.19       0.26       (0.23

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.11     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.06     (0.00 )(E)      (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (0.11     (0.05      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.70     $ 11.06     $ 9.98     $ 9.77  

Total return

    (1.65 )%      12.06     2.70     (2.30 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   73,294     $   90,501     $   63,893     $   14,942  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.14     1.13     1.19     3.19 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    1.13     1.12     1.09 %(D)      1.07 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.30     1.15     1.22 %(D)      1.19 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    25     6     3     6 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2025
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $   11.19     $   10.07     $ 9.81     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.22       0.18       0.19 (D)       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     1.09       0.14       (0.32

Total investment operations

    (0.10     1.27       0.33       (0.19

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.15     (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.06     (0.00 )(E)      (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.26     (0.15     (0.07      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.83     $ 11.19     $   10.07     $ 9.81  

Total return

    (1.00 )%      12.83     3.37     (1.90 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 1,370     $ 1,378     $ 570     $ 245  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49     0.48     0.54     2.54 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    0.48     0.47     0.44 %(D)      0.42 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.93     1.69     1.93 %(D)      1.91 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    25     6     3     6 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2030
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.27     $ 10.04     $ 9.82     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.15       0.12       0.11 (D)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.29     1.22       0.16       (0.26

Total investment operations

    (0.14     1.34       0.27       (0.18

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.11     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.09           (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.22     (0.11     (0.05      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.91     $ 11.27     $ 10.04     $ 9.82  

Total return

    (1.34 )%      13.43     2.74     (1.80 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   57,571     $   70,037     $   53,935     $   12,041  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.16     1.15     1.21     3.89 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    1.13     1.12     1.09 %(D)      1.08 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.28     1.16     1.14 %(D)      1.27 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    26     9     0 %(K)      1 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(K)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2030
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.40     $ 10.13     $ 9.86     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.22       0.19       0.19 (D)       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.29     1.23       0.14       (0.28

Total investment operations

    (0.07     1.42       0.33       (0.14

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.15     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.09           (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29     (0.15     (0.06      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.04     $   11.40     $   10.13     $   9.86  

Total return

    (0.69 )%      14.20     3.40     (1.40 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 383     $ 353     $ 307     $ 247  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.51     0.50     0.57     3.24 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    0.48     0.47     0.44 %(D)      0.43 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.92     1.81     1.90 %(D)      2.05 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    26     9     0 %(K)      1 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(K)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2035
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.47     $ 10.01     $ 9.81     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.15       0.14       0.13 (D)       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.33     1.44       0.13       (0.29 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.18     1.58       0.26       (0.19

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.12     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.07           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.20     (0.12     (0.06      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.09     $ 11.47     $ 10.01     $ 9.81  

Total return

    (1.62 )%      15.97     2.63     (1.90 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   57,851     $   70,958     $   50,718     $   9,888  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.16     1.15     1.22     4.29 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    1.13     1.12     1.09 %(D)      1.07 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.27     1.28     1.34 %(D)      1.56 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    24     8     0 %(L)      3 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(L)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2035
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.59     $ 10.10     $ 9.85     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.22       0.20       0.20 (D)       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.30     1.46       0.12       (0.30 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.08     1.66       0.32       (0.15

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.17     (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.07           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.17     (0.07      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.23     $   11.59     $   10.10     $   9.85  

Total return

    (0.81 )%      16.61     3.30     (1.50 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 459     $ 525     $ 370     $ 246  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.51     0.50     0.57     3.64 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    0.48     0.47     0.44 %(D)      0.42 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.87     1.88     2.01 %(D)      2.26 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    24     8     0 %(L)      3 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(L)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2040
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.58     $ 9.93     $ 9.79     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.14       0.14       0.14 (D)       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.27     1.63       0.06       (0.33 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.13     1.77       0.20       (0.21

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.12     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.05           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.19     (0.12     (0.06      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.26     $ 11.58     $ 9.93     $ 9.79  

Total return

    (1.17 )%      18.05     2.09     (2.10 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   51,048     $   60,367     $   39,903     $   10,385  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.17     1.17     1.26     4.29 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    1.13     1.12     1.09 %(D)      1.07 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.20     1.33     1.40 %(D)      1.86 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    20     6     2     4 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2040  
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.76     $ 10.05     $ 9.86     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.22       0.21       0.20 (D)       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.29     1.67       0.07       (0.31 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.07     1.88       0.27       (0.14

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.17     (0.08      

Net realized gains

    (0.05           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.26     (0.17     (0.08      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.43     $   11.76     $   10.05     $   9.86  

Total return

    (0.62 )%      18.95     2.76     (1.40 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 815     $ 738     $ 428     $ 247  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52     0.52     0.61     3.64 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    0.48     0.47     0.44 %(D)      0.42 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.84     1.88     2.05 %(D)      2.58 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    20     6     2     4 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2045
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.76     $ 9.94     $ 9.78     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.13       0.14       0.12 (D)       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.24     1.80       0.10       (0.33 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.11     1.94       0.22       (0.22

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.12     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.07           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.20     (0.12     (0.06      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.45     $ 11.76     $ 9.94     $ 9.78  

Total return

    (0.97 )%      19.67     2.28     (2.20 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   34,139     $   38,516     $   27,305     $   6,731  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.22     1.22     1.32     5.88 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    1.14     1.13     1.10 %(D)      1.08 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.12     1.25     1.24 %(D)      1.67 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    15     6     2     3 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2045
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.90     $ 10.03     $ 9.82     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.21       0.21       0.18 (D)       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.25     1.82       0.11       (0.33 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.04     2.03       0.29       (0.18

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.16     (0.08      

Net realized gains

    (0.07           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.27     (0.16     (0.08      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.59     $   11.90     $   10.03     $ 9.82  

Total return

    (0.35 )%      20.53     2.95     (1.80 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 505     $ 585     $ 426     $ 245  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.57     0.57     0.67     5.23 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    0.49     0.48     0.45 %(D)      0.43 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.70     1.87     1.88 %(D)      2.31 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    15     6     2     3 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2050
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.79     $ 9.93     $ 9.77     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.13       0.13       0.11 (D)       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.24     1.84       0.11       (0.34 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.11     1.97       0.22       (0.23

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.11     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.04           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.16     (0.11     (0.06      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.52     $ 11.79     $ 9.93     $ 9.77  

Total return

    (1.04 )%      20.00     2.31     (2.30 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   26,279     $   29,329     $   19,435     $   5,305  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.28     1.47     7.19 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    1.14     1.13     1.10 %(D)      1.08 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.09     1.17     1.16 %(D)      1.73 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    13     3     0 %(L)      4 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(L)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® 2050
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.92     $ 10.02     $ 9.81     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.21       0.20       0.18 (D)       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.24     1.85       0.11       (0.34 )(E) 

Total investment operations

    (0.03     2.05       0.29       (0.19

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.15     (0.08      

Net realized gains

    (0.04           (0.00 )(F)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.23     (0.15     (0.08      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.66     $   11.92     $   10.02     $ 9.81  

Total return

    (0.34 )%      20.72     2.99     (1.90 )%(G) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 699     $ 627     $ 476     $ 245  

Expenses to average net assets (H)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.63     0.83     6.54 %(I) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (J)

    0.49     0.48     0.45 %(D)      0.43 %(I) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.75     1.82     1.87 %(D)      2.33 %(I) 

Portfolio turnover rate (K)

    13     3     0 %(L)      4 %(G) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(G)    Not annualized.
(H)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(I)    Annualized.
(J)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(K)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(L)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   ClearTrack® 2055
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.61     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.12       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.21     0.59  

Total investment operations

    (0.09     0.61  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.08      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.44     $   10.61  

Total return

    (0.96 )%      6.10 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 262     $ 265  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    11.72     40.02 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (G)

    1.13     1.06 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.10     0.54 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   ClearTrack® 2055
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.64     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.19       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.22     0.60  

Total investment operations

    (0.03     0.64  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.10      

Net realized gains

    (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.11      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.50     $   10.64  

Total return

    (0.37 )%      6.40 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 270     $ 266  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    11.07     39.37 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (G)

    0.48     0.41 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.75     1.19 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   ClearTrack® 2060
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.61     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.12       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.21     0.59  

Total investment operations

    (0.09     0.61  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.08      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.44     $   10.61  

Total return

    (0.96 )%      6.10 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 263     $ 265  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    11.74     39.93 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (G)

    1.13     1.06 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.10     0.54 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   ClearTrack® 2060
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.64     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.19       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.22     0.60  

Total investment operations

    (0.03     0.64  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.10      

Net realized gains

    (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.11      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.50     $ 10.64  

Total return

    (0.37 )%      6.40 %(D) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 265     $ 266  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

      11.09       39.28 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (G)

    0.48     0.41 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.75     1.19 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate (H)

    35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(H)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® Retirement Income
 
    Class R1  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.63     $ 10.11     $ 9.83     $ 10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.16       0.14       0.13 (D)       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.35     0.50       0.20       (0.28

Total investment operations

    (0.19     0.64       0.33       (0.17

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.12     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.05           (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.21     (0.12     (0.05      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.23     $ 10.63     $ 10.11     $ 9.83  

Total return

    (1.86 )%      6.41     3.36     (1.70 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   72,493     $   98,838     $   72,075     $   12,186  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.13     1.12     1.18     3.66 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    1.11     1.09     1.07 %(D)      1.08 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    1.54     1.40     1.30 %(D)      1.76 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    24     7         1 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   ClearTrack® Retirement Income
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

   

October 31,

2015 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.75     $ 10.20     $ 9.87     $   10.00  

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B) (C)

    0.23       0.21       0.21 (D)       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.35     0.50       0.18       (0.27

Total investment operations

    (0.12     0.71       0.39       (0.13

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.16     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.05           (0.00 )(E)       

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.16     (0.06      

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.35     $   10.75     $   10.20     $ 9.87  

Total return

    (1.19 )%      7.12     4.01     (1.30 )%(F) 

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 425     $ 409     $ 257     $ 247  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.48     0.47     0.53     3.01 %(H) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (I)

    0.46     0.44     0.42 %(D)      0.43 %(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (C)

    2.15     1.98     2.08 %(D)      2.16 %(H) 

Portfolio turnover rate (J)

    24     7         1 %(F) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 2, 2015.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Due to TAM waiving the underlying ETF fund fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(J)    Does not include portfolio activity of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At October 31, 2018

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund   Class

ClearTrack® 2015

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2020

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2025

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2030

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2035

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2040

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2045

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2050

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2055

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® 2060

  R1,R6

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

  R1,R6

The Funds are generally offered in eligible retirement plans.

As of October 31, 2018, the only investors of the Funds are affiliated and eligible retirement plans as defined in the Funds’ current prospectus.

Each Fund, a “fund of fund”, invests the majority of its assets in underlying exchange-traded funds that are based on an index and managed by unaffiliated investment advisers (hereafter referred to as “Underlying ETFs”). The shareholder reports of the Underlying ETFs, including the Schedule of Investments, should be read in conjunction with this report. The Underlying ETFs’ shareholder reports are not covered by this report.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by the Funds’ current prospectuses, which contain additional information about the Funds, including risks, as well as investment objectives and strategies.

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of a Fund without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation, and review, of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation, and review, of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the Net Asset Values (“NAV”); shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on a first-in, first-out basis. Dividends and net realized gains (losses) are from investments in shares of underlying funds. Dividend income and capital gain distributions from underlying funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, if any, is accrued as earned. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from underlying funds are recorded as dividend income. Long-term capital gain distributions received from underlying funds are recorded as realized gains.

Multiple class operations, income, and expenses: Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated to each class daily based upon net assets. Each class bears its own specific expenses in addition to the allocated non-class specific expenses.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Commission recapture: The sub-adviser(s), to the extent consistent with the best execution and usual commission rate policies and practices, may elect to place security transactions of the Funds with broker/dealers with which other funds or portfolios advised by TAM have established a commission recapture program. A commission recapture program is any arrangement under which a broker/dealer applies a portion of the commissions received by such broker/dealer on the security transactions to the Funds. In no event will commissions, paid by the Funds, be used to pay expenses that would otherwise be borne by any other funds or portfolios advised by TAM, or by any other party.

There were no commissions recaptured during the year ended October 31, 2018 by the Funds.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. SECURITY VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

 

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3. SECURITY VALUATION (continued)

 

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

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2018, is disclosed within the Security Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Exchange-traded funds (“ETF”): ETFs are stated at the last reported sale price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the ETF is principally traded. ETFs are generally categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities lending collateral: Securities lending collateral is invested in a money market fund which is valued at the NAV and no valuation adjustments are applied. Securities lending collateral is categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Repurchase agreements: Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

4. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Funds may engage in borrowing transactions as a means of raising cash to satisfy redemption requests, for other temporary or emergency purposes or, to the extent permitted by their investment policies, to raise additional cash to be invested in other securities or instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which place limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. As of October 31, 2018, the Funds have not utilized the program.

Repurchase agreements: In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security and simultaneously commit to resell that security to the seller at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. Securities purchased subject to a repurchase agreement are held at the Funds’ custodian, or designated sub-custodian related to tri-party repurchase agreements, and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must be collateralized by securities with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the resale price. The Funds will bear the risk of value fluctuations until the securities can be sold and may encounter delays and incur costs in liquidating the securities. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the seller, delays and costs may be incurred.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

4. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Repurchase agreements are subject to netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented within the Schedule of Investments, and as part of Repurchase agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are shown on a gross basis. The value of the related collateral for each repurchase agreement, as reflected within the Schedule of Investments, exceeds the value of each repurchase agreement at October 31, 2018.

Repurchase agreements at October 31, 2018, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending: Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street serves as securities lending agent to the Funds pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the Funds to risks such as, the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the Funds may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the Funds may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge cash collateral with a value of at least 102% of the current value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities loaned. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Funds in the case of default of any securities borrower.

Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. By lending securities, the Funds seek to increase their net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected in Net income from securities lending within the Statements of Operations and is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at October 31, 2018, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2018. Funds not listed in the subsequent table have not entered into secured borrowing transactions during the year.

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

ClearTrack® 2015

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 11,013,372     $     $     $     $ 11,013,372  

Total Borrowings

  $ 11,013,372     $     $     $     $   11,013,372  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2020

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 10,633,353     $     $     $     $ 10,633,353  

Total Borrowings

  $ 10,633,353     $     $     $     $ 10,633,353  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2030

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 3,931,700     $     $     $     $ 3,931,700  

Total Borrowings

  $ 3,931,700     $     $     $     $ 3,931,700  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2045

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 9,936,270     $     $     $     $ 9,936,270  

Total Borrowings

  $ 9,936,270     $     $     $     $ 9,936,270  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2050

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 7,681,830     $     $     $     $ 7,681,830  

Total Borrowings

  $ 7,681,830     $     $     $     $ 7,681,830  
                                         

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

4. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 2,477,232     $     $     $     $   2,477,232  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,477,232     $     $     $     $ 2,477,232  
                                         

5. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (“TPLIC”) and AUSA Holding Company (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon NV. TPLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”) and Aegon USA, LLC (“Aegon USA”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Aegon USA. Aegon USA is wholly owned by Aegon US Holding Corporation, which is wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by The Aegon Trust, which is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon NV, a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, TFS, and TCI. No interested trustee, who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM, receives compensation from the Funds.

The Underlying ETFs have varied expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the Underlying ETFs at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary. Fund expenses do not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Funds invest. The Funds have material ownership interests in the Underlying ETFs.

Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily Average Net Assets (“ANA”) at the following rates:

 

Breakpoints    Rate  

First $2.5 billion

     0.38

Over $2.5 billion up to $4 billion

     0.37  

Over $4 billion

     0.36  

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses, including the pro rata share of expenses incurred through each Fund’s investment in the Underlying ETFs, but excluding, as applicable, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations.

 

Class    Operating
Expense Limit
     Operating
Expense Limit
Effective Through

Class R1

     1.20    March 1, 2019

Class R6

     0.55      March 1, 2019

TAM is entitled to recapture expenses accrued by the Funds for fees waived and/or reimbursed during any of the previous thirty-six months if on any day or month the estimated annualized Funds’ operating expenses are less than the stated annual operating expense limit or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2018 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

5. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As of October 31, 2018, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows.

 

    Amounts Available         
Fund   2016     2017     2018      Total  

ClearTrack® 2015

        

Class R1

  $     60,363     $     46,620     $     49,944      $     156,927  

Class R6

    562       331       479        1,372  

ClearTrack® 2020

        

Class R1

    59,376       38,837       44,459        142,672  

Class R6

    785       313       434        1,532  

ClearTrack® 2025

        

Class R1

    46,851       32,594       29,328        108,773  

Class R6

    466       380       511        1,357  

ClearTrack® 2030

        

Class R1

    52,182       39,018       37,701        128,901  

Class R6

    553       193       217        963  

ClearTrack® 2035

        

Class R1

    52,408       38,929       37,414        128,751  

Class R6

    596       276       272        1,144  

ClearTrack® 2040

        

Class R1

    58,243       44,202       38,451        140,896  

Class R6

    698       524       529        1,751  

ClearTrack® 2045

        

Class R1

    51,918       45,541       40,470        137,929  

Class R6

    911       663       636        2,210  

ClearTrack® 2050

        

Class R1

    56,636       50,941       46,296        153,873  

Class R6

    1,738       1,089       1,112        3,939  

ClearTrack® 2055 (A)

        

Class R1

          16,374       44,707        61,081  

Class R6

          16,292       45,066        61,358  

ClearTrack® 2060 (A)

        

Class R1

          16,282       44,755        61,037  

Class R6

          16,234       45,017        61,251  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

        

Class R1

    55,653       47,651       45,469        148,773  

Class R6

    475       186       229        890  

 

(A)   Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.

Distribution and service fees: The Trust has a distribution plan (“Distribution Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan, the Trust entered into a distribution agreement with TCI as the Funds’ distributor.

The Distribution Plan requires the Funds to pay distribution fees to TCI as compensation for various distribution activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses. Under the Distribution Plan and distribution agreement, TCI, on behalf of the Funds, is authorized to pay various service providers, as direct payment for expenses incurred in connection with distribution of the Funds shares. The distribution and service fees are included in Distribution and service fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund is authorized under the Distribution Plan to pay fees to TCI based on daily ANA of each class up to the following annual rates:

 

Class (A)    Rate  

Class R1

     0.50

 

(A)   12b-1 fees are not applicable for Class R6.

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

5. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

For the year ended October 31, 2018, transfer agent fees paid and the amounts due to TFS are as follows:

 

Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

ClearTrack® 2015

  $   3,555       $ 292  

ClearTrack® 2020

    5,286           422  

ClearTrack® 2025

    6,421         520  

ClearTrack® 2030

    5,001         409  

ClearTrack® 2035

    5,049         411  

ClearTrack® 2040

    4,402         364  

ClearTrack® 2045

    2,880         243  

ClearTrack® 2050

    2,239         190  

ClearTrack® 2055

    43         4  

ClearTrack® 2060

    43         4  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    6,462         504  

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2018, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred no brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the adviser or sub-adviser(s) for the year ended October 31, 2018.

6. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

Fund   Purchases of Securities           Sales of Securities  

ClearTrack® 2015

  $   10,831,386       $   20,830,385  

ClearTrack® 2020

    17,315,503         32,565,225  

ClearTrack® 2025

    20,940,144         35,647,091  

ClearTrack® 2030

    17,263,316         27,921,502  

ClearTrack® 2035

    15,643,741         27,145,951  

ClearTrack® 2040

    11,401,731         19,582,559  

ClearTrack® 2045

    5,565,166         9,401,689  

ClearTrack® 2050

    3,720,101         6,269,008  

ClearTrack® 2055

    206,244         192,518  

ClearTrack® 2060

    201,915         192,460  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    20,554,375         44,075,243  

7. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for

 

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At October 31, 2018

 

7. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. The primary permanent differences are due to non-deductible expenses paid. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. These permanent reclassifications are as follows:

 

Fund   Paid-in Capital           Total Distributable Earnings  

ClearTrack® 2015

  $ (288     $ 288  

ClearTrack® 2020

    (1,416       1,416  

ClearTrack® 2025

    (2,129       2,129  

ClearTrack® 2030

    (1,997       1,997  

ClearTrack® 2035

    (2,375       2,375  

ClearTrack® 2040

    (1,266       1,266  

ClearTrack® 2045

    (593       593  

ClearTrack® 2050

    (498       498  

ClearTrack® 2055

    (12       12  

ClearTrack® 2060

    (12       12  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

             

As of October 31, 2018, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) were as follows:

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
    Net
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

ClearTrack® 2015

  $   51,737,162     $ 2,231,829     $ (880,183   $ 1,351,646  

ClearTrack® 2020

    69,275,298       3,148,670       (1,111,603     2,037,067  

ClearTrack® 2025

    71,197,531       4,670,605       (1,101,937     3,568,668  

ClearTrack® 2030

    58,271,673       4,524,182       (674,889     3,849,293  

ClearTrack® 2035

    53,597,722       5,670,334       (775,820     4,894,514  

ClearTrack® 2040

    46,957,554       5,759,007       (777,138     4,981,869  

ClearTrack® 2045

    40,796,500       4,129,818       (298,638     3,831,180  

ClearTrack® 2050

    31,674,905       3,212,005       (171,000     3,041,005  

ClearTrack® 2055

    541,428       22,779       (18,111     4,668  

ClearTrack® 2060

    537,257       22,785       (17,795     4,990  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    76,394,022       1,228,629       (2,116,808     (888,179

As of October 31, 2018, the Funds had no capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains. During the year ended October 31, 2018, the Funds did not have any capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

7. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2018 and 2017 are listed below.

 

    2018 Distributions Paid From     2017 Distributions Paid From  
Fund  

Ordinary

Income

   

Long-Term

Capital Gain

   

Return of

Capital

    Ordinary
Income
   

Long-Term

Capital Gain

   

Return of

Capital

 

ClearTrack® 2015

  $ 674,142     $ 453,812     $     $   647,133     $     $  

ClearTrack® 2020

    918,937       423,786             802,168              

ClearTrack® 2025

    1,006,757       485,598             812,050       1,457        

ClearTrack® 2030

    783,884       555,270             648,705              

ClearTrack® 2035

    816,238       413,811             704,418              

ClearTrack® 2040

    729,568       269,620             570,750              

ClearTrack® 2045

    426,343       244,790             359,574              

ClearTrack® 2050

    299,586       89,903             240,627              

ClearTrack® 2055

    4,380                                

ClearTrack® 2060

    4,380                                

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    1,408,032       458,266             929,286              

As of October 31, 2018, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary
Loss
Deferral
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

ClearTrack® 2015

  $ 415,460     $     —     $ 1,458,160     $     —     $     —     $     —     $ 1,351,646  

ClearTrack® 2020

    590,407             2,927,108                         2,037,067  

ClearTrack® 2025

    694,517             3,561,527                         3,568,668  

ClearTrack® 2030

    525,796             2,728,880                         3,849,293  

ClearTrack® 2035

    544,686             2,978,553                         4,894,514  

ClearTrack® 2040

    446,333             2,701,000                         4,981,869  

ClearTrack® 2045

    280,387             1,736,577                         3,831,180  

ClearTrack® 2050

    218,852             1,146,375                         3,041,005  

ClearTrack® 2055

    18,538                                     4,668  

ClearTrack® 2060

    18,535                                     4,990  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    797,628             3,824,231                         (888,179

8. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 (“ASU 2018-13”), “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820: Disclosure Framework), Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”. ASU 2018-13 eliminates the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the timing of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 does not eliminate the requirement to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements, or the reporting of changes in unrealized gains and losses for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 requires that information is provided about the measurement uncertainty of Level 3 fair value measurements as of the reporting date. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds; financial statements.

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Final Rule on Disclosure Update and Simplification (the “Final Rule”) which is intended to simplify an issuer’s disclosure compliance efforts by removing redundant or outdated disclosure requirements without significantly altering the mix of information provided to investors. The most notable impacts being that a fund is no longer required to present the components of distributable earnings on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, or the sources of distributions to shareholders and the amount of undistributed net investment income on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is November 5, 2018. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

9. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

 

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

10. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On August 27, 2018, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (“AUIM”) and Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that resolved an investigation into asset allocation models and volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, and related disclosures. TAM and TCI serve as investment manager and principal underwriter, respectively, to Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds. TCI also serves as the principal underwriter to the variable life insurance and annuity products through which certain Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds are offered. AUIM, an affiliate of TAM and TCI, serves as sub-adviser to a number of Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds.

The SEC’s order instituting administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings (the “Order”) pertains to events that occurred during the period between July 2011 and June 2015, and, among other things, the operation and/or implementation of an asset allocation model utilized by AUIM when it served as sub-adviser to certain Transamerica tactical funds and asset allocation funds, the designation of the portfolio manager for certain of these funds as well as the operation and/or implementation of volatility overlays utilized by AUIM when it served as subadviser to the asset allocation funds. The Order also states that the parties failed to make appropriate disclosures regarding these matters, including in marketing materials, and failed to have adequate compliance policies and procedures. The tactical funds are Transamerica Dynamic Income (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Income), Transamerica Dynamic Allocation (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Rotation) and Transamerica Dynamic Allocation II (formerly, Transamerica Tactical Allocation, and now reorganized into Transamerica Dynamic Allocation). The asset allocation funds are Transamerica Managed Risk – Conservative ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Conservative VP and Transamerica Index 35 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Balanced ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Balanced VP and Transamerica Index 50 VP), Transamerica Managed Risk – Growth ETF VP (formerly, Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Growth VP and Transamerica Index 75 VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP), Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP) and Transamerica QS Investors Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP (formerly, Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP). AUIM ceased to serve as sub-adviser to the Transamerica tactical funds on April 30, 2015 and to the Transamerica asset allocation funds on June 30, 2015.

Under the terms of the Order, AUIM, TAM and TCI were censured, and agreed, without admitting or denying the findings in the Order, to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. AUIM agreed to pay civil penalties of $21,000,000, $24,599,896 in disgorgement and $3,682,195 in prejudgment interest. TAM agreed to pay civil penalties of $10,500,000, $15,000,000 in disgorgement and $2,235,765 in prejudgment interest. TCI agreed to pay civil penalties of $4,000,000, $12,000,000 in disgorgement and $1,826,022 in prejudgment interest. The amounts paid in disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties will be deposited into a Fair Fund for distribution to affected investors. Affected investors are those who purchased or held the relevant mutual funds, variable life insurance and annuity investment portfolios and separately managed account strategies during the period between July 2011 and June 2015. The Order states that these investors are to receive from the Fair Fund the pro rata fees and commissions paid by them during that period, subject to any de minimis threshold.

In accepting the settlement, the SEC considered the substantial cooperation and remedial efforts of AUIM, TAM and TCI. In the Order, the SEC acknowledged that, after the start of the SEC staff’s investigation but before the settlement, AUIM, TAM and TCI had voluntarily retained an independent compliance consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of certain compliance policies and procedures, internal controls and related procedures, and that AUIM, TAM and TCI had received the consultant’s written findings and implemented the consultant’s proposed changes. The SEC also acknowledged that, in advance of receiving written findings and recommendations from the independent compliance consultant, AUIM, TAM and TCI had already begun making revisions and improvements to their compliance policies and procedures. The SEC also considered that AUIM, TAM and TCI have retained the independent compliance consultant for further reviews through the completion of the consultant’s follow-up review for fiscal year 2019.

The settlement does not impose any restrictions on the business or continued ability of AUIM, TAM or TCI to serve the funds. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC (“TFA”), which serves as an intermediary for the Transamerica-sponsored mutual funds, also was a party to the settlement. The findings in the Order with respect to TFA are unrelated to the mutual funds. The foregoing is only a brief summary of the Order. A copy of the Order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2018

 

10. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (continued)

 

The funds are affected by many factors and risks: for example, the risk that the sub-advisers’ judgments and investment decisions, and methods, tools, resources, information, models and analyses utilized in making investment decisions, are incorrect or flawed, do not produce the desired results, and cause the funds to lose value. See “Principal Risks” in the prospectus.

The Order and settlement has no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders of ClearTrack 2015, ClearTrack 2020, ClearTrack 2025, ClearTrack 2030, ClearTrack 2035, ClearTrack 2040, ClearTrack 2045, ClearTrack 2050, ClearTrack 2055, ClearTrack 2060 and ClearTrack Retirement Income and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of ClearTrack 2015, ClearTrack 2020, ClearTrack 2025, ClearTrack 2030, ClearTrack 2035, ClearTrack 2040, ClearTrack 2045, ClearTrack 2050, ClearTrack 2055, ClearTrack 2060 and ClearTrack Retirement Income (collectively referred to as the “Funds”), (eleven of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2018, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each the Funds (eleven of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2018, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Individual fund constituting the
Transamerica Funds
   Statement of
operations
   Statements of
changes in net assets
   Financial highlights

ClearTrack 2015

ClearTrack 2020

ClearTrack 2025

ClearTrack 2030

ClearTrack 2035

ClearTrack 2040

ClearTrack 2045

ClearTrack 2050

ClearTrack Retirement Income

   For the year ended October 31, 2018    For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018    For each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the period from March 2, 2015 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2015

ClearTrack 2055

ClearTrack 2060

   For the year ended October 31, 2018    For the year ended October 31, 2018 and the period from July 7, 2017 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2017

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018, by correspondence with the custodian and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Boston, Massachusetts

December 24, 2018

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

ClearTrack® 2015

   $   453,812  

ClearTrack® 2020

     423,786  

ClearTrack® 2025

     485,598  

ClearTrack® 2030

     555,270  

ClearTrack® 2035

     413,811  

ClearTrack® 2040

     269,620  

ClearTrack® 2045

     244,790  

ClearTrack® 2050

     89,903  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

     458,266  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2018. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2018 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT — CONTRACT RENEWAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 21-22, 2018, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Portfolio” and collectively the “Portfolios”):

 

ClearTrack® 2015

   ClearTrack® 2045

ClearTrack® 2020

   ClearTrack® 2050

ClearTrack® 2025

   ClearTrack® 2055

ClearTrack® 2030

   ClearTrack® 2060

ClearTrack® 2035

   ClearTrack® Retirement Income

ClearTrack® 2040

  

For each Portfolio, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and QS Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”).

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Portfolio and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2019.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and the Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and the Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Portfolio, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and the Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Portfolios for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or the Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and the Sub-Adviser to the applicable Portfolio in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Portfolio; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and the Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of the Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for the Sub-Adviser and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Portfolio after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Portfolio and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Portfolios; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Portfolio investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Portfolios; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for Portfolio investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Portfolios’ prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Portfolios; and ongoing cash management services. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services

 

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also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Portfolio. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Portfolios, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Portfolio in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Portfolio’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2017. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and the Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Portfolio’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. In describing a Portfolio’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” median if a Portfolio’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Portfolio’s performance, the Trustees considered representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of the Portfolios’ peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

ClearTrack® 2015. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe but above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2020. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe but above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2025. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe but above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2030. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2035. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2040. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2045. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2050. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

ClearTrack® 2055. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe but below its benchmark, each since its inception.

ClearTrack® 2060. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was above the median for its peer universe but below its benchmark, each since its inception.

ClearTrack® Retirement Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio was below the median for its peer universe and below its composite benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

 

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Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Portfolio, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Portfolio to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. In describing a Portfolio’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” median if a Portfolio’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio). The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Adviser for sub-advisory services, as well as the portion of a Portfolio’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fees and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

ClearTrack® 2015. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2020. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2025. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2030. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2035. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2040. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2045. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2050. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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ClearTrack® 2055. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® 2060. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

ClearTrack® Retirement Income. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R1 Shares of the Portfolio were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Portfolio, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Adviser under the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Portfolio and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Portfolio and Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Portfolios had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Portfolio.

With respect to the Sub-Adviser, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM, and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Portfolio. As a result, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Portfolio.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Portfolios was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Portfolio, whether the Portfolio had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Portfolios benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Portfolio’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or a Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized by the Portfolio. The Board considered each Portfolio’s management fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale with the Portfolios through its undertakings to limit or reimburse Portfolio expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Board also considered the Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Portfolio’s management fee schedule. The Trustees concluded that each Portfolio’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Adviser in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and the Sub-Adviser from their Relationships with the Portfolios

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or the Sub-Adviser from their relationships with the Portfolios. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Portfolios.

 

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Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Portfolio in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Portfolio and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Adviser. The Board also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Portfolios.

Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Portfolio and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 136 funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board Member oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS

Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of
the Board,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
  Since 2014   

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

  136   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director,
Aegon Global
Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de
C.V. (financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)

 

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Marijn P. Smit (continued)           

 

President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – present);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation (2012 – present); and

 

President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

       
Alan F. Warrick
(70)
  Board Member   Since 2012   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015);

 

Consultant, Aegon USA (2010 – 2011);

 

Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners (2010 – present);

 

Retired (2010 – present); and

 

Managing Director for Strategic Business Development, Aegon USA (1994 – 2010).

  131   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2008   

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015);

 

Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and

 

Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  131   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern Company
Gas (energy
services holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(62)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since 2002   

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast Florida (1998 – 1999);

 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 – 1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 – 1994); and

 

Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 – 1991).

  131   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(72)
  Board Member   Since 2009   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010);

 

Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC (2010 – present);

 

Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and

 

Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Russell A. Kimball, Jr.
(74)
  Board Member   Since 1986 – 1990 and Since 2002   

General Manager, Sheraton Sand Key Resort (1975 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (1986 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, (1986 – 1990), (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present); and

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010).

  131   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(61)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015);

 

Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

  131   N/A
John E. Pelletier
(54)
  Board Member   Since 2017   

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – present);

 

Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017);

  131   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John E. Pelletier (continued)           

 

Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

       
Patricia L. Sawyer
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2007   

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and

 

Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

  131   Honorary Trustee, Bryant University (1996 – present)
John W. Waechter
(66)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present); Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008);

 

Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010);

 

Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004);

  131   Operation PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2008 – present);
Remember Honor Support, Inc. (non-profit organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member, WRH Income Properties, Inc. (real estate) (2014 – present);
Board Member, Boley PAR, Inc. (non-profit organization) (2016 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By Board
Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

John W. Waechter (continued)           

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and

 

Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

       

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(45)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Member Table
Christopher A. Staples
(48)
  Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer,
Advisory Services
   Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – present), Transamerica Funds and TST;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – present), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – present);

 

Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; and Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald
(58)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); and

 

Vice President and Client Portfolio Manager, Curian Capital, LLC (2012 – 2014).

Vincent J. Toner
(48)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Vice President and Treasurer (2016 – present), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); and Senior Vice President and Vice President, Fund Administration, Brown Brothers Harriman (2010 – 2014).

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Scott M. Lenhart
(57)
  Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018), TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Chief Compliance Officer (2014 – present), Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2014 – present), TAM;

 

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, TFS (2014 – present); and

 

Director of Compliance, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present).

Rhonda A. Mills

(52)

  Assistant General Counsel, Assistant Secretary    Since 2016  

Assistant Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2016 – present);

 

Assistant Secretary, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2016 – 2018);

 

Assistant Secretary, Vice President and High Level Specialist Attorney (2014 – 2016), Assistant General Counsel (2016 – present), TAM;

 

Assistant Secretary, High Level Specialist Attorney and Vice President (2014 – present), TFS;

 

Vice President and Associate Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (2011 – 2014);

 

Managing Member, Mills Law, LLC (2010 – 2011);

 

Counsel, Old Mutual Capital (2006 – 2009);

 

Senior Counsel, Great-West Life and Annuity Insurance Company (2004 – 2006); and

 

Securities Counsel, J.D. Edwards (2000 – 2003).

Blake Boettcher

(32)

  Tax Manager    Since 2018  

Tax Manager, Transamerica Funds, TST, TAAVF and TET (2018 – present);

 

Senior Manager – Tax, Charles Schwab Investment Management (2015 – 2017); and Tax Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP (2012 – 2015).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statements of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q, which is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamerica.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds’ money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

LOGO

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Transamerica Funds are advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc., Member of FINRA

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Item 2:

Code of Ethics.

 

  (a)

The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and any other officers who serve a similar function.

 

  (b)

The Registrant’s code of ethics is reasonably designed as described in this Form N-CSR.

 

  (c)

During the period covered by the report no amendments were made to the provisions of this code of ethics.

 

  (d)

During the period covered by the report, the Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from the provisions of this code of ethics.

 

  (e)

Not Applicable.

 

  (f)

The Registrant has filed this code of ethics as an exhibit pursuant to Item 13(a)(1) of Form N-CSR.

 

Item 3:

Audit Committee Financial Experts.

The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that Sandra N. Bane, and John W. Waechter are “audit committee financial experts,” as such term is defined in Item 3 of Form N CSR. Ms. Bane, and Mr. Waechter are “independent” under the standards set forth in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. The designation of Ms. Bane, and Mr. Waechter as “audit committee financial experts” pursuant to Item 3 of Form N CSR does not (i) impose upon them any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations and liabilities imposed upon them as a member of the Registrant’s audit committee or Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation; or (ii) affect the duties, obligations or liabilities of any other member of the Registrant’s audit committee or Board of Trustees.

 

Item 4:

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

        

Fiscal Year Ended 10/31

(in thousands)

 
       2018           2017  
 

(a)             Audit Fees

     $1,360               $1,382      
 

(b)             Audit Related Fees(1)

     $9               $72      
 

(c)             Tax Fees(2)

     $300               $504      
 

(d)             All Other Fees(3)

     $34               $84      

 

  (1) 

Audit-Related Fees represent assurance and related services provided that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the financial statements of the funds comprising the Registrant, specifically data verification and agreed-upon procedures related to asset securitizations and agreed-upon procedures engagements.

  (2) 

Tax Fees represent tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services provided in connection with the review of the distributions for excise tax purposes, fiscal year end taxable income calculations and certain fiscal year end shareholder reporting items on behalf of the funds comprising the Registrant.

  (3) 

All Other Fees represent service fees for analysis of potential Passive Foreign Investment Company holdings.


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  (e)(1)

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. Generally, the Registrant’s Audit Committee must preapprove (i) all audit and non-audit services performed for the Registrant by the independent accountant and (ii) all non-audit services performed by the Registrant’s independent accountant for the Registrant’s investment adviser, and certain of the adviser’s affiliates that provide ongoing services to the Registrant, if the services to be provided by the accountant relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant.

The Audit Committee may delegate preapproval authority to one or more of its members. The member or members to whom such authority is delegated shall report any preapproval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.

In accordance with the Procedures, the annual audit services engagement terms and fees for the Registrant will be subject to the preapproval of the Audit Committee. In addition to the annual audit services engagement approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant preapproval for other audit services, which are those services that only the independent accountant reasonably can provide.

Requests or applications to provide services that require separate approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both the independent accountant and the Registrant’s treasurer, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the request or application is consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commissions’ rules on auditor independence.

Management will promptly report to the Chair of the Audit Committee any violation of this Procedure of which it becomes aware.

 

  (e)(2)

The percentage of services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X for fiscal years ended 2018 and 2017 was zero.

 

  (f)

Not Applicable.

 

  (g)

Not Applicable.

 

  (h)

The Registrant’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Registrant’s Adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintain the principal accountant’s independence.


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Item 5:

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

The following individuals comprise the standing Audit Committee: Sandra N. Bane, Leo J. Hill, David W. Jennings, Frederic A. Nelson, John E. Pelletier, Patricia L. Sawyer and John W. Waechter.

 

Item 6:

Schedule of Investments.

 

  (a)

The schedules of investments and consolidated schedules of investments are included in the Annual Report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

  (b)

Not applicable.

 

Item 7:

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 8:

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 9:

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable

 

Item 10:

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees that have been implemented since the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of this Item.

 

Item 11:

Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are appropriately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files on Form N-CSR (a) is accumulated and communicated to Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (b) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

  (b)

The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer are aware of no 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.


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Item 12:

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

Not applicable

 

Item 13:

Exhibits.

 

  (a)(1)

Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit. The Registrant’s code of ethics (that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2(a)) is attached.

 

  (a)(2)

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Separate certifications for Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act, are attached.

 

  (a)(3)

Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c 1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.

 

  (a)(4)

Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.

 

  (b)

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. A certification for Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act, is attached. The certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to liability of that section. Such certification is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.


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SIGNATURES

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

 

 Transamerica Funds

 (Registrant)

 By:

 

 /s/ Marijn P. Smit

   Marijn P. Smit
   Chief Executive Officer
   (Principal Executive Officer)

 Date:    

   January 4, 2019

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

 

 

 By:

 

 /s/ Marijn P. Smit

   

 Marijn P. Smit

   

 Chief Executive Officer

   

 (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 Date:    

 

 January 4, 2019

 

 By:

 

 /s/ Vincent J. Toner

   

 Vincent J. Toner

   

 Treasurer

   

 (Principal Financial Officer)

 

 Date:

 

 January 4, 2019


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

  Exhibit No.           Description of Exhibit
  13(a)(1)  

  

  Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officers
  13(a)(2)(i)     Section 302 N-CSR Certification of Principal Executive Officer
  13(a)(2)(ii)     Section 302 N-CSR Certification of Principal Financial Officer
  13(b)     Section 906 N-CSR Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer